Camp Edible at Cabbage Hill Farm Offers
Hands on
Summer Farm Program for Ages 5 to 10 years.
First Session: July 30th to August 10th
Second Session: August 13th to August
24th
Children have a natural curiosity about the world
in
which they live and play. They especially like to know
how, where and why things happen. The best way
to nurture their curiosity is to provide them with a
safe natural environment that encourages hands on
participation and offers children opportunities to
explore, examine and discover the world in which
they live.
Imagine the possibilities of a summer program
called Camp Edible. The philosophy is simple: Edible
Education Project and Cabbage Hill Farm provide
days of experiential activities that encourage
learning through nature. In this nurturing setting,
young farmers will grow to understand their role
as caretakers of each other, animals and the planet.
Edible Education Project and Cabbage Hill Farm
are located on nearly 200 acres in Mt. Kisco,
Westchester County, New York. This setting is a
working sustainable farm with interests in
aquaponics, green energy alternatives, organic
farming and preserving heritage livestock. Both not
for profit organizations provide educational
opportunities to the surrounding community.
Programs are fun, informative, experiential and revisit
the importance of our connection to our
environment.
Camp Edible is an opportunity for children
between the ages of 5 and 10 to enter the farm's
gate and, for a good part of each day, experience
the role of a farmer. With their straw hats on their
heads, they will become a caretaker of the people,
plants and animals that surround them. Programs
each day will focus on organic gardening, animal
husbandry and discovery. Discovery will include
exploring the farm's fields, lake and landscape as well
as nature inspired creative arts.
Each activity will follow the child's natural path
to
learning. Their elementary education will be enhanced
and their spirits will soar. Learning about trees is just
as important as learning how to work
compassionately with others.
Breakfast and lunch is provided daily at lakeside.
The "farmers" will prepare many of their meals from
the garden they tend reflecting the nutritious bounty
of the local season.
Drop off at the Farm gate is at 8:00 am. Upon
completing their farm journals and enjoying lunch,
pick up is at 1:30. On the last day of Camp Edible
the "farmers" will stay a full day preparing a sunset
dinner for their families. An evening of readings,
displays and celebration of the season.
Camp Edible will be holding two 2-week sessions.
The
first session is from July 30th to August 10th and
the 2nd session will be August 13th to August 24th.
Full payment of $800.00 per session is required with
registration. Space is limited to 25 children. Please
make checks payable to the Edible Education Project
and send to Edible Education Project 2 Depot Plaza
Mt Kisco, NY 10549. Please call Edible Education
Project with any inquiries (914) 241 2774.
*This article was sponsored by
Camp Edible.
