FARM CAMP
Teaching kids where food comes from, why it matters, and how they can help change the world.
Coastal Roots Farm is thrilled to invite "Farmers-in-Training" entering grades K - 5 to experience shomrei adamah (farm chores), medah (science-based learning), omanut (arts and crafts), shirim (songs), and kef ba'teva (fun in nature) through the lens of Jewish tradition in our unique outdoor space.
Farm Camp activities may include:
- Farm “chores” – digging, weeding, transplanting, composting, and harvesting
- Farm cooking and crafts – pressing flowers, drying herbs, painting, and making salad
- Learning about how food is grown
- Science experiments with seeds and soil
- Singing farm songs, hearing stories, and mindful practice of listening to nature
- Snack time including healthy, colorful treats
SUMMER FARM CAMP
Camp Registration
Summer Farm Camp registration is full! Please fill out our waitlist form below.
Eight Summer Farm Camp sessions available! Alternating sessions (A and B) each have unique curriculums. Sign up for one or multiple.
- Session A curriculum will have a special focus farming from the Jewish perspective.
- Session B curriculum: will have a special focus on Jewish agricultural festivals including Sukkot, Tu B’Shvat, and Passover.
Farm Camp is Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm. Session Dates:
Session 1 (A): June 14-18 Session 5 (A): July 12-16
Session 2 (B): June 21-25 Session 6 (B): July 26-30
Session 3 (A): June 28-July 2 Session 7 (A): August 2-6
Session 4 (B): July 5-9 Session 8 (B): August 9 -13
Camp Pricing
Full and partial scholarships readily available!
Summer Farm Camp sessions are $360 per week. Scholarships and Sibling Discounts available upon request before registration.
Before and After-Care available: $10 per child per hour, rounded to the nearest 15 minutes (invoiced at the end of each Camp session).
Refund policy: a full refund, minus a 10% processing fee, may be offered for cancellation up to 1 weeks before the start of the session.
If the Registration form is full, please fill out our Waitlist form.
NEW! JUNIOR COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM
Gain valuable leadership and work experience by being a Junior Counselor in Training (JCIT). Develop skills in communication and teamwork, foster patience, and take on responsibilities that impact the lives of our younger “Farmers-in-Training.” JCITs will work directly Farm Educators to support Farm Camp programs and will have special time dedicated to skill building.
Especially for 6th-8th grade student leaders interested in working with younger campers. Click here for more information and to sign up!
AFTER-SCHOOL FARM CAMP
Offering childcare solutions for families and immersive outdoor experiences for kids.
The best of Farm Camp in month-long sessions year round! Click to see a Sample Schedule.
Camp Registration
Sign up for After-School Farm Camp sessions and After-Care using the buttons below.
Choose from Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday sessions. Two time options available!
- Early Afternoon: 1-4pm with optional After Care 4-5pm
- Late Afternoon: 3-5pm
Please note: We ask that families choose ONE session per month. Campers will not be able to attend both Early and Late Afternoon sessions or both Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday sessions in a given month. After-School Farm Camp sessions are contingent upon 7 sign ups per session.
If the Registration form is full, please fill out our Waitlist form.
Camp Pricing
Full and partial scholarships readily available!
Full twice-weekly After-School Farm Camp sessions are $250 per monthly session for Early Afternoon (3 hr Farm Camp day) and $170 per monthly session for Late Afternoon (2 hr Farm Camp day). Sessions are prorated in the event of holiday closures. Scholarships and Sibling Discounts available upon request before registration!
After-Care: 4-5pm (Available to Early Afternoon session campers)
$10/child/hour rounded to the nearest 15 minutes (invoiced at the end of each Camp session).
Refund policy: a full refund, minus a 10% processing fee, may be offered for cancellation up to 1 weeks before the start of the session.
SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Camper interaction: Groups will be comprised of up to 15 campers of mixed ages, up to 3 JCITs and 2-3 staff in a “pod.” Pods will be comprised of members of the same household during month-long After-School Farm Camp sessions, and similar aged campers during week-long Seasonal (Fall, Spring, and Summer) sessions. Pods of campers will remain together and will not interact with campers from other pods. Campers will not be asked to social distance within their pods.
Health and wellness: At the beginning of each day, camp administration will check for COVID-19 updates from the County of San Diego. A health screening and temperature check will be conducted for campers upon arrival at camp each day. Due to current state regulations, both campers and staff will be required to wear masks throughout the day.
Sanitation: Communal spaces, restrooms, water coolers, shared items, cubbies, and hooks will be cleaned and disinfected several times a day using disinfectant wipes and bleach solutions.
We encourage you to read our detailed Farm Camp Health and Safety Protocols.