Teaching kids where food comes from, why it matters, and how they can change the world.
Spend school breaks on the Farm at Farm Camp! Camp is open to Pre-K - 5th grade children of all backgrounds, at Farm Camp we explore the natural world, food system, and universally-meaningful Jewish values through cooking, crafts, and science experiments, visiting the chickens, harvesting farm-fresh snacks, singing, and more. Farm Camp is offered during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, and Thanksgiving breaks.
*Coastal Roots Farm is committed to providing equitable access to outdoor education. We offer a limited number of Farm Camp scholarships based on need and availability. Contribute to our sponsorship fund and support a camper by making a tax-deductible donation here.
Expected Programming for the Different Age Groups
Pre-K & TK
- Play time & downtime
- Stories and songs
- Science
- Art
- Exploring the garden
- Harvesting and making snacks
Kindergarten – 3rd grade
- Play time & downtime (as needed)
- Stories and songs
- Science
- Art
- Outdoor Cooking
- Farm & garden maintenance
4th – 5th grade
- Outdoor cooking
- Taking care of animals
- Farm & garden maintenance
- Engineering
- Science experiments
- Sports & relay races
- Games
- Art
Meet Our Education Staff
Sophia Lyles
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Sophia Lyles
Sophia is a great cook and enjoys baking cookies and making pasta. She also is a soccer player.
Genevieve Kessler
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Genevieve Kessler
Prior to joining Coastal Roots Farm, Genevieve worked as an elementary school Garden Educator in Portland, Oregon. Gen graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies – Health and Society. Outside of work, she enjoys going on walks, baking Challah, learning Spanish, and doing various arts and crafts activities.
Valerie Chouhan
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Valerie Chouhan
Val is the Farm’s Field Trip Coordinator and Outdoor Educator. She supports curriculum development, teaches programs, and works with teachers across the county to bring their classes to Coastal Roots. Val has been an environmental educator for 9 years and has supported summer camps in the Bay Area and San Diego. Outside of work, Val loves cooking, listening to music, and trying new coffee spots.
Gillian Crow-Juarez
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Gillian Crow-Juarez
Gillian is a current student at Cal Poly SLO, where she studies Agriculture Education and Communication. She loves the outdoors and recently went backpacking in Costa Rica.
Megan Freeman
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Megan Freeman
Megan is one of the Farm’s Education Mangers and supports the Bishul Bichutz and Shomrei Adamah Program Specialists during Summer Farm Camp. She loves bringing her professional experience of being a farmer and working with kids of all ages to support farmers-in-training in developing their own love of food and the environment. In her free time, Megan likes to go to the beach and make ceramics.
Jay Friend
Jay Friend
Prior to joining Coastal Roots Farm, Jay worked with her school to help younger students adjust to being at a new school. She participated in Girl Scouts from Kindergarten to 6th grade, and helped parents to grow their children’s young, curious minds to stay curious to learning more.
Keelin Grubb
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Keelin Grubb
Keelin’s responsibilities as Farm Educator and Volunteer Coordinator include supporting the education department with programs, including camps, field trips, After School, Nature Play, and volunteering.
Prior to joining Coastal Roots, Keelin worked on a goat dairy, at Zachary’s Pizza, and loves to babysit. Keelin recently graduated from UC Berkeley (Go Bears!), where she studied Sociology and Gender and Women’s Studies. She loves to do yoga, puzzles, paint, and explore new places. Keelin enjoys being in the kitchen trying new recipes, jamming out to Maggie Rogers in her car, or catching the sunset in her hammock.
Sharon Israeli
Sharon Israeli
Prior to joining Coastal roots Farm, Sharon worked in Biotech and Academia as a Product Manager for reagent kits and instruments used in nucleic acid analysis of biological samples.
In her spare time, Sharon spends time with her kids and family, discovering cities and the great outdoors. At home, she tends to her passionfruit vines and loves to cook. Indoors, she tends to her cinephile needs.
Adele Ledovskikh
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Adele Ledovskikh
Prior to joining Coastal Roots Farm, Adele worked at Liberty Station Ice Rink, where she was a ice skating coach assistant. Adele is a competitive figure skater and has qualified for nationals twice. She is fluent in two languages, and can read and write in Hebrew. She also enjoys travelling.
Shyree Lopez
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Shyree Lopez
Prior to joining the team at Coastal Roots Farm, Shyree worked for SD Audubon Society where she supported habitat restoration efforts across coastal wetlands. Her work included native plant restoration, invasive species removal and community engagement.
Shyree has a degree in Sustainability from San Diego State University and is passionate about environmental stewardship. In her free time, she loves to go to the beach, go on hikes with her dog, and spend time with friends and family.
Jami Macleod
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Jami Macleod
Jami is one of the Farm’s Outdoor Educators. She is a local San Diegan who loves sharing her passion for sustainability and agriculture with our community, especially the younger Farmers-in-Training. Jami is also an ice skating instructor and is grateful to spend time in the sunshine here on the Farm!
Nika Masuzawa
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Nika Masuzawa
Prior to joining Coastal Roots Farm, Nika studied public health and environmental policy at UCSD. Much of her studies focus on
Linnea McMahon
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Linnea McMahon
Linnea enjoys playing soccer, beach volleyball and running track. She also loves to ski and paint. Last summer, Linnea worked for OcuSci, Inc. sorting and packaging.
Sierra Miller
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Sierra Miller
Sierra Miller was born and raised in San Diego. She attends Gonzaga University, majoring in business with a minor in psychology. In her free time, she enjoys exploring nature with her friends.
Kim O’Donnell-Boyd
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Kim O’Donnell-Boyd
My name is Kiwi Kim and I am the Outdoor Cooking (Bishul Bachutz) Specialist. I look forward to spending time cooking with your kids in our unique outdoor kitchen introducing them to some wholesome farm-fresh flavors.
I strive to bring a creative and welcoming energy as we harvest, chop, mix and bake some fun memories all summer long. When I’m not at the farm, you can find me on a local trail, at the beach, or on a pickleball court enjoying the wonderful Encinitas climate with family and friends.
Paige Olimpio
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Paige Olimpio
As a Camp and Enrichment Assistant, Paige supports the planning and implementation of Jewish and Farm educational programming and events for Coastal Roots Farm. Prior to joining our team, Paige worked at The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education as an Education and Camp Coordinator, where she planned and taught hands-on and interactive environmental education lessons and activities.
Paige studied Environmental Science at the University of Vermont. She loves spending time outside, reading, and travelling!
Sharone Oren
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Sharone Oren
Sharone is one of the Farm’s Education Managers and is responsible for running Coastal Roots Farm’s summer camp program. Prior to Coastal Roots Farm, Sharone worked as an elementary school teacher and outdoor cooking specialist at a sleepaway camp. Outside of work, Sharone loves to cook, read, and go on hikes with her family and friends and her dog, Lola.”
Janie Overland
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Janie Overland
Janie is an Outdoor Educator at Coastal Roots Farm where she supports summer camp, field trip programs, public farm tours and other activities on the farm.
When she is not on the farm, Janie works as the Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition. She graduated from Lewis and Clark College with a degree in Environmental Studies and Poli Sci.
In her free time, Janie loves to surf, read in the sun, throw pottery on the wheel, eat lots of yummy food, and giggle tons.
Claude Pate
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Claude Pate
Hi, my names Claude. The kids will know me as Corn Claude here on the farm! I’ve been with Coastal Roots Farm as an Outdoor Educator for two years.
During our camps here on the farm I get the pleasure of teaching and leading students in ways which, I hope, help them develop a deeper connection to the natural world around them. When I’m not at camp you might find me running, surfing, or searching for new and life bringing music!
Kyle Rippel
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Kyle Rippel
Kyle is a junior in high school who enjoys being outdoors surfing, fishing, or playing with his three dogs. He also volunteers with local high school baseball teams to coach younger players.
Colette Rossow
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Colette Rossow
Colette will soon attend Wellesley College in Massachusetts to study biology and environmental science. In high school, Colette led the school’s gardening club and eco club, educating her fellow students on the importance of regenerative gardening and climate activism.
She is a loves nature and grows cut-flowers in her backyards. She enjoys doing musical theatre and spending time with her two cats.
Daniel Schwartz
Daniel Schwartz
The name is Dandelion Daniel, the loudest roaring flower you ever did meet. He is an outdoor educator here on the farm making sure kids leave with smile after a day of joy and fun learning and farming and our practices on the farm. Before joining the team at Coastal Roots Farm, Daniel was enjoying life in different parts of the world learning about different cultures and teaching a variety of topics to youth and adults in the health and nutrition world as well as farming. When not at the Farm, he’s usually enjoying outdoor activities, soccer, making and appreciating art, crafting, and cooking.
Caroline Sullivan
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Caroline Sullivan
Caroline graduated from UCSB with a degree in Environmental Studies. She loves surfing, hiking, and diving, and conducted marine research on the Great Barrier Reef. Prior to joining Coastal Roots Farm, she taught outdoor education to preschool and kindergarten at the Native school, and outdoor science to 5th graders.
Noelle Threat
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Noelle Threat
Noelle enjoys spending her time outside at the beach surfing, playing with her chickens, hanging out with her friends, going to thrift stores, or playing basketball.
Kimberly Tomlinson
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Contact me about the Farm’s Environmental Education initiative and Nature Play.
Kimberly Tomlinson
Kimberly has worked in education for the past decade. Her background includes a combination of traditional and non-traditional education experience. Kimberly served as an ELL teacher, reading interventionist, and kindergarten teacher in Washington DC.
Following a cross-country move, Kimberly pivoted into the world of non-formal education by serving as an Education Manager at the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum from 2016-2021. Kimberly joined the Coastal Roots Farm team in 2021 where she shares her passion for the integration of play and exploration into outdoor education spaces.
Kimberly enjoys spending time with her family and friends exploring beautiful San Diego County!
Katherine Wilches
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Katherine Wilches
Katherine received an Associates Degree from Mira Costa College as a Child Development Teacher. Katherine loves spending time outdoors with her daughter and enjoys dancing and listening to music.
- Click on the Register button to log in or create an account
- Click the sessions you want to be waitlisted for and if prompted, fill out the paperwork associated for each of your campers
- We keep a rolling waitlist and open opportunities in the order that requests are received. It is common for people to make shifts and it's wise to stay on the waitlist as long as possible.
- Opportunities may open up anytime between now and the week before the start of the session.
- If a spot opens up for your family, someone from the team will reach out to let you know. If you are still interested in that session, you will be able to log back into your account to make a payment and secure your spot.
Extended Care is available at an additional fee for all Farm Camp sessions. Your credit card will be charged at time of registration. Scholarship is unavailable for extended care.
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- Before Care (7:30am-9:00am): Flat rate fee of $40/week
- After Care (3:00-5:00pm): Flat rate fee of $50/week
- Both Before and After Care (7:30am-9:00am and 3:00pm-5:00pm): Flat rate fee of $80/week
- For daily extended care options please email Sharone at Sharone@coastalrootsfarm.org
- Late fees: $1 per minute for pick ups after 5:00pm
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Sibling discounts available upon registration.
Coastal Roots Farm is committed to providing equitable access to outdoor education. Thanks in part to support from The Solomon Dutka Fund in the New York Community Trust, we offer a limited number of Farm Camp scholarships based on need and availability.
To apply for scholarship, please fill out our scholarship questionnaire.
Or, contribute to our sponsorship fund and support a camper by making a tax-deductible donation here.
9:00am | Drop off | |
9:00am – 9:30am |
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9:30am – 9:45am | Whole Camp shalom (hello) Circle | |
10:00am – 10:15am | Small Group Morning Meeting and morning snack | |
10:30am – 12:00pm | Integrated Activities (includes but not limited to an integration of art, science, farm tasks, cooking, games) | |
12:00pam - 1:00pm | Lunch and Free time, play with campers | |
1:00pm – 2:30pm | Support assigned kehilla (group) and the counselors | |
2:30pm-2:45pm | Debrief support experience | |
2:45pm – 3:00pm | Whole Camp shalom (goodbye) Circle | |
3:00pm | Pick up |
We understand plans can change. Our refund policy is as follows:
School Year Camps Timeline:
- Cancellations 5+ weeks prior to session start are eligible for a full refund minus a 10% processing fee.
- Cancellations 3-5 weeks prior to session start are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations less than 3 weeks prior to session start are ineligible for refund.
Summer Camp Timeline:
- Cancellations 8+ weeks prior to session start are eligible for a full refund minus a 10% processing fee.
- Cancellations 6-8 weeks prior to session start are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Cancellations less than 6 weeks prior to session start are ineligible for refund.
- Session changes may be requested no less than 2 weeks prior to the start of a camp session. Changes can only be accommodated pending availability of requested week. All Camp session changes will incur a $10 administrative fee.
There are a also few situations when Farm Camp may be canceled to ensure safety. Refunds will not be issued in the event of a weather-related cancellation. Coastal Roots Farm reserves the right to cancel Farm Camp when:
- Wind gusts exceed 15 mph
- Thunder and lightning occur
- Other natural disasters including wildfires, earthquakes, and more occur
Click to learn about accessibility accommodations on the Farm. For questions regarding accessibility at Farm Camp contact Sharone.
- The Hive coworking space is available for caregivers of Farm Camp registrants to utilize from 9am-3pm on any day the Farm is open for Farm Camp. If your child attends extended care, you will be able to utilize the coworking space during those times as well.
- For more information about this opportunity, please direct any inquiries to hiveadmin@thehivesd.org
- Register Here: After School on the Farm Parents at the Hive
- Farm Camp is structured to meet the needs of children in Prek-5th grade. Our CIT program serves middle school students. Click here to learn more.
- Are you wondering if your 3 year old child is ready for Farm Camp? Use the following questions to determine if your child is ready to become a Farmer-in-Training!
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- Can the child listen to an adult and follow directions in a large group setting? (We are an operational Farm, and we need to ensure that our campers are safe when navigating spaces as there may be farm equipment, farmers, and more also operating in our educational spaces).
- Is the child potty trained and able to wipe themselves? Can they use a public restroom? (We understand that accidents happen amongst our littles but want to ensure your child can use the bathroom independently).
- Does the child attend a structured preschool program? If so, is it more than 4 hours? Our program runs from 9am-3pm. We highly discourage campers getting picked up before 3pm.
- Is the child able to be outdoors for 6 consecutive hours? (Camp operates entirely outdoors. Our youngest friends often are tired and have a hard time continuing to participate in activities. If after a couple of days, we determine that it’s not a good fit, no refund will be offered).
Did you know? Coastal Roots Farm offers a year-round After School on the Farm program!
Additional Farm Camp questions? Contact Education Manager Sharone Oren at sharone@coastalrootsfarm.org.