Camp Programs

Life Lab Science Program and the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems are pleased to offer day camp programs for children ages 4 – 14. Our camps take place at our Garden Classroom site on the UCSC Farm.

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Spring Break Garden Sprouts Day Camp for 4-6 year olds Session Full

Come explore the garden and farm with us! Our camp days will include harvesting, making garden snacks, singing, storytelling, garden caretaking, garden crafts, and investigation of the natural world. Each day has a theme (past examples: Bugs, Seeds, Chickens & Eggs).  This session serves up to 10 campers with a 1:5 ratio of instructors to campers.

  • April 2-6, 2012, 9:00-1:00

After-care (1:00-3:00) available.

Cost: $220.00 per child. Sibling discount 10% off second child. After-care Mon-Fri with pick-up at 3:00, $65 flat rate, Mon-Fri. Click here for registration information Limited financial assistance available; see registration information.

Wildlands & Watering Cans Summer Day Camp for ages 7 – 10

Come explore, harvest, prepare and enjoy fresh food from the farm, hike, create garden crafts, art, and music, play games, and form new friendships! Each day has a theme (past examples: Bug Day, Solar Energy Day, Chickens & Eggs Day) and each day begins with farm chores (Chickens, Fresh Fruit Popsicle-making, Farm Update, and Weather Report) and ends with storytelling under the walnut tree. Friday afternoons parents join us for a kid- harvested Farmer's Market or Farm Treats Tasting Party. Each session serves 28 campers with a 1:7 ratio of instructors to campers.

  • Session I – June 25-29 & July 2-6, 2012, 9:00-3:00 June 25-29 full, one opening in second week, as of 5/16/12
  • Session II – July 9-13 & 16-20, 2012, 9:00-3:00 July 9-13 full, two openings in second week, as of 5/16/12
  • Session III – July 23-27 & July 30-August 3, 2012, 9:00-3:00 Two spots open in first week, one in second week, as of 5/16/12

After-care (3:00-5:00) available for each session.

 

Click to view a past camp schedule for examples of our activities

Cost: $550.00 per session; single week rate: $300.00. Sibling discount 10% off second child. After-care Mon-Thurs with pick-up at 5:00, $100 flat rate for 2-week session, or $50 flat rate for single week. Click here for registration information Limited financial assistance available; see registration information.

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Garden Sprouts Summer Day Camp for 4-6 year olds All Sessions Full

Come explore the garden and farm with us! Our camp days will include harvesting, making garden snacks, singing, storytelling, garden caretaking, garden crafts, and investigation of the natural world. Each day has a theme (past examples: Bugs, Seeds, Chickens & Eggs). This camp serves 15 campers with a 1:5 ratio of instructors to campers, allowing us to tailor camp activities to the ages and interests of those present.

  • Session I – June 25, 27, 29, July 2, 4, 6, 2012 (Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:00-1:00) Session Full
  • Session II – July 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 2012 (Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:00-1:00) Session Full
  • Session III – July 23, 25, 27, 30, August 1, 3, 2012 (Mon., Wed., Fri. 9:00-1:00) Session Full

After-care (1:00-3:00) available for each session.

Cost: $260.00 per session (no single week registration available). Sibling discount 10% off second child. After-care MWF with pick-up at 3:00, $80 flat rate for 2-week session. Click here for registration information Limited financial assistance available; see registration information.

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Farm and Wilderness Exploration for 11-14 year olds

  • August 6-10, 2012, 9:00-3:00

Join us for a new and exciting week of Farm & Wilderness camp, put on in partnership with Tod Haddow of Standing Tree Nature School. This session will serve 14 campers with a 1:7 ratio of instructors to campers.

  • Harvest, cook and enjoy produce from the farm and garden
  • Practice wildlife tracking and wilderness survival skills
  • Explore local open space reserves

Cost: $300.00 per session. Sibling discount 10% off second child. After-care available only if two or more campers request it (After-care Mon-Thurs with pick-up at 5:00, $50 flat rate). Click here for registration information Limited financial assistance available; see registration information.

Click Album for Farm & Wilderness Camp Photos

Camp Youth Volunteers

Past Life Lab campers ages 15-18 are invited to join in camp leadership as summer camp youth volunteers. Work with our counselors to make camp happen! Assist with teaching camp activities, leading hikes, and behind-the-scenes tasks such as setting up stations and stocking materials. Gain valuable experience in environmental education! Youth volunteers are accepted for whole camp sessions only (any session of Wildlands & Watering Cans or Garden Sprouts, including Spring Break); one volunteer accepted per session. Download Youth Volunteer Application Cost: free

For questions about our camps, please contact Amy at 831.459.4035 or gardened@lifelab.org