10819 Carnation-Duvall Rd NE, Carnation, WA 98014.

No store-bought bag of baby carrots can compare to a carrot picked from the ground, washed, and eaten within thirty seconds of harvest. Cancellations: Oxbow will retain $75 for administration and processing fees. >>Meet the education team! As stated by a summer camp participant in 2019, My mom would be so proud of me, I dont normally eat vegetables!. Hearing the soft flutter of hummingbird wings. Camp groups are primarily established based on age, which aims to provide engaging and developmentally appropriate programming. and have to cancel their registration. (7) Mumps; There will also be an opportunity to showcase and share your talents with other campers!

Our online registration forms include space for you to alert us to specific concerns, allergies, or needs. They are an essential part of the environment and even help our plants and crops grow. In their own ways, all of these animals play a part in the work we do here. Dates Please note: our camp staff will work with each camper to ensure they have a successful camp experience; however, we are not able to provide constant one-on-one adult support. Beyond worms and berries, youll dig into your farmer journey by helping care for our Pollinator Hotel, harvesting your snacks, learning from our farm experts, and practicing using REAL farm tools! Youll make new friends while hiking on trails at camp, and learn to identify and track our animal neighbors paw prints (or claw prints!). For kids 12 and older:We are about to launch a Beta Spring Break Camp for older, more focused environment enthusiasts. Please let us know what your camper needs and/or make arrangements by emailing education@oxbow.org. Monday, June 27Friday, July 1

(5) Hepatitis B; Please note: our camp staff will work with each camper to ensure they have a successful camp experience; however, we are not able to provide constant one-on-one adult support. All camp staff are required to submit and pass background checks before they are officially hired at Oxbow. Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center will never sell still/motion picture images or audio recordings to parties beyond the organization. Summer Camp Payment We have even spotted elusive bobcats and black bears! With guidance from our team of experienced environmental educators, Oxbow Summer Camps: Our camps would not be possible if it werent for the help of our dedicated summer camp volunteers. Our Summer Camp instructors, all, Exploring Oxbow trails and playing in the mud, Creating yummy smoothies with our unique Bike Blender, Wandering our Living Playground vine tunnels, Our farm grows produce for local grocery stores, restaurants, and for hunger relief. Signed up for camp and dont know what to expect?

We will relax our safety policies only if regional health and safety milestones are met. Our Dig Deeper camp sessions for pre-teens will be limited to 20 campers each, supported by education program staff and volunteers.

Our indoor spaces are unable to accommodate campers long-term, and with the increased threat of summer wildfire smoke in Western Washington, it is necessary to have an updated plan in place to ensure the safety of our campers and staff. All injuries and behavioral incidents will be clearly communicated to parents/guardians, and a detailed response plan is in place for on-farm emergencies, which include weather/environmental threats, any accident requiring use of CPR/First Aid, and injuries requiring a visit to a hospital.

Our team offers guidance and support in a fun and inclusive setting as you take the next steps on your journey as a compassionate leader.

Take on the challenge to reduce food waste and recycle plant power through composting practices. Our farm grows produce for local grocery stores, restaurants, and for hunger relief. Aside from vegetables, summer is high fruit season. FAQs.

You will build your cooking skills in a safe and supportive environment, prepare and taste farm-fresh cuisine, and test fun and unique ways to cook healthy food for humanswhile learning about the nourishment needs of our animal neighbors and farm fields, too! The discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Oxbow asks parents and guardians to be open communicators and share the following safety expectations with their campers: Safety Expectations.

Campers are eligible for a full 100% refund for all summer camp programs if: For more details, visit our policies page. If threat levels at our nearest monitoring sites in North Bend and Bellevue read Unhealthy or worse, or if our specific Snoqualmie Valley site conditions are deemed unsafe for staff and campers by the Director, we will reach out to all families, first via email then via phone call, by 8:00AM to cancel camp for the day. Additionally, all summer camp staff receive training in early childhood development and emotional wellness to ensure that every camper receives the support they need.

Through free-play and guided activities, you can learn new concepts, create secret codes, and search for different ways the ecosystem is related to YOU. During the camp registration process, you will be asked to ELECTRONICALLY sign this document. Behaviors that will not be tolerated include: Parents will be communicated with daily via email and in person. Requests must be received at least one week prior to the camp start date. What will my child be doing at farm camp? Kids see BIG farmers on BIG tractors in BIG fields doing real farm work, and its a great opportunity for them to start to understand where their food comes from.

Immunizations required by schools and childcare facilities should be up to date. For kids 6 and younger:High-energy play and intense-question asking deserve an educators attention ready to play, engage, and guide them through an exploration of our Farm and Conservation Center at their own pace. We will relax our safety policies only if regional health and safety milestones are met. This might take to form of: 10819 Carnation-Duvall Rd NE, Carnation, WA 98014, If you choose to cancel or leave a camp session for any reason, please contact us as soon as possible at. 10819 Carnation-Duvall Rd NE, Carnation, WA 98014. The biggest thing to remember is that our farm camps take place exclusively outdoors, unless the weather is dangerous (lightning or heavy wildfire smoke, for example). During the registration process, you will be asked to check a waiver box indicating that you have read, understand, and agree to the policies listed below. Our full COVID-19 Health & Safety guidelines and policies for campers who will be on-site at Oxbow are available here. [UPDATED JUNE 2022]. (4) Haemophilus influenzae type B disease; Sessions Overview

Can I get help if I dont know how to do something? This demonstration farm allows our littlest farmers to experience hands-on cultivating and harvesting in a safe and accessible space.

Dates A group of exuberant nine- and ten-year olds might work together to plant, water, weed, or harvest a row of cabbage if their instructor wants to challenge them to cooperate. Campers sometimes even surprise themselves! Through fun workshops, youll have the chance to learn and lead while exploring your own passions! Well learn how to be around them safely, and help you to feel comfortable and confident in the great outdoors. If you hear about a concerning incident, please make sure your group leader or camp director is immediately made aware of the incident by emailing education@oxbow.org or by calling the Summer Camp Cell phone: 425-419-6068. Contact us: The Summer Camp Director is available during camp weeks by cell phone at 425-419-6068). We will do our best to accommodate. Please read the following policies prior to registering your child for camp. We frequently see or hear rabbits, frogs, coyotes, snakes (the safe kind), insects, great blue herons, hummingbirds, eagles, and hawks all around our 240 total acres of fields and forest. It is our belief that enforcement of the rigorous COVID-19 procedures will be less feasible with this age group and will result in an unrecognizable camp experience for these youngest campers.

(9) Polio (Poliomyelitis); All campers then meet as a group for opening circle and story time, receiving a daily theme to explore. Other entrances used in past years will be CLOSED and may be difficult to back out of; please do not use any other entrances. Campers are eligible for a full 100% refund for all summer camp programs if: After the camp session has begun, if an extreme unforeseen circumstance or hardship causes a camper to miss two or more days of camp, Oxbow will decide on a case by case basis whether to refund the per diem camp fee for missed days of camp. COVID-19 Health & Safety (UPDATED JAN 2022) If costs provide a hardship, please reach out to education@oxbow.org. Acts of Mother Nature The Kids Farm is adjacent to our Childrens Garden and Living Playground which includes tunnels to explore, a child-friendly tractor to climb on, raised garden beds, a working greenhouse, a picnicking area, and a small, shaded amphitheater, all devoted exclusively to our education programming. A few camper favorites include: Campers, you will get to harvest and snack throughout the day as we move around to learn about farming techniques, veggies, native plants, and conservation from special guests. And here at the farm, we will harvest some veggies together, try new flavors, and you might even cook some new yummies! Extra full change of clothes (shirt, pants/shorts, socks), each item labeled with campers name. Chef Sprouts Our staff will regularly monitor community COVID-19 activity and transmission rates, as well as local/regional health system readiness, and will implement policies and procedures that minimize the potential for exposure to Covid-19 for campers and staff, while preserving the integrity and value of the camp experience and activities. Oxbow is farm and conservation center, and we have been producing delicious certified organic vegetables for nearly 2 decades. Please see our weather-related closures policy and other important informationhere. Wear or pack weather-appropriate clothing for the forecast.

This year we will only be offering summer sessions for children aged 7 through 11. Oxbows kid-friendly farm fields, forests, and wetlands set the stage for campers to play in, learn about, and connect to the Earth in a safe and inclusive setting. *For our beloved 4-6 yrs campers and their families: At this stage in our planning, we anticipate that our camps will only be offered for campers ages 7 and up. >>July 19-23 Registration and have to cancel their registration. Why?

Kids see BIG farmers on BIG tractors in BIG fields doing real farm work, and its a great opportunity for them to start to understand where their food comes from. Will there be Farm Camp sessions for younger or older kids? station ID: Oxbow Lake) reach 150 or above, or if our specific Snoqualmie Valley site conditions are deemed unsafe for staff and campers by the Director, we will reach out to all families, first via email then via phone call, by 8:00 AM to cancel camp for the day. Throughout the summer camp week, all injuries and behavioral incidents will be clearly communicated to parents/guardians, and a detailed response plan is in place for on-farm emergencies, which include weather/environmental threats, any accident requiring use of CPR/First Aid, and injuries requiring a visit to a hospital. Our capacity to work with a wide range of challenges is significant, but we can only do so when we have all of the information. Certain areas of Oxbow will be off-limits.

Families are adversely impacted by COVID-19 (job loss, illness or suspected exposure to COVID-19, caring for sick family members, etc.) Oxbow has updated our Summer Camp Cancellation Policy for the 2021 camp season in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our 1-acre certified organic Kids Farm isseparate from our productionfarm, andis used exclusively byyou guessed itkids! You can refer to the Oxbow Summer Camp COVID Policies document for our current procedures and policies.

Please pay careful attention to signage. Pleasecontact usif you have any questions about specific needs.

If cost provides a hardship, please dont hesitate to reach out to us.

We are happy to support campers who would like to bring a special helper, be it a parent, guardian, or caregiver, to help them throughout the week if desired.

Adventurers, experience the thrill of finding cool bugs and critters, trek around the forest, get your feet wet in the Snoqualmie River, or lean against a Bigleaf Maple trunk and listen to rustling leaves!

About Conservation & Restoration at Oxbow, Cancellations & Refunds (UPDATED JUN 2022), COVID-19 Health & Safety (UPDATED JAN 2022), Emergency Treatment/CPR Permission Medical Waiver, SEE OUR COVID-19 HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES HERE, King County Department of Healths Covid-19 Outbreak Dashboard, Washington State public schools and childcare facilities policy. Camp Ages:

Grow alongside Oxbow farmers as we tend the Kids Farm crops and harvest and process organic produce for hungry customers.

They are an essential part of the environment and even help our plants and crops grow. Tuesday, July 5Friday, July 8*. But we promise you will be having so much fun, you wont even think about it! All sessions includean Oxbow summer camp t-shirt, a nature journal, and crafts to take home. You can refer to the. Work with new friends throughout the week to harvest and prepare fresh farm snacks, gain wisdom from plants and farmers, and discover how plants are used for food, fiber, medicine, and more.

Get creative bringing extra sweetness and kindness to all of Oxbow and your own community, through compassionate actions and crafting special gifts. However, as our groups have grown, we are making an effort to understand and serve kids better, according to their age group.

Oxbow cancels or reschedules any summer program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sending a camper home from camp is a last resort. (An additional $35 per registration will be retained if the camper is also enrolled in Seattle Cucinas after-camp cooking program). *For our beloved 4-6 yrs campers and their families: At this stage in our planning, we anticipate that our camps will only be offered for campers ages 7 and up. >>August 9-13 Registration. Summer camp homepage: Your portal for all things summer camp. We will continue to implement our rigorous health and safety procedures and policies for the duration of our camp sessions. Oxbow has hiking trails, a living playground and climbing tractor, farm fields to explore, two wetland ecosystems, and countless other crafts and activities for campers to enjoy. Please let us know what your camper needs and/or make arrangements by emailing education@oxbow.org. Yes AND yes! We take the physical and emotional safety of our young visitors very seriously (see further information below). These conditions pose a huge threat to outdoor recreation, agriculture, and environmental organizations, and we are grateful for your support and understanding.

Requested camper buddies should be within 1-2 years of age, unless they are siblings who will be successful in a group together.

Yes! Oxbow cancels or reschedules any summer program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our refund policy is as follows: Cancellation made 15 or more days prior to the camp session start date:Oxbow will retain $75 per registered camper for administration and processing fees; the remainder will be refunded by check within 7-14 days of the cancellation.

Payment is due at the time of registration.

(2) Diphtheria; Your mission, should you choose to accept it: unlock the hidden powers of plants and give a voice to the unsung heroes of our farm fields and the habitats beyond!

Make sure that your child is aware of the location of these important medical devices or medications. All sessions include an Oxbow summer camp t-shirt, a nature journal, and crafts to take home.

Find your special place and take on new challenges exploring the lesser-known corners of Oxbow. Oxbow is unable to offer refunds for a single or partial missed day.

Group requests will be honored ONLY if both parties list each other as requests. Oxbow is nestled in the Snoqualmie Valley at 10819 Carnation-Duvall Road (Highway 203) in Carnation, WA, about 20 minutes east of Redmond. Coupon Policy

These include: (1) Chickenpox (Varicella); Above all, our summer camp curriculum is child-led and play-based. A curious group of any age might take a silent walk through a field of cover crop, find a sit spot to observe nature and write in a journal, or make artwork with natural artifacts found on their hike. When making group requests, please ensure that the request is going to be the best fit for your camper.

Clean face mask, plus an extra in case one gets dirty, About Conservation & Restoration at Oxbow, Lunch, water, and substantial snacks brought in low waste containers and a reusable water bottle. Cancellations & Refunds (UPDATED JUN 2022) Heres what a prepared camper looks like!

Monday, July 18Friday, July 22 We believe that kids learn byexercising their natural curiosity, and we try to create an environment where each child can learn and self-express in their own way. Required vaccinations are listed below. Oxbows week-long Summer Farm Camps immerse kids in the magic and discovery of nature on an organic vegetable farm and conservation center. Well learn how to be around them safely, and help you to feel comfortable and confident in the great outdoors. If none of the options work for your family, dont let this keep you from experiencing Camp!

Sprouts, get ready to experiment with unique flavor combinations and collaborate with fellow young foodies to cook up delicious dishes with Oxbow staff and expert chefs. We will relax our safety policies only if regional health and safety milestones are met. Its going to be good! Fun in the greatoutdoors, all day long, rain and shine!

We are proud to share that we have implemented a community-fundedsliding scale program. Wednesday is a cut-off day, meaning if a campers behavior prompts the need for constant redirection, pulls staff resources/attention away from the group, or has created safety concerns for other campers or families, the camper will be sent home after Wednesday regardless of whether or not three warnings were issued on that day. A group of exuberant nine- and ten-year olds might work together to plant, water, weed, or harvest a row of cabbage if their instructor wants to challenge them to cooperate. Some behaviors will not be tolerated during summer camp and will warrant immediate removal from camp, with no refund. in their special habitats, and engage imaginations and taste buds alike through berry feasting, flower dissecting, and more! As campers arrive, they will choose a morning activity and transition into the day. We provide small seats for our tiniest campers to use the facilities comfortably.

We will continue to implement our rigorous health and safety procedures and policies for the duration of our camp sessions. >>August 9-13 Registration. We believe that the authenticity of our farm isa valuable assetto our mission to educate kids. Feeling sun-warmed soil on your hands. The biggest thing to remember is that our farm camps take place exclusively outdoors, unless the weather is dangerous (lightning or heavy wildfire smoke, for example). Note: A signed medical & liability waiver MUST be on file prior to the start of your childs camp session. Oxbow Members:To receive your 10% Member Discount on your total Summer Camp registration cost, please ensure that you are signed in to your Oxbow account. (8) Pneumococcal disease;

Our refund policy is as follows: If cancellation is made 15 or more days prior to the camp session start date: Oxbow will retain $75 for administration and processing fees. If you need to talk to your parent about something, we can help you get in touch with them. On-farm training is mid-June. But you can be sure you will be joining a group of kids, volunteers, and staff who are excited about farming and nature! Immunizations Our refund policy is as follows: Oxbow cancels or reschedules any summer program due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

After the camp session has begun, if an extreme unforeseen circumstance or hardship causes a camper to miss two or more days of camp, Oxbow will decide on a case by case basis whether to refund the per diem camp fee for missed days of camp. Beyond bugs and berries, youll take flight on your stewardship journey through building animal homes, harvesting responsibly, and enjoying treats with new friends, and respectfully exploring the nature trails. Directions: Again,Google Mapsis a good resource for getting close to us but youll need deviate from the directions to find our Public Entrance. All camp staff are CPR & First Aid certified, have passed a background check, and always carry a first aid kit, radio, and cell phone in case of emergency. These moments ignite curiosity in young minds and bodies while laying the foundation for life-long connection to the natural world! Will this camp be run with social distancing and mask wearing? Acts of Mother Nature: In the past, weve enjoyed spending camp days outside rain and shine, only retreating to the barn in rare instances of lightning. Kids see BIG farmers on BIG tractors in BIG fields doing real farm work, and its a great opportunity for them to start to understand where their food comes from. Each day has a few pre-planned activities, sometimes including a special guest leading a project or lesson. However, we invite your family to join us for a personalized exploration of Oxbow in our. (Yes, were planning on it!). Throughout camp sessions, Oxbow Staff will consult theWashington Department of Ecology websitefor updates on air quality, as well as forecasts from the NOAA & National Weather Service website. We do not have domestic farm animals at Oxbow, but our property is teeming with life! >>July 5-9 Registration

For example, an energetic group of seven-year-olds may spend their day playing hide-and-seek in the rhubarb patch, race to collect raspberries to blend into popsicles on the bicycle blender, and search for insects to build a bug city.