1. Do you have horseback riding lessons?

 

We do not do riding lessons.

 

2.  Do you do anything with horses?

     

This summer I will be introducing Seven, my new Welsh pony.  He is new to life in Alaska.  This summer will tell us what Seven brings to camp.  Of course we still have Higgins, my big beautiful Haflinger. Being comfortable around horses is the first step to having a life long (or even a short time) relationship with these incredible creatures. Campers who choose   will have an opportunity to learn horse basics including walking a horse on a lead line. ALL campers must wear a helmet (which  are provided) when participating in any equine activity.  Horse activities are not for everyone.

Campers can choose if they want to participate.  

    

3.  What kinds of cleaning do the kids have to do?

 

All campers will learn how to clean a stall. They will shovel, sweep, clean water buckets and make sawdust for bedding. Beside learning useful skills they will also learn the importance of keeping the animals' homes clean. The cleaning they will do is all age appropriate.

 

4.    Why no dangling jewelry?

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The goats and the chickens are very keen on trying to grab anything that dangles.  Especially if it is shiny.  Beads are not on the goats (or the chickens) diets. Additionally we talk about safety a lot. Jewelry is easily caught on things and it is safer to simply not wear any.

 

5.     Are there any snack times during the day?

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Each camper brings their own lunch and we take a break around noon. Campers get to choose from a variety of spaces they want to eat in. They  have this time to relax and  talk amongst themselves. The kids enjoy the break. 

 

6.      What happens if my child can't do something?

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This is an interesting question because each of them CAN do all of the tasks.  The process I use is to get them engaged in the reason behind each project. I show them the process of how each task is done and we work from there. By the end of the week they know how to do each task and they are proud of themselves.  And I am proud of them. I had a parent tell me that since his daughter showed him how to hold a broom so his wrists wouldn't get sore his whole arm felt better! Success!! The campers teach me new ways to complete tasks as well.  We also do a lot of projects where it isn't important to do something the way everyone else does it, and however it is done is good.  And there are times the kids way outshine me. It's a learning process all the way around.

 

7.     What about allergies?

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I take allergies very seriously.  If a camper has a food allergy I let everyone know before camp begins so they will not include that food in their child's lunch. Peanut allergies has been the most frequent one. If your child needs an epi pen, I suggest you provide two. I know they are expensive, but it is better to err on the safe side.  Hay fever allergies are a bit more difficult.  I have a severe allergy to grass (yes, I know) and I have had this since I was a child. I control mine with shots and medication.  However you choose to handle it, please be sure and give me the information I need to keep your child safe during the day

 

8.    What gardening will you do?

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My HOPE is that we will have gardens this summer.  Garden beds will have to be repaired.  I still plan to have gardening activities for  all of us to work on.