Renew HOpe Camps
Renew Hope Camps consist of four key components: Pro-generative Gardening, Creative Arts, Equine Interactions, and Nature Activities. Individuals of all ages are welcome to attend. Camps will be held throughout the year and are divided by age groups (see schedule below).
Children, youth and adults learn about pro-generative farming techniques and enjoy hands-on experiences in the Gardening Module.
The Equine Interactions Module allows campers of all ages to address deep places of personal healing by forging bonds with the horses.
Unique creative arts opportunities provide campers with ways to express themselves in a positive atmosphere in the Creative Arts Module.
The Nature Module consists of a forested walking trail that runs along a natural stream at Our Farm. Campers can ponder upon the unspoiled setting and reflect on their place in the world. Many campers find the area peaceful and calming because the solitude around them.
our farm hosts beckman mental health renew hope camps
A selection of youth clients from Beckman Mental Health will be engaging in the four modules of Renew Hope Camps through a 6-week partnership program this summer. Josie Edwards, counselor at Beckman MH, has selected several of her youth patients to participate in a once a week Renew Hope Camp experience. This is a test program to determine if the partnership program will be extended for future summers. The partnership hopes to provide the young clients with diverse therapeutic activities to improve their overall mental health. Camps will begin June 3-4 and continue into July. Josie and OUR FARM volunteers will be conducting the weekly camps. Robin Walenceus, volunteer for OUR FARM, will be working closely with Josie to ensure the success of the camps. Robin has been working tirelessly in caring for the horses at OUR FARM and helping to organize other equine volunteers for events and our previous Pilot Camp in October. Together, Josie and Robin bring years of experience to the youth camps this summer. Other volunteers will be assisting with art, nature trail and gardening activities each week.
UP-coming Renew Hope Camps
No additional Renew Hope Camps are schedule at this time. Please check back periodically for updates and ways to register for camp.