Farm Stewards
Ages 7-11
Camp starts June 20th! Register for a single day or multiple sessions. Learn more about each camp session below or click the “Sign-Up” button.
Farm Stewards is an outdoor camp full of fun experiences on the Farm at Water’s Edge and Union River Estuary Preserve. Camp includes garden explorations, close up encounters with pollinators, visits to our farm animals, games, crafts, and activities with guest experts! Campers will learn about gardening, water systems, environmental science and restoration, salmon, and so much more!
Join camp for the full season, or whichever days you want! Each day is different and campers do not need to attend all the sessions to enjoy camp.
Program Overview:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays
- 9am – 1pm
- Ages 7-11
- $5 donation (financial assistance available. Contact whitney@pnwsalmoncenter.org)
- Most Farm Stewards activities take place outside. Please dress accordingly.
- Lunch is not provided.
- Please bring a snack, lunch and water bottle.
- For questions please contact: whitney@pnwsalmoncenter.org
2022 Program Schedule:
Week 1: Gather in the Garden
Plants, soil and seeds – oh my! The garden is waiting for a group of explorers to help our plants grow tall and discover the hidden treasures beneath our soils.
Week 2: Animals Among Us
Ever wonder what animals live right outside your door? Join us for a fun exploration of the critters that scoot about our estuary and run around our farm.
Week 3: Fun with Food
** Thursday 7/6 only ** Join us to experience the wonders of food! We’ll use the sunshine to make dehydrated snacks, learn about fresh fruits and veggies from the garden, and even make some quick pickles.
Week 4: Jammin’ with Salmon
Come rock n’ roll this summer by learning about the importance of salmon and the incredible journey they overcome. Let’s Jam with Salmon!
Week 5: Restoration Station
Explore the wonders of nature by getting lost in the diverse plant species found in Washington!
Week 6: Pollinator Pals
What’s all the buzzzzz about pollinators? Head over to this week’s summer camp session for pollinator related crafts and fun activities.
Week 7: H20 Yeah
**Tuesday’s session will be a field trip to Belfair State Park. We will meet at the park at 9am** Learn about the mysteries of our water systems and why it’s important to protect water quality!
Week 8: Farm Stewards Greatest Hits
Join us to relive everyone’s favorite activities from this year’s camp. Whether you participated in camp each week or this is your first time, we’re sure that fun will be had by all!