Being a Junior Counselor-in-Training is a great learning and leadership opportunity. You'll spend your days (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) working with experienced teachers guiding children ages 5-10+ in hands-on activities based on what is happening in the growing season. Ample group games, nature-based art projects, farm fresh cooking, free play, snacks and stories round out the day. Activities may include sowing, transplanting, harvesting, washing, eating and composting, journaling, natural dyeing, wild crafting, making pollinator hotels, fort building, clay/adobe play, mud kitchen, cooking, fermentation, weaving, fire building, tree climbing, singing, storytelling, water games, and more.
Responsibilities in the role may include organizing camp-wide events, creating and working on large-scale projects, assisting teachers in organizing group activities or games, preparing materials for crafts or cooking, and maintaining a presence that is responsible, caring, patient, and kind. You will also be expected to work well with a cohort of other Junior Counselors-in-Training, providing plenty of opportunities for new friends and memories to be made!
Each Junior CIT cohort will have a full orientation day on the Monday of their chosen session. During this orientation you will have ample opportunity to get acquainted and review rules, policies, and practices of your role and expectations at Farm Camp.
Please review the following information before completing the registration form below:
Supplies to bring/wear each day:
- Closed-toed shoes that are comfortable for running and climbing
- Comfortable, loose fitting clothing that will keep you cool and covered from the sun
- Some extra rain gear packed in your bag
- Water bottle
- Lunch (will be stored outdoors in the shade, so please include an ice pack if needed)
- Hat and/or sunglasses
- Sunscreen (already applied) and DEET-free insect repellent
- For readers, a book (during breaks you may find this to be a nice activity!)
- In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, masks will remain optional (full policy below)
Supplies to NOT bring/wear each day:- Electronic devices like phones/video games (for emergency use phones can be stored in office or your bag)
- Clothing that's uncomfortable, delicate, inappropriate, or must remain clean
- Dangling jewelry or additional items that may snag or of value
- Toys from home unless needed for comfort or requested for a specific activity
- Tools and/or weapons like pocket knives: all necessary tools will be provided
- Candy, energy drinks, or sugary sodas
Drop-off/Pick-up
Farm Camp is located at Reunity Resources, 1829 San Ysidro Crossing, Santa Fe, NM 87507 (**In the event of a rainstorm, the Farm may be accessed by West Alameda rather than Aqua Fria as when the arroyo is running the San Ysidro Crossing may be closed). For everyone’s safety, please approach and depart slowly in your vehicle.
Drop-off for Junior CITs is at 9:00am. Please arrive to camp having eaten breakfast and dressed appropriately for the range of weather the day may offer.
Pick up is at 3:00 pm.
Fees Policy
Tuition is to be paid in full for all Junior Counselors-in-Training a minimum of seven days before their camp session begins. After the deadlines specified, Reunity Resources will not offer any refund except in Reunity’s sole discretion in the case of a verified family emergency, including probable or confirmed COVID exposure. We appreciate your understanding that your registration is a commitment and fees cover camp staff and supplies.
In the event Reunity cannot operate the camps as planned due to serious or unforeseen circumstances, Reunity will provide a refund of fees to the extent the closure caused by such events or circumstances exceeds 3 days.
Credit/debit card and check made out to Reunity Resources are both acceptable forms of payment.
Absences
Please communicate absences via call or email to Nicole, Farm Camp Manager at 505.393.1196 (farmcamp@reunityresources.com) as soon as you are aware of them. Tuition is not pro-rated for absences of any kind, except as otherwise set forth herein. If an emergency arises, please communicate with Nicole about your situation.
We are so excited to share summer farm fun with your child/ren! While we expect to share joyful days together without incident or injury, it’s important that we have the following forms on file. Please fill out these forms completely with your child's information, your contact information, and health and safety agreements & authorizations.
