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For Ages 7-10

March 18 - 22, 2024

from 9am to 4pm

$200 per student

Scholarships are available, contact info@stjosephcenter.org for more information

Junior Naturalist Camp

Celebrate Spring Break Week "Outdoors and Unplugged"!

St Joseph Center of Arkansas is excited to offer our third annual Junior Naturalist Camp. Campers will experience everything from frogs to rocks to animal tracks through interactive and fun hands-on learning. The camp will be held outdoors on St. Joseph Center's beautiful 63 acre urban farm and nature areas. (Indoors if needed for inclement weather). At the end of the week, campers will be presented with a certificate as a Junior Naturalist. The St. Joseph Center Junior Naturalist Camp is ideal for those with an interest in nature and the outdoors.

Will kids be in separate groups?

The maximum enrollment for camp is 25 spots. Age range for this camp are kids 7-10 years old. The entire camp will meet as a group for the actual presentations/demonstrations but we may decide to break up into smaller groups for specific activities.

Who are the instructors?

The Jr Naturalists Camp is being being coordinated by the Central Arkansas Master Naturalists (CAMN) (www.arkansasmasternaturalists.org or www.facebook.com/CAMNmasternaturalists). CAMN will work with outside instructors for this camp which include professionals and specialists from various fields of nature study (Arkansas Fish & Game, UALR, Arkansas State Parks, etc.)

Will kids bring a packed lunch?

All campers will need to bring a packed lunch each day along with a morning/afternoon snack and water bottle. We also recommend wearing sturdy shoes with long sleeves and long pants and bringing a hat/visor. Sunscreen is important! All belongings should be labeled.

What exactly kids will be doing?

Campers will be engaged in activities (talks, crafts, games, hikes, etc.) each day on multiple subjects. Topics include everything about nature from animals, birds, insects, amphibians, to habitats, geology, ecology, conservation and outdoor safety. The mission of the Jr Naturalist Camp is to get kids "UNplugged and OUTside" in order to learn, have fun, and gain a respect for nature and the great outdoors!

Space is limited so don't wait!

For all ages

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$10 per student

Adults are free

Field Trips

Bring your class to the Farm for a fun, hands-on field trip experience. We offer interactive educational farm tours. Field trips are appropriate for all ages, and can be customized to integrate your classroom curriculum.

Encounter the spirit of a bygone era within our historic buildings, where each step tells a story. The tour is not handicap accessible and requires a lot of walking. Perfect for school groups or nature enthusiasts, our farm field trips promise an unforgettable blend of education, exploration, and fun!

For ages 16+

Please see our calendar for class schedule.

$35 per student or bring a friend for $60

Food Preservation

Join us for classes on food preservation using fresh produce from our farm! Participants will gain hands-on experience harvesting produce from our Teaching Garden and receive growing tips. We will then prepare a research-based recipe and learn to can using the water bath canning method. Every participant will get to take a jar home!

We have classes on jam, pickles, salsa, hot sauce, and more! Class space is limited to please sign up at least 2 days in advance. See below for the list of classes we are currently offering, and head over to the Farm Stand website to sign up!

In Each Class We Will:

Harvest produce and learn tips to grow your own
Prepare a research-based recipe together
Learn to can using the water-bath canning method
Sample a premade jar of what we are making

Each Participant Will Receive:

Your own jar of what we made to take home
The recipe we used + an extra to try yourself
A list of resources and tips

Below is the list of classes we currently offer:

Strawberry Syrup
Strawberry Jam
Blackberry Jam
Blackberry Jam
Dill Pickles
Salsa
Sweet Pickles
Hot Sauce
Dill Pickles

For ages 16+

Please see calendar for schedule

$30 per student or bring a friend for $50

Herbal Apothecary

Learn to make various herbal products for your home. Classes are on Sundays from 2:00-3:30pm. First we will walk the herb garden and learn tips for growing herbs at home. Then we will prepare the recipes together. Every participant will get to take a jar or tin home!

We have classes on infused oils, a calendula salve, herbal lip balm, and more to come! Class space is limited so please sign up at least 2 days in advance. See below for the list of classes we are currently offering, and head over to the Farm Stand website to sign up!

In Each Class We Will:

Walk the garden to learn tips to grow your own herbs
Prepare a couple of different recipes together - to show the culinary and medicinal side of infused oils
Sample the culinary infused oil

Each Participant Will Receive:

Your own tin of infused oil to take home
The recipe we use + an extra to try yourself
A list of resources and tips

Below is the list of classes we currently offer:

Infused Oils
Herb Infused Lip Balm
Healing Calendula Salve

For all ages

The second Saturday

of the month at 10am

$5 per person on Saturdays

$10 per person for private

Historic Site Tour

Historic building and grounds tour. The tour is about an hour and is not handicap accessible. Children under 12 are free. Check-in at the farm store for 2nd Saturday tours. Tours are FREE to SJCA members. To schedule a private tour, call or email SJCA.

For all ages, kids under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Saturdays and other dates, look on facebook for more details

$10 suggested donation

Yoga, sometimes with goats

SJCA is partnered with Lady Moon Yoga Collective for yoga classes, including goat yoga on select Saturdays. Make sure to check the schedule and sign-up on facebook with the button below.

They also do private classes with or without goats.