The Warm Springs
Care Farm
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Warm Springs Care Farm is a not for profit 501(c)3 located on a historic, equine property on the east end of Boise, Idaho. We offer volunteer opportunities and care farming experiences for children, adolescents and young adults. We create shared experiences for people to connect to nature, heal and grow.
Our Mission is to improve the mental health and well-being of families with restorative care farm and nature-based, therapeutic experiences.
Our Mission is to improve the mental health and well-being of families with restorative care farm and nature-based, therapeutic experiences.
The Warm Springs Care Farm is not a petting zoo, but a therapeutic family care farm that offers a variety of volunteer programs such as animal care, Barn Club, art workshops, nature time, therapist trainings, and yoga/movement/breath, offered free at the farm to small groups and individuals. We partner with Children's Home Counseling Services, who seasonally offers one-on-one nature-based therapy sessions.
"For me, looking forward to going to the farm is what gets me through the day. Every time I come, I enjoy working with my hands, because it lets me process and slow down, and makes me feel so peaceful after. The community is so great and from the moment you get there, everyone is so welcoming. I am so thankful to be a part of it because it is just so wholesome. There is simply no room for bad vibes!"
- Elena, Teen Volunteer
Farm Based Therapy
Farm Based Therapy
Interested in one-on-one therapy sessions for your child aged 7 and up? Children's Home Counseling Services offers sessions at the farm with licensed counselors and therapists. All arrangements are made through Amy Grace at the Children's Home Counseling Services:
Interested in one-on-one therapy sessions for your child aged 7 and up? Children's Home Counseling Services offers sessions at the farm with licensed counselors and therapists. All arrangements are made through Amy Grace at the Children's Home Counseling Services:
https://www.childrenshomeidaho.org/care-farm-program
SUMMER CAMPS are on the horizon!
SUMMER CAMPS are on the horizon!
Summer Camps on the Farm
Summer Camps on the Farm
June 9-12: Art and Fun on the Farm
June 9-12: Art and Fun on the Farm
9-10am Animal Chores on the Farm (Feed, water, clean)
10-12 Art and Nature Time (create, explore, play)
Ages 7 and up. Suggested donation of $140 for the week.
ALL FULL! TO JOIN WAITLIST, CONTACT LINDA@WARMSPRINGSCAREFARM.ORG
June 16-19: Art and Fun on the Farm
June 16-19: Art and Fun on the Farm
9-10am Animal Chores (Feed, water, clean)
10-12 Art and Nature Time (create, explore, play)
Ages 7 and up. Suggested donation of $140 for the week.
ALL FULL! TO JOIN WAITLIST, CONTACT LINDA@WARMSPRINGSCAREFARM.ORG
June 22-26: Science on the Farm/Future Animal Scientists Focus
June 22-26: Science on the Farm/Future Animal Scientists Focus
This camp gives priority to Future Veterinarians Club members and current Barn Club members. It will run 9-12, Mon-Thurs.
Kids will explore the elements of biology, physics, chemistry, botany and veterinary science on the farm.
To register for camp, email Linda Haley at linda@warmspringscarefarm.org and fill out the waiver on the FAQ page of this site. Donations can be made via the web site.
Farm Research Team- Summer Club
Farm Research Team- Summer Club
Inquisitive, math-loving kids and teens who want to learn about research and statistics, come join our new Farm Research Team. Participants will plan, collect and analyze farm data to be used to improve the farm and for fundraising. Limit of 8. Contact Linda@warmspringscarefarm.org to sign up. This group will meet 1-2 times a month.
Future Animal Scientists Club
Future Animal Scientists Club
Does your kind, empathetic child or teenager want to be a veterinarian or vet tech? The Future Veterinarians/Animal Scientists Club meets 1-2 times a month on Saturdays at 10am. Email Linda@warmspringscarefarm.org to sign up.
Warm Springs Care Farm Programs:
Warm Springs Care Farm Programs:
BARN CLUB-
BARN CLUB-
Every kid should feel like they BELONG to something. Get ready for the most unique social group ever: BARN CLUB! Kids ages 7 and up work together, work hard, have fun tending to farm needs, take care of animals, work the garden, and connect with nature, animals, and one another. Teen mentors 13 and up are welcome to volunteer as leaders. Barn Club teaches hard work ethic, GRIT, resilience, problem-solving, teamwork and social communication skills. Barn Club meets Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday after school from 4-5pm. It runs August-December and February-May.
Spaces are very limited. Barn Club is free, like all the other Care Farm programs, but donations are welcome (10/week). All barn clubs are now FULL. To join a waitlist, email Linda at: linda@warmspringscarefarm.org
ART WORKSHOPS
bring kids together
in our cozy greenhouse or gazebo.
Friendship Bracelets
Friendship Bracelets
April 12th, 3-5pm Good old fashioned friendship bracelets! Kids will gather and make bracelets for themselves and their friends. Ages 7 and up, suggested donation of $10/kid. RSVP to linda@warmspringscarefarm.org
Bird Houses Workshop
Bird Houses Workshop
May 3rd, 3-5pm
Kids and adults welcome to come build and decorate bird houses to take home. Limit of 10 kids ages 7 and up.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES-
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES-
Hardworking and responsible teen and adult volunteers are welcome to help work the farm in a variety of capacities. Volunteers clean up after animals, feed them and care for them, tend to the garden, organize the grain room and greenhouse, support farm events, etcetera. Currently, morning weekday volunteers are needed to help with animal chores and feedings. Tours and trainings held on Friday evenings.
We are currently all full for animal care/feeding volunteers, but if you are interested in helping us with the garden (compost, weeding) or fundraising, please reach out. We are also looking for knitters who can help us make winter hats.
Contact Kory at kory@warmspringscarefarm.org for more information.
SELF DEFENSE FOR JR HIGH
SELF DEFENSE FOR JR HIGH
Get your junior high student that confidence and self-esteem they need to defend against the bullies in junior high. Most of these kids are North Junior High kids, but the FREE class is open to ALL junior high kids. It is a great work out and will build kids' practical ability to defend themselves. Teacher Thoren Rogers is fantastic and can fill you in on where the group meets (off the farm- either at Adams, Roosevelt or another outdoor location).
info@warmspringscarefarm.org for more info or call 208 515 4234 to speak to Linda.
"I left the training feeling excited and with a full heart. I truly appreciate (and resonate) with your “out of the box” approach to helping heal families and our community."
-Kara Kang, Riverstone Counseling
A variety of wonderful volunteers make all the farm programs possible. Contact Kory@warmspringscarefarm.org if you would like to volunteer on a regular basis.
Questions?
Questions?
Contact Linda Haley at linda@warmspringscarefarm.org or by phone at 208 515-4234 to get more information about programs or to enroll for camps.
Contact Kory@warmspringscarefarm.org to volunteer.
Contact Amy Hublou at amy@hublou.com for one-on-one therapy through our partner, the Children's Home Counseling Services.
DONATIONS
100% of your donation is tax deductible. Contact Linda Haley at warmsprings.carefarm.com for specifics on how you can support our project.
AMAZON WISH LIST- we would love donations in the form of animal and art supplies so we can keep programs free/accessible to
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3R8UG5VZYJUJV?ref_=wl_share
THANK YOU TO THE GENEROUS BUSINESSES WHO SUPPORT THE WARM SPRINGS CARE FARM:
Terravita Landscape and Garden
Idaho Whitewater Unlimited
B&K Painting
D&B Supply
Yeast and West Bakery
The Discovery Center and the Idaho Botanic Garden
The Lotus Tree Sensory Integration Center
The Studio Salon
Steph Teeter Art
Center for Healing and Expression
Janelle Carberry Yoga
Bogus Basin
Imagine That Farm!, Giddy Up Farm, Warm Springs Care Farm
Chrissy Ray Photography
Perspire Sauna Studio
Stillwater Float Center
Rocket Express Car Wash
To love is to serve.
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