WHAT IS OLD MCDONALD'S FARM, INC. (OMF)?
OMF is a nonprofit, charitable organization. We provide hands-on, structured,
educational experiences for children using livestock, agriculture, gardens and
natural resources. OMF is located on a 68-acre farm that is a safe, beautiful,
educational site for children. We have indoor facilities as well. Additionally,
we have 28+ animals which include horses, cow, goats, sheep, pig, geese, chickens,
duck, rabbits, cats and our farm dog, Loki. Please contact us at 503/695-3316
omf@oldmcdonaldsfarm.org | OMF,
P O Box 326, Corbett, OR 97019
WHO IS CLANCY AND WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
Learn all about Clancy our Shetland pony and so much more! Clancy is a 16-year
old, wonderful, sweet pony. (Pony's can live up to 30-35 years.) He is a
perfect "kid height" and great to pal around with. We guarantee your child
will fall in love with him as his "Mom" has. Check the schedule below.
WHO CAN ATTEND CLANCY'S KIDS CAMP AT OMF?
It is offered to children who are 4 (as of January 1, 2005) 5 & 6 years old.
Children must be able to use the restroom by themselves.
WHEN DOES THE CAMP RUN?
Clancy's Kids Camp will run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, August
2-4. Each day will begin at 9:00 am and end at 1:30 pm. A maximum of 18 students
will be allowed with a minimum of 12 students required. There will be two adult
staff and two young adult, camp counselors per 18 students.
WHAT IS THE COST?
The cost of the Clancy's Kids Camp is $125 per student.
NEED HELP WITH TRANSPORTATION?
Carpooling with friends is welcomed and encouraged. Click
here for directions. We do have a bus to transport a limited number of
students on a 'first-come, first-served basis.' An 8:20 am pick-up and a 2:05
pm drop-off will be offered. Pick-up and Drop-off will be behind the Point West
Credit Union at 718 NE 12th Ave. (across I-84 from the Lloyd Center). Please
be on time, the bus cannot wait more than five minutes. If you are late, then
please transport your child. There is an additional charge of $15 per student
for transportation. **Please Note: Transportation will not be provided
Tuesday a.m. or Thursday p.m. See the farm Tuesday morning and plan to join
us for the student's end of the week celebration at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. The
class ends on Thursday at 1:30 pm. Child supervision will not be provided past
that time. Please bring a potluck item to share with the group.
WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON THIS SUMMER AT OMF?
Tentative Schedule:
EACH DAY THERE WILL BE A DIFFERENT ANIMAL THEME Tuesday - Chicken, Wednesday
- Pig, Thursday - Cow
| Time |
Activity |
Description |
| 09:00 |
Morning Chores |
While doing daily chores, nurturing, respect, health care and
feeding needs of animals will be taught. Children will take care of the animals based
on the topic of the day. |
| 10:00 |
Fun Time with Clancy |
Children will spend time with our Shetland Pony, Clancy and
other horses also. Students will learn safety rules, grooming techniques, and body parts,
along with how to sit on Clancy as they bond with him. |
| 11:00 |
Soup's On Lunch Time |
Children will be instructed in hygiene and manners as well
as, how to recycle and compost the waste from their lunches. Students need to bring
their own healthy, cold lunch each day. |
| 11:30 |
Down-Time on the Farm |
Children will rest. |
| 12:00 |
Story Time |
A farm story will be read. |
| 12:15 |
Farm Activity |
Children will create a project based on today's animal theme. |
| 01:00 |
Pick-A-Pet |
Children will spend quality time with the animals based
on the theme for the day. |
| 01:15 |
Good-Bye Circle Time |
Share our daily experiences. |
| 01:30 |
Let's go Home |
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**Classes end all three days at 1:30. Child supervision will not be available past
that time unless OMF staff is transporting your child. Please make appropriate transportation
arrangements (if you are transporting your child) and childcare arrangements at the end of each
day. Plus, please plan to join us Thursday for the party at 12:30 p.m. and then plan to
transport your child home at 1:30. Thanks.**
Students may not participate without this completed and signed Student Permission Slip.
It is to be filled out and mailed along with payment by the Parent/Guardian of each student.
Please copy this form for your records and send the original Student Permission
Slip with original signature along with registration payment and the transportation fee
(if needed) to OMF, PO Box 326, Corbett, OR 97019. If you do not receive a post card
confirmation from OMF within two weeks after you sent payment please call to confirm as
there is likely a problem. Pre-registration is required and you are registered for what
is written on the return card. Please read the card. Please do not change dates of
camps. Call 503/695-3316
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