Last Day on the Farm:[

I wish it was not the last day on the farm but it is. AND WE MADE PIZZA AND BREADSTICKS TODAY. and Keri is not here because she broke her shoulder during cheerleading.

Thursday on the Farm

 Had fun at farm camp today. It's my birthday today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I gave the horses a bath today, and braided Patches hair.  I made lip balm this afternoon and it smells good.  I milked my goat and she didn't milk much.

Wednesday at the Farm.

First we fed our baby goats their milk from a bottle. That is what we will be doing every day in the morning. It is a lot of fun and after feeding are baby goats we get to groom the horses. We did our chores and didn't forget about that like on Monday. my horse I like is Lauryl. We poured & mixed milk for the baby goats during our chore, that was fun and then we had break time and that is when you get to have free time, and then we made cheese.

Tuesday at the Farm

Today we fed our baby goats their milk. then we groomed the horses. after that we rode the horses, then we did our chores... we picked up the horse poop. then Jonie went to go get some baby ducks and chickens. then after that we made some ice cream. We then sheared the alpaca and that was a lot of fun watching that! We played with the horses. After that we had free time and that is when you can play with whatever animal you want.
Me and Jessica have to go get the eggs this afternoon.  THE END!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dairy Goat Parts

(Posted by SonRidge Farm)

Make sure to visit the site below, so you can learn the parts of a Dairy goat -
as they will be included in the "Dairy Goat Show" this Friday!
http://www.goats4h.com/Java/GoatPartsTest.html

Enjoy!

SonRidge Farm

The First Day at the Farm

The First Day at the Farm. To begin we fed the baby goats their bottles. then Allison told us our baby goats name and my baby goat name is Ellie, My milking goat is Raspberry. Then after Allison told us our goats name, we went to go horseback riding. Then we did leather craft. Then we got to cream separate.

My Assignments

My milking goat is... Raspberry

My baby goat ("kid") is... Ellie

My team member is... Jessica

I'm on team... Two

Farm Camp Info

**Written by SonRidge Farm**
SonRidge Farm Day Camp 2013
Prior to camp check your BLOG for any updates.

This is a working farm. No flip-flops, sandals, or open-toes shoes of any kind are permitted at camp. Shoes with heels are not appropriate. Cloth or mesh shoes are discouraged as there will be work around water troughs and possibly mud.   Bring clean shoes to change into when you are leaving & bring a plastic bag to put your farm shoes inside so you do not soil your car.  Your shoes will have germs and bacteria on them and you do NOT want to contaminate clean areas.

You will need to bring a pair of work gloves each day. There are black widows in this area.  If you find one, we KILL it; we do NOT just sling it away.  Alert a farm worker if you find one.

Do NOT wear hairspray, perfumes, or any large flowery objects.   These tend to attract bees.  We are suspecting that some neon colored shirts do the same so be prepared to change shirts if this appears to be a problem.

Apply sunscreen before arriving at the farm. You may bring sunscreen (labeled with your name) to reapply late morning. Each day will consist of much work outdoors in the sun.   A hat/cap (labeled with your name) is advisable.

You must bring an emergency bag each day with a change of clothes including undergarments, socks, and shoes. Include a plastic grocery bag for wet or soiled clothes. There are many instances where a mishap, completely out of your control, could constitute a desire to change into fresh clothes.  Please have this bag labeled with your name.

Remember to bring your bag lunch (labeled with your name) each day with at least 2 drinks (also labeled with your name). Lunches and emergency bags will be stored indoor in the air conditioning.  Be careful that you only take YOUR drink or food labeled with YOUR name. While water is sufficient, we advise at least one drink be a juice or electrolyte type drink. Snack bars (labeled with your name) are a good idea.  A dispenser with ice water will be available outside at any time.  There will be a snack shack open periodically each day where campers can purchase items; most items are $1 or less, except for ice cream.    

*Monster/Red Bull/ and similar “energy” drinks are prohibited.  Be aware, and make your camper aware, that caffeinated drinks can lead to dehydration.  Sodas with caffeine should be consumed only on a limited basis.

There will be opportunity to taste cheese, butter, and ice cream. If there are any food allergies/intolerances (esp. to dairy or eggs) please advise the farm workers & counselors each day at drop off in addition to having noted this on the registration form.

The schedule of activities each day is subject to change according to the weather. Be aware of the weather forecast and come dressed prepared to work in light rain.

You will be updating your blog daily at camp. You will choose photos to add each day. While you are allowed to bring a camera (labeled with your name) be advised that a farm worker will be taking many photos throughout each day, of each participant.  Families are welcomed and encouraged to bring cameras on Family Day.     PARENTS: please take the time to view AND COMMENT ON your child's blog EACH DAY.  They especially enjoy finding comments during the day when they stop by a computer to check their blog.  How sad it is for a child to check his/her blog and find that no one has left a comment.  Don't let this happen.  Send your child's blog address to family and friends and ask them to comment daily during camp.

Due to the shear volume of photos and the high quality we are shooting images at, we will be uploading ALL photos of ALL campers to www.photobucket.com   From this site you can download any and all photos (and videos) of your choice.   *The link to the specific camp week will be posted on your child’s blog and the link will be sent in an email to you, after camp is over*

   

Cell phones are allowed for emergency situations; however, the use of cell phones during camp is prohibited, even as a camera.  Should a child need to call a parent from their cell phone a counselor will escort the camper to make the call and then the phone must again be “put away”.   At previous camps we have had a problem with some campers using their cell phones to text during camp.  Texting, tweeting, and calling during camp is prohibited.

You are assigned to one specific dairy goat, and one specific kid (baby goat), for the entire week.  You are part of a team; Remember what team you’re on and who your partners are. For many activities and chores you will be assigned according to your team number.

While the beekeeping lesson does NOT involve actual contact with the bees, please be informed that there are many stinging/biting insects about this time of year.

2013 FREE Family Days on the Farm: 
June 29th - Saturday 8-10am
July 27th - Saturday 8-10am
August 10th - Saturday 8-10am

Contact SonRidge Farm for more details or to RSVP!  

SonRidge Farm
246 Wright Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
(704)734-0809   mail@SonRidgeFarm.com  

www.SonRidgeFarm.com 

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SonRidge Snack Shack

**Note from SonRidge**
For your convenience the SonRidge Snack Shack will be open 3 separate times each day of farm camp, and also be open on each Family Day. On Family Days the Farm Store will also be located near the purple Snack Shack.
At farm camp items will range from $0.25 - $1.50 (with the exception of the color changing cups (with the farm logo) at $2.50)
Selection may includes:
Cold drinks: juice pouches & a variety of sodas. 
Crackers, snack bars, chilled candy bars, Popsicles, ice cream, and more!

Please make sure to bring a couple dollars with you to camp, if you're interested in purchasing some snacks.

SonRidge Farm

*(Written by SonRidge Farm)*

I will be attending a 4-H Farm Camp in June.
While there I will learn things from tacking up and riding a horse...

to learning about processing & cleaning Angora Goat Fiber.








I will also be assigned a dairy goat; which I will be responsible for milking, feeding, everyday care & even learn how to show her.

I'll be on a team, and participate in daily farm chores & activities with my teammates












And don't forget... I'm also assigned my very own "kid" (baby goat) for the week!

I'll learn about bees and get to make my own beeswax lip balm & salve.
And of course.... much, MUCH more!
I'm going to have so much fun and I can't wait for the week to start. I will even be keeping my own blog updated for the week. Please follow my blog so you can see all the things I'm doing and learning.
We can even come to family day on the farm...for free! I know that I'll want to introduce all my family to each of the animals on the farm.
Family Days On The Farm: 
Saturday June 29th  8-10am 2013
Saturday July 27th 8-10am 2013
Saturday August 10th 8-10am 2013

SonRidge Farm: www.SonRidgeFarm.com
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