Hoofs and Halters - Sheep and Lambs (5 weeks)

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When:

Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Where:

Who: This program is for children ages 10 through 14.
Parents and non-enrolled siblings are welcome to stay and explore Gale Woods Farm on their own during the class period.

How much:
Cost for Child/ren ages 10-14: $40.00
Cost for Adult Chaperone-Educator FREE: $0.00

Please register by: Saturday, March 26, 2011 - 12:00pm

Description

Hoofs and Halters is a livestock program at Gale Woods Farm where participants learn animal husbandry skills, animal science, livestock showmanship and leadership.

Join the Gale Woods Farmers for five weeks during lambing season: Hoofs and Halters participants will follow the development of a lamb from birth to five weeks of age, tracking their growth and learning how to keep them healthy. Participants will also learn how to process wool from shearing to a felted project. Chores and making a farm fresh snack will be part of each class.

This is a five week series. Participants are registering for the entire series which meets from 1:00pm to 3:30pm on ...

Thursday, March 31
Thursday, April 7
Thursday, April 14
Thursday, April 21
Thursday, April 28

Parents and non-enrolled siblings

• Parents and non-enrolled are siblings welcome to stay and explore Gale Woods Farm on their own during the class period.
• Younger siblings may be interested in the Farm Explorers program for ages 6 to 9.
• Parents are also invited to participate in the class as chaperones and educators, however, non-enrolled siblings may not attend. 

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Payment information

Payment must be received by: Sat, Mar 26, 2011 - 12:00pm

1. Immediately after you register, you will be sent an email confirmation and payment instructions from "admin [at] homeschoolrecess [dot] com". Make sure your email filters recognize this address as a legitimate sender. If you don't receive this email, please check your spam, junk or bulk mail folder. Contact the organizer if you are unable to find it; if you receive no response to your email, please call the organizer. 
2. Please forward your payment instructions to the organizer to confirm your registration or send your payment the same day that you register. You are not officially registered until you either forward the message or the organizer receives your payment. If the organizer doesn't hear from you one way or the other within 72 hours, your family will BE removed from the registration list. This protects the organizer from non-payment due to payment instructions blocked by overly aggressive spam protection.
3. When the organizer receives your payment, you will be emailed a payment receipt from admin [at] homeschoolrecess [dot] com. The organizer updates payment records daily. If you've sent your payment and haven't received a payment confirmation, please contact the organizer by email or phone.
4. Please make your payment promptly. If the organizer doesn't receive payment by the payment deadline, your family may be removed from the registration list.

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Cancellation information

Cancellation deadline: Sun, Mar 27, 2011 - 9:00pm

(1a) Please do not register for this event unless you're able to make a personal commitment to attend barring illness or other unexpected emergency. 
(1b) If your circumstances change and you find that are unable to attend, please let the organizer know as soon as possible via email. 
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(2a) No refunds will be issued after the cancellation deadline. 
(2b) If you must cancel for any reason after the cancellation deadline, you will be responsible for finding someone to take your family's reserved places and for letting the organizer know about the substitution. 
(2c) Reimbursements will be handled privately between you and your substitute. 
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(3a) If you find that you are unable to attend on the day of the event, please let the organizer know as soon as possible by email or phone. 
(3b) Please also attempt to find a last-minute substitute for your family. 
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(4) It is not acceptable to just not show up. You must let the organizer know if you are unable to attend. 

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Additional information

Please arrive by:

Please plan to be about 15 minutes early to avoid being late due to inadequate maps, confusing road signs, road construction, heavy traffic, parking difficulties, inclement weather or uncooperative children. Please allow yourself plenty of time to park, visit the restrooms, check in, and otherwise prepare for Hoofs and Halters to start promptly at 1:00pm 

Where to meet:

Please meet your Farm Educator in the reception area of the Farm Education Center

Food policy:

Participants will be handling and preparing various foods from the farm. Please let the organizer know of any food-related allergies, sensitivities, or other dietary restrictions. Please remind the Farm Educator of any food-related allergies, sensitivities, or other dietary restrictions when you arrive. ------- No food or drink is permitted in the animal barns.

Alternate plans:

Hoofs and Halters will not be cancelled due to weather. Please plan accordingly. Portions of this class will be outdoors, please dress for the weather. 

Parking information:

Free parking is available in the lots on site. 

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