2011 Calendar of Events and Classes
Please call Camp Joy at 831-338-3651 so we can know how many will attend.
We welcome you to picnic in the garden before or after class.
Camp Joy Members receive a $5.00 discount on classes - join any time!
(We are looking into the ability to accept credit cards. Check back to our website, or call).
Ongoing Programs:
Flower, Fruit and Vegetable CSA Shares
Shares of vegetables & fruit /$600 Flower shares /$200
Put Camp Joy on your table all season long. Community Supported Agriculture is a way to directly support the farmers by subscribing to a weekly pick up of produce from mid June through October. Please call if you want to receive sign-up information. Space is limited. Email us if you are interested in Summer Surplus Canning Possibilities (apples, pears, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, green beans).
Special Occasion Flowers
We are available to create unique flower arrangements for weddings and special events. Contact Towhee Nelson Huxley via email
Camp Joy Kids Programs
Call Vanessa 831-338-3626
Camp Joy Kids
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 till 1:00 pm $260/month
An outdoor based educational experience for 3-5 year olds. Children will be encouraged to explore their surroundings through all their senses. The garden and the open space will ignite the journey we take together. Dramatic play, math (nature & manipulatives), art, science (gardening & the great outdoors), language (books, music, song, story telling), play (gross & fine motor skills); life skills and social emotional development will all be aspects of our day. Children are natural born learners so curriculum will be flexible to include their interests and life experience. Come grow with the garden!!
Young Gardeners
Mondays, May 16th till September 26th 3:00- 5:00 pm $300/20 weeks
This program allows older children a positive outlet for their unique energy. Camp Joy will become another classroom but one that asks them to use all their senses, inspiring them to see every moment as an opportunity to be! They will be responsible for their own section of the garden that will produce food for them and their community. The art of growing food in a sustainable way is no small thing! Register ahead. Space is limited.
Children’s Summer Camp
Fridays, July 8th till Aug 12th 9:00-1:00 pm $240
Spend some of your summer playing in the garden with us, caring for the animals and watching the garden grow!
Families in the Garden
Saturdays, 5/21, 7/23 & 9/24 10:00-1:00 pm $90 per family
Join us in watching the garden change through the seasons. Explore the property, participate in garden projects and eat lunch together. Please register ahead for all three days. Space is limited.
Toddler Walk
Every other Monday, May 2nd till September 19th (Except holidays) 10-12 noon. $10 per family donation suggested.
Come and Share Garden Magic! This is a “drop-in” program.
Garden Tours
Weds. and Fridays, Spring – April & May, Fall – Sept. & Oct. $5/person
For school-age children, or your group of any age. We’ll show you around the farm, and then you can have your snack in the gazebo. We are happy to customize your visit to your current curriculum. By reservation only, call to schedule.
Apprenticeship Program
One of the ways Camp Joy fulfills its mission of teaching sustainable agriculture is by hosting farm apprentices each year. These enthusiastic individuals help to make the garden and our programs thrive. They arrive in April and stay on to see the season through to the grand finale of the Wreath Sale.
Volunteer/Open Garden Days
Thursdays, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Every season presents different tasks which can always use extra hands. Springtime is seed propagation, preparing beds, transplanting and a LOT of weeding. Summer gives way to watering, more weeding and cultivation and reaping the bountiful harvest. In fall we focus on cover cropping and preparing for the annual wreath sale. Call so we know to expect you.
Classes and Events:
Pruning Workshops
Fruit Trees
Saturday, Feb 26th 10:00-12:00 noon $20/$15 members
Demonstration and guidance on pruning dormant fruit trees taught by Jim Nelson
Shrub Rehab
Saturday, June 18th 10:00-12:00 noon $20/$15 members
Summer pruning tips taught by Leifin Nelson
New Leaf Market Community Day
Thursday, April 28th 9:00 am-9:00 pm
Support both your local farmers and your local market by shopping at either Boulder Creek or Felton New Leaf Markets on this day. 5% of the day’s profits will go to Camp Joy. A heartfelt thank you to New Leaf for their long-time generosity to so many organizations in our San Lorenzo Valley community.
May Day Brunch
Sunday, May 1st 11:00 am-1:00 pm $35/$30 members
Enjoy springtime in the garden with a delicious brunch, buzzing bees, fragrant roses and good friends. We’ll have May Basket supplies so you can make and take one home.
General Membership Meeting
Sunday, May 1st 1:30-2:30 pm
Current paid members of Camp Joy, CSA members and past and present apprentices are considered the general membership: short remarks and approval of the board of directors. Stay after the brunch or just come for the meeting.
Spring Plant Sale!!
Saturday and Sunday, May 7th & 8th 9:00-3:00 pm
Get your soil prepared and pop over to pick up your plants. Purchase our favorite varieties of tomatoes and peppers and other vegetable, herb and flower seedlings as well as one gallon perennials.
Second Chance Plant Sale
Saturday, May 14th 9:00-1:00 pm
Did you miss it last week? Or did you realize you need some more? The garden will be open a second weekend afternoon so you can get your seedlings and starter plants.
Plein Air Painting & Poetry in the Garden
Co-sponsored with Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
Sunday, May 15th 9:00 am-4:00 pm Pre-registration required $30
Poetry workshop with Amber Sumrall
10:30-11:45 am
Proceeds from this day of making art in the open air benefit youth scholarships for both non-profits. Come when the morning is fresh and the light is new. Bring your gear and stay on into the afternoon if you wish. Beautiful garden lunch provided.
Garden Dinner Parties
Saturdays, July 23rd & August 27th 5:00-8:00 pm $45/$40 members
Enjoy the blessings of the garden at these relaxing evening suppers surrounded by the fruits of our labor. Wonderful food!! Great company!! Call now to reserve your space, seating is limited. Early reservations greatly help us plan our meal and seating arrangements!
Cheese Making Classes
Saturdays, July 9th and August 20th 9:00-11:00 am $25/$20 members
Learn to make several lovely goat cheeses, come at 8 if you want to see how we get the milk! Sign up early, space is limited.
Summer Canning Classes
Saturday, Sept 17th 9:00-12:00 pm $25/$20 members
Come and spend the morning in the farmhouse kitchen and see how we preserve our harvest.
Sign up early, space is limited.
40th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, September 24th 2:00-6:00 pm Donations welcome.
Join in the celebration of our 40th Anniversary of farming and living at Camp Joy. Special musical guest Keith Greeninger and delicious birthday pies!. RSVP please.
Fermented Beverages
Saturday, October 15th 10:00-1:00 pm $25/$20 members
Join us while we experiment with this age old tradition. We will talk about equipment and techniques used to make apple cider vinegar, hard cider and home brewed beer. Taught by Chris Menge, Summer Young and Robert Dubois. Sign up early, space is limited.
35th Annual Wreath Sale!!
Sunday, November 20th 11:00-3:00 pm
Join us for our annual Open House and Harvest - dried wreaths, garlic, candles, honey, other crafts for sale and yummy treats to sample. Support Camp Joy with your holiday shopping and enjoy autumn at the farm.
Wreath Making and Holiday Craft Class
Saturday, December 3rd 10:00-2:00 pm $25/$20 members
Come to learn how we make our beautiful dried flower creations and experiment with other holiday crafts. Sign up early, space is limited.
No one will be turned away from learning! Scholarships available.
Camp Joy Gardens 131 Camp Joy Rd. BC, CA (831)338-3651 Email Camp Joy