Our Compassionate Caretakers class will gather together in our beautiful space to make discoveries, play, create, hike and explore alongside our animal friends. We will also participate in introductory caretaking for our rescued residents, gardens, and environment.
Special Notes: Session will include one visit to our Verona sanctuary.
Join us in the afternoons at the sanctuary for our educational Kids Club. Each week of each session will offer different topics and activities such as: Upcycled Art, Sensational Snacks, Builder’s Workshop, Storybook Art, Art in the Garden, Rejuvenate in Nature, Make it & Take it and more!
During their time at Heartland Farm Sanctuary, participants will explore the concepts of acceptance, compassion, and empathy for all beings. Participants will also reflect on their own self advocacy and communication skills while also being a voice for rescued farm animals. Children will explore, create, and play at our beautiful sanctuary, in spaces designed to foster an engaging, safe and accepting environment to learn and grow alongside our animal friends.
Special Note: Session will include one class at our Verona sanctuary.
Extend your day at Heartland, or start your day at Heartland with our Enrichment Club. Each week of each session will offer different topics and activities such as: Upcycled Art, Sensational Snacks, Builder’s Workshop, Storybook Art, Art in the Garden, Rejuvenate in Nature, Make it & Take it and more!
In this Humane Education leadership program, campers will have an opportunity to learn skills to prepare them to be compassionate and engaged leaders. They will assist Compassionate Caretaker staff in leading activities for our youngest learners, work alongside trained staff to provide direct individualized care to our rescued residents and participate in the development of Heartland’s future rain gardens and/or other environmental projects.
Special Note: Session will include one class at our Verona sanctuary.
For teens looking to develop their innovative problem-solving skills while positively impacting Heartland’s community and the community around them. Participants will select an impact project that holds meaning to them and at the end of the session, they’ll have the opportunity to present their project. A great way to start tracking service hours, develop a resume and make a difference!
Families who cancel before April 1, 2022 will be refunded the cost of tuition minus a $75 administration fee. Families who cancel after April 1, 2022, will be refunded 50% of tuition. Cancellations less than two weeks before the first day of the program will be counted as a tax-deductible donation.
Tuition assistance is available and awarded on a case-by-case basis. Please email our Programs Director, Annie, at Annie.Aschenbrenner@HeartlandFarmSanctuary.org to apply. Please note that Heartland Farm Sanctuary is a CLTS-approved provider.
Need assistance putting together your perfect Heartland experience? Please reach out to our Program Director at Annie.Aschenbrenner@HeartlandFarmSanctuary.org.