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Visit Our Ballyntyne Learning Farm Website
503-708-6284
kiely[AT]ballyntynelearningfarm.org
2556 Ballyntyne Rd S
Salem, Oregon 97302
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
516 SE Morrison St Suite 700
Portland, OR 97214
CAMPER AGES: 2-7
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-11am
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Situated on 40 acres of land, Ballyntyne Learning Farm offers children of all backgrounds a haven where they can learn, play and explore. As a destination for schools, groups and families, children explore a variety of nature-centered subjects through hands on projects that capture the senses along with fun and engaging demonstrations. Each learning event includes fun project and craft time where the kids can reinforce the key learning topics discussed in the demonstration or experiment time. We focus on being hands on and allowing the kids to discover the beautiful outdoors. We hold learning events every Monday, Wednesday and Friday into the late fall! We'd love to have you join us!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Fine Arts/Crafts, Science, and more. A Variety Of Nature-centered Subjects.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located just minutes from Sprague High School nestled in a quiet landscape surrounded by forests and the Christmas tree fields. A beautiful pond is located on our farm that regularly hosts migratory birds and other creatures.
CAMP FACILITIES: We have a rustic barn where learning events are held on rainy or cold days with outdoor picnic benches near the pond on warm days. With acres of trees to walk through, a beautiful forest and pasture land, Ballyntyne Learning farm is truly a place of retreat for both families and our day-campers.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Originally, the farm served as a Christmas tree farm with the first trees planted by my parents, Steve and Linda Kreitzberg in the 1980s. Since then, the Kreitzberg family has been operating the farm every Christmas season and finding joy serving as a place that offers families a place to have fun and usher in this important holiday of giving.
In 2016, the Kreitzberg family began brainstorming about how to use the farm as a place of retreat for children and young adults. After long dinner discussions, the core idea for Ballyntyne Learning Farm was born: to offer a place of learning for children and youth who are traditionally faced with additional hardships in life, whether that be physical, learning, developmental, familial or behavioral differences. We dreamed of a place where all are welcome to learn, play and find acceptance. With these dreams, Ballyntyne Learning Farm was born.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our learning events occur every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-11am and in the afternoons from 12-1. Please refer to our website to browse our learning events and to register your kids.
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