Kids For Compassion
Summer Camp

Registration Closes June 25

2023 "Kids For Compassion"
Summer Camp at Goatlandia

NEW! We've expanded Kids For Compassion Summer Camp for 2023!

This year, Goatlandia's 5-day camp will take place in July-August.
Camp is offered in two age groups. Twelve student spaces are available for each session.

Session 1 for kids age 6-9: July 24-28 or July 31-August 4
Session 2 for kids age 10-12: July 10-14

Our children are our future! Each week-long day camp aims to instill in students an appreciation and respect for the world we live in, as well as kindness and compassion for the animals we share it with, ourselves, and each other. We are so excited to teach our students how our daily actions can help create a kinder, healthier, happier world.

The camp will feature different teaching topics and activities each day including farm animal anatomy and behavior, nutritious eating habits, environmental practices, gardening and healthy soil, diversity and inclusion in our community, compassion and empathy, and of course lots of fun arts and crafts projects. We will also have guest speakers and presentations from our friends in the community.

Camp is taught in a small, secure setting by teachers who carry knowledge and experience in the topics covered. We'll also includes a group tour of Goatlandia for students and their families!

DETAILS


WHEN:
Monday through Friday from 9am to 2pm; 5 days each session, July-August 2023.
Session 1 for kids age 6-9: July 24-28 or July 31-August 4
Session 2 for kids age 10-12: July 10-14 or July 17-21




WHERE:
Goatlandia Farm Sanctuary
Santa Rosa location
2336 Olivet Ln.

COST:
$500 per student includes
Daily lunch, drinks and snacks
A Kids For Compassion t-shirt
A special take home gift at the end of each session

There will be 1 spot available for scholarship in each session (a total of four scholarships available). Please inform us if you qualify when you register. (UPDATE: Session 1:  7/31-8/4 Scholarship spot is filled.)

Registration Is Now Open!

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made 4 weeks before first day of camp can be fully refunded.
No refunds for cancellations made within 4 weeks of first day of camp.

Questions?

Email the Camp team at camp@goatlandia.org

Goatlandia has a policy of inclusion for all.

Meet The Kids Camp Staff

Linda Blum

Camp Instructor for 6-9 age group
Linda Blum has been teaching young children for 25 years. She started off her career as an infant and toddler specialist, but now Linda works mostly with children ranging from 2-7 years of age. Linda has her Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Linda works directly with students who have Special Abilities and Needs. She works in local schools to help support and implement academic and behavior support strategies for children in need. As well, Linda provides direct teacher training in the classroom and professional development programs for educators across the Bay Area on best inclusion practices.

Linda is very passionate about working with animals and educating young children on healthy food choices and compassionate thinking and living! She served on the Board of Directors at Goatlandia as the Secretary for many years. Linda has a special interest in health and nutrition, as she made the decision to become a vegetarian at the young age of 12. Linda is inspired by her work with young children and is enthusiastic about sharing her love of animals with them. In her spare time, Linda enjoys dancing Salsa and Tango and performing Opera music locally. Linda lived in Italy for 2 years and is an Italian citizen. She loves speaking in Italian and teaching ASL (American Sign Language); while currently learning to speak Spanish. For fun, Linda also enjoys skiing, surfing, cooking and traveling abroad!

Gabi McCulloch

Camp Instructor for 10-12 age group

Gabi is an artist and educator whose passion for both animals and activism began, like many, with meeting Jane Goodall as a child. After reading her book Harvest for Hope at age 10, they began a journey of activism in practice (vegetarian & vegan eating) and through direct action in pursuit of climate justice. This passion has also led them to working in outdoor and experiential education, including a California naturalist certification through the UC system, and teaching outdoor ed, Kindergarten, and 1st grade at Marin Horizon School in Mill Valley. 

But that’s not all! Gabi also spent the first part of their career as a working actor, so they also bring a passion for performance art to their work as an educator. In their spare time, you can find Gabi long boarding around the Outer Richmond in San Francisco, swimming at China Beach (yes, even on cold days) and hiking throughout the Bay Area. They are very excited to bring their passion for performance art and experiential education to Goatlandia team this summer!

Speakers

Natalie Amezcua

Lead Educator, Factory Farming Awareness Coalition

Natalie is an educator and world traveler, committed to understanding the interconnections of systemic issues that detriment humans, animals, and the planet. Upon graduating in 2016 with a B.A in Liberal Studies and a teaching license from University of West Florida, she moved to Asia, where she taught in both rural and urban sections of South Korea and China for several years. In 2021, Natalie returned back to the U.S to complete her Master’s degree in Humane Education from the Institute for Humane Education with Antioch University. Today, Natalie combines her experience in education and her passion for social justice in order to bridge gaps in equity and promote a healthier, solution-driven world for all.

Although her passions and professional experiences are continuously growing, one thing that happily remains constant are her hobbies, which include her adoration for her dog, Phoebe, backpacking, and watching Netflix with a facemask on.

Mary Mackey

Certified Holistic Nutritionist

Mary Mackey is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, specializing in whole food, plant-based nutrition. She is a co-founder of plant-based advocates and part of the leadership collective at FFAC. She is passionate about saving animals' lives and putting an end to factory farming.

Mary has been a model and actress for over 30 years. She was a runway model for top designers in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. She has acted in commercials, Film, stage, along with Co-Starring in TV series. Highlights include: Criminal Minds, House, and sharing a scene with Don Johnson in Nash Bridges.
 
Reading the book How Not to Die by Dr. Michael Greger ignited her interest in eating healthfully. She is devoted to educating communities and sharing the health and Environmental benefits of living a plant-based lifestyle.

Nutrition counseling visit www.thewholesomevegan.com
Acting: www.imdb.me/marymackey.com

Dr. Jeff Pierce

Dr. Jeff Pierce is a board-certified family medicine physician who has practiced for over 18 years in northern California and performed global health work in Africa and Latin America. With a passion for bringing the power of healthy lifestyle habits to his patients, Dr. Pierce believes patients can achieve just about anything with the right tools.

Training Institutions: Dr. Piece attended medical school at the Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at the Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency. He also completed his fellowship in Global Health Leadership at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital and is additionally board-certified in lifestyle medicine.

Clinical Expertise: Dr. Pierce specializes in weight management, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cholesterol management, fatty liver disease, cancer prevention, hormonal health and healthy pregnancies, plant-based nutrition, autoimmune disorders, depression and anxiety, digestive health, and dementia prevention.

My Philosophy: I believe that with the right information and motivation, people can get to the root cause of their illnesses and heal themselves.

Interests: Growing the majority of our family’s fruits and veggies, running, reading, and playing saxophone in my jazz trio.

Hannah Greene, M.A., D.V.M.

Hannah hails from the big skies of Western Montana. She grew up participating in 4-H and riding working cow horses. After moving around Canada and the U.S. to earn advanced training in Linguistics, she focused her training on veterinary medicine, earning her D.V.M. from Washington State University.
She enjoys practicing preventive medicine for both bovids and equids. Equine dentistry is a particular passion along with ophthalmology and acupuncture.

In her time off, Hannah enjoys riding dressage with her Quarter Horse mare, working out and exploring California with her husband and their two dogs.

Hannah hails from the big skies of Western Montana. She grew up participating in 4-H and riding working cow horses. After moving around Canada and the U.S. to earn advanced training in Linguistics, she focused her training on veterinary medicine, earning her D.V.M. from Washington State University.
She enjoys practicing preventive medicine for both bovids and equids. Equine dentistry is a particular passion along with ophthalmology and acupuncture.

In her time off, Hannah enjoys riding dressage with her Quarter Horse mare, working out and exploring California with her husband and their two dogs.

Sean Hardcastle, DVM.

Sean grew up in Bishop, Ca where he developed an interest in animal husbandry while raising pigs in 4-H and showing western horses. He completed all of his school at UC Davis and graduated with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2014.
The following year was spent as an intern at Steinbeck Country Equine Clinic. Sean joined SMVS in July 2015. His special interests include internal medicine, ophthalmology, and lameness.

On his off time, Sean enjoys fly fishing, swimming, running, and a good cup of coffee.

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