Company Description
Fulper Family Farmstead is a small, progressive family dairy farm established in 1909 when Mary Fulper moved to Lambertville, NJ and brought one cow with her. Each family generation gradually expanded the farm, including the years of growing tomatoes for Campbell’s Soup. Today, the forward-thinking fourth and fifth Fulper generations work together to maintain more than 1,000 acres of farmland, care for a herd of 250 dairy cows, and continue to make decisions for the future. The family is proud to produce wholesome milk, distribute cheeses and yogurts, practice the latest soil conservation methods, and utilize environmentally-friendly practices, including their solar renewable energy system. Innovation and agricultural education fuel the farm’s progress. The Fulper Family sees the importance of educating consumers, especially youth, about what it takes to farm and consistently produce safe, nutritious dairy products each and every day. They are passionate about sharing their century of experience with you and invite you to support their next generation in leading the well-known; Farmstead Adventure Camp.
Farmstead Adventure Camp Description
Join this family farm for the week (or the whole summer) and make memories that last a lifetime! They have provided the ultimate, outdoor, fresh air “fun on the farm” experience in the Lambertville area for the 18th year in a row. They strive to provide an unforgettable, rewarding, and refreshing hands-on farm experience for each camper. Campers will learn where dairy products come from, the old-fashioned games the Fulper family grew up with on the farm, how to take care of their own calf while having a blast and gaining an appreciation for the daily farm responsibilities! The goal is to deliver a program where kids can just be kids getting back to their roots in the fresh air, exploring, and spending time with their calves. Designed for ages 8-13.
Camp Activities include:
- Witness real, every day farm chores
- Hayride and farm exploration
- Possibly see a cow give birth
- Lead, wash, clip, and snuggle up with their calf
- Watch the cows being milked in the milking parlor
- Make homemade snacks and treats like ice cream and butter
- Scavenger hunt
- Dairy jeopardy
- Obstacle course
- Water games
- Crafts
Lead Instructor Description
Fulper Family Farmstead is seeking an energetic individual with experience in education and/or summer camp programs. This position will average 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. Must be available starting at 7:30 am for preparation time on given days. The Lead Instructor will be responsible for supervising, leading and participating in all aspects of the week-long camp program as outlined in the camp description above to deliver an exceptional camper experience.
Main Responsibilities:
- Be a champion of the Agritourism team creating unforgettable on-farm experiences to increase the number of returning
- Become intimately familiar with farm and practices in order to explain them to
- Learn and embrace the Fulper Family’s deep history and
- Be passionate about outdoor (on-farm)
- Enthusiastic about teaching farm-based programs for ages 8-13 that combine fun, adventure and
- Interface closely with the Fulper family to implement, expand and improve upon existing program, schedule of activities, and content as well as enhance the farm’s capacity to serve as a learning
- Assist in program planning, development, and
- Maintain a safe
- Interact and relate with youth and serve as a positive role
- Lead, collaborate, and work as a team with camp
- Carry out the goals of the program to provide a consistent, high-quality
- Manage camp schedule, supplies and
- Enforce safety and code of conduct
- Communicate effectively with
- Identify and respond appropriately to camper behavioral
Experience and Qualifications
- On-farm Education experience is a plus, but a willingness to learn is most
- At least 18 years of
- Experience supervising and working with youth ages 8-
- Experience with camp or youth
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills with a sense of
- Ability to solve
- Organized with high attention to detail and follow
- CPR and First Aid
- Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather, be happy on your feet most of the
- Valid driver’s license and ability to use personal
Compensation
$20-25/hour based on experience
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