June 2022 Newsletter

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View this email in your browser Storm Chaser Stables June 2022 Newsletter Hello hello to all of our wonderful Storm Chaser Stables families! We hope you all are enjoying the beginning of Summer. The warmer weather is now in full swing and Summer is certainly bringing the HEAT! Please remember to pack lunch and a snack with a refillable water bottle, hats/sunglasses, sunscreen/bug spray, and even a change of clothes for your student’s day on the farm. Upcoming Planned CLOSURES! The farm campus will be closed on Monday July 4th for Independence day. This closure includes all programs, such as Farm Summer School, Summer Horsemanship Day Camps, Sprouts Half Day Camps, Horsemanship Classes, and any ongoing trainings. Summer programs end this year on July 29th and following that we will be closed August 1st through 14th. This closure includes all programs and classes. After school Horsemanship Classes may resume earlier on August 8th. Be on the lookout for more updates regarding our 2022-23 program calendar! Student of the Month! This month we have chosen one of our fabulous Farm School students to recognize, Melissa Jenkins! This bright young lady has worked diligently to complete the seventh grade while spending only 3 days a week at Farm School. Melissa is also a talented artist and avid reader. Not only has Melissa attended school in the way she and her family found works best for her, she has also excelled in our nature exploration curriculum, developed some important social skills, grown as an artist, and made new friends in the process! Limited Openings in Summer Day Camps! We only have a few openings left this Summer, be sure to secure your spot while it’s still there! Our Summer day camps are geared towards novice horse enthusiasts with lots of art and outdoor exploration. Each day includes mindful movement, a horsemanship activity, expressive arts, and adventures outside! Summer Sprouts Half Day Camps! This Summer we have decided to welcome sprouts (kids aged 4-8) to the farm for half days 9am-12:30pm on Mondays and Fridays. Sprouts programming includes expressive arts and crafts, story time, outdoor play, and social emotional learning. Register now if you plan to send your child to the farm for summer day camps! Summer Farm School Continues! Academic support is available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9am-3pm with our wonderful on-site tutors. This program also includes our year round nature exploration curriculum, horsemanship options, mindful movement, and social emotional learning. Full Time Farm School Discount—Apply by June 15th! Interested in Farm School full time for your learner? If you choose to commit your student to the 2022-23 school year 5 full days per week by June 15th, you meet the requirement to receive our limited discount of 25% off! Secure your spot now—limited discounted spaces open! Fill out this form to apply now. A non-refundable registration fee is due to process applications and will be credited towards your first tuition payment. Farm School Day Program Applications Open for 2022-23! Now accepting applications for 2022-23! We are partnered with Acellus Academy, an online program that is fully accredited with transferrable credits. Farm School includes daily academic blocks with tutoring available to all students, mindful movement, horsemanship option on certain days, expressive art projects, nature exploration, and free play on the farm. Learners may attend with flexible scheduling options—please contact us with your family’s unique academic needs! Farm Preschool Accepting Applications! Preschool is open to kids ages 3-5 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-12:30pm once our 2022-2023 school year begins in August. Littles attend 2-3 days per week to participate in group literacy activities, nature play, and more! Fill out this form to apply for Farm Preschool! Homeschool Drop-in Option for 2022-23! Attention homeschoolers! We will continue to accommodate learners bringing their own curriculum (perfect for youth in need of tutoring) or drop-ins to one or more of our elective classes for socializing and group fun. Homeschool families are welcome to drop in, so please take advantage of our farm campus and knowledgeable staff! Here is a short list of our drop-in 45 minute class options for the next academic year: Mindful Movement - yoga games or sequence Academics - school environment with on-site tutors Afternoon Adventures - nature exploration and extension activities Recess - outdoor group play and team building exercises offered Expressive Art - sensory art or free crafting w/ themed materials Art I - arts and crafts projects with prompts Contact us at [email protected] for more information and pricing. To help us plan accordingly, please register and confirm drop-in days at least 48 hours prior to attendance. Class schedules will be released each quarter! Congratulations to the SCS Equestrian Team! Our team attended a horse show recently and exhibited excellent horsemanship and sportsmanship. We are so proud of their dedication and hard work getting their horses ready, staying safe, and spreading kindness at the event. You go, girls! Interested in the show experience for your child? SCS Equestrian Team membership is offered by invitation to horsemanship students who exemplify our farm’s core values of kindness, safety, horsemanship skillset excellence, and sportsmanship. Team members are eligible to attend off-site events, such as shows and group trail rides! Horsemanship Class Availability Updates! Class openings are as follows: Tuesday 3:30-5pm Beginner - ONE Opening Wednesday 10:30am-12pm Homeschool - ONE Opening Thursday 3:30-5pm Intermediate Equestrian Team - TWO Openings Friday 3:30-5pm Beginner Equestrian Team - ONE Opening Booking Equine Therapy Sessions Now! Horses support our mental health by helping us hone wellness skillsets and relationships. SCS LLC partners with Roots and Wings Counseling LLC to provide equine therapy options to local residents. Book an equine therapy session with us and see for yourself! Email us at [email protected] for more information. Mark Your Calendars — Important Dates Below: Closed July 4 for Independence Day Farm School Closed July 31 through August 14 for Post Summer Break Scroll down to see more photo updates of our students on the farm. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for more frequent updates! We’ll see you soon with more news. Stay well! Warmly, Jeni & Evie at SCS LLC View SCS Merchandise Copyright (C) *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*. All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|**|LIST:DESCRIPTION|**|END:IF|* *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|**|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|**|END:IF|* Update Preferences | Unsubscribe *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*