Warm Springs Care Farm is a not for profit 501(c)3 located on a historic, equine property on the east end of Boise, Idaho. We offer volunteer opportunities and care farming experiences for children, adolescents and young adults. We create shared experiences for people to connect to nature, heal and grow.
Our Mission is to improve the mental health and well-being of families with restorative care farm and nature-based, therapeutic experiences.
The Warm Springs Care Farm is not a petting zoo, but a therapeutic family care farm that offers a variety of volunteer programs such as animal care, Barn Club, art workshops, nature time, therapist trainings, and yoga/movement/breath, offered free at the farm to small groups and individuals. We partner with Children's Home Counseling Services, who seasonally offers one-on-one nature-based therapy sessions.
"For me, looking forward to going to the farm is what gets me through the day. Every time I come, I enjoy working with my hands, because it lets me process and slow down, and makes me feel so peaceful after. The community is so great and from the moment you get there, everyone is so welcoming. I am so thankful to be a part of it because it is just so wholesome. There is simply no room for bad vibes!"
- Elena, Teen Volunteer
ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY -
Interested in individual farm-based or animal-assisted therapy? Through the Warm Springs Counseling Center, (a separate agency) your child can visit the farm with their therapist. Please contact Amy@Hublou.com for more information
SUMMER CAMPS are on the horizon!
Summer Camps on the Farm
June 9-12: Art and Fun on the Farm
9-10am Animal Chores
10-12 Art and Nature Time
Ages 7 and up. Suggested donation of $140 for the week.
June 16-19: Art and Fun on the Farm
9-10am Animal Chores
10-12 Art and Nature Time
Ages 7 and up. Suggested donation of $140 for the week.
June 22-26: Science on the Farm/Future Veterinarians Focus
This camp gives priority to Future Veterinarians Club members and current Barn Club members.
Kids will explore the physics, chemistry and animal husbandry elements on the farm.
Warm Springs Care Farm Winter and Spring Programs:
BARN CLUB-
Every kid should feel like they BELONG to something. Get ready for the most unique social group ever: BARN CLUB!
Kids ages 7 and up work together, work hard, have fun tending to farm needs, take care of animals, work the garden, and connect with nature, animals, and one another. Teen mentors 13 and up are welcome to volunteer as leaders. Barn Club teaches hard work ethic, GRIT, resilience, problem-solving, teamwork and social communication skills.
Barn Club meets Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday after school. It runs August-December and February-May.
Spaces are very limited. Barn Club is free, like all the other Care Farm programs, but donations are welcome (10/week).
All barn clubs are now FULL. To join a waitlist, email Linda at: linda@warmspringscarefarm.org
ART WORKSHOPS
bring kids together
in our cozy greenhouse.
Canvas Bag Embroidery
March 8th
Join us to learn how to embroider custom designs on to your very own canvas bag. Limit of 8 participants. Suggested donation of $15/kid. Ages 7 and up. RSVP to linda@warmspringscarefarm.org
Friendship Bracelets
April 12th
Good old fashioned friendship bracelets! Kids will gather and make bracelets for themselves and their friends. Ages 7 and up, suggested donation of $10/kid. RSVP to linda@warmspringscarefarm.org
Bird Houses Workshop
May 3rd
Details TBA but kids will build and decorate bird houses.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES-
Hardworking and responsible teen and adult volunteers are welcome to help work the farm in a variety of capacities. Volunteers clean up after animals, feed them and care for them, tend to the garden, organize the grain room and greenhouse, support farm events, etcetera. Currently, morning weekday volunteers are needed to help with animal chores and feedings.
Contact Kory at info@warmspringscarefarm.org or (208) 515-4234 for more information.
SELF DEFENSE FOR JR HIGH
Get your junior high student that confidence and self-esteem they need to defend against the bullies in junior high. Most of these kids are North Junior High kids, but the FREE class is open to ALL junior high kids. It is a great work out and will build kids' practical ability to defend themselves. Teacher Thoren Rogers is fantastic and can fill you in on where the group meets (off the farm- either at Adams, Roosevelt or another outdoor location).
info@warmspringscarefarm.org for more info or call 208 515 4234 to speak to Linda.
"I left the training feeling excited and with a full heart. I truly appreciate (and resonate) with your “out of the box” approach to helping heal families and our community."
-Kara Kang, Riverstone Counseling
A variety of wonderful volunteers make all the farm programs possible. Contact Linda Haley at info@warmspringscarefarm.org if you would like to volunteer on a regular basis.
Questions?
Contact Linda Haley at linda@warmspringscarefarm.org or by phone at 208 515-4234 to get more information.
Contact Amy Hublou at amy@hublou.com for one-on-one therapy through our partner, the Children's Home Counseling Services.
DONATIONS
100% of your donation is tax deductible. Contact Linda Haley at warmsprings.carefarm.com for specifics on how you can support our project.
AMAZON WISH LIST- we would love donations in the form of animal and art supplies so we can keep programs free/accessible to
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3R8UG5VZYJUJV?ref_=wl_share
THANK YOU TO THE GENEROUS BUSINESSES WHO SUPPORT THE WARM SPRINGS CARE FARM:
Terravita Landscape and Garden
Idaho Whitewater Unlimited
B&K Painting
D&B Supply
The Discovery Center and the Idaho Botanic Garden
The Lotus Tree Sensory Integration Center
The Studio Salon
Steph Teeter Art
Center for Healing and Expression
Janelle Carberry Yoga
Bogus Basin
Imagine That Farm!, Giddy Up Farm, Warm Springs Care Farm
Chrissy Ray Photography
Perspire Sauna Studio
Stillwater Float Center
Rocket Express Car Wash
To love is to serve.