# Event Details - **Event Name**: Kid's Week: Wilderness & Foraging Series with Lorien MacAuley [Ages 6-12] - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: .About this EventChildren flourish when they step into nature, where every winding trail, sparkling creek, and open field becomes a place of discovery and wonder.In this weeklong immersion at Fox Haven Farm, kids will gain essential outdoor skills through hands-on activities and guided adventures while building confidence, teamwork, and a deeper connection to the environment.We will explore and practice how to:• Construct an emergency shelter using knot-tying• Responsibly build a campfire• Conduct basic First Aid• Identify several edible and toxic plants in our area• Cross a creek and make water potable,Each day will also feature exciting games, community-building activities, and exploration of the local creek to discover the plants and animals that call our area home.As time and ability allow, we will choose a few projects to work on including:• Macro-invertebrate Identification and Water Quality• Birding and Nature Studies• Building Bee Hotels & Rubber Band Harmonicas• Making cordage from natural and synthetic materials• Map & compass readingA typical day at camp will look something like this:9:00 Arrival, attendance, and morning circle to set daily intentions and goals9:30 Begin a hands-on fire-building lesson10:30 Snack and a fun group game11:00 Continue with fire building until everyone in the group is successful with skills11:45 Lunch12:15 Move to a spot on the creek and search for plants and animals2:00 Begin learning how to make cordage (rope) from recycled grocery bags2:30 End activities for the day, closing gathering circle, and discussion of next day’s activities.This adventure is a practice in community building. We start, support, and finish everything together. No one wins or loses. It takes a village.Open to children between the ages of 6-12. We focus on ensuring small student-to-teacher ratios both for safety and for greater learning. Space will be limited.Fox Haven Summer Explorers runs August 4th-8th from 9 am-3 pm.Payment per Child: $350 for the whole week*Parents must provide a packed lunch, snack, bathing suit, extra set of clothes and water shoes for your child each day.Packing list:Clothing appropriate to the temperature and weatherFull set of clothes to change intoWater shoes or foot gear that can get wetBeach towelSunscreenLunch and snacksLarge-capacity water bottleBackpack to carry everything inPlease no electronic devices as we don’t want anything to get damaged during activities (cell phones are ok if requested by parents or guardians).To sign up for a payment plan of 4 installments of $87.50, please email alecks@foxhavenfarm.orgMeet Lead Facilitator, Lorien MacAuleyIn her first year of farming in Montgomery County, farmer and single mom Lorien E. MacAuley, PhD, describes her business as: “Mama Owned; Mama Operated; Mama Loved.” Her goal is to grow healthy easy-to-prepare greens and herbs on her five-acre farm in Barnesville, Maryland. She uses beyond-organic methods. She grows the whole salad bowl including lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, and herbs and sells in the DC area. Lorien will be supported by 1 or more Fox Haven staff at all times. View Fox Haven’s staff page to explore our team! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/de1d98d0-0c73-11f1-bef1-5f57dd5c1ffd-rimg-w740-h740-dc787975-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jefferson/kids-week-wilderness-and-foraging-series-with-lorien-macauley-ages-6-12/100001983385990890 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, music, entertainment, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 364.74, max: 364.74, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Jefferson - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Fox Haven Organic Farm & Learning Center - **lat**: 39.3723415 - **long**: -77.5437676 - **full address**: Fox Haven Organic Farm & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Rd., Jefferson, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Kid's Week: Wilderness & Foraging Series with Lorien MacAuley [Ages 6-12] - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9258de356e9e844aa432de11b22b836340c476d30d15e4eb3c9f7ea9910a6d39-rimg-w623-h806-dc4892a9-gmir.jpg?v=1771382722 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Kid's Week: Wilderness & Foraging Series with Lorien MacAuley [Ages 6-12] being held? - **A:** Kid's Week: Wilderness & Foraging Series with Lorien MacAuley [Ages 6-12] takes place on Mon, 20 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Fox Haven Organic Farm & Learning Center, 3630 Poffenberger Rd., Jefferson, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Kid's Week: Wilderness & Foraging Series with Lorien MacAuley [Ages 6-12]? - **A:** Tickets for Kid's Week: Wilderness & Foraging Series with Lorien MacAuley [Ages 6-12] are priced at USD 365 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 365 + USD 15 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Kid's Week: Wilderness & Foraging Series with Lorien MacAuley [Ages 6-12]? - **A:** Kid's Week: Wilderness & Foraging Series with Lorien MacAuley [Ages 6-12] is organized by Fox Haven Farm & Retreat Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Kid's Week: Wilderness & Foraging Series with Lorien MacAuley [Ages 6-12] is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jefferson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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