Taproot Scholarship

Taproot Scholarship is designed to

 WEAVE THE TAPESTRY OF OUR FARM COMMUNITY. It is rooted in the premise that we are all resourceful and full of resources.  TAP allows families to explore and use their untapped resources to make a difference in our farm camp program.  It is our intention that through collaboration we can create a sustainable community.  

• To make farm camp financially assessible to as many families as possible. 
• To provide an opportunity for families to share, learn and grow through their active participation in the life of the farm and the HCFC community.  
• Many hands make light work! Having a few extra helping hands and willing hearts around the farm is always helpful! 

All families are asked to contribute financially to their child(ren) farm camp experience at the highest level possible.  In the case that our tiered pricing scale is financially prohibitive for your child(ren) to attend, the family is asked to consider the amount they can financially pay, any payment plan, and the way(s) in which their family can contribute to the maintenance, operation, or growth of the farm.  Through conversation, a mutual agreement of financial contribution and volunteer hours is determined.  The ways in which families can help are many! 

Although we strive to make every request for Taproot Scholarship possible, we are limited with our funds, and may not be able to accommodate every request particularly if multiple requests are made for a single session.  Scholarships are determined based upon needs of the camp program and at the discretion of administrators. HCFC does not discriminate based upon race/ethnicity, color, national origin, gender, or sexual orientation.  

  Volunteering can be a family affair.  Depending upon the task, campers & younger siblings can accompany parents/grandparents to help fulfill volunteer hours.  Please check to see if task would be appropriate for children before arriving at the farm for volunteer hours.