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Summer Academy begins July 7, 2025

First week of Summer Academy, July 7th – 11th, will take place at LAMS

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Garden Rules

The Garden B's

A cartoon bee flying along a dotted line.

A garden signpost with rules: "BE RESPECTFUL," "BE RESPONSIBLE," "BE A CAREGIVER," "BE SAFE."

Be Respectful

  • To the animals, insects, and plants you meet in the garden
  • To your teachers, aids and parents
  • To each other: hands to yourself, one voice, kinds words
  • Remember the Golden Rule

Be Responsible   

  • Tools are not toys!
  • Use the right tool for the job
  • Clean-up is part of the job
  • The Bigfoot Call means "Stop & Listen"

Be a Caregiver   

  • Take care of yourself: eat healthy, exercise, and get outdoors
  • Take care of each other: be a helper
  • Take care of the environment: it's everybody's job

 Be Safe   

  • Always walk when you're in the garden: no running!   
  • Always walk on the pathways: grass, wood, stone   
  • Give everyone enough space to work   
  • Ask before touching, picking, or tasting in the garden    
  • Ask before touching any tool   
  • Never raise ANY tool above your shoulders  
  • Only adults in the garden shed; ask if you need something