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 Hello from Country Roots!

Welcome to Country Roots Kids! My name is Joelle. When I was little, my elementary school had a summer day camp that I went to for a few hours a week where I could make friends, projects, and have fun…and perhaps, in hindsight, there was an element for my mom of not hearing “I’m bored” for those precious hours. 

Now that my daughter has children, she is also hearing "I'm bored" far too often. This has inspired my daughters and I to start this program. We are excited to offer 3 optional sessions of summer day camp for ages 4-8 June-July 2025! 

About the Program

We will be learning through play and exploring different themes. We will be all outside every day! Our day camp will consist of whole group time with stories and music, various outdoor stations with art, literacy, and STEM activities built around a weekly theme. (You can read more about this on the "Outdoor Summer Program 2025" blog page.)

About the Teachers

Miss Joelle has her degree in Early Childhood Education from BYU. She then taught at Head Start and first grade before becoming a stay-at-home mom. She taught her own preschool before moving to Burley, and taught with Miss Lori's Preschool for 12 years. She has a current teaching certificate with the state of Idaho and is substituting in Cassia School District. She has four adult children and 2 grandkids.

Miss Erika has her degree in Elementary Education from BYU-Idaho and grades with BYU Pathway Online. She has a current teaching certificate with the state of Idaho. She has two daughters, Maggie and Tessa. 

Miss Kiana is working on her degree in Child Development from BYU-Idaho. She is taking a class online during her off-track, and is currently working for the Burley City Library. She also helps train horses and teaches horse riding lessons. 

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