Brief History:
Happy's Farm, in Salisbury, North Carolina was established in 2007 by Rhonda Stirewalt. Stirewalt, was a science and math teacher for the Rowan-Salisbury School System for nearly 23 years. Stirewalt left her teaching position to open the farm in 2007, with a goal to establish a relaxed western town setting in which children could come for affordable, academic tutoring, and child care. The farm is named after William "Happy" Trexler. Trexler was Rhonda's great grandfather and the first owner of Happy's Lake.
Happy's Farm opened in the fall of 2007 with only three tutoring students. In January of 2010, the farm became a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. The farm currently has over sixty children enrolled in the tutoring and after-school program. During the summer, the farm serves approximately 300 children in the summer camp program. The majority of our students reside in Rowan and Cabarrus Counties.
Happy's Farm is unique to Rowan County. It is a farm with a western type theme and atmosphere. There are horses, donkeys, cows, goats, and other barnyard critters to appreciate and love. The farm offers academic tutoring, after school care, summer camp, and birthday parties. At Happy's Farm, children explore the Wild West and learn of the hardships and victories that have made America what it is today.
Mission: Our mission at Happy's Farm is to provide opportunities for young people of the community and to engage in an environment of positive learning experiences. We want all of our children to leave the farm each day knowing three things:
1.) You are loved.
2.) You are important.
3.) You are capable to do anything that you want, as long as you apply yourself.
Happy's Farm, in Salisbury, North Carolina was established in 2007 by Rhonda Stirewalt. Stirewalt, was a science and math teacher for the Rowan-Salisbury School System for nearly 23 years. Stirewalt left her teaching position to open the farm in 2007, with a goal to establish a relaxed western town setting in which children could come for affordable, academic tutoring, and child care. The farm is named after William "Happy" Trexler. Trexler was Rhonda's great grandfather and the first owner of Happy's Lake.
Happy's Farm opened in the fall of 2007 with only three tutoring students. In January of 2010, the farm became a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization. The farm currently has over sixty children enrolled in the tutoring and after-school program. During the summer, the farm serves approximately 300 children in the summer camp program. The majority of our students reside in Rowan and Cabarrus Counties.
Happy's Farm is unique to Rowan County. It is a farm with a western type theme and atmosphere. There are horses, donkeys, cows, goats, and other barnyard critters to appreciate and love. The farm offers academic tutoring, after school care, summer camp, and birthday parties. At Happy's Farm, children explore the Wild West and learn of the hardships and victories that have made America what it is today.
Mission: Our mission at Happy's Farm is to provide opportunities for young people of the community and to engage in an environment of positive learning experiences. We want all of our children to leave the farm each day knowing three things:
1.) You are loved.
2.) You are important.
3.) You are capable to do anything that you want, as long as you apply yourself.
Happy's Farm Inc.
Home of The Educational R.O.D.E.O.
501(c)(3) Non-profit Organization
985 Parks Road
Salisbury, NC 28146
704-279-5268
[email protected]
Directions
© 2011 Happy's Farm. All Rights Reserved.
WARNING! Under North Carolina Law an equine sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting exclusively from the inherent risks of equine activities.
Chapter 99E of the North Carolina Statutes North Carolina Horse Council Equine Activity Liability
Home of The Educational R.O.D.E.O.
501(c)(3) Non-profit Organization
985 Parks Road
Salisbury, NC 28146
704-279-5268
[email protected]
Directions
© 2011 Happy's Farm. All Rights Reserved.
WARNING! Under North Carolina Law an equine sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting exclusively from the inherent risks of equine activities.
Chapter 99E of the North Carolina Statutes North Carolina Horse Council Equine Activity Liability
