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Summer Camp 2024
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Farm & natured based camping programs for children ages 1-17! We’ve got a wonderful summer planned with a program option for everyone!
*Please note our camp program ages listed are for the age of camper at the time of camp. Programs with grades listed are the grade the camper will be entering in the fall of ’24. Keeping in mind the combined ages in any program and the social and developmental age of your child, for day time programs only, we do allow a one year variance to age down into a program however there is no variance to age up into a program. (For example, if you have an 11 year old camper that would like to join the 7-10 year old Farm Explorers program, that is permissible.) Please note that for overnight programs, there is no age variance allowed.
CANCELATION POLICY: Cancelation requests made via email to thechildrensfarm@thecenterpalos.org by May 1st at 3PM will be issued a refund. Cancelations made after the May 1st deadline will not be issued a refund. Session transfers will be granted if availability allows.
Is the session you’d like filled? Please add your name to the Summer Camp Waitlist.
The Children’s Farm is a great place to have a unique, memorable summer camp experience. We have summer programs for children ages 1-17! Programs range from short day classes to overnight, residential camping and everything in between. Programs are highlighted below. Please visit our website for more information and registration links!
Teen Leadership Training for Grades 10th – 12th – Designed for teens with a desire to become part of our camp leadership team at The Center. During this nine-night residential program, teens will work on their leadership skills and team building initiatives through on site and off site programming. Participants who successfully complete this program will be eligible to attend other weeks of camp as a Counselor in Training.
Residential Camping for Children Entering Grades 9th & 10th – Ranch Camp – 12 nights of action-packed rustic living, trail rides and horse care. Camp program includes onsite riding lessons, trail rides, barn chores, arts & crafts, creek walks, an off site campout & group activities.
Outdoor Adventure for Teens – 12 nights of adventure and exploration through on and offsite experiences. Program will utilize the farm animals and grounds as well as offsite experiences such as hiking trips, overnight campouts and adventure challenges.
Residential Camping for Children Entering Grades 5th – 8th – Farm Camp- 5 nights of fresh air, caring for farm animals, riding horses, exploring nature, crafts, group games, laughter, friendship and so much more!
Long Day*, Day Camping for Children Ages 9-12 – Farm Camp (Days Only) 6 days (Sunday evening, Monday-Thursday all day, Friday 1/2 day) side by side with our residential farm campers. This program will mimic Farm Camp except for the overnight stays. Campers will join us for morning chores, lunch and afternoon programs, and also for dinner and evening activities. We feel this is a great way to satisfy the camper that is ‘almost’ ready for overnight camp. * Please note that the structure of this program is designed to be an all day (9am-9pm) program and the success of the program is built around full enrollment. Activities that happen during the daytime hours are often in preparation for the evening activities. For these reasons, all campers in the Long Day Farm Camp program are expected to stay at camp until 9pm and we do not offer enrollment opportunities with an early dismissal.
Day Camping for Children Ages 7-10 – Farm Explorers, our flagship Day Camp program, is a five-day camp experience for Campers ages 7-10. Farm explorers will meet from 9am-4pm, and will spend lots of time at the farm, with the animals and taking care of barn chores, in addition to other weekly activities like hiking, horseback riding, camp crafts, cookouts, group games, singing, and more! Sack lunches required daily. (Please note that scholarships are only available to Farm Camp and other overnight camp programs)
Half Day Farm Program for Children Ages 6-8 – Junior Farmers– 1 week sessions with classes meeting on Monday through Friday afternoons from 12:30-3:30pm. This is a farm focused program that will give children lots of hands-on time with the farm animals and exposure to fun activities on our 60-acre farm!
One Hour Farm Program for Children Ages 3-5 – Junior Farmers- 1 week sessions with classes meeting on Monday through Friday mornings from 9:30am-10:30am or 11am-12pm. This is a farm focused program that will give very young children an opportunity to experience summertime at the farm. Hands-on time with the animals and farm activities will be the focus.
One Hour Farm Program for Children Ages 1-4 with Chaperone- Barn Buddies– 1 week sessions with classes meeting on Monday through Friday mornings from 9:30am-10:30am, 11am-12pm or 1:30pm-2:30pm. A perfect bonding opportunity for any child/adult pair! Children ages 1-4, with an accompanying chaperone will be led through a series of hands on farm and nature experiences and activities. Adult chaperones should plan to be active participants in each class as the program content is designed to be a shared experience!
Questions? Contact Amy DiDominicis.
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