The Children’s Farm is a great place to have a unique, memorable, unplugged 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. Program highlights vary by age and length the core of our Summer Camp programs is a love for nature, respect for ALL living things and a commitment to respectful, community based living. Please review our Commitment To Live Cooperatively agreement HERE to make sure our camp aligns with the values you are seeking.
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 8th – 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. Successful campers will leave camp with an increased appreciation for the Earth and all her creations, having advanced their horsemanship skills, plus a renewed sense of cooperation and teamwork from community based living.
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. Successful campers will leave camp with an increased appreciation for the Earth and all her creations, an increased comfortability in wildness settings, plus a renewed sense of cooperation and teamwork from community based living.
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! By utilizing our vast natural spaces and caring community, Farm Campers will gain independence and self confidence as well as develop a deeper appreciation of the natural world.
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 1-3 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 1-3, 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!