Farm Summer Camp (5-10yrs)

Our summer camp program is based on the idea that children need the opportunity to learn and play in an outdoor setting.  Through 15 years of experience leading outdoor based summer camps I have seen how the chance for a child to not only spend time outside, but have the chance to thrive in the outdoors can make a huge impact on a child’s life.  We interact with nature through games, art, science and of course the farm animals.

A typical day will start with some games to get the body and mind moving.  From there we will go and have time with the animals feeding and learning about animal care.  After a quick snack we will have our theme time, where we explore more in depth the topic of the week, be it aquatic life, wildflowers, amphibians, or any other topic relating to the many types of flora and fauna of the region.  After theme time we will clean up and have our second snack before it is time for camp to end.  Each week will of course include creek time where we explore, play in and build along Holland Creek.

Our themes for the summer are:

• Farm Animals – We will focus on the different animals on the farm.  Life cycle, feeding habits and care needed. (6/13 & 7/11)
• Fauna of the Southern Appalachians – We will focus on the wild animals that live in our area. (6/20 & 7/18)
• Flora of the Southern Appalachians – We will focus on the wild flowers and plants in our area. (6/27 & 7/25)
• Nature Art – We will use materials we find around the farm to create art in a variety of forms. (7/4 & 8/1)
• Wild Week – The last week of camp will be filled with activities to celebrate the end of camp, lots of fun!!! (8/8)

Summer camp is for children ages 5-10 years old.  The camp runs from 8:30a-1:00p.  We will be offering camp the weeks of 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4*, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8.  *there will be no camp on 7/4.

Cost for the camp is $95 per week.  Max of 14 children per week.  Staff ratio of 1 to 7