Mary's Land Camp offers four age divisions within farm camp. These divisions are intentionally curated to allow appropriate activities for the growth and development of every age. We believe your child will thrive best in their appropriate age group. New in 2025 is our leadership program for ages 13-15. More information below.
Camp Groups
Camp Groups
- SPROUTS (AGES 4-6)
- FARM PALS (AGES 7-9)
- JUNIOR FARMERS (AGES 10-12)
- LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (AGES 13-15)
SPROUTS (AGES 4-6)
We divide the sprouts group even further between four year olds and 5-6 year olds. We nurture your little ones as they experience the farm from a smaller person’s perspective. They participate in farm life through their senses, holding animals, digging in the dirt, and asking questions. We oversee their petting the animals, collecting eggs, handling chicks, learning about bugs and insects, creating art projects, and listening to stories. Our wee sprouts come bright eyed and bushy tailed each morning, eager to learn and reluctant to leave.
FARM PALS (AGES 7-9)
Our young campers get to experience all facets of farm life with age appropriate opportunities. They love participating in farm chores whether it is grooming the ponies or feeding the chickens. We encourage connection with the land and the animals, and provide daily experiences that increase their knowledge through hands-on, experiential learning. Seeing the sparkle in their eyes as they arrive each morning tells us we are doing something right.
JUNIOR FARMERS (AGES 10-12)
The perfect fit for active early tweens. Farm experiences allow them to learn about biology and agriculture, horticulture and husbandry from their daily electives and experiences. Skills are developed that benefit them all year long, instilling confidence as they learn all about cooperative farming and working together. Daily farm life is an adventure in itself to this crew!
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (AGES 13-15) FULL DAY
For campers aged 13-15 who have outgrown our traditional farm camp, we are excited to offer a leadership program designed to build leadership skills and foster personal growth.
Skill Development: Each day, participants will engage in interactive lessons focused on key leadership skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and integrity.
Challenged to Take Initiative: Campers will have an opportunity to show interests in different areas throughout the farm and take initiative to learn unique tasks and lessons within that specific topic.
They will also spend time with younger camp groups as “aids” and given tasks to practice responsibility, presenting, and public speaking. They will lead activities, with guidance from counselors, to fulfill “counselor-in-training” goals.
The program is offered during our camp weeks 3-8. Campers may sign up for as many weeks as they’d like. Tuition is $400.
Requirements:
1. Participants must have attended farm camp for at least 1 year as a 4-12 year old.
2. The application process requires a handwritten questionnaire and short essay completed by the camper.