Quick thinking and decision making are necessary skills for farmers. Here at summer camp, we practice these problem solving skills with strategy games and fun puzzles. Your child may not be a future farmer, but these skills will prepare them in any facet of her life
Our most immersive farm experience. Campers will participate in the morning electives each day, then put permaculture agricultural principles to work in the afternoon. Along with their team leader, they will work alongside our farm hands to get a truly insider’s look at farming. All day long they build relationships and discover new strengths and interests as evidenced in the farm surroundings.
Each day, campers will engage in physical activities whether that is soccer, capture the flag, or tag. While we are not a sport focused camp, we do believe it is important for children to run freely throughout the day.
On a hot summer day, water activities are a must. Luckily, we have a creek with minnows, small fish, and crawfish. The campers love exploring the creek, and it is a great way to cool down after a day in the sun.
Throughout the week, campers will utilize their artistic skills to create natural art projects that reflect what they have been learning and experiencing on the farm
Set on 160 acres of farmland, Mary’s Land Farm is the optimal location for any kind of nature activity. Campers will care for farm animals, have hands-on experiences in a garden, explore the creek life, and take in the beauty of nature all day long. No matter the day of the week, your camper will be enjoying the outdoors and all it has to offer.
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, tasting the veggies in the garden, 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.
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.
The perfect fit for active early teens. 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!
Campers leave each day with new and exciting stories of where they played or what animal they fed, they also foster friendships through these memorable experiences.