For campers entering 4th-6th grade
Each morning, Explorers receive specialized hands-on learning time with experienced educators! These engaging and interactive sessions will delve into the theme of the week, ensuring learning remains fun, active, and full of exciting discoveries. Afternoons will be filled with traditional camp activities, such as splashing in the creek and playing camp games!
*Please note that some weekly themes are repeated throughout the summer. Weeks with the same theme will follow a similar format and most of the activities, games, and crafts will be repeated. For this reason, if you are registering a camper for multiple weeks, we recommend selecting weeks with different themes.
Week 1, June 23rd
Do you love being outside and getting your hands dirty? Ever wonder what it’s like to be a farmer? Then this is the week for you! Campers will learn how to start a new garden bed, build healthy soil using compost, start plants from seed, and care for perennials. Explorers will also help our own farmer grow and harvest food, learn about our new flock of sheep, and care for our laying hens.
Animal Olympics!
Week 2, June 30th
Week 6, July 28th
Step into the wild world of Animal Olympics, where nature meets fun and friendly competition! This exciting week takes campers on an exploration of the farm and its diverse habitats, including forests, fields, and ponds. Along the way, they’ll learn fascinating facts about the animals that call these places home. Campers will channel their newfound knowledge into animal-inspired challenges!
- These two weeks will follow a similar format and most of the activities will be repeated.
- Special Dates these weeks:
- Week 2 (6/30-7/3): 4-day week M-Th; no camp on Friday, July 4th (before care available M-Th; after care available M-W)
- Week 6 (7/28-7/30): 3-day week M-W (before care available M-W; after care available M-W)
Kitchen Creations!
Week 3, July 7th
Week 7, August 4th
Do you like helping out in the kitchen? This week will focus on making healthy breads, snacks, salads, dressings and side dishes, while learning basic cooking skills. Following recipes, weighing, measuring and safely using kitchen tools will be emphasized. Using fresh produce as well as whole grains and fruit to make tasty dishes will be the underlying message during this week.
- These two weeks will follow a similar format and most of the activities will be repeated.
Survival Skills!
Week 4, July 14th
Week 8, August 11th
What do you do if you get stranded in the woods? You have to survive! Campers will learn essential outdoor skills, including purifying water, tying basic knots, and safely building and lighting fires using tools like flint and steel. Campers will leave camp with foundational skills to tackle challenges in the wilderness!
- These two weeks will follow a similar format and most of the activities will be repeated.
Nature Arts & Crafts!
Week 5, July 21st
From the rings of trees to patterns in rocks, the natural world is filled with displays of artistry. Using nature as our guide, we will mimic its beauty through the creation of our own art pieces! Throughout the week, we will use both science and creativity to explore painting, ceramics, and more with materials from the land.
Overnight Mini Camp!
Week 9, August 19th
Experience the farm like never before—at night! This 3-day adventure (Tu, W, Th from 9-4) is followed by an overnight Thursday night! During the day, campers will engage in exciting activities that teach teamwork, problem-solving, and essential practical skills to prepare them for their overnight adventure. They’ll build campfires, learn how to set up a tent, and learn tips for navigating night-time adventures. Thursday night will be filled with roasting marshmallows, night walks and games, and camping out under the stars! Campers will be picked up Friday morning between 8-8:30a. For 4th-6th graders who are enrolled in another week of camp this summer.
Cancellations / Refunds
A 50% deposit is due at registration, with full payment by June 1st to secure the spot. Deposits and payments are non-refundable. No refunds for unused before/after care or missed camp days, including illness or behavior-related absences. If space is available, registration may be transferred to another week for a $25 fee. After June 1st, full payment is required at registration.
Credits:
<2 weeks’ notice: No credits issued.
4+ weeks’ notice: Full payment (including deposit) credited to the family account for use within a year.
2-3 weeks’ notice: 50% of the balance credited for use within a year.
