Animals, Soil & the Hidden Life of the Farm (June 22-26)

During Animals, Soil & the Hidden Life of the Farm week, campers spend their days digging, planting, harvesting, snacking, wandering, and discovering the hidden world that makes the farm come alive. Campers plant seeds, dig up vegetables, and snack on fruits and berries growing across the farm — a favorite part of every camp day. As they work in the garden and explore the fields, campers begin to notice how soil, water, sunlight, insects, animals, and time work together to grow food. This is a week of close looking and curious exploration. Campers use magnifying glasses to search for lizards, snakes, insects, worms, and other small creatures living under logs, in the soil, and along the edges of fields and water. Storytime with Alderwood Hollow is woven into the week, helping campers imagine the unseen relationships beneath their feet. Campers also explore parts of the farm many haven’t seen before, including a picnic in a “secret” spot where they look for signs of resting deer, watch for fish, and experience the farm as a place of quiet adventure. Hands-on projects give campers something lasting to take home. Using natural materials they’ve collected and dried, campers create resin trays or bowls that capture pieces of the living systems they explored. Animals remain part of the daily rhythm throughout the week, helping campers see how soil and plants support animal life — and how animals, in turn, help keep the farm healthy and growing. This week is ideal for kids who love being outdoors, enjoy exploring and snacking their way through the farm, and are endlessly curious about what’s hiding just below the surface. Daily Schedule 9 AM: Arrival & Check-In​ 9:15 AM: Farm Animal Fun​ 11:30 AM: Lunch Break​ ​12:00: Animals, Soil & the Hidden Life of the Farm Learning 2:00 PM: Snack Break 2:30 PM: Animals, Soil & the Hidden Life of the Farm Craft & Projects 4:00PM: Animal Time & Wrap-Up​ 5:00PM: Pick Up

Animals, Herbs & Slow Food on the Farm (June 29 - July 3)

During Animals, Herbs & Slow Food on the Farm week, campers harvest and work with fresh herbs from the farm, learning how people have traditionally used plants to flavor, preserve, and enhance food. Campers create herb blends, explore how herbs are infused into oils and butters, and observe how flavors deepen and change over time. Campers also make bread that rises overnight, noticing how dough changes as it rests and develops. Later in the week, baking takes place outdoors — including using a simple cob oven built together as a group — connecting earth, heat, animals, and food in a fully hands-on way. Throughout the week, campers explore food preservation methods such as drying, curing, and pickling, using a dehydrator and traditional techniques to understand how people have long saved food for later use. Days are active and engaging, filled with harvesting, building, mixing, baking, tasting, and experimenting. Animals and farm life remain part of the daily rhythm. This week is ideal for curious kids who enjoy working with their hands and discovering how effort and care turn simple ingredients into nourishing food. Daily Schedule 9 AM: Arrival & Check-In​ 9:15 AM: Farm Animal Fun​ 11:30 AM: Lunch Break​ ​12:00: Animals, Herbs & Slow Food on the Farm learning 2:00 PM: Snack Break 2:30 PM: Animals, Herbs & Slow Food on the Farm Craft & Projects 4:00PM: Animal Time & Wrap-Up​ 5:00PM: Pick Up **NOTE: No camp on July 4th**

Caring for Farm Animals & Making Food (July 6-10)

During Caring for Farm Animals & Making Food week, campers step fully into the daily rhythms of the farm, caring for animals and using the food those animals provide. Campers help care for goats, sheep, cows, alpacas, and chickens, learning how each species is fed, housed, and handled. As part of daily routines, campers collect eggs and work with fresh milk, connecting animal stewardship directly to the food that appears on the table. Throughout the week, campers explore animal health and wellness through hands-on observation and support. They learn to recognize healthy behavior, check hooves and feet, tend wool and hair, and understand how proper nutrition and daily care support animal well-being. Food-making is woven into the week as campers work with farm-fresh eggs and milk to create simple foods. Campers also create practical tools such as padded egg baskets and hand-carved wooden butter spoons designed for everyday use. Days are active, engaging, and responsibility-filled. Campers build confidence as they contribute meaningfully to daily farm life. This week is ideal for kids who love animals, enjoy helping out, and are curious about where their food comes from. Daily Schedule 9 AM: Arrival & Check-In​ 9:15 AM: Farm Animal Fun​ 11:30 AM: Lunch Break​ ​12:00: Caring for Farm Animals & Making Food Learning 2:00 PM: Snack Break 2:30 PM: Caring for Farm Animals & Making Food Craft & Projects 4:00PM: Animal Time & Wrap-Up​ 5:00PM: Pick Up

From Farm Animals to Everyday Life (July 13-17)

During From Farm Animals to Everyday Life week, campers explore how animals provide the foods and materials people rely on every day — and how those resources are handled, shaped, and used with care. Campers work with farm-fresh eggs and dairy, discovering how milk and eggs change when cooked, cultured, or combined with other ingredients. Eggs are explored as a system, including shells, yolks, and whites, and how they behave differently across cooking and baking uses. Dairy experiences include milking goats and working with milk to make foods such as butter or yogurt, helping campers connect animal care directly to the food they enjoy. Alongside food-making, campers create useful items designed to support farm life and food storage, including butter molds and egg containers. Campers are also introduced to basic leatherworking, exploring how animal hides have traditionally been used to create durable, practical goods. Days blend food preparation, hands-on building, and thoughtful making. This week is ideal for kids who love animals, enjoy cooking and crafting, and are curious about where everyday foods and materials come from. Daily Schedule 9 AM: Arrival & Check-In​ 9:15 AM: Farm Animal Fun​ 11:30 AM: Lunch Break​ ​12:00: From Farm Animals to Everyday Life Learning 2:00 PM: Snack Break 2:30 PM: From Farm Animals to Everyday Life Craft & Projects 4:00PM: Animal Time & Wrap-Up​ 5:00PM: Pick Up