Session 1: Living Systems (June 22-26)

Digging, Discovering & Finding the Magic Beneath Our Feet During Living Systems 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, 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. Living Systems 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: Living Systems Learning 2:00 PM: Snack Break 2:30 PM: Living Systems Craft & Projects 4:00PM: Animal Time & Wrap-Up​ 5:00PM: Pick Up

Session 2: Slow Food on the Farm (June 29 - July 3)

Herbs, Bread & Preserving Food During 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, pickle, 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, 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. Campers compare fresh and preserved foods, noticing changes in texture, smell, and flavor, and take home select items they’ve helped prepare along with the knowledge to continue these processes at home. Days are active and engaging, filled with harvesting, building, mixing, baking, tasting, and experimenting. Campers build confidence, responsibility, and pride through meaningful, hands-on work. Animals and farm life remain part of the daily rhythm throughout the week. Slow Food on the Farm 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: Slow Food on the Farm 2:00 PM: Snack Break 2:30 PM: Slow Food on the Farm Craft & Projects 4:00PM: Animal Time & Wrap-Up​ 5:00PM: Pick Up **NOTE: No camp on July 4th**

Session 3: Farm Life: Caring for Animals & Making Food July 6-10

Animal Care, Eggs & Milk on the Farm During Farm Life 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. Campers experience firsthand how organic feed, predictable daily routines, careful attention, and trust lead to better eggs and milk. Throughout the week, campers explore animal health and wellness through hands-on observation and support. They learn how to recognize healthy behavior, check hooves and feet, tend wool and hair, understand common issues such as minor cuts or bumblefoot, and see how proper nutrition, minerals, and supplements contribute to animal well-being. Food is woven into the daily rhythm of the week. Campers work with farm-fresh eggs and milk to make simple foods, reinforcing the connection between thoughtful animal stewardship and quality ingredients. As part of this work, campers create practical tools such as wood and wire egg baskets with padded liners for safely collecting eggs and hand-carved wooden butter spoons designed for everyday use. Days are active and engaging, filled with movement, responsibility, animal interaction, and food-making. Campers build confidence as they take on real responsibility and pride in contributing to daily farm life. Farm Life 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: Farm Life Learning 2:00 PM: Snack Break 2:30 PM: Farm Life Craft & Projects 4:00PM: Animal Time & Wrap-Up​ 5:00PM: Pick Up

Session 4: From Animal to Everyday (July 13-17)

Food, Eggs & Useful Goods During From Animal to Everyday 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 they’re cooked, cultured, or combined with other ingredients. Eggs are explored as a system, including shells, yolks, and whites, and how eggs behave differently across a variety of cooking and baking uses. Dairy experiences include milking goats and working with milk to make foods such as butter, yogurt, or other simple dairy products, 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. Projects include crafting butter molds and building egg containers, while learning why containers and packaging have always mattered in keeping food safe and usable. Campers are also introduced to basic leatherworking, exploring how animal hides have traditionally been used to make durable, practical goods. Simple leather projects focus on cutting, shaping, and caring for the material. Days blend food preparation, hands-on building, and the creation of useful everyday tools. Campers leave the week with a deeper understanding of how animals support daily life and with select items they’ve made themselves. From Animal to Everyday is ideal for kids who love animals, enjoy cooking and making things, and are curious about where everyday foods and materials truly come from. Daily Schedule 9 AM: Arrival & Check-In​ 9:15 AM: Farm Animal Fun​ 11:30 AM: Lunch Break​ ​12:00: From Animal to Everyday Learning 2:00 PM: Snack Break 2:30 PM: From Animal to Everyday Craft & Projects 4:00PM: Animal Time & Wrap-Up​ 5:00PM: Pick Up

Session 5: Farm Builders (July 20-24)

Designing and Building for Life on the Farm During Farm Builders week, campers take on real projects that support daily life at Little Green Acres. This is a hands-on, tool-forward week where kids design, build, test, and improve structures used by animals and people on the farm. Campers work with wood, wire, and basic hardware to create functional builds such as animal enrichment features, bird feeders, tool boxes, and simple farm infrastructure. The week includes a large collaborative build, such as extending a chicken tunnel or creating shade or access structures designed to meet the needs of the animals who live here. Throughout the week, campers practice measuring, problem-solving, and working safely with real tools as they turn ideas into sturdy, usable projects. They learn how materials behave, how structures hold together, and how good design considers both purpose and environment. Projects are active and physical, and campers spend their days sawing, drilling, bending wire, assembling, testing, and revising their work. Select smaller builds go home, while larger group projects remain on the farm for animals and visitors to enjoy long after camp ends. Animal care and farm life remain part of the daily rhythm, and campers design and build with animal comfort, safety, and daily needs in mind. Farm Builders is perfect for kids who love working with their hands, using real tools, solving real problems, and taking pride in building things that truly matter. Daily Schedule 9 AM: Arrival & Check-In​ 9:15 AM: Farm Animal Fun​ 11:30 AM: Lunch Break​ ​12:00: Farm Builders Learning 2:00 PM: Snack Break 2:30 PM: Farm Builders Craft & Projects 4:00PM: Animal Time & Wrap-Up​ 5:00PM: Pick Up

Session 6: Outdoor Cooking & Heat (July 27 - 31)

Fire, Fuel & Cooking Outdoors During Outdoor Cooking & Heat week, campers explore how heat transforms food and materials, building real skills around fire safety, fuel, and outdoor cooking. Campers learn how different heat sources work, including open flame and solar heat, and how each can be used intentionally and safely. They explore how fuel choices matter by comparing materials that burn quickly, slowly, or steadily — including making charcoal as a cooking fuel and understanding why it behaves differently than raw wood. Food is central to the week. Campers cook and prepare simple foods using a variety of outdoor methods, discovering how heat and the fuel chosen affect flavor, texture, and structure. Activities focus on practical cooking skills, thoughtful preparation, and understanding why certain techniques work better than others when cooking outdoors. Hands-on projects support these experiences as campers make charcoal for cooking and create clay trivets or pot rests designed to support safe, functional outdoor cooking. Days are active, physical, and engaging, combining building, cooking, experimentation, and shared meals. Campers gain confidence as they learn to work with heat, fuel, and food intentionally and responsibly. Outdoor Cooking & Heat is ideal for kids who enjoy hands-on challenges, love cooking and building, and are excited to develop practical outdoor skills. Daily Schedule 9 AM: Arrival & Check-In​ 9:15 AM: Farm Animal Fun​ 11:30 AM: Lunch Break​ ​12:00: Outdoor Cooking & Heat Learning 2:00 PM: Snack Break 2:30 PM: Outdoor Cooking & Heat Craft & Projects 4:00PM: Animal Time & Wrap-Up​ 5:00PM: Pick Up

Session 7: Water & Flow (Aug 3 - 7)

Movement, Design & Discovery with Water During Water & Flow week, campers explore how water moves through the farm’s streams, wetlands, ponds, and lake, discovering how flow, force, and design shape the natural world. Campers observe how water behaves as it moves downhill, around obstacles, and through different landscapes. They experiment with speed, pressure, absorption, and erosion by watching water in action and noticing how small changes affect its path. Hands-on projects anchor the week. Campers design and build small boats to sail in the stream, testing balance, buoyancy, and movement as they refine their designs. They also create channels, dams, and water diversions using natural and simple materials, adjusting and rebuilding as the water responds. Water exploration is paired with daily time on the farm caring for and observing animals. Campers see how water supports animal health and comfort, from filling waterers and checking hydration to noticing how animals use ponds, streams, shade, and mud to regulate their bodies. Campers also observe plants and wildlife that depend on aquatic environments, investigating insects, amphibians, birds, and other water-connected life. Days are active, playful, and exploratory, filled with building, testing, splashing, animal time, and revising ideas. Campers build confidence as they learn to work with a powerful natural force while caring for the living systems it supports. Water & Flow is ideal for kids who love building, experimenting, spending time with animals, and discovering how simple designs interact with the natural world. Daily Schedule 9 AM: Arrival & Check-In​ 9:15 AM: Farm Animal Fun​ 11:30 AM: Lunch Break​ ​12:00: Water & Flow Learning 2:00 PM: Snack Break 2:30 PM: Water & Flow Craft & Projects 4:00PM: Animal Time & Wrap-Up​ 5:00PM: Pick Up

Session 8: Maps, Markers & Secret Trails (Aug 10 - 14)

Finding Your Way, Reading the Land & Exploring Hidden Places During Maps, Markers & Secret Trails week, campers become explorers of the farm, learning how to find their way by paying attention to the land around them. Campers wander fields, forests, wetlands, and trails, learning to notice landmarks, natural pathways, changes in terrain, and how the position of the sun and water helps orient them. They explore how people — and animals — find their way using observation and memory rather than instructions or devices. Hands-on projects anchor the week. Campers create their own trail maps of areas they explore, developing symbols and markings to represent shade, water, resting spots, animal paths, and favorite discoveries. They also make physical trail markers and wayfinding objects using natural and simple materials. As part of this work, campers design and hide simple caches, creating map clues and markers so others can use their navigation skills to find them. This week includes time exploring lesser-known and “secret” parts of the farm. Campers picnic in hidden spots, look for signs of where deer rest during the day, and visit places where fish are often visible in the water. Exploration is paired with daily animal time, helping campers notice how animals move through the landscape and choose paths, shelter, and resting places. Days are active, playful, and curiosity-driven, filled with wandering, mapping, noticing, building, and sharing discoveries. Campers gain confidence as they learn to move through outdoor spaces with awareness and intention. Maps, Markers & Secret Trails is ideal for kids who love exploring, enjoy creating and inventing, and feel excited by finding hidden places and learning how to navigate the world around them. Daily Schedule 9 AM: Arrival & Check-In​ 9:15 AM: Farm Animal Fun​ 11:30 AM: Lunch Break​ ​12:00: Maps, Markers & Secret Trails Learning 2:00 PM: Snack Break 2:30 PM: Maps, Markers & Secret Trails Craft & Projects 4:00PM: Animal Time & Wrap-Up​ 5:00PM: Pick Up

Session 9: From Stone to Shape (Aug 17 - 21)

During From Stone to Shape week, campers use stone as a creative material to shape, carve, crack, arrange, and reveal what’s hidden inside. Campers carve soft stones such as soapstone, shaping and smoothing their work while exploring stone as a medium for personal expression. They crack open geodes, uncover fossils embedded in stone materials, and grow crystals inside seashells and eggshells — creating miniature “geodes” that turn crystal growth into a striking piece of art. Using collected stones and natural materials, campers also create rock pictures and compositions, exploring balance, texture, pattern, and design through arrangement. Animal time and farm life remain part of the daily rhythm, helping campers notice how stone shapes the farm itself — from paths and walls to water edges and animal resting places. Days are immersive and rewarding, and campers leave with finished pieces, unexpected discoveries, and pride in what they’ve created. From Stone to Shape is ideal for kids who love hands-on making and enjoy turning raw materials into something personal and lasting. Daily Schedule 9 AM: Arrival & Check-In​ 9:15 AM: Farm Animal Fun​ 11:30 AM: Lunch Break​ ​12:00: From Stone to Shape Learning 2:00 PM: Snack Break 2:30 PM: From Stone to Shape Craft & Projects 4:00PM: Animal Time & Wrap-Up​ 5:00PM: Pick Up

Session 10: Farm Alchemy (Aug 24 - 28)

Before stores, packaging, and factories, people had to make the things they used every day — right where they lived. During Farm Alchemy week, campers explore how simple, natural materials can be transformed into everyday items through careful preparation, simple processes, and hands-on experimentation. Campers work with plant-based and natural ingredients to create practical items such as candles, extracts, infused oils, and other farm-made goods. Along the way, they observe how heat, time, mixing, and ratios change materials in visible and sometimes surprising ways, turning raw inputs into finished items meant to be used and enjoyed. Hands-on projects anchor the week. Campers design and create their own goods as they measure, melt, pour, blend, and set materials, learning how small changes in process affect outcomes. Each project emphasizes intention and function, with campers taking home select items they’ve made themselves. Animal time and farm life remain part of the daily rhythm, helping campers connect these materials back to the living systems that produce them — plants grown on the farm, natural resources harvested responsibly, and the care required to sustain them over time. Days are active and engaging, blending experimentation, observation, and hands-on time with real materials. Campers leave the week with finished items, practical skills, and a deeper appreciation for how people have long turned natural materials into the things they rely on every day. Farm Alchemy is ideal for kids who enjoy hands-on projects, love seeing transformation happen step by step, and are curious about how everyday items are made. Daily Schedule 9 AM: Arrival & Check-In​ 9:15 AM: Farm Animal Fun​ 11:30 AM: Lunch Break​ ​12:00: Farm Alchemy Learning 2:00 PM: Snack Break 2:30 PM: Farm Alchemy Craft & Projects 4:00PM: Animal Time & Wrap-Up​ 5:00PM: Pick Up

Pumpkin Play Day: October 17

Pour, drip, and swirl colorful paints over pumpkins for bold, messy-fun masterpieces. Then the kids will step into our Pumpkin Patch and Scarecrow Festival for all the fun! Hours: 9AM - 5PM What to Bring: • A packed lunch and snack – kids get hungry on the farm, so pack more than usual • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes suitable for farm terrain • Weather-appropriate clothing Waiver Reminder: If we have not yet received your completed waiver of liability, you'll be asked to fill it out at drop-off on the first day. NOTE: Make sure to send your campers with clothes they’ve grown out of—or from a thrift store—if they want to make scarecrows: long pants, long sleeve shirt, old pillowcase for head/face, and extras like hats, scarves, belts, suspenders, and/or shoes.

Veteran's Day Camp: November 11

Make glowing Gratitude Lanterns with vellum, then craft sparkling Mosaic Trivets. Hours: 9AM - 5PM What to Bring: • A packed lunch and snack – kids get hungry on the farm, so pack more than usual • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes suitable for farm terrain • Weather-appropriate clothing Waiver Reminder: If we have not yet received your completed waiver of liability, you'll be asked to fill it out at drop-off on the first day.

Winter Break Camp: December 22-23

A two-day holiday celebration: Day 1 : nutcrackers & gingerbread men Day 2: magical snow globe tumblers and handmade gifts Hours: 9AM - 5PM What to Bring: • A packed lunch and snack – kids get hungry on the farm, so pack more than usual • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes suitable for farm terrain • Weather-appropriate clothing Waiver Reminder: If we have not yet received your completed waiver of liability, you'll be asked to fill it out at drop-off on the first day.

MLK Day Camp: January 19

Decorate personalized trays and try your hand at wood burning for bold, lasting designs. Hours: 9AM - 5PM What to Bring: • A packed lunch and snack – kids get hungry on the farm, so pack more than usual • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes suitable for farm terrain • Weather-appropriate clothing Waiver Reminder: If we have not yet received your completed waiver of liability, you'll be asked to fill it out at drop-off on the first day.

Mid-Winter Break Camp: February 12-13

Capture light with dazzling Sun-Catchers, then sculpt whimsical Clay Creatures to take home. Hours: 9AM - 5PM What to Bring: • A packed lunch and snack – kids get hungry on the farm, so pack more than usual • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes suitable for farm terrain • Weather-appropriate clothing Waiver Reminder: If we have not yet received your completed waiver of liability, you'll be asked to fill it out at drop-off on the first day.

Presidents' Day Camp: February 16

Creative day with wire art, colorful bracelets, and handmade flowers. Hours: 9AM - 5PM What to Bring: • A packed lunch and snack – kids get hungry on the farm, so pack more than usual • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes suitable for farm terrain • Weather-appropriate clothing Waiver Reminder: If we have not yet received your completed waiver of liability, you'll be asked to fill it out at drop-off on the first day.

Bunny Bash: March 13

Decorate eggs (surprise theme to be revealed!) and build a Bunny Planter to grow at home. Hours: 9AM - 5PM What to Bring: • A packed lunch and snack – kids get hungry on the farm, so pack more than usual • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes suitable for farm terrain • Weather-appropriate clothing Waiver Reminder: If we have not yet received your completed waiver of liability, you'll be asked to fill it out at drop-off on the first day.

Fairy Tales & Fantasy Spring Break Camp: April 13 - 17

Step into a magical world: make fairy houses and gardens, paint mythical creatures, mix herbs, and more. Hours: 9AM - 5PM What to Bring: • A packed lunch and snack – kids get hungry on the farm, so pack more than usual • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes suitable for farm terrain • Weather-appropriate clothing Waiver Reminder: If we have not yet received your completed waiver of liability, you'll be asked to fill it out at drop-off on the first day.

Print & Pattern Day: May 22

Explore printmaking with potato stamps, linoleum block printing, fabric stamping, and custom totes or shirts. Hours: 9AM - 5PM What to Bring: • A packed lunch and snack – kids get hungry on the farm, so pack more than usual • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes suitable for farm terrain • Weather-appropriate clothing Waiver Reminder: If we have not yet received your completed waiver of liability, you'll be asked to fill it out at drop-off on the first day.

Celebrate Summer: May 25

Welcome summer with nature-inspired crafts like Wind Chimes, pinwheels, or kite painting, plus outdoor games and farm fun. Hours: 9AM - 5PM What to Bring: • A packed lunch and snack – kids get hungry on the farm, so pack more than usual • Sturdy, closed-toe shoes suitable for farm terrain • Weather-appropriate clothing Waiver Reminder: If we have not yet received your completed waiver of liability, you'll be asked to fill it out at drop-off on the first day.

Easter Egg Hunt: Ages 0-10

Kids 0-10 can search for colorful eggs, cuddle adorable baby animals, meet the Easter Bunny, and capture special memories with charming photo ops. It’s an event full of fun, laughter, you won’t want to miss! Egg Hunt Area 1: Ages 0-4 (gentle, easy-to-find eggs) Area 2: Ages 5-10 (more challenging, extra fun!) Hunt Details: 🥾 What to Wear Since you’ll be on a working farm, please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate footwear (think boots or sturdy shoes). Spring weather can be unpredictable, and some areas may be muddy — but that’s part of the fun! 🌟 What to Expect In addition to hunting for eggs, there’s so much more to enjoy: 🐐 Petting Zoo – Snuggle with our friendly goats, alpacas, sheep, and more! (a $35 value) 🐰 Meet the Easter Bunny – Don’t forget to snap a photo! 📸 Photo Ops Galore – Plenty of adorable springtime backdrops for the perfect family pictures. 🍿 Complimentary Treats – Warm up with hot chocolate or hot apple cider and enjoy fresh hot popcorn — all included with your visit.

Easter Egg Hunt: Ages 11-15

Youth ages 11-15 have an egg-citing new option with our after-dark Easter Egg Hunts! Armed with flashlights and a sense of adventure, teens will search for hidden treasures under the night sky. 🥾 What to Bring Since you’ll be on a working farm, please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate footwear (think boots or sturdy shoes). Bring a flashlight, sturdy and weather appropriate clothes. 🌟 What to Expect In addition to hunting for glow in the dark eggs, there’s more to experience: 📸 Photo Ops Galore – Plenty of adorable springtime backdrops for the perfect family pictures. 🍿 Complimentary Treats – Warm up with hot chocolate or hot apple cider and enjoy fresh hot popcorn — all included with your visit. 🌌 Constellation Learning Under the Stars – Take a break from the hunt and look up! Enjoy a guided introduction to the night sky, learning to spot seasonal constellations, identify bright stars, and hear the stories behind them. 🦉 Nighttime Wildlife Encounters – Keep an eye (and ear!) out for our local owl as you explore the farm after dark. You never know what nocturnal sounds you might discover!

Petting Zoo

We’re thrilled to announce that our indoor petting zoo will be open on weekday mornings from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM! This is your chance to experience the sweetest part of farm life — bottle-feeding our adorable baby goats. After feeding time, stick around to snuggle with our friendly sheep and enjoy a nose rub from our playful alpacas. Come share a magical morning with us at Little Green Acres — it’s the perfect way to start your day with a smile!