Camper

Sheep Week | Week 1: June 17 - June 21 Sheep Week: full for ages 9-12; waitlist open
Alpaca Week | Week 2: June 24 - June 28 Alpaca Week: full for ages 5-8 and 9-12; waitlists open
Duck Week | Week 3: July 8 - July 12
Goat Week | Week 4: July 15 - July 19 Goat Week: full for ages 9-12; waitlist open
Bunny Week | Week 5: July 22 - July 26  Bunny Week: full for ages 5-8 and 9-12; waitlists open
Horse Week | Week 6: July 29 - August 2 Horse Week: full for ages 5-8; waitlist open
Chicken Week | Week 7: August 5th - August 9
Cow Week | Week 8: August 12 - August 16

Farmer for a Day | Week 9: August 19 - August 23, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Step into the boots of a farmer with our brand new Farmer for a Day program, tailored for children ages 5-12! Dive into an immersive, hands-on exploration of the daily rhythms and traditions of farming. This interactive educational experience facilitated by Farmer Katie and CIT, Kacie, is sure to be a blast! Come for one-day or all five! $75 per day, discounted full-week using discount code: FULLWEEK24

PROGRAMMING, WEEKS 1-8:

After campers are dropped off in the morning, they'll start their day with a whole-group morning meeting to connect with their counselors and fellow campers, and go over the schedule for the day. Next, they’ll complete their daily farm chores, such as cleaning out the animal paddocks and collecting eggs. They’ll have time to rest afterwards, and enjoy a light snack. The next part of the day will involve two hands-on learning experiences, followed by lunch.  After lunch concludes, campers will go on a nature walk to explore the forest grounds. Next, campers will engage in the final two hands-on learning experiences for the day. They’ll have time to rest afterwards and enjoy a light snack. Before packing up to go home, campers will participate in fun outdoor field games, time with the farm animals (such as chickens, bunnies, or alpacas), water play (hoses, water balloons, and even visits from the Bedford Fire Department, who cool us off on super hot days), and more! Please note that the daily schedule is subject to change.

AGES: 5 - 8 and 9 - 12 

COST: 

• Full day camp: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | $350 per week

  1. Ages 5 - 8 | Limited to 30-campers per week 

  2. Ages 9 - 12 | Limited to 30-campers per week 

• There is not a half-day camp option this year.

ADD-ON OPTIONS:

• 1. *EXTENDED DAY: $75 per week

     • Early drop-off: 8:00 a.m.

     • Late pick-up: by 5:00 p.m.

     • *Limited to 15-campers for extended-day 

  2. Snack Boost: $20 per week

     • Enhance your camper's experience with our Snack Boost add-on! For just $20 per week, your child will enjoy a daily serving of fresh fruit, Stonyfield yogurt, and a small bag of pretzels or Goldfish. It's a healthy addition to their camp experience, ensuring they stay fueled for all the fun activities ahead!

Available for purchase with your camp registration, only through May 1st:

• 3. Khaki baseball hat with full-color farm logo: $25 

  4. Sporty drawstring bag with farm logo: $12

  5. Extra t-shirt(s) for your camper: $15 (one is included with your registration)

  6. Extra water bottle with our logo: $10 (one is included with your registration)

COUNSELORS-IN-TRAINING: 

• Will be accepting applications from youth, ages 13 - 15 

• One-time registration and training fee: $200 (one time, not per week)

• Minimum commitment required: 4-weeks

• Very limited spots available this summer!

• Apply online here

WEEKS STARTING: June 17, June 24, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12

• No camp the week of July 4

FUNDING: 

• We are thrilled to accept payment from reKINDling Curiosity and NH Education Freedom Accounts again this year! Please use the coupon code: KIND24 for reKINDling Curiosity, or NHEFA24 for NH Education Freedom Account. We will require payment from them, or a promise to pay from them before camp.

FAQs:

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:

• Canceling within 2-weeks from the start of the camp week = no refund

• Within 3-6 weeks of the start of the camp week = 50% refund 

• Cancellations prior to 6-weeks from the start of the camp week = 95% refund

WHAT HAPPENS IN A THUNDERSTORM?

Read our Extreme Weather Policies and Procedures here.

WHAT SHOULD WE PACK?

• a water bottle will be provided for your child, but you may send another!

• bug spray 

• sunscreen 

• hat

• a.m. and p.m. snacks, unless purchased through camp

• lunch

• closed-toe shoes that are comfortable for walking/hiking/mucking

• change of clothes (don't forget extra socks!)

• dress in layers to prepare for the changes in temp from the barnyard to the forest

HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION?

Email katie@theeducationalfarm.org or call or text 603-472-4724.

MORE INFO:

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram, where we'll post more info beginning in February. Check back here as well!

Camp Counselor Job Description & Application