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General Information

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What we are.
(And what we are not.)

We are a working family farm with the goal of producing as much of our own food as possible while raising our daughters in a vibrant and healthy lifestyle.  We are not a farm-themed playground. We have dirt and mud, bugs and snakes. Our animals poop a lot, mate sometimes, and eventually die, often at our own hands to the nourishment of our bodies.  This is the real thing!  We think homesteading is the best way to raise kids, so that's why we invite you to join us, in the good, bad, and the dirty.

Basic Daily Schedule

Our camp schedule is modeled after our daily flow in real life.  Every day begins with chores; food, water, security for all of our animals, weeding and watering for all of our plants.  After that it's project time!  Time to create, build, and learn. It may be hard, or fun, or both, but always rewarding.  At the end of each day we break bread together at our family table.  This is the time to cook and eat together, sharing in the bounty of the land.  And don't worry, there's plenty of time to explore and play in between all of this!

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Bread and Salad

Food and Allergies

Each day we will harvest and cook a farm fresh meal together, using in-season ingredients from the farm as much as possible.  Our small farm produces eggs, milk, chicken, pork, and rabbit meat, along with almost all of our vegetables, and some of our fruits.  We make our own breads and pasta, kombucha, yogurt, cheese, butter, vinegar, ice cream, along with preserving vegetables and fruits in many ways.  Yes, our food may taste a little different from what your child is used to eating.  But nothing cures a picky eater faster than actively participating in their food journey.  You may be surprised!  If your child has any allergies, please let us know as soon as possible.  We will make every effort to accommodate or provide an alternative meal.

Pack Your Bag!

Here's a suggested list of what to bring.  In general, expect to get dirty and/or wet.

  • Boots

  • Change of clothes

  • Water bottle

  • Towel

  • Jacket

  • Sunscreen (if desired)

Image by Ben Wicks
Image by Hannah Tasker
Image by Hannah Tasker

Ages and Expectations

What's a good age for our camps?  We are suggesting "elementary ages", generally 6-12 years old. (We've recently extended our age limit from 11 to 12, since some campers want to keep coming back!) 

 

Your child needs to be able to toilet independently, but more importantly they need to be able to follow directions and be aware of their surroundings.  There are always potential hazards on a farm.  Some children may be technically old enough, but not ready to handle the responsibilities of being around animals.

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All children are expected to be respectful, kind, and helpful.  Any child fighting, using foul language, or disobeying will be asked to leave.

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