Camp Sessions
Our camp runs from June to August with different weeks for each age group. Every week will look slightly different due to the ever-changing nature of working alongside the elements and seasons. Each group can look forward to spending time with our animals, harvesting and tasting plenty of delicious fruits and vegetables, getting their hands dirty, and exploring everything our wonderful, wild local ecosystem has to offer.
Camp runs between 9am and 4pm every weekday. Signups before April 15th are eligible for an early bird discount($395), after which time the fee will increase to $425. A 15% discount is available for additional weeks of farm camp. Click the link below to sign up!
Ducklings (Age 6-7)
$395
June 16-20
June 23-27
August 25-29
Our youngest group will be exploring the farm with hands-on activities from planting seeds to harvesting and preparing fresh salads, picking herbs for tea, collecting eggs from the chickens, and even bottle-feeding the calves!
Farm Kids (Age 8-9)
$395
June 30-July 4
July 7-11
August 11-15
Farm kids will be romping around the whole farm and exploring all the different ecosystems the farm has to offer. We will be building forts in the forest, learning some outdoor survival skills, and helping take care of our animals. We’ll also be harvesting and cooking up some veggies on a fire, looking at some cool insects, learning about compost, and hanging with the cows!
Beginning Farmers (Age 10-11)
$395
July 14-18
July 21-25
August 18-22
Beginning Farmers are ready to take on the farm! We’ll be planting seedlings, playing games in the pasture, heading out towards the woods, and, of course, tasting lots of fruits and vegetables! Beginning farmers will get to feed our pigs, meet the cows, and cook up some tasty snacks!
Farm Hands (Age 12-14)
$395
July 28-Aug 1
Aug 4-8
Our oldest farm camp group will get to experience some of the most exciting behind-the scenes work at the farm. In addition to planting and harvesting, Farm Hands will get to help set up fences and move the cows from pasture to pasture, try out food preservation techniques, bottle-feed the calves, and even dabble in some floral arrangement!
FAQs
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As we will be exploring a working farm, campers should bring clothes that can get a little dirty, as well as close-toed shoes, a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and a snack and lunch.
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While we will be tasting food from the farm, children should bring their own snack and lunch from home. Campers will occasionally be sent home with some veggies, as we believe that enjoying the food they helped to grow is the best way to connect children to their food system.
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Yes! Benedikt Dairy’s farm store is open to the public 7-7 every day of the year, with some seasonal access to the fields for U-pick flowers and berries. Stop by with the whole family to visit the calves!
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Although Benedikt Dairy sells fresh raw milk, campers will never consume any unpasteurized dairy products, in accordance with state law. You are more than welcome to buy a bottle of milk to try at home, though!
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As it is our first year of camp, our ability to offer scholarships is unfortunately quite limited. That being said, please don’t hesitate to contact us to see if any assistance can be arranged. We want as many kids as possible to be able to experience the magic of farm camp!
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Yes! We offer a 15% discount on additional weeks at farm camp if you are sending multiple children or signing up for multiple weeks.
