New Year, New Growth: Earth Keepers 2026!
We are thrilled to usher in a new era at the farm! This spring, we are celebrating the opening of our brand-new Learning Center. While Earth Keepers remains a fully outdoor program, this new facility will serve as a vital resource to enhance our work—providing us with a farm-to-table kitchen for culinary projects, dedicated handwashing and restroom facilities, and a hub for specialized science activities.
To celebrate this growth, we’ve updated our 2026 program to better align with the natural rhythms of our land. While we’ve kept your favorite themes, we have refined our weekly titles to better reflect Nature’s Calendar and the living story of the farm.
Introducing: Seekers & Cultivators
As our community grows, we are introducing two distinct age groups to ensure every camper has an age-appropriate, high-energy experience:
The Seekers (Ages 5–9): Our explorers of wonder! Seekers focus on discovery and uncovering the magic of the farm and our natural spaces.
The Cultivators (Ages 10–14): Our architects of the land! Cultivators take on leadership roles, learn the science of the farm, and be involved in creating our new spaces.
This new structure allows for a better daily flow, more hands-on responsibility for our older campers, and a deeper connection to the earth for everyone.
Registration will open on Friday January 30th at 5:30—come grow with us and experience the new era of Earth Keepers!
The price for one week is $500. Please click HERE if you would like to ask about scholarships.
Sprout Scouts June 1-5
Hatchling Hearts June 8-12
Shear Magic June 15-19
Willow Whispers June 23-27
Farm Jubilee June 29-July 3
Garden Feast July 6-10
Alpaca Odyssey July 13-17
Nature’s Palette July 20-31
Goats & Goodies July 27-31
Nectar Quest August 3-7
Harvest Home August 10-14
Earth Keepers: The Living Story of the Farm
Summer 2026 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Ages 5–14
Sprout Scouts (June 1–5)
The Mission: Wake up the sleeping soil and carpet the FarmPark in green.
The Seekers: Step into the role of "Seed Scouts." You’ll explore the thawing fields, practice "Chaos Gardening," and craft seed bombs to launch new life across the farm.
The Cultivators: Master the Growdome. You’ll lead the germination science labs and take charge of prepping the main fields for the intensive growing season ahead.
Hatchling Hearts (June 8–12)
The Mission: Nurture the fluffiest new residents and learn the language of the coop.
The Seekers: Become the "Guardians of the Brooder." You’ll focus on the wonder of new life, learning how to gently handle and care for our fragile feathered friends.
The Cultivators: Step up as "Avian Specialists." You will manage the brooder’s environmental systems and conduct observations on poultry development and health.
Shear Magic (June 15–19)
The Mission: Follow the ancient story of a sweater from lamb to loom.
The Seekers: Spend your days with our gentle lambs, discovering the tactile magic of raw wool through carding, cleaning, and basic felting.
The Cultivators: Master the Art of the Loom. You’ll dive into complex weaving patterns and the traditional chemistry of natural wool preparation and dyeing.
Willow Whispers (June 22–26)
The Mission: Venture into the wild wetlands of Brush Creek for natural architecture.
The Seekers: Embark on adventures through the "Willowy World." You’ll explore the creek beds and learn to create small-scale natural crafts using the farm’s most flexible resource.
The Cultivators: Act as Natural Engineers. You will utilize advanced willow-weaving techniques to build functional shelters and conduct health assessments of the wetland ecosystem.
Farm Jubilee (June 29–July 3)
The Mission: A mid-summer celebration of community, livestock, and land.
The Seekers: Dive into the daily rhythms of farm life! You’ll help milk the goats, tend the secret gardens, and create festive flower crowns for our Friday Jubilee.
The Cultivators: Serve as Community Ambassadors. You’ll lead the morning livestock rounds and take charge of a "Legacy Project"—a permanent improvement to the farm to honor the season.
Garden Feast (July 6–10)
The Mission: Transform sun, soil, and water into a delicious community feast.
The Seekers: Become "Garden Alchemists." Dig for roots, discover the "flavor" of different plants, and help cook fresh snacks in our outdoor kitchen.
The Cultivators: Act as Master Harvesters. You will manage the harvest logistics, learn the chemistry of farm-to-table flavors, and lead the meal planning for our Friday feast.
Alpaca Odyssey (July 13–17)
The Mission: A journey of discovery with our resident legends, Sage and Indigo.
The Seekers: Enter the world of the herd! You’ll learn to groom their soft coats, understand the "hums" of alpaca communication, and lead them on walks.
The Cultivators: Become Camelid Specialists. You’ll study the biology of high-altitude mammals and manage the herd’s daily wellness logs and fiber quality assessments.
Nature’s Palette (July 20–24)
The Mission: Turn the farm into an art studio using the Earth’s natural rainbow.
The Seekers: Explore the farm for hidden colors! You’ll harvest berries and plants to create natural dyes, sun-catchers, and botanical prints.
The Cultivators: Master Botanical Artistry. You’ll dive deeper into the science of dye extraction and lead the design of a large-scale "Land Art" installation on the farm grounds.
Goats & Goodies (July 27–31)
The Mission: Playful adventures and artisan kitchen science.
The Seekers: Spend your days walking our playful goats on leashes and getting to know their silly personalities while making hand-churned butter.
The Cultivators: Step into Artisan Kitchen Science. You will master the chemistry of cheesemaking and take responsibility for the goats' daily health and nutrition logs.
Nectar Quest (August 3–7)
The Mission: Discover the secret life of the bees and butterflies that keep us fed.
The Seekers: Go on a "Honey Quest" through the wildflower fields, learning to identify different pollinators and the flowers they love most.
The Cultivators: Train as Junior Apiarists. You’ll study the complex social structures of the hive and map the local pollinator habitats to ensure a healthy ecosystem.
Harvest Home (August 10–14)
The Mission: Bringing the summer story full circle with a final, bountiful celebration.
The Seekers: Gather the final harvests of the summer and prepare the "Gifts of the Earth" to share with your families during our closing ceremony.
The Cultivators: Lead the Harvest Logistics. You’ll manage the final collection, record total yields for the year, and help prep the fields for their winter slumber.
After School Program for Early Release
Wednesdays
The Farm Collaborative
Drop in days or month long sessions
Children can take the bus to the Farm and can play until 5pm pick up. Starting Sept 17.
Children can play with our animals, run in the gardens, help harvest veggies, or do fun nature based art projects. While the weather is warm the program will be outdoors but as the temperatures drop the program will go indoors.
Our experienced educators support each child’s innate curiosity about the world around them, guiding their hunger for healthy food and inquisitive desire for knowledge, by teaching them to interact with, and learn from, our outdoors; stewarding a better future. Earth Keepers leave with a desire to eat fresh healthy food that is locally grown within their own community.
Our fun filled programs get children outside, off of their devices, and encourage them to share the joy of exploring nature and the farm in an outdoor classroom. Our summer camps balance the childhood need for wild fun, with a lasting interest in a healthier lifestyle and a healthier planet.
Please contact our Education Director
Corina Person-Minniti with questions.
corina@farmco.org
Farmyard-and-Me
Farmyard-and-Me: Together with your child, experience the awe of cuddling baby chicks, explore, touch and taste the world inside our gardens, learn about farming and help connect your child with the wonders of nature.
Farmyard & Me inspires our youngest community member to care about the planet.
Along with a parent or guardian, small children experience hands-on activities with farmyard animals, gardening, creative art projects, and wilderness exploration. Little ones learn about healthy living and develop compassion for themselves, their families, their communitites, and the world.
Campamento de Verano
Cuidadores de la Tierra
““Estamos cultivando un mejor mundo para nuestr@s hij@s y mejores hij@s para nuestro mundo.”
El Campamento “Cuidadores de la Tierra” *para edades de 5 a 14 años* inspira a las jóvenes a cuidar el planeta. Con actividades a mano con animales de la granja y el huerto, con proyectos creativos y artísticos, y con exploración de la naturaleza, las niñas aprenderán a cómo llevar una vida saludable y crear compasión para sí mismas, sus familias, y el mundo. Nuestros campamentos son 5 días a la semana, de 10am a 3pm, comenzando Junio .
Nuestros profesores con mucha experiencia apoyarán la curiosidad natural que cada niña tiene sobre el mundo que le rodea, guiando su apetito para que opten por comida saludable, y guiando su deseo de conocimiento al enseñarles a cómo interactuar con el medio ambiente. Las Cuidadores de la Tierra saldrán con un deseo de comer comida saludable cultivada localmente en su comunidad.
Con nuestros programas divertidos las niñas tendrán la oportunidad de alejarse de las pantallas de teléfonos y computadoras y compartirán la felicidad de explorar el medio ambiente y la granja en una clase al aire libre. Nuestros campamentos de verano buscan el equilibrio entre la necesidad de un estilo de vida divertido y un planeta más saludable.
Con nuestros programas divertidos las niñas tendrán la oportunidad de alejarse de las pantallas de teléfonos y computadoras y compartirán la felicidad de explorar el medio ambiente y la granja en una clase al aire libre. Nuestros campamentos de verano buscan el equilibrio entre la necesidad de un estilo de vida divertido y un planeta más saludable.
Intentamos inspirar un sentido de descubrimiento científico y ambiental incorporando experiencias reales de la vida de la granja con las prácticas agrícolas sostenibles, la información sobre el suelo, los diseños-ecológicos, cómo cuidar la tierra, la tecnología renovable, el aprendizaje del liderazgo, la compasión por la tierra y los animales y- claro que sí- el suelo. También tendremos la experiencia de empollar pollitos, descubrir el poder del sol, y cultivar verduras. Las Cuidadores de la Tierra se emocionaron al resolver desafíos del medio ambiente, y recibirán herramientas prácticas para hacerlo todo mientras desarrollan una relación más saludable con sus alimentos, sus amigas, y la tierra.
Inscríbanse para varios campamentos y aprendan cómo las estaciones influyen en nuestras actividades y vida diaria de la granja, y déjense asombrar al ver cómo nuestros jardines crecen desde la semilla al plato!
Escríbanos para preguntarnos sobre las becas disponibles para las familias Latinas o las familias que necesiten ayuda monetaria.
