Each day, campers will participate in a variety of outdoor activities facilitated by camp counselors as well as child-led freeplay opportunities. Weekly themes bring excitement and variety to the camp program. No matter the week they are signed up to attend, every camper will participate in the following weekly activities*:

• Nature exploration, like animal games, scavenger hunts, and camouflage activities

• Garden investigation, like bug hunts, color hunts, and garden taste-testing

• Outdoor skills, like fire building, foraging, and knot tying

• Arts & Crafts with recycled and/or natural materials

• Visit the chickens or guinea fowl

• An activity to make the world a better place, like creek litter clean up or a pollinator take home project

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*Mini sessions and half-day camps will do at least half of the above activities.

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Campers also have a daily Snacktivity (an activity they eat), Forest Freeplay, and participate in 15-20 minutes of Farm Chores (weeding and watering in the garden, collecting firewood, turning compost, etc.) to help the farm be its best.

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Check out the Summer Camp Family Guide (link below) for more info.

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Just like the plants in the garden, children will grow at farm camp, too. Through outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, and free play, our goal is that campers will grow in the following ways: 
 

• Build self-esteem through interactions with others and participation in new and challenging activities.

• Grow communication and problem solving skills through child-led freeplay and  facilitated activities.

• Learn gardening, cooking, and healthy eating skills that they are able to share at home.

• Develop kindness, compassion, and empathy by caring for living things, articulating feelings, and contributing to group success.

• Become stewards of the land, forming a connection with the earth and a desire to protect both living and non-living elements of our ecosystem. 

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Every day will bring new opportunities and new experiences designed to showcase the joys of nature and spending childhood outdoors!

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2026 Camp Dates

Week 1mini: June 3-5 | Week 2: June 8-13 | Week 3: June 15-19 | Week 4: June 22-26 | Week 5: June 29 - July 3 | Week 6: July 6-10 | Week 7: July 13-17 | Week 8: July 20-24 | Week 9: July 27-31 | Week 10: Aug. 3-7 | Week 11: Aug. 10-14

 

*Week 12: Aug. 17-21 (to be announced when Columbus City Schools announces their 2026 start date)​​​​

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Cost: $385/week (unless otherwise noted) 

Explorers Club Aftercare: $100/week

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Deposit and Payment Plans: A $50 per week, per child deposit will be due at the time of registration. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. If not paying in full, a automatic payment plan will need to be selected upon enrollment to pay off balance in scheduled installments. Final payment for all summer camp programs is due by May 15. 2026. 

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Financial assistance is available for all programs. Requests can be made when registering online.

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Camp Program Times: 9 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Drop Off: 8:15-9 a.m.

Pick Up: 3:15-3:45 p.m.
Explorers Club Aftercare: until 5:30 p.m.

 

Age Groups: 

Age 5-7: Hopper Group

Age 7-10: Climber Group

Age 10-13: Flier Group

Age 13-17: Teen Apprentice

 

​Coming with a Friend? Children must be registered in the same age group to be placed together in a group. 

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Cancellation: To be eligible for a refund, cancellation requests must be made by email at least two weeks prior to the start of the program. Cancellations made after the May 15 payment due date, but prior to 2-weeks before the program, are eligible for a refund of 50% of the amount paid. Cancellations with less than 2 weeks’ notice are ineligible for a refund. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.​

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