FARMCamp (Summer Camp for Ages 8 - 11)
Schedule
Mon Jun 03 2024 at 09:00 am to Thu Jun 06 2024 at 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
1127 Corley Mill Rd, Lexington, SC, United States, South Carolina 29072 | Lexington, SC
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REGISTRATION REQUIRED Camp runs Monday – Thursday 9 AM – 5 PM
After Camp Hours 5PM – 6PM (kids will help with late afternoon farming chores during this time including egg collection, livestock feeding, equipment maintenance & clean-up. Additional snacks to be provided during this time.). You must pre-register for after camp.
Camp includes 2 snacks & lunch (if your child has allergies or dietary restrictions, you will need to send their food)
Camp is rain or shine, but activities will be moved inside & under shelter as necessary.
CAMP ACTIVITIES
You-Pick berries & more
Farm to Table (harvesting, food preparation & preservation)
Printing & Tye Dye from natural materials
Bird watching & identification
Fishing – knot tying, baiting, and casting
Plant identification, foraging, and natural history of the region
Livestock management and care
Arts & Crafts – vegetable stamping, egg shell mosaics, musical instruments from nature & more!
Homesteading Activities – bread making, preserving & pickling, herb gardens, composting & worm farms, microgreens & more!
Fun & games – scavenger hunts, hikes, farm games, capture the flag, slip & slide, games of tag & more!
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Days will be a mix of education & fun.
9:00 Arrive / free play
9:15 Outdoor Fun (ex: Farm Games – Potato Sack Races, Egg Relay, etc.)
10:30 Morning Snack (ex: trail mix)
11:00 Craft (ex: Tie Dye from natural materials)
12:15 Lunch (ex: Cheeseburgers & Salad)
1:00 Movement (ex: Scavenger Hunt)
1:15 Educational Activity (ex: Perennial Plants & You-Pick)
2:30 Craft (ex: Egg Carton Boats)
3:45 Snack & heat break (ex: yogurt parfaits & short movie inside farmhouse)
4:15 Animal Activity (ex: feeding and managing goats)
4:45 Free Play
5:00 Pick-up
6:00 After-Camp Pick-up (additional fee – see below)
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Where is it happening?
1127 Corley Mill Rd, Lexington, SC, United States, South Carolina 29072Event Location & Nearby Stays:
