Farm and Forest Camp at Joppa Hill
Location
Bedford
Gender
Coed
Camper Ages
ages 5–12
Number of Campers
50 per week
Available for Lease
No
Director
Sarah Grosvenor (Executive Director)
Address
174 Joppa Hill Road
Bedford, New Hampshire 03110
Phone
603-472-4724
Session Dates
June 22-June 26: Farmer for a Day
Do you love farm animals and taking care of them? If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty this is the week for you! Campers will learn how to muck out stalls collect and wash chicken eggs fill hay bags and more! Each day will include fun and engaging chores around the farm. This camp has a minimum enrollment.
Registration: Full week only
Cost: $375 (Monday–Thursday 9 AM–3 PM)
Extended Day Add-On: $50/week (3–4 PM)
June 29-July 3: Farming Camp
Do you love farm animals and taking care of them? If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty this is the week for you! Campers will learn how to start a new garden bed build healthy soil using compost start plants from seed and care for perennials. Each day will include fun and engaging farm animal chores with our farmers.
Registration: Full week only
Cost: $375 (Monday–Thursday 9 AM–3 PM)
Extended Day Add-On: $50/week (3–4 PM)
July 6-10: Wonderful Wetlands
Beneath the surface of streams ponds and vernal pools is a hidden world teeming with life. Campers will explore the wetlands on our farm searching for creatures and learning how these ecosystems support our farm animals and gardens. Daily farm chores and animal care will tie in with the theme!
Registration: Full week only
Cost: $375 (Monday–Friday 9 AM–3 PM)
Extended Day Add-On: $50/week (3–4 PM)
July 13-17: Nature Designs
Nature is filled with intricate patterns and beautiful artistry! Campers will discover how nature inspires creativity as they create their own art projects using materials found on the farm. Each day will also include farm chores and hands-on interaction with our animals.
Registration: Full week only
Cost: $375 (Monday–Friday 9 AM–3 PM)
Extended Day Add-On: $50/week (3–4 PM)
July 20-24: Creative Engineers
From bird nests to beaver dams nature is full of amazing designs. Campers will use the engineering design process to create helpful tools and structures for the farm while learning about how wildlife builds their homes. Farm chores and animal care are part of each day’s activities!
Registration: Full week only
Cost: $375 (Monday–Friday 9 AM–3 PM)
Extended Day Add-On: $50/week (3–4 PM)
July 27–31: Farm Fibers
Explore the fascinating world of natural fibers! Campers will use wool from our own sheep to learn felting weaving and dyeing techniques. Hands-on activities with farm animals and chores will round out the week.
Registration: Full week only
Cost: $375 (Monday–Friday 9 AM–3 PM)
Extended Day Add-On: $50/week (3–4 PM)
August 3-7: Forest Explorers
Grab your hiking boots and binoculars! Campers will explore our 35 acres of forest and trails learning to identify trees plants birds and bugs. They’ll also build shelters make maps and create scavenger hunts while continuing to care for the animals and gardens each day.
Registration: Full week only
Cost: $375 (Monday–Friday 9 AM–3 PM)
Extended Day Add-On: $50/week (3–4 PM)
August 10-14: Farm Favorites
Can’t decide which camp theme you like best? This week combines our favorite activities from all summer into one fun-filled week! Campers will enjoy a little bit of everything including farm chores garden projects and animal care.
Registration: Full week only
Cost: $375 (Monday–Friday 9 AM–3 PM)
Extended Day Add-On: $50/week (3–4 PM)
Session Lengths
Week long
Cost
$375