On February 19, 2025
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Billings Farm & Museum opens registration for summer camps

Courtesy Billings Farm & Museum

WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum invites young explorers to experience the excitement of farm life through its immersive summer day camps. These camps, designed for children ages 6-11, provide hands-on experiences in animal care, gardening, and food systems, offering an engaging way to learn about Vermont’s agricultural heritage.

Billings Bookworms Camp (Ages 6-8) is a half-day program for young farm enthusiasts who love storytelling and hands-on exploration. Campers will connect stories about farming, nature, and animals to interactive activities, including caring for chickens, goats, sheep, and cows. Daily themes introduce gardening, farm animals, and creative projects like exploring tractors and the Farmstead Gardens. Sessions run June 23-27 and July 21-25 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Junior Farmer Camp (Ages 8-11) offers a full-day immersive experience where campers will take on the role of a farmer, caring for cows, chickens, sheep, and goats while learning the daily responsibilities of farm life. Activities include egg collection, calf care, gardening, and creative projects such as tie-dyeing with plant-based dyes and weaving potholders. Campers will also participate in a pizza-making party featuring fresh ingredients from the farm. Sessions run July 7-11, July 14-18, July 28-Aug. 1, and Aug. 4-8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more details and registration, visit: billingsfarm.org/billings-bookworms or billingsfarm.org/junior-farmer-camp.

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