WOODSTOCK — Step into the boots of a farmer, listen to farm stories, meet Billings Farm animals and pick and make food from our gardens.. Billings Farm & Museum summer camps provide fun, engaging, hands-on activities and explorations of the farm and the local landscape.
Camp offerings include:
- Billings Bookworms Camp
June 27 – July 1, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages 6-8 (entering grades 1-3)
Start the day with stories about farming, nature and animals then meet our calves, sheep, goats and learn the basics of caring for each animal through hands-on activities. To register, visit: billingsfarm.org/billings-bookworms/ - Junior Farmer Camp
Offered in four sessions:
June 20-24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.*
July 11-15, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.*
July 25-29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.*
August 15-19, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.*
Ages 7-10 (entering grades 2-5)
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a farmer? Get up close and personal with the farm’s cows, horses, chickens, and sheep while learning the work that goes into the food we eat. In addition to daily farm chores and activities, explore different farming topics like dairy, gardening, tractors, and draft animals. To register, visit: billingsfarm.org/junior-farmer-camp/ - Farm Discovery Camp
Offered in two sessions:
July 18-22 , 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.*
August 1-5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.*
Ages 11-14 (entering grades 6-9)
What does it mean to be part of a farming community? Farm Discovery Camp is a hands-on program for young people, who want a deeper understanding of farming and all that it encompasses. To register, visit: billingsfarm.org/farm-discovery-camp/
*Aftercare is available for the Junior Farmer Camp & Farm Discovery Camp full-day camps.
Billings Farm & Museum summer camps follow the CDC and state government guidelines to ensure the safety of our campers and counselors. The group sizes for each session will be small, and campers will be split into smaller groups following CDC guidelines for social distancing.
Its response to Covid-19 will continue to be updated as more information and state government guidelines becomes available. Campers and parents will receive prior notice of all other safety precautions and processes implemented at the Farm & Museum. The majority of our camp activities will be held outside where campers can maintain social distance.
