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  • Spring & Fall Programs
  • Visit the Farm
  • Little Seeds Camp
  • Farm & Forest Camp
  • Lettuce Be Your Farmer
  • Summer Teen Program
  • 2025 Family Farm Series
  • Parties & Evening Farm
  • Farm-to-School
  • Calendar
  • Adult Programs
  • Recipes
  • Taproot Scholarship
  • Farm Store

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Seasonal Farm-Based Programs

Seasonal programs provide the opportunity for farm visitors to explore the gardens, greenhouses, forest, creek and barnyard. Nature is the classroom and programs follow the ebb and flow of the seasonal rhythm of the farm. Agricultural Arts and hands-on activities on the farm, teach participants about plant and animal science, textiles, ecology, the environment and so much more!  

SEASONAL PROGRAMS

AG EDUCATION Homeschool Enrichment Program

AG EDUCATION Homeschool Enrichment Program


Ages 6+

Time: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm 

Activities follow the ebb and flow of the seasons and the daily farm tasks.  

Hands-on activities include farming, animal chores, and environmental projects. 

Using agricultural and environmental topics, we design cross-curriculum lessons that allow students to explore science, math, art, fibers, history and current events.  


2025/26 School Year 

Thursday Dates: 

Fall Block 

Sept 11, 18, 25

Oct 2, 9,16, 23, 30

Nov 6,13, 20 

11 Classes

Cost: $440.00 

$140 due @ time of registration 

$100/month payable in Sept, Oct & Nov 


Spring Block 

Feb 19 

February 26 (snow date) 

March 19,26

April 2, 9,16,23,30

May 7,14, 21 

11 classes 

Cost: $440.00 

$140 due @ time of registration

$100/month payable in March, April & May 

Registration Link for Homeschool Enrichment

SEASONAL FARM CAMP DAYS

AG EDUCATION Homeschool Enrichment Program

Monday, October 13 

Extended Care available by request 

Cost: $60/camper 

Registration Link for Seasonal Farm Camp

OAKS and ACORNS Parent Child Program

Fall Program - Saturdays

September 6 & 20 

October 4 & 18  

9-11:30 am 

Teachers: Krysten Fulvio & Cindi Hughes 

Cost: $180

  

Oaks and Acorns Program is designed for children ages 18 months to 5 years old that are accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Circle time, movement, nature-based AgVentures, and animal care will inspire our group play and morning tasks. Surrounded by the beauty of farm, forest and fields, we will follow the rhythm of the seasons and encourage exploration through the freedom of imaginative play. Younger and older siblings are welcome to participate, but activities are geared toward toddler through preschool aged children. Please inquire about space for older siblings.  


Miss Krysten has over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She is the director at Under the Willow School where she has also been a Kindergarten Assistant Teacher since 2019.  She has two wonderful children, loves being outside and is currently working toward a Master's Degree in Non-Fiction Creative Writing.  Krysten is excited to return to HCFC.  She was the Little Seeds Lead Teacher in 2019 and is a close friend of the farm! 

Registration Link Oaks & Acorns Parent Chihld Program

FAMILY FARM

FARM TEAM Afternoon Club

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF FARM CAMP

Family Farm provides the opportunity for those young and young at heart to learn about life on the farm.   

Meet & greet the animals, learn about the origin of food, and participate in hands-on activities that teach about the plant and animal kingdoms. Each Family Farm will be different as activities will follow the ebb and flow of the seasons.     


No current dates scheduled. 

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Registration Link for Family Farm

FARM TEAM Afternoon Club

FARM TEAM Afternoon Club

FARM TEAM Afternoon Club

Our afternoon club offers the opportunity for children to plug into nature and experience the farm as it changes during the spring and fall seasons. Join us on the farm to interact with the animals, participate in STEM activities, help with farming tasks, play in the forest and creek, and meet new friends.

Using agricultural and environmental topics, we design cross-curricular lessons that allow students to explore science, math, art, fibers, history and current events. Wednesday Afternoons

Structured programing 4-5:30 pm

Arrive as early as 3:15 pm, stay until 6 pm 

Age: 6+ 


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Registration Link for Farm Team

Important Documents

HCFC Facility Map (jpeg)Download
2024 Emergency & Participation Waiver (pdf)Download

Homeschool Enrichment Program

    Importance of Unstructured Play

    In addition to farm and nature based activities, unstructured activities are an important part of our Farm Camp day.  Unstructured, free play is so often undervalued in our current culture.  Studies and direct experience tell us that imaginative capacities and empathic intelligence are best developed during self directed play.  Our daily rhythm includes ample, unstructured time for free play, and our farm facility provides the environment for imaginative outdoor adventures.   

    Lettuce Play Outside

    Our farm facility has woods, stream, meadows and fields. During free play the imagination is given the freedom to explore and experience. Unstructured outdoor play provides the gift of creating inner peace. 

    payments

    Payments

    Deposits, and sometimes payments in full, are required at time of registration to hold your space in a program. The amount owed at time of registration varies from program to program. Payment can be made online via PayPal or made via check payable to: Heritage Creek Farm Camp and mailed to: 2126 Risser Mill Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552.  

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    Come visit the farm

    Want to visit the farm?  To reserve or receive information about field trips submit the Inquiry Form.  Homeschool families, we offer a homeschool enrichment program for your children ages 6+ to learn through hands-on activities on the farm.  Family Farms will be offered on August 23, October 25 , and December 6.  Seasonal Farm Camp will be offered on Monday, October 13.  There's a reason in every season to visit the farm!