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In the current age of technology, teens that spend time in nature could be considered endangered species.
For some youth, this program is a long awaited "right-of-passage" and the culmination of their farm-based learning that was began as a camper. Other families find this program when researching meaningful and memorable summer experiences for their teens.
On the farm, teens are offered the mentorship to learn new life skills and thrive in an environment that builds self confidence.
Many long-lasting friendships have been cultivated at Heritage Creek Farm Camp.
On the farm, teens will be exposed to a wide variety of experiences and have the opportunity to expand their horizons, learn new skills, meet new friends and share their talents.
Through mentorship with our farm educators and farmers, teens will learn about sustainable agriculture, the environment, animal care and develop life skills.
Applications for Teens for summer 2025 will be accepted starting January 23, 2025.
A letter of recommendation must be submitted with the teen application. The recommendation letter should be written by a community member that knows the applicant well, but is not related to the teen.
The recommendation letter should include:
· Characteristics that make the applicant a good candidate for our teen program
· List examples of leadership activities in the community
Any teen new to HCFC must schedule a time to tour the farm and meet with staff member(s) before application will be reviewed.
All teens are encouraged to attend Teen Orientation on Saturday, June 7 from 9 am - Noon.
In addition to helping with daily activities on the farm, teens and older campers will be learning a variety of STEM activities as they help Farmer Ed construct a new GREENHOUSE during June & July 2025!
In order to maintain a safe and peaceful environment at camp we have established this Code of Conduct.
· Follow the daily rhythm of the camp schedule and safety rules set forth by camp staff
· Bring only the items on the packing list to camp, unless additional items are requested by the staff
· Respect staff, campers, and other teen leaders
· Communicate using kind words
· Work together to resolve any conflicts that may arise
· Violence, profanity, disrespectfulness, or any other unsafe behavior that endangers the safety of our participants is not acceptable
· Possession of tobacco/smoking, or drug paraphernalia, and/or weapons will not be tolerated
· Adhere to a tech-free environment
· Act in a manner that sets a good example for our campers
· Stay with your assigned staff member until dismissed for meal time or free play
Guiding Principles
2025 Participation Costs:
1-2 weeks of participation is a set fee of $125/week.
If a teen participates in 3 or more weeks during the summer, each family chooses a flat fee for their child’s summer participation at the farm. Total fee for summer teen participation is selected at time of registration - $375, $500, $600 or $750.
Camp is in session 9 weeks during 2025.
Our Teen Program combines the camaraderie of camp with the opportunity to develop life skills.
June 9-13
June 16-20
June 23-27
July 4 - No Camp
July 7-11
July 14-18
July 21-25
July 28-Aug 1 -Camp for ages 5-9 *
August 4-8
August 11-15 - Camp for ages 5-12
Camp operates from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Teens can arrive as early as 7:30 am
and stay until as late as 5:30 pm
* Pick up by 4 pm the week of July 28 - August 1
learning about seeding, germination and propagation
learning how to transplant, direct seed, set up irrigation and harvest different crops
learning about the business side of farming
learning about and how to care for farm animals
working on environmental projects on the farm and learning about sustainable growing methods
caretaking the land
Through mentorship with our staff, teens work and play hand-in-hand on the land with their teen peers and campers
A variety of life skills can be learned while on the farm.
Skillsets such as teamwork, adaptability, leadership, decision-making, self-motivation, perseverance, and responsibility can be learned while at Farm Camp.
Learning to use the variety of mediums in our fiber arts program including re-purposed items.
Farm and nature based arts and crafts
Long lasting friendships are cultivated on the farm.
Heritage Creek Farm & education center
2126 Rissermill Road, Mount Joy
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Accepting lottery application from January 6-19
See Farm & Forest Camp and Little Seeds Camp for more information.