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  • Teen Program
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Summer Teen Program

In the current age of technology, teens that spend time in nature could be considered endangered species. 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 farmers and farm educators, teen will learn about sustainable agriculture, the environment, and animal care and develop life skills. 

New Teens

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2023 Emergency & Participation Waiver (pdf)Download
2023 Packing List (pdf)Download
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Teen Program

For some youth, this program is a long awaited "right-of-passage" and the culmination of their farm-based learning that was started 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 independence to learn about themselves, the environment to identify their talents, and the mentorship to learn life skills. Many long-lasting friendships have been cultivated at Heritage Creek Farm & Education Center. 

Summer Teen Program Ages 13+

2023 Participation Costs:   

One - two weeks - $125/week 

Three weeks or more - Cost on a Sliding Scale - $350, $500, $600, $750


Returning Teen Leaders - Send an email request for registration link. 

New Teen Leaders - Please fill out the Teen Leader Application.  


Our Teen Program combines the camaraderie of camp with the opportunity to develop life skills.  

New Teens

Dates of Participation

June 12-16 

June 19-23

June 26-30

July 10-14

July 17-21

July 24-28

July 31 - August 4 

August 7-11

August 14-18 

Teen Hands-on Farm Activities

Greenhouse

learning about seeding, germination and propagation 

Production Garden

learning how to transplant, direct seed, set up irrigation and harvest different crops 

Market & CSA

learning about the business side of farming

Animal Care

learning about and how to care for farm animals 

Environmental

working on environmental projects on the farm and learning about sustainable growing methods

Farm & Facility Maintenance

caretaking the land 

Team work

Through mentorship with our staff, teens work and play hand-in-hand on the land with their teen peers and campers 

Life Skills

A variety of life skills can be learned while on the farm.  

Foundation for Future Endeavors

Skillsets such as teamwork, adaptability, leadership, decision-making, self-motivation, perseverance, and responsibility can be learned while at Farm Camp.  

Fiber Arts

Learning to use the variety of mediums in our fiber arts program including re-purposed items.   

Arts and Crafts

Farm and nature based arts and crafts

Make New Friends

Long lasting friendships are cultivated on the farm.  

Heritage Creek Farm & education center

2126 Rissermill Road, Mount Joy, PA 17552

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