Although the deadline for enrollment lottery for this age group has past, we encourage interested families to submit an application. We will contact you if a space becomes available in your preferred session. We sometimes have unexpected openings due to changes to people's summer schedules.
We need to have an Emergency Form and Participation Waiver on file for each camper.
Forms are good a calendar year.
Completed form must be returned on or before the first day of camp.
Please leave toys and tech at home. They will not be missed at Farm Camp. You will find the Packing List below.
GPS Address:
2126 Risser Mill Rd.
Mount Joy, PA 17552
Please park by our greenhouse. See Aerial Parking Map for more details.
Camp operates from 8 am - 3 pm. Extended Care is offered from 7:30 - 8 am and 3- 5:30 pm for an additional cost.
The flow of our day includes 3 daily activities and lots of unstructured time in nature.
Age Group: 6 1/2- Age 12
Week 1. June 20-24
Week 2. June 27-July 1
Week 3. July 11-15
Week 4. July 18-22
Week 5. July 25-29
Week 6. August 1-5
Week 7. August 8-12
Families with younger children are invited to join us for Family Farm or inquire about our half day summer sessions for children ages 5-8. Teens ages 13+ can inquire about our Teen Program.
We ask that each family pay at the highest level as possible. For those families needing financial assistance, please contact us for more details.
Plant the Seed $275
Nourish the Crop $300
Share the Harvest $325
Deposit of $75 is due at time of registration. Unless other payment arrangements are made the remaining balance is due by June 10th. Payment in full can be made at any time.
Camp operates from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Before Care 7:30 - 8:00 am
Aftercare 3:00 - 5:30 pm
Extended care consists of supervised free play and unstructured activities. Additional costs apply - $12/day or $50/week.
Weekly extended care should be reserved prior to the first day of the session.
Although this season we will not have any pre-announced session themes, our farm-based curriculum will continue to engage campers in educational and fun-filled ways. We have years of farm-based curriculum to easily pull from and our session activities will be geared toward the seasonal ebb and flow of the work on the farm during weeks that camps will be offered!
Our work and play on the farm will provide meaningful and memorable experiences while teaching a variety of valuable life skills. Learning stations located throughout the facility will offer many opportunities for campers to learn, grow and have lots of outdoor fun while on the farm!
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.
It is important for us to be inclusive. Although our scholarship is limited, we will make an effort to make camp possible for families that have been selected via lottery for camp enrollment. Families can also inquiry about payment options.
Our farm relies upon community contributions, in part, to help make our scholarship program possible. We are not a non-profit organization so we cannot provided tax deductible receipts for contributions, but please know your contribution will help make farm camp possible for children that may otherwise been unable due to financial constraints. Please contact us if you are interested in contributing to our Taproot Scholarship Fund.
Campers must bring all their own food (lunch and 2 snacks) for the day. Please make sure to send a LARGE water bottle each day. We will refill water bottles regularly. Refrigeration space will be provided for perishable items in lunch boxes. More information will be provided with camper enrollment packet.
At this time, we anticipate that masks will be optional when on the farm. Group sizes will relatively small. Campers will be encouraged to wash their hands often while on the farm. Handwashing stations are available throughout the farm.
Keeping campers and staff safe is a team effort. Please do not send your children to camp if they have a fever, have been sick, or have been around someone who has been sick or tested positive.
Cancellation Procedure and Policy
Once enrollment has been accepted, any cancellations must be submitted via email to info@heritagecreekfarmcamp.com. Email should include camper’s full name and date of enrolled session. If at least 30 days’ notice is given, there will be a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
Refunds for cancellation with less than 30 days will be given at the discretion of administration.
June - Learning about wool and why it is so special. Activities: Washing wool, fiber matching game
July - Learning about felting. Activities: Experimenting with different kinds of felting.
August - Learning how to use repurposed textiles. Activities: Making teeshirt yarn, strip weaving, sewing small toys or veggies.
Ag and education go hand in hand at our farm. We produce chemical-free produce for our community and provide opportunities to learn about and become involved in life on the farm. Through hands-on activities, campers learn about food origin, sustainable agriculture and land stewardship.
At Farm Camp, we encourage a love for animals, domestic and wild. Campers learn about the animals living on the farm and help with animal- related chores.
Creative projects including those using fibers are an integral part of our wholesome farm-based curriculum.
Nature is our outdoor classroom. Throughout the farm we have learning stations that encourage campers to explore the outdoor world, learn about the animal and plant kingdoms, and develop new skills. The daily rhythm of farm camp allows lots of time for free play and fun-filled activities!