Summer Camp 2024

Here is our schedule by themed week for summer camps at Frisky Frog Forest and Farmstead! All camps spend the majority of the day outside exploring our 25 acre campus and include animal care, scientific inquiry, critical thinking, wetland activities, art, and cooperative projects.

First two weeks for returning children only.

1. June 24-28: Farming, Animal Care, & Leadership

2. July 1-5: Outdoor Skills & Wilderness Survival

Open Enrollment

** PLEASE NOTE: Open enrollment for summer camp for all weeks is now CLOSED. No additional registrations purchased will be accepted without prior discussion directly with us via email or text. We encourage returning families to reach out about enrollment for weeks 1 and 2. **

3. July 8-12: Gardening 1 with Plant Identification and Knowledge

4. July 15-19: Gardening 2 with Plant Science and Foraging

5. July 22-26: Folklore, PNW and Nature Myths, & Fantasy Games 1

6. July 29-Aug 2: Wildlife Studies & Scientific Research

7. Aug 5-9: Folklore, PNW and Nature Myths, & Fantasy Games 2

8. Aug 12-16: Farm to Table 1

9. Aug 19-23: Photography, Journalism, & Naturalist Documentation

10. Aug 26-30: Farm to Table 2

Camp runs from 9am-3pm M-F. Camp is $230/week. If you enroll in 6 or more weeks you get a discount to make the weekly rate $210/week. Additional siblings get a discount at $170/week. Email, text, or call to discuss discounts and free lunch for families that are in the public school’s free and reduced lunch programs during the school year.

A light morning and afternoon snack is made together or shared with the children during breaks and free time before pick up. Lunch can be cooked for your child $20/week or $5/day drop-in.

We can provide before-care with early drop off starting at 8-8:15am. Early care is $40/week or $8/morning needed and is half price for siblings.

Check out more photos and videos from last summer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friskyfrogforest/

Why enroll your children in a forest and farm summer camp?

  1. Educational experience: Summer camp at Frisky Frog Forest and Farmstead will provide children with hands-on learning opportunities that can teach them about agriculture, animal husbandry, and food production. This can be especially beneficial for children who are interested in science, nature, and the environment.
  2. Outdoor recreation: Frisky Frog Forest is a beautiful location to spend the summer! As a 25 acre forested combination nature preserve and silvopasture farm, we have plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as hiking, birdwatching, and swimming. This can be a great way for children to get away from the city and enjoy the natural beauty of the countryside. You’ll be wowed by our location, we promise. 🙂
  3. Physical activity: All of our themed weeks of camp will involve the merger of the physical movement of the body and the scientific mind through activities such as gardening, animal care, and farm help. This can be a great way for children to get some exercise and develop their physical skills in both fun and applied ways.
  4. Social skills: Summer camp at Frisky Frog Forest and Farmstead will provide children with the opportunity to interact with other children in a supportive and nurturing environment. This can help them develop social skills such as teamwork, communication, and leadership.
  5. Independence: Summer camp at Frisky Frog Forest and Farmstead will include all manner of self-reliance and community building activities such as emergency preparedness, basic first aid, outdoor safety, and nature survival. This can help children develop independence and self-confidence as they learn to navigate new situations and make decisions on their own.

Overall, enrolling children of all ages in summer camp at Frisky Frog Forest and Farmstead is great way for your children to learn new skills, make friends, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.

Previous 2023 Inaugural Schedule:

June 26-30: Outdoor Skills & Nature Survival

July 3-7: Animal Care & Wildlife Research Studies

July 10-14: Gardening 1

July 17-21: Gardening 2

July 24-28: Photography

July 31-Aug4: Farm to Table 1: Cheese, Milk, and Fermenting, Oh My!

Aug 7-11: Writing 1: Fiction & Short Stories

Aug 14-18: Farm to Table 2: Baking, Candy, & Sweet Treats

Aug 21-25: Writing 2: Journalism, Nature Poetry, & Scientific Presentation

Aug 28-Sep 1: Fantasy Exploration & Nature Myths