About FARMcamp: Summer 2025
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Lexington Summer Camps
KIDS COME FIRST
At camp, it's all about the campers. Everything is structured to ensure a wonderful experience for them.
WE EMBRACE NATURE
Kids were meant to be outside, to run, to get dirty & learn naturally. FARMcamp embraces the environment and kids leave excited every day!
UNEXPECTED LEARNING
The FARM is a built in classroom. We want kids to learn something new at summer camp everyday without boredom setting in. It's easy in a natural setting like The FARM!
FRIENDSHIP
Our camps are structured to be small enough for campers to build & nurture friendships with their fellow campers.
2025 CAMP SESSIONS:
Session 1: June 2 to 5 (Rising 6th & 7th graders)
Optional: Overnight Adventure June 5th – learn more
Registration Closes May 26th
Session 2: June 16 to 19 (Ages 9 – 11)
Registration Closes June 9th
Session 3: June 23 to 26 (Ages 8 – 10)
Registration Closes June 16th
Session 4: July 14 to 17 (Ages 6 & 7)
Registration Closes July 7th.
IMPORTANT: No campers under age 6 at the start of camp are permitted to attend.
Kindergarten Farm Days: CLICK HERE to Learn More
DETAILS
Monday – Thursday 9 AM – 5 PM (the optional overnight for Session 1 includes an overnight on Thursday with pickup on Friday by 10 AM)
After Camp Hours 5PM – 6PM (kids will help with late afternoon farming chores during this time including egg collection, livestock feeding, equipment maintenance & clean-up. Additional snacks to be provided during this time.). You must pre-register for after camp.
Camp includes 2 snacks & lunch (if your child has allergies or dietary restrictions, you will need to send their food). The optional overnight for Session 1 includes dinner on Thursday and breakfast on Friday.
Camp is rain or shine, but activities will be moved inside & under shelter as necessary. For session 1’s optional overnight, camping will be moved inside of the farmhouse should extreme conditions arise.
PRICING
$355 per week
The price includes all food (2 snacks and lunch each day) and all supplies for the activities. Foods are a mix of kid-friendly items and farm fresh ingredients. Dinner and Breakfast are included for the optional overnight for session 1.
After-Camp: $45/wk. additional (allows pick-up between 5:00 & 6:00 PM). Includes an additional snack. There is no after-camp on the last day of camp.
Session 1 Optional Overnight: $150 additional (includes dinner and breakfast with pickup on Friday by 10 a.m.). Campers are required to bring a tent and sleeping bag. Space is limited and available on a first-signup basis.
CAMP ACTIVITIES
- You-Pick berries & more
- Farm to Table (harvesting, food preparation & preservation)
- Printing & Tye Dye from natural materials
- Bird watching & identification
- Fishing – knot tying, baiting, and casting
- Plant identification, foraging, and natural history of the region
- Livestock management and care
- Arts & Crafts – vegetable stamping, egg shell mosaics, musical instruments from nature & more!
- Homesteading Activities – bread making, preserving & pickling, herb gardens, composting & worm farms, microgreens & more!
- Fun & games – scavenger hunts, hikes, farm games, capture the flag, slip & slide, games of tag & more!
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Days will be a mix of education & fun. Exact times vary by age group (activities for older children will span a longer time period vs. younger children may be 15 – 20 minutes)
9:00 Arrive / free play
9:15 Outdoor Fun (ex: Farm Games – Potato Sack Races, Egg Relay, etc.)
10:00 Agricultural Activity (ex: Transplanting Pumpkins)
10:30 Morning Snack (ex: Summer Fruits)
11:00 Craft (ex: Making Bread & Butter)
12:15 Lunch (ex: Cheeseburgers & Salad)
12:45 Movement (ex: Creek Walk)
1:05 Educational Activity (ex: Perennial Plants & You-Pick)
2:15 Craft (ex: Egg Carton Boats)
3:15 Snack & heat break (ex: Berry Cobbler with ice cream & short movie inside farmhouse)
3:45 Animal Activity (ex: Feeding Chickens & Collecting Eggs)
4:15 Craft (ex: Painting with Vegetables)
4:45 Free Play
5:00 Pick-up
6:00 After-Camp Pick-up (additional fee – see below)
CAMP COUNSELORS & STAFF
FARMcamp is in its third year! FARMcamp is supervised and managed by our camp director and The FARM 1780 co-owner – McKenzie Flashnick. Additionally, there will be agricultural instructors and assistants who will help with activities and lessons based on age groups.
Campers will be organized into groups of 15-20. Each group will be lead by a Lead Counselor (this is someone with an educational and/or childcare background) and one junior counselor. There will also be additional staff members/guest teachers based on the topics being covered.
We’ve worked with retired and current teachers to craft activities and curricula that will engage children, while they learn through hands-on and engaging activities.
SAFETY
Owners, staff, and counselors are adult, child, and infant CPR and first-aid certified. Additionally, a full first-aid kit meeting OSHA safety guidelines is kept on-site. During registration, you will complete a full registration for your child including a medical and medicine dispensing questionnaire and form.
WHAT TO BRING
- Water Bottle (that can be refilled)
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Bug Spray
- Close-Toed Shoes (suggested: waterproof)
- Change of Clothes
- Any necessary medication(s) and/or food preferences
REGISTRATION:
Rising 6th & 7th graders: CLICK HERE to Register
Optional: Overnight Adventure June 5th – learn more
Ages 9 – 11: CLICK HERE to Register
Ages 8 – 10: CLICK HERE to Register
Ages 6 & 7: CLICK HERE to Register
Kindergarten Farm Days: CLICK HERE to Learn More
What Parents Say
FAQS:
What if my child misses the age cutoff?
Session 1 has a strict cutoff related to their rising academic year. All campers MUST be age 6 (or more) at the time of their camp session. Any children under 6 are not permitted to participate.
Here is what we tell parents – you know your kids better than us. You are welcome to sign them up for an older or younger aged session if you feel they will be best suited in that camp session. The activities are structured to match the age groups identified in each session, so we do ask that you ensure your child won’t feel lost or become bored by signing them up for a different age group.
Will my child be grouped with friends or relatives who are also signed up?
During the registration process, we will ask you to identify any other campers that you are requesting your child be grouped with. We will do everything possible to ensure this. However, groups are based on availability at the time of registration.
How many campers and counselors are in each session?
Each session will have a total of 30 – 40 campers. Campers will be organized into groups of 15-20 with (1) lead counselor and (1) junior counselor overseeing each group. There will also be guest teachers / additional staff based on activities. Camp also has a full-time director on-site.
What if my child is a picky eater?
We have structured the meals to be a combination of kid-friendly items AND healthy, farm-fresh foods. Campers will be harvesting, washing, and participating in the preparation of their snacks and lunches. Check out the reviews from parents who said their children tried and LOVED new things at camp! Our goal is for campers to experience new things and get slightly out of their comfort zones. You’d be surprised what kids will try when they’re all experiencing it together! But we promise your kids won’t go hungry! If they don’t like a specific item, we’ll give them more of another. You are also welcome to send your own food.
What if my child has a dietary restriction or allergy?
During registration, you will complete a health form with space to detail any dietary restrictions or allergies. We work (within reason) to ensure kids with these restrictions can still enjoy farm food. However, if your child has dietary restrictions (other than nut allergies) you are responsible for sending your own snacks and foods. We will provide a full menu after registration closes and prior to camp so that you can make that decision.
What if my child has behavioral, physical or other limitations?
During registration, you will complete a form with space to detail any of these limitations. We work to ensure all campers can participate in all activities. Our staff is trained to work with a variety of personalities, learning types, etc. If your child has limitations that you feel would impact their enjoyment, you are welcome to give us a call before registering. Please note that due to the structure of our camp, we are not trained or licensed to offer special education services. While we are hopeful to be able to accommodate all children, if your child is on a 504 or IEP plan at school, please consider contacting us before registering.
What are your safety precautions?
Everyone working on-site during summer camp has undergone a criminal background check.
Owners, staff, and counselors are adult, child, and infant CPR and first-aid certified. Additionally, a full first-aid kit meeting OSHA safety guidelines is kept on-site. During registration, you will complete a full registration for your child including a medical and medicine dispensing questionnaire and form. The registration form also details all our safety and emergency precautions. However, if you are left with questions please give us a call to discuss.
Do you accept foster children?
Yes, please give us a call to discuss.
My child attended summer camp last year. Will the activities be the same?
Certain activities and curriculum (like harvesting, washing, packing, you-pick, animal encounters, etc.) will be similar to previous years. However, we are adding new things to the curriculum and activities list. We also made some changes based on parent and camper feedback. We feel confident your camper will be just as excited and fulfilled by attending camp a second year in a row!
Still have questions? Give us a call at (803) 356-4978 or email us at info@thefarm1780.com!
