FAQs

Are the youth separated out based on age/grade? In most cases youth are not separated out by age or grade range. However, because we will need to place youth in cohorts based on where they sleep (by bunkside /tent) we are open to placing youth in bunkside/tent cohorts based on age/grade if there is a significant disparity in age ranges for youth signed up for the session. We will reach out to you with any proposed adjustments if necessary as registrations come in.

How many youth attend each session? We have a maximum of 36 to 40 per session.

What is the counselor/camper ratio? We anticipate a ratio of 36 -40 youth to a minimum of 6 or more counselors. 

What are the indoor sleeping arrangements for this session? We have 2 separate indoor bunk sides, each side holding 20 sleeping spaces;  as well as two outdoor cabins, with a sleeping space for 8 each. 

What are the activities throughout the day? Each summer, The Farm School provides children with an opportunity to be on the farm outside of a school visit. During the extended summer sessions, children have the time to get to experience The Farm School on a more personal level. The programs are shepherded by our experienced staff of farmers and teachers. For children who have attended during the school year, we will be doing much the same as you remember – chores, work projects, crafts, tracking. For all of you, new and returning, here are some of the things you can look forward to: milking cows, gardening, picking strawberries, raspberries, building, hiking, caring for animals, working in the woods, haying, star gazing, shooting hoops, sawing timber, throwing frisbees and enjoying the summer breezes with new and old friends.

What are the meals like? Is there a dining hall? Our meals are amazing; farm fresh meat, veggies, eggs, milk and fruits are utilized and we take care to honor allergies and dietary restrictions. Please feel free to contact the nourishment team at kitchen@farmschool.org if you have any specific questions.

Tell me about the Sleeping Spaces. Within the last few years, we have additional beautiful cabins for program participants. During the registration process, we are asking that participants select their preference of a gender free space or a male or female identifying space based on how they identify and we will place youth in the corresponding areas. This is our initial step to meeting a need for both gender specific and gender free spaces, we understand there is still much work to do year by year, and we will continue to welcome your feedback as we continue to grow into a more inclusive summer program.

The Farm School is a non-profit and reserves 15% of its Summer Program openings, at full scholarship, for students from a network of partner schools, plus gives financial assistance when needed. These children would otherwise be unable to attend summer programs, we would be very grateful for a gift from you to be used to directly support this program. Thank you for your ongoing support; you can make your donation below.