Summer Day Camp 2025

Welcome to Learning Tree Farm Summer Day Camp 2025 registration!

 

 

**When registering, one ticket purchase gains entry into one camp session**

 

 

Our camp is designed for kids who love adventure, animals, and the outdoors. Before registering, please review the activity expectations and independence guidelines to ensure this is the best fit for your camper's individual needs and preferences. Learning Tree Farm is unique in offering small group sizes to better build personal connections and community. Because of this, there are limited spots available each week.

 

 

Is This Camp Right for Your Camper?

Camper Age Range

Ages: Minis 5-8, Juniors 7-12

 

 

Outdoor Activity Expectations

Our Farm Camp is a fully outdoor program designed to provide an immersive and active experience in nature, and around our farm animals. To ensure your camper has a positive and enjoyable experience, please review the expectations below to determine if this program is the right fit for your family.

 

Outdoor Activities

• Hiking: Camp activities include age-appropriate hiking on uneven trails. Is your camper able to and excited to participate in this activity?
• All-Weather Outdoor Time: Campers will spend the entire day outdoors in all types of weather, including sun, rain, heat, and cold. Is your camper able to and willing to participate in these conditions?
• Farm Animals: Campers are expected to help with farm chores and be around farm equipment. Does your camper enjoy being around animals?  Is your camper willing to participate in daily farm chores?

 

Important Note: Due to the nature of our program and farm campus, we cannot change activities or make significant adjustments for individual campers.

 

 

Expectations for Camper Independence

To ensure a safe and positive experience for all campers, we expect them to meet the following behavioral and independence guidelines appropriate for a school-age outdoor camp. If a camper is removed from camp for not meeting these expectations, no refunds will be issued.

 

Independence Guidelines

Please consider whether your camper meets these expectations before registering:

• Group Participation: My camper can stay with their counselor and group during activities and transitions in an outdoor setting.
• Listening and Following Directions: My camper can listen to and follow instructions from camp staff.
• Self-Care: My camper can independently manage basic self-care (e.g., using the port-a-potty, eating, changing into water play attire, dressing for the weather, applying sunscreen, and bug spray.
• Peer Interaction: My camper can engage positively with other campers, including sharing, taking turns, playing large group games, and resolving minor conflicts with guidance.
• Emotional Regulation: My camper can manage their emotions and behavior with age-appropriate support from staff.
• Outdoor Comfort: My camper is comfortable being outdoors all day and can handle a variety of weather conditions.

Note: If you answer "No" to any of the above, please contact emma.wargo@learningtreefarm.org or call (719) 582-7162 8 am - 3 pm to discuss these expectations in greater detail, and determine if this program is a good fit for your camper.

 

 

Daily Camp Structure

At our Farm Camp, each day is thoughtfully designed to provide engaging, age-appropriate activities, exciting new experiences, and plenty of opportunities for fun and learning. Here's what a typical day looks like:

Morning Drop-off

On the first day on camp all campers will park in our front lot and check in at the Bank Barn.

For our Junior farmers, camper drop off will be from 9am-9:15am Tuesday through Thursday.

Mini’s will park and check in each day (Monday and Tuesday) at the Bank Barn.

 

 

Morning Meeting: We kick off the day with an all-camp gathering to welcome campers back for another amazing summer adventure. This is a time to connect with counselors and fellow campers, review the day’s schedule, and get excited about what’s to come.

 

 

Morning Activities: After Morning Meeting, campers break into small age-based groups for engaging activities tailored to their age. The first morning activity will always be a different chore around the farm. 

• Interactive Lessons: This year we have camp counselors/farm educators, who will lead exciting, hands-on lessons designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, and movement.
• Activities: Activities for both weeks will remain the same.

Each group of campers will rotate through 3 activities per day. One activity will include teamwork, one will include a camp game, and one will be a craft. 

Morning snacks will be provided, but please be sure to send your camper with a lunch each day of camp.

 

 

 

Afternoon Activities

All-Camp Activities: These weekly highlights bring all campers together for fun and camaraderie. They typically include water games, tag, and wildlife or farm animals games.

Note: Daily schedules are subject to change based on weather, guest availability, and other factors. Rest assured, each day is packed with fun, hands-on learning, and plenty of time to engage with the animals and the great outdoors!

 

 

 

Camper Pickup Protocol:

Each camper will get a popsicle at the end of every camp day. 

Camper pick up will be from 3pm-3:15pm each day in the loop by the Bank Barn.

Each camper will have a list of approved adults to pick them up, so you will need to have your ID ready each day to ensure the safety of our campers.

 

 

Cancellations & Refunds

• Cancelling within 3 weeks from the start of the camp week = no refund
• Cancelling within 4-6 weeks of the start of the camp week = 50% refund 
• Cancellations prior to 6-weeks from the start of the camp week = 95% refund
• To ensure a safe and positive experience for all campers, adherence to the Camper Independence Expectations is required. If a camper is removed from camp for not meeting these expectations, no refunds will be issued.
• Learning Tree Farm reserves the right to offer refunds in extenuating circumstances. 

 

 

What to Pack

• reusable water bottle (filled!)
• small bag for personal items
• bug spray 
• sunscreen 
• hat
• lunch
• closed-toe shoes that are comfortable for walking/hiking/mucking
• change of clothes (don't forget extra socks!)
• dress in layers to prepare for the changes in temp from the barnyard to the forest

 

 

Farm Camp Options

 Due to popular demand, this year we are happy to offer 2 weeks of Farm Camp to our community!

 

Our Mini Farmers (ages 5-8) will come to camp for 2 days (Monday and Tuesday) from 9 am - 3 pm to work hard and play hard. 

This camp is geared towards younger campers that need more time or patience when out in nature or on the farm. This is a transitional camp to get your campers ready for a full week of farm fun when aged up!

 

Our Junior farmers (ages 7-12) will be on the farm for 4 days (Monday- Thursday) 9 am - 3 pm learning all about farm operations, animal husbandry, and outdoor recreation, like fishing skills, how to build a campfire, and recreational hiking. 

This camp is geared towards older curious campers wanting to dig deep into the world of outdoor recreation as a farmer and beyond. 

 

 

Summer Day Camp Dates

First week of Junior Farm Camp July 7-10, 2025.

Mini’s will run July 7th and 8th

Second week of Junior Farm Camp July 14-17, 2025. 

Mini’s will run July 14th and 15th

 

 

Summer Camp Parent Handbook

Click the link for our Summer Camp Parent Handbook: LTF Summer Camp Parent Handbook

 

 

Summer Camp Medical Forms

If your camper requires medication to be administered at camp AND/OR needs to have emergency medication available at all times while at camp, please fill out the following forms with the camper's Primary Care Physician and return to camp staff at emma.wargo@learningtreefarm.org or drop off the forms at the farm office BEFORE July 1st, 2025. Your camper will not be allowed at camp until the appropriate forms are provided to camp staff. 

Medical/Physical Care Plan:

https://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/DCY01236/pdf/

Request for Administration of Medication:

https://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/DCY01217/pdf/  

 

 

**When registering, one ticket purchase gains entry into one camp session. If you wish to send your child to both weeks of camp, you must purchase 2 tickets to said camp**

 

Camp Staff

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact:

Summer Camp Director: Emma Wargo, emma.wargo@learningtreefarm.org, or (719) 582-7162