We invite kids in grades K-5 to spend their school vacations learning, exploring, and having fun at Wolfe’s Neck Center! We will take care of and visit our animals, cook, play in our forests and so much more. Campers can sign up for a single day, a few days or the full session.

$67 per day

9am – 4pm (No Before Care)

• February Vacation Farm Camp: February 17 – 20 *NO CAMP on Monday, the 16th*
• April Vacation Farm Camp: April 21 – 24 *NO CAMP on Monday, the 20th*
• End of Summer Vacation Camp: August 24 – 28

Registration opens Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10am EST

Our youngest campers are introduced to farming and the natural world. Each week, campers will participate in a variety of focused activities, learning more about our farm and garden. They will meet our animals, taste vegetables growing in our garden, and explore and play in the forest or coast. Our staff nurture a sense of wonder and enthusiasm about all the plants and animals that call our farm home.

NEW! Full Day Programming Only (9am – 4pm)
$350 per week or $440 per week (Sustaining Tuition)
Before Care (8am – 9pm) as additional option
After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday

Full Day Buds MUST meet the following requirements in order to participation:

• 4 years old by the time of the program participation
• Fully potty trained and self-sufficient in toileting
• Have attended a full day program prior to Farm Camp (such as an all-day Pre-K or another type of all day summer camp)
• Successfully participate in camp without an extended rest or nap time. Farm Camp builds in time for low-energy activities, but we do not have extended rest or nap time during the day.

Registration opens Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10am EST

Peapods will spend the full day at camp, digging deeper into our farm and surrounding ecosystems. They will help take care of our animals and participate in a variety of games and activities geared towards learning about the many different parts of our farms. Activities may include collecting and dissecting eggs, preparing a salad with harvested greens, making butter, and snuggling our sheep.

Full Day Programming Only (9am – 4pm)
$335 per week or $425 per week (Sustaining Tuition)
Before Care (8am – 9am) as additional option
After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday

Registration opens Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10am EST

Sprouts will get their hands dirty through daily farm chores that may include collecting eggs, feeding the goats, and tending our gardens. Each day, Sprouts will focus on discovering more about a different part of our farm with activities like felting with wool from our sheep or cooking with ingredients from our garden. They will explore the vibrant ecosystems surrounding the farm, including the forest, salt marsh, and Casco Bay shorelines. Our staff will lead activities that encourage creativity, curiosity, and enthusiasm for the natural world.

Full Day Programming Only (9am – 4pm)
$335 per week or $425 per week (Sustaining Tuition)
Before Care (8am – 9am) as additional option
After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday

Registration opens Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10am EST

This group of campers will deepen connections with the land through age-appropriate, farm-based activities. Daily chores may include caring for more of our livestock, turning the compost, and picking harmful insects out of our production fields. Seedlings will venture to farther reaches of the farm and develop a deeper understanding of our fruit and vegetable production and dairy practices. While we ask our Seedlings to have more responsibility in the day to day care of our plants and animals, there will be plenty of time spent playing, exploring, and discovering.

Full Day Programming Only (9am – 4pm)
$335 per week or $425 per week (Sustaining Tuition)
Before Care (8am – 9am) as additional option
After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday

Registration opens Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10am EST

Exploring food and farming firsthand, Farm Kids will engage in the meaningful work of growing food, harvesting produce, and caring for livestock on a deeper level. Additionally, in the creative tradition of Farm Camp they will try their hand in farm processes such as pickling, cheese making, and wool crafts. While enjoying a higher level of responsibility on the farm and participating in Farm Improvement Projects, Farm Kids also take time to be fully immersed in classic Farm Camp fun.

Full Day Programming Only (9am – 4pm)
$335 per week or $425 per week (Sustaining Tuition)
Before Care (8am – 9am) as additional option
After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday

Registration opens Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10am EST

Farmward Bound campers immerse themselves in our farm production through meaningful projects in our fields and with our livestock. They will learn more about our sustainable farming practices and participate in the many steps it takes to go from farm to table. The group will expand their exploration of Wolfe’s Neck during a weekly excursion to Wolfe’s Neck State Park. These campers can participate in an optional one-night overnight on the farm, typically held Thursday into Friday. For more information about Farmward Bound and the overnight, please see the FAQs.

Full Day Programming Only (9am – 4pm)
$410 per week or $500 per week (Sustaining Tuition)
Before Care (8am – 9am) as additional option
After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday

Registration opens Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10am EST

Cook. Harvest. Eat. Farm! This group of campers will transform into farm-based chefs over the course of their week here. They will get a closer look at what it takes to produce the food we eat – visiting and working in our gardens and vegetable fields and harvesting produce. They will then take to the kitchen to learn how to prepare what was picked, the basics of knife and food safety, and different cooking techniques. Whether campers come in with cooking experience or are total novices, our goal is for each one to leave a little more comfortable in the kitchen and with a better understanding of farm to table. Note: There is NOT an overnight component to this program.

***This program only occurs during Weeks 6 and 7 (July 20 – 24 and July 27 – 31).***

Full Day Programming Only (9am – 4pm)
$410 per week or $500 per week (Sustaining Tuition)
Before Care (8am – 9am) as additional option
After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday

Registration opens Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10am EST

Our Counselor-in-Training program is a two week program for 14-year-olds ready to step up and learn more about leadership in a camp setting. Through activities with other other CITs, collaboration with staff, and hands-on experiences with younger campers, CITs will start to develop skills to be positive role models at camp. Through this program, CITs will be trained in valuable skills and knowledge during short workshops on topics such as behavior and group management, safety, and motivating campers.

***This program only occurs during Weeks 4 and 5 (July 6 – 17)***

Full Day Programming Only (9am-4pm)
$200 per session or $290 per session (Sustaining Tuition)

In case of emergency, CITs will be treated as campers due to rules we follow for our Youth Camp License. Because of this, there must be a fee associated with the CIT program.

Applications will open in December 2025

This two week Junior Counselor (JC) program is designed for passionate, mature, and responsible high school students (ages 15-18) looking to gain hands-on leadership experience working with younger children, while learning about sustainable agriculture and local ecology. JCs balance their days outside assisting camp staff with activities and engaging with campers and spending time as a cohort with the Junior Counselor Lead. This may include cultivating the necessary tools to become effective leaders in a camp setting, reflecting on scenarios from the week, and participating in some JC-only activities. The JC program is a volunteer learning opportunity for individuals who are comfortable working outdoors in a farm environment. Credit for volunteer hours or other school credit can be coordinated.

Junior Counselor Session 1: June 22nd – July 2nd
Junior Counselor Session 2: July 20th – July 31st

Participants can choose one or both sessions to participate in. If you have scheduling conflicts or are only able to participate in one week instead of two, please reach out to our office or make a note within your application.

Application for Junior Counselor positions will open in December, 2025. If you have questions in the meantime, please contact educationadmin@wolfesneck.org.

Farm Camp is introducing a new tiered pricing system for Summer 2026. In an effort to remain affordable while providing top-notch programming, we have always kept our tuition as low as possible. However, the cost of running camp continues to rise as we honor our commitment to competitive pay for our incredible staff and counselors and invest responsibly in our program so that Farm Camp will be here for another 25 years.

The Sustaining Tuition more accurately reflects the true cost of running camp and keeping it viable.

We are not assigning families to a tier, but we welcome and encourage those who can to pay the higher tuition. We will also continue to offer scholarships for campers in need.

If you have questions about this new model and the costs of camp, please reach out to our office.

To make things easier for parents registering multiple children, we are introducing a new staggered system for Farm Camp.

• December 8 at 10am: Buds, Peapods, and Sprouts
• December 9 at 10am: Seedlings, Farm Kids, Farmward Bound and Counselors in Training

How do I register my child for camp? 

The link will be posted at 10AM to the top of this webpage as well as emailed to camp families already in our camp system. 

To get in our system prior to the day of registration, you will have to create a CampInTouch account. Instructions on how to create the account can be found in the next FAQ. Please note that only NEW camp families will need to create a new account 

Click here to see an example of what the registration form will look like. 

Can I create a CampInTouch account before registration opens in December? 

Yes! If you are a NEW Farm Camp Family and have never created a CampInTouch account before, create a new account by using this NEW USER link here. Once you have created this account, you will be able to log in more easily the morning of registration opening. It will also put you in our system to receive emails and updates prior to registration opening on December 10th. Please make sure you keep track of your username and password for quick future log in! 

Note – This is only for NEW users. If you attended Farm Camp since 2023, you already have a CampInTouch account, and DO NOT need to create a new account. FOR RETURNING FAMILIES, MAKE SURE YOU KNOW YOUR PASSWORD PRIOR TO REGISTERING.

How do I make a payment for my camper enrolled in camp? 

1. To begin, log in to CampInTouch here.
2. Navigate to your My Account home page where you will see a section titled Your Family. Under that section, click on Financial Management.   
3. Once in Financial Management, you will see billing information, and cards/eCheck accounts you have uploaded. You can choose which card you’d like to use by selecting the bubble to the left of its title, or you can add a new card by clicking on “Add a debit/credit card”.  
4. Under that, you’ll see your balance.
   • Charges refers to your total sum for tuition and/or additional options.
   • Payments will refer to exactly what has been processed from your card/account.
   • Total Balance will show you what is left to pay. At the very bottom of the page on the left, you can click on View Statement to view an itemized list of your account.   
5. At the bottom of the Financial Management page, on the right, you will see a button titled Make Payment. Click on that to begin payment, and then you will be prompted to input an amount and confirm which card/account you’d like to use.
   • Note: There is a $5.00 minimum payment amount.
6. Click Make Payment once more within the pop-up window to finalize, and you should be all set.

Note: There is a 3.2% credit card fee for card payments and a 1% + $0.25 fee when using eCheck.

My card on file expired or changed. How can I update it?

• To begin, log in to CampInTouch here.
• Navigate to your My Account home page where you will see a section titled Your Family. Under that section, click on Financial Management.
• Once in Financial Management you will see billing information, and cards/eCheck accounts you have uploaded.
• You can edit a card already on file using the “Edit” button next to the card information.
• Or you can add a new card by clicking on “Add a debit/credit card”.
• You can select your default card by selecting the bubble to the left of its title.

When is payment due for camp? 

Farm Camp tuition is due in full by June 1st. Additional late fees will accrue after that date. 

Scholarships for camp are available. Please see our FAQs for more information about applying for a scholarship.

View our “Payment and Cancellation Policy” here.

I’m having trouble with CampInTouch. What do I do? 

If you are having trouble figuring out how to navigate CampInTouch, or have other CampInTouch questions, take a look at their “Parent Login and FAQ” page. 

If you still have questions, email our office at educationadmin@wolfesneck.org or call us at (207) 865-4469 ext. 101. 

I’m not sure which weeks I registered my campers in or if they are on the waitlist. How can I find that out? 

Once registered for camp, you can check your camper’s registration status by returning to your CampInTouch My Account home page. Click on Camper Information to view which weeks you are registered or waitlisted. 

What are the top tips and tricks when registering for Farm Camp? 

1. Check your user name and password before logging in to register. Have them on hand, just in case.
2. Use a computer or large tablet, if possible, not a phone.
3. Make sure you have a reliable WiFi connection.
4. Safari is NOT recommended as your web browser.
5. Have the debit/credit card or eCheck account you are going to use to pay for the deposit on hand.
6. Start with your younger camper as those age groups typically fill up quicker than others. The groups that have historically filled up the fastest are Sprouts and Peapods then Seedlings.
7. Know the weeks you would like to sign up for beforehand. Communicate with Farm Camp friends before registration if trying to coordinate going on the weeks.
8. Have some back up weeks in case your first choice weeks are already full.
9. Instructions that appear during the registration process will say you must be a legal guardian to fill out the application. Wolfe’s Neck Center does not require only legal guardians to register campers, but you still MUST select “I am a legal guardian” EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT, for the system to process your registration. (Have the contact information for the child’s legal guardian available so you can add them later in the registration form.)

Click here for more tips and tricks!

How do I view my billing statements? 

To download your itemized billing statements, log in to CampInTouch, and on the My Account home page find a section titled Your Family. Under that section click on Financial Management.   

At the very bottom of the Financial Management page you will see a “Season” drop-down menu where you can choose which summer you’d like to see a statement for. Below that, click on “View Statement.”

Is there a discount on Camp for members? 

No. While we do not offer a discount on camp tuition for members, there are many other benefits of a Wolfe’s Neck membership. Perks include: early notification of Farm Camp registration opening, discounted family programs and workshops, members-only events and farm products discounts. Farm Camp will be hosting more camp-specific events throughout the year for Farm Camp Families. Members may receive early notification and discounted or free registration. 

I’m on the waitlist, what now? 

We do see movement in our waitlists, so we recommend staying on the list. If a spot becomes available, we will contact you by email first as soon as the space opens. You will be given a certain amount of time to respond to either accept or decline the spot. We will follow up by phone if we do not hear from you before we move on to the next camper.

We aim to get as many kids off the waitlist as possible, so we do call folks off the waitlist the Monday or Tuesday of the camp week if we have last minute cancellations.

Do I have to pay to be on the waitlist?

You will NOT be charged for any waitlisted weeks.

There are no charges or fees to stay on the waitlist and should a spot become available there is no obligation to take it and there are no charges or fees for turning the spot down. 

What number is my camper(s) on the waitlist?

There is no way of knowing what number you are on the waitlist within your CampInTouch profile. If you would like to know, please send us an email at educationadmin@wolfesneck.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 

What is the benefit of being on the waitlist, even if I won’t get a spot?

By remaining on the waitlist, you are in our system which puts you on the list to receive our emails for Summer 2026. Information about your camper will also be saved which gives you a little bit of a head start when enrolling in future years.

Why are some of the waitlists closed?

We experienced a huge amount of interest in our camp this year and have extensive waitlists for some groups and weeks. Weeks that are closed have 20 or more campers on the list.

We have closed these weeks because it is very unlikely any new campers to the list would have any chance of getting a spot – the list is too long.

One of my campers got into Camp and one is on the waitlist. What should I do?

We understand that this is a frustrating situation for many families and we are doing our best to be as accommodating as possible, while also trying to be realistic. Please reach out to our office (educationadmin@wolfesneck.org) to find out what number your camper is on the waitlist. From there, we can work with you to determine what the next steps should or could be. We are doing our best to be as open, realistic, and transparent as possible with camper families and the likelihood of their camper receiving a spot.

What can I do if I’m interested in Farm Camp, but I won’t get in this year?

If you are already on the waitlist and have a low chance of getting a spot, we have your information. You will receive future news and updates about Farm Camp 2026, before the general public for the following year. 

If you are NOT on the waitlist, but would like to be put into our system to be contacted about future years, please send us an email to educationadmin@wolfesneck.org with the following information:

            Parent/guardian Name; parent/guardian email; camper(s) name; camper(s) birthday

What are camp hours?

• 9am – 4pm for Buds, Peapods, Sprouts, Seedlings, Farm Kids, Farmward Bound, and C.H.E.F., and CITs
• Before Care is available from 8am – 9am for an additional fee of $85 per week per camper
• After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday
• Camp runs Monday through Friday *Please note that we will NOT have camp on Juneteenth (Friday, June 19, 2026) or the Fourth of July (observed Friday, July 3rd, 2026)

How much does camp cost per week?

• Full Day Buds = $350 or $440
• Peapods = $335 or $425
• Sprouts = $335 or $425
• Seedlings = $335 or $425
• Farm Kids = $335 or $425
• Farmward Bound = $410 or $500
• C.H.E.F. = $410 or $500
• Before Care additional add on: $85 per camper, per week
• After Care additional add on: $68 per camper, per week (Monday – Thursday; not offered Fridays)

Vacation Camps and Weeks 1 and 3 will be prorated to account for a 4-day week because of holidays.

Are there any other fees?

• Registration Fee: a $10 fee will be charged at the time of registration in addition to the weekly tuition cost
• Credit Card and ECheck Fees: every payment made with a card will incur a 3.2% processing fee and a 1% + $0.25 processing fee will incur on all eCheck payments
• Before Care: available from 8am-9am for an additional fee of $85 per camper per week
• Cancellation Processing Fee: $25 (see Cancellation Policy here)

Yes! We are very fortunate to be able to offer partial and full scholarships for Farm Camp. If you are a resident of Freeport or Pownal, you are also eligible for Carol Southall Camp Scholarships through Freeport Community Services. 

To apply for a scholarship for Farm Camp: 

1. Indicate that you will be applying for a scholarship during your initial camp registration by checking the “Scholarship Box” on the Payment page of the registration form. You will be charged the $10 non-refundable fee at the time of registration.
2. Once registered, fill out the Scholarship Application that can be found in your CampinTouch profile, found under “Forms and Documents.”
3. Submit your application. We will be reviewing and awarding scholarships on a rolling basis. 

 Scholarships will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis with priority given to applications submitted before April 1st. Please reach out to educationadmin@wolfesneck.org with questions.

If you have any questions about getting your camper enrolled, providing any gear needed to participate, or anything else that may limit your camper’s ability to have a great week, please contact our office to discuss what may be possible.

Outlined below are some basic skills that help campers have a successful week at camp, as they work through transitions, are part of a group, and deal with a new routine. Our goal is for all campers to have fun and receive the support they need to have a good week. We hire incredible staff and can accommodate and work with most campers of varying abilities and needs. We are limited in our capacity to meet severely challenging behaviors and unable to provide one-on-one services with camp staff. Hopefully, this list can help determine whether or not your child is ready for Farm Camp here. 

• • Campers use basic or are starting to use basic and safe coping mechanisms following an event that causes frustration, sadness, anger, or other big emotions. 
  • Campers are able to ask for help and communicate their basic needs. 
  • Campers stay with their group throughout the day with minimal reminders. 
  • Campers can follow basic verbal directions. 
  • Campers manage their basic personal hygiene without assistance. This includes toileting and hand washing. 
  • Campers demonstrate basic, age-appropriate social and emotional skills such as managing personal boundaries, communication of needs, and peaceful conflict resolution.  

We highly encourage you to reach out to our office (207-865-4469 ext. 101) to discuss your campers’ specific needs, how we can accommodate them, or if you are still unsure if Farm Camp would be a good fit. We are very much willing to do what is reasonably within our capacity, while ensuring the health and safety of our staff and all of camp, to help your camper have a safe and successful week. 

If your camper has support or accommodations such as an IEP, ISP, 504 plan, one-on-one aid, etc., we encourage you to chat with our Farm Camp Manager to discuss your child’s needs. 

How does Farm Camp staff support our campers? 

• • Staff provide age-appropriate support and can help campers work through big emotions, difficult moments, and collaborate with campers to develop peaceful conflict resolution if needed. 
  • Staff support individual campers and groups with transitions using facilitation techniques that may include visual schedules, verbal reminders, and positive affirmations. 
  • Staff allow campers choice when possible and safe for the group and individual and recognizes that participation and engagement looks different for all campers. 

What Farm Camp cannot provide: 

• • Extensive behavioral support that requires continuous 1:1 attention to a camper 
  • If your child receives 1:1 support at school they typically need and benefit from 1:1 support at camp as a new environment, new people, and new routine can be overwhelming. WNC Farm Camp staff cannot provide 1:1 services, but can accommodate outside supports when provided by parents, school, or a third party service. 

We may not able to accommodate severe medical conditions requiring treatment beyond the scope of our camp medical staff as outlined in our Standing Orders prescribed by our Camp Doctor. We are very much willing to figure out a creative solution for your camper to receive the medical care they need while at camp. If you have questions regarding our ability to support your camper and their medical needs at camp, please contact us at 207-865-4469 ext. 101.

What forms do I need to fill out before attending camp? 

• • Health History
  • Immunization Record (either uploaded to your CampInTouch account or faxed to our office at 866-838-0625)
  • Authorized Grown Ups for Pick Up
  • Farm Camp Authorizations
  • Care Plan (only if bringing emergency medication to camp – can be the same document that is at school or other institutions)
  • Farmward Bound Forms (for Farmward Bound campers ONLY)

These forms can be found in your CampInTouch profile under the Forms & Documents tab. 

If you attended Farm Camp since 2023, you will STILL need to review and submit an updated Health History form. Most fields will auto-populate with your information from 2025 and need to be confirmed for 2026. 

Please note these forms are due by June 1st regardless of when your camper is attending camp, unless you register after this date. Then all forms are due one week prior to your start date.

What are the First Aid resources at Farm Camp? 

The health and safety of your camper(s) is our top priority. Our staff are trained to be active observers of all campers and to maintain a safe group environment. We have specific ratios of staff to campers and tone setting takes place prior to all activities around our farm to establish safety expectations. We expect that your campers will listen to and respect our staff’s safety reminders and make choices that will keep their bodies as well as the rest of the group and our plants and animals safe. We also recognize that camp and our farm environment is a great place for campers to try new things and take risks within a controlled and safe setting with the encouragement and careful observation of our staff. 

Many of our Farm Camp staff are First Aid, CPR, or Wilderness First Aid certified and we typically have one or two certified lifeguards on staff. With trained staff, they are able to do the majority of the basic first aid we see on a day-to-day basis at camp. This training and the critical thinking skills that often come with the certifications, allow our staff to more easily recognize potential risks and facilitate their group in a way that minimizes hazards. 

We will also have a licensed medical professional on our summer staff who will treat the basic day-to-day first aid as well as treat and support all other medical issues that arise. The ME Health Department requirements for summer camps, this person will be one of the following: Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, an Emergency Medical Technician, or a Wilderness First Responder.  

Our camp office staff as well as many of our full-time staff hold First Aid/CPR certifications. The Farm Camp Manager has a Wilderness First Responder certification as well as Youth Mental Health First Aid certificate and will serve as “medic on duty” for the Farmward Bound overnight unless one of the counselors holds a similar certification.  

Our staff is better able to meet your campers health and medical needs when we have all the information we need to take care of them while at camp. Please make sure you fill out our health form in its entirety by June 1st (unless registered after this date) and/or call us with any questions or concerns. 

What does my camper need to wear to camp? 

Campers should wear weather appropriate clothing and CLOSED TOED SHOES. Because our day includes campers being up close with our animals, working in our fields with tools, and being in spaces with or near animal poop, it is important to fully protect feet. We also encourage your camper to pack a full set of extra clothes, extra layers, hats, jackets, and waterproof clothing.

What does my camper need to bring to camp? 

• • Water Bottle 
  • Lunch and lots of snacks (Morning and Afternoon Buds do not need a lunch) 
    • Please ensure each child has multiple nut-free snacks and a lunch packed with them every day. Keep in mind, your campers will be physically active throughout the day, maybe more so than they are used to, so extra snacks are necessary!   
  • Full Change of Clothes – including socks and undies (just in case!) 
  • Extra Layers 
    • Please prepare your campers with extra layers (such as a fleece), rain gear (rain jacket, rain boots, rain pants), a change of socks, a hat, etc.
  • Sunscreen and Bugspray
    • We ask that you apply sunscreen and bug spray to your child prior to drop off and send your camper with their own sunscreen and bug spray for re-application throughout the day. Please try to send sunscreen that your camper can apply with minimal assistance.
  • Medications
    • If your child requires any medication(s) administered during program time, please bring unexpired medications in original prescription bottles, labeled by the prescriber or pharmacist, and alert your counselor. They will direct you to our Camp Medic. Any medications brought in non-prescription bottles will not be accepted. Medications include inhalers, diabetic supplies, EpiPens, etc. 
    • A more detailed communications about medications and health information (including over-the-counter medications) will be sent out before your camper’s session.
  • Books and Journals (optional)
    • Campers are encouraged to bring a book or a journal for “Rest And Digest” time after lunch. We will have books and games to borrow, or campers can listen to staff reading aloud.   

What not to bring? 

• • Cell Phones (devices used for medical purposes are exempt)
    •  If our office staff, Camp Medic, or your camper needs to contact you for any reason, we will use our office landline.
  • Smart Watches or other electronic devices 
  • Cameras
  • Toys and stuffed animals – We are outside all day and frequently around animals and dirt. These items often get dirty, broken, or lost.  This can cause unnecessary conflict between our campers and strife when toys get messed up. We have plenty of things to play with at camp! 

Our goal is to keep campers present in the activities they are doing and provide them with a space where they do not have to be connected to anything other than the people and space around them. If you have questions about our phone policy, please reach out to our office to discuss.

Is your program the same each week? 

Yes & No. Our program generally follows the same schedule from week to week and covers similar topics. Each morning, groups will participate in ‘Farm Focus Time’ where they will dive deeper into different farm areas including our gardens, animals, and fields. Themes will repeat every two weeks and while activities will remain the same week to week, there may also be some variation in what groups do during this time. The afternoons consist of Choice Time. More popular activities may repeat week to week, but there are consistently new choices and plenty of opportunities for repeat campers to intermingle and participate in something new. 

Will my camper be with the same counselors if they come for more than one week?

Not necessarily. As we make new groups each week, we do not purposefully keep returning campers with the same counselors or may choose to switch them into a different group of counselors if we think it will be a better fit. There are also new campers each week so the group will look different each week even if your camper ends up with the same counselors. Please communicate this potential for change with your camper(s) so it is not a surprise! If you would like your camper to stay with the same staff from week to week, please contact our office before Monday morning so we can plan ahead.

What is the general daily schedule at Farm Camp? 

9:00 am — Camper Drop Off 

9:15 am — All Camp Morning Circle 

9:20 am — AM Farm Chores

Each group will get a taste of daily farm chores by taking care of a garden space or a group of our education livestock. Throughout the week they will rotate through different chores.

9:45 am — AM Snack Time

10:00 am — Farm Focus Time

Campers will get their hands dirty with hands-on activities in our gardens and with our livestock, rotating through different focuses each day such as cooking, gardening, or dairy. Themes run on a two week rotation.

11:00 am — Exploration

Campers will be with their group to get to know each other, play games, and have the chance to explore the different ecosystems around the farm. Ecosystems run on a weekly rotation.

12:00 pm — Lunch

12:30 pm — Rest and Digest (RAD) Time

During this time, we encourage campers to read, draw, or play quiet games to take a break from the high energy of the camp day.

1:15 pm — Choice Time

Campers choose one activity to participate in per day. Activity options change daily and weekly and may include crafts, high energy field games, and the popular coast exploration. **Buds will be doing their own activity during this time.

2:45 pm — Snack Time Theater!

Farm Camp Staff and occasionally guest stars, perform short skits and compete in silly minute-to-win challenges while campers snack and enjoy the show.

3:00 pm — PM Farm Chores

3:40 pm — All Camp Closing Circle 

4:00 pm — Camper Pick-Up

Please note:  

• • Bathroom breaks, transitions, and sunscreen reapplication are built into this schedule although not listed. 
  • This schedule is subject to change based on weather, exciting or unique events that come up on the farm, and the individual needs of each group.
  • Buds, Farmward Bound & C.H.E.F. may vary from the above schedule.

What happens if it is raining at camp? Or if it is very hot? 

Farm Camp is almost entirely outdoors, and that’s the fun of it!! Staff will monitor the weather and modify activities as needed to account for the health and safety of our campers. 

Our property has lots of sunny spots – good for plants and pastures, but more challenging for humans. Throughout the day, groups go off to shady areas, the woods, and the coast. Lunch and snack will be in the shade. In the event of extreme heat, we will utilize the Smith Center, play water games, and/or spend more time in the shady forest or at the breezy coasts. We provide campers with fresh water throughout the day and opportunities to take a break. Please pack your camper with a water bottle, and they may refill it at any time! Also note that because our camp is right on the ocean, we often experience a slightly cooler temperature than other places even as close as downtown Freeport!

Because of the Smith Center, we will not need to cancel camp during thunderstorms. Campers and staff will move activities indoors/under a covered space during inclement weather.  If there is no thunder, we will be outdoors in the rain! Drop off and pick up locations may change in the event of inclement weather to ensure campers and their belongings stay dry. 

In the event of severe weather, we will be in contact via email first and then phone.

Can my camper be bumped into a different age group?

No. We organize our programs so campers within their respective age groups, based on their age at the time of programming. While your camper will be with their age group for parts of the day, they will also have time to participate in activities with other age groups throughout the day.

Can my camper attend your program all summer long?

No. We limit registration to four weeks per camper in order to allow more families to participate in our programs!

As part of our Farmward Bound programming for 12-13 year olds, we hold an optional overnight each week (typically occurring on the Thursday of that week). During this, campers get a chance to have the farm to themselves with their group, enjoying activities such as: 

• • A sunset walk 
  • Cooking themselves dinner with farm ingredients
  • Games and s’mores by the fire
  • Making themselves breakfast/lunch the next day
  • Sleeping in tents on platforms by our education garden

The overnight is completely optional, but we highly encourage all campers to participate. Your camper can decide up to the day before if they would like to participate or not. If you have any questions or concerns about your camper’s ability to participate, please reach out to our office to discuss. We are more than happy to make accommodations for individuals.

We find this program is a great option for those who also may be new to the idea of spending a night away from home/camping in a tent, as they are in constant supervision from our highly trained staff, have access to indoor amenities such as bathrooms, and are a phone call away if anything were to happen. We also have weather/emergency plans in place for these nights. For more details on this program call us at 207-865-4469 ext. 101 or email us at educationadmin@wolfesneck.org.

How does camp drop off and pick up work? 

Camper pick up and drop off for all campers will occur at the picnic tables in front of the white Little River Farmhouse. For pick up, please bring an ID. We take the safety of campers seriously. You will be asked to present your ID to confirm with the Authorized Grown Up list (provided within your CampInTouch profile) before your camper is released from camp. 

Can my camper bike or walk to and from camp? 

Yes! We encourage any alternative modes of transportation to camp! If you would like your camper to be able to bike or walk home themselves without an adult, you will need to fill out our bike/walk permission form giving your camper’s counselor permission to sign them in/out of camp. We ask that all campers arrive with an adult on the first day of camp.

Please fill out this form in CampMinder under “Forms and Documents”.

Where should I park?

Coming Soon!

I am hoping to carpool with other families, but don’t know anyone. Can you connect me?

Coming Soon!

Wolfe’s Neck Center is free and open to the public every day from dawn to dusk. Wander through our animal barn, hike our trails, visit our vegetable plots and explore the rocky Maine coastline. We also offer activities designed to immerse visitors in food, farming, and reconnecting with nature. These include Family Programs, Tours, and Workshops like our popular Goat Hike, events, School Vacation Camps, and more. Join our newsletter mailing list for notification to get updates about happenings around the farm.