• Morning Buds: 9 am – 12 pm 
• Afternoon Buds: 1 pm – 4 pm 
• 9 am – 4 pm for Peapods, Sprouts, Seedlings, Farm Kids, Farmward Bound, and C.H.E.F. 
• Before care is available from 8am-9am for an additional fee of $80 per week 
• Camp runs Monday through Friday *Please note that we will NOT have camp on Juneteenth (Wednesday, June 19, 2024) or the Fourth of July (Thursday, July 4th, 2024) 

How much does camp cost per week?

• AM & PM Buds = $280 
• Full Day Buds = $330
• Peapods = $330 
• Sprouts = $330
• Seedlings = $330 
• Farm Kids = $330 
• Farmward Bound = $405 
• C.H.E.F. = $405 
• Before Care = $80

*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% processing fee will incur on all eCheck payments
• Cancellation Fee: see Payment and Refund Policy for an explanation of our policy
• Before Care: available from 8am-9am for an additional fee of $80 per camper per week

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 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.

What is the general daily schedule at Farm Camp? 

Please note:  

• Bathroom breaks and transitions 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. 

**Farmward Bound, full day buds, and C.H.E.F. may vary from the above schedule. 

Schedule for Morning & Afternoon Buds Program: 

Morning Session 

Afternoon Session 

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 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 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. 

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. This form will be available in our Farm Camp Handbook that will be sent before the start of camp or in the office on Monday mornings.

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 (new policy for 2025). 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! 

What is the nut policy? 

Due to the increased prevalence of nut allergies, we have instituted a nut-free policy for Farm Camp. We do not serve nut products at camp and we ask all participants to refrain from bringing nuts or nut-related products to camp. 

However, due to the variety of programs, activities, and public visitors at Wolfe’s Neck Center, we cannot guarantee we are a nut or major allergen-free facility including the kitchen we use. Please feel free to contact us to discuss your camper’s allergy needs or our policies. 

What is Farm Camp’s cancellation policy? 

Farm Camp Tuition and Health Forms are 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.

NEW – Payment Schedule:

You WILL NOT be charged if you have indicated need for a scholarship until we have received your scholarship application and awarded funds.

• Due at time of registration: $10 registration fee (non-refundable, does NOT apply towards tuition)
• Due on December 11th or the Friday after you have enrolled: 25% deposit will be automatically charged to card/eCheck unless scholarship is indicated (non-refundable, applies towards tuition)
• Due on April 1st: 50% of total tuition (will be automatically charged to to card/eCheck on file by end of day unless otherwise indicated)
• Due on June 1st: 100% of total tuition (will be automatically charged to card/eCheck on file by end of day unless otherwise indicated)

Refunds and Credits: 

• Before April 1st: Any requests for refunds between the launch of registration through April 1st will be provided in full, minus the $10 registration fee, your deposit and $50.00 cancellation fee per camper.  

• After April 1st: For requests to cancel between April 1st and June 1st, a partial refund minus the $10 registration fee, your deposit and a $100.00 cancellation fee per camper will be provided. 

• After June 1st: There will be no refunds or credits given for cancellations made after June 1st, for “No-Shows” who do not communicate cancelling prior to the start of their camp week, and for campers who are asked to leave camp for behavioral reasons.

 Families who request a cancellation in any of these windows may choose to transfer their camper(s) to another available session at no cost or to donate their tuition to our scholarship fund.  

If you need to cancel after June 1st due to extenuating circumstances, please contact us at educationadmin@wolfesneck.org or call 207-865-4469 ext. 101.

What is Farm Camp’s camper cell phone policy? 

Please do not send your camper to Farm Camp with cell phones, smart watches, or other electronics, unless they are used for medical purposes. We want all our campers to be fully engaged and present with our programming. If you need to contact your camper or our office needs to contact you, we will use our office phones. Medical equipment is our only exception. Medical electronics must be checked in with our office/medical staff at the beginning of your camp week. 

What is Farm Camp’s behavior policy? 

We ask each child to participate (physically, mentally, and behaviorally) in creating a meaningful experience for themselves and others! Those who do not contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment will meet with the Farm Camp Manager to discuss concerns and work together to form a behavioral plan, and the child’s family will be notified. Any child who engages in threatening, intimidating, or intentionally harmful behavior toward any person or animal will be immediately removed from program activities. The family will be notified, and the child may be asked to leave Farm Camp. Tuition will not be refunded. 

If you know your camper may struggle socially, emotionally, or behaviorally,, we HIGHLY recommend you reach out to our office to discuss behaviors, triggers, prevention techniques, or coping mechanisms. This will help us support your camper, prevent any issues before they start, and help them have a successful week at camp.

Is there a fee for late pick up? 

Please make every effort to pick up your child on time. Pick up time is 4:00, unless you are a morning Bud, in which case your pick up time is 12:00. Families will be charged a $5.00 late fee if ten minutes late, and $1.00 for every minute thereafter (11 minutes or more). If you are late, we will use your late fee to appreciate our staff at the end of the program season. Thank you for your compliance and understanding. If you are running late, please contact the office at (207) 865-4469 ext. 101 or educationadmin@wolfesneck.org if you are able.

How do I register my child for camp? 

Farm Camp Registration opens on Monday, December 10th at 10AM. 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 on December 10th at 10AM? 

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 in 2023 or 2024, 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.

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 in 2023 or 2024, you will STILL need to review and submit an updated Health History form. Most fields will auto-populate with your information from 2024 and need to be confirmed for 2025. 

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.

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

Before you make payments, please note our minimum payment amount is $5.00.   

1. To begin, log in to CampInTouch here. (Once you are enrolled in Farm Camp, you will have access to making payments.)
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, (also called Family Financials), 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. The wording is a little strange, so please note: 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. Then the bottom line, 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/Family Financials 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. 
6. Click Make Payment once more within the pop-up window to finalize, and you should be all set. Please note there is a 3.2% credit card fee associated with card payments. There is a 1% fee when using eCheck.

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.

NEW – Payment Schedule:

You WILL NOT be charged if you have indicated need for a scholarship until we have received your scholarship application and awarded funds.

• Due at time of registration: $10 registration fee (non-refundable, does NOT apply towards tuition)
• Due on December 11th or the Friday after you have enrolled: 25% deposit will be automatically charged to card/eCheck unless scholarship is indicated (non-refundable, applies towards tuition)
• Due on April 1st: 50% of total tuition (will be automatically charged to card/eCheck on file by end of day unless otherwise indicated)
• Due on June 1st: 100% of total tuition (will be automatically charged to card/eCheck on file by end of day unless otherwise indicated)

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. Use a computer or large tablet, if possible, not a phone.  
2. Make sure you have a reliable WiFi connection.
3. Safari is NOT recommended as your web browser.
4. Have the debit/credit card or echeck account you are going to use to pay for the deposit on hand. 
5. Start with your youngest camper as those age groups typically fill up quicker than others. 
6. 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. 
7. Have some back up weeks in case your first choice weeks are already full. 
8. 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!

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 give you a call as soon as the space opens. Please note that occasionally spaces open the Monday of that week if another camper cancels for some reason. 

If you are waitlisted – you will NOT be charged for any waitlisted weeks.

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. 

By staying on the waitlist, you also remain in our Farm Camp Family system to receive news and updates before the general public for the following year. 

How do I view my 2023 or 2024 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 (Family Financials) 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.”

What else can we do at Wolfe’s Neck Center if we can’t wait to visit? 

WNC 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. 

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, farm products discounts, and early access to our seasonal vegetable CSA. 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. 

Why has the price of camp increased? 

We aim to keep our camp tuition as low as possible in an effort to be accessible to more families. However, the cost of running camp continues to increase with high operating costs and backend fees and improved wages for our counselors to fairly compensate them for their incredible efforts. We have scholarships available and please do not hesitate to reach out with questions or payment concerns.