Farm Camp

STAFF Interest Form Sr. COUNSELOR in Training Interest Form CAMPINTOUCH PAYMENT & CANCELLATION FAQs

We are excited for Farm Camp Summer 2027! Based on significant feedback regarding the competition families experience during registration, we will be implementing a new enrollment structure for 2027.

The goals of this lottery-based system are to:
• Enable more individual campers to experience the joys of Farm Camp and help build more connections between children, their food system, and a working farm
• Create a more equitable and fair enrollment system
• Minimize stress and competition that has historically taken place by providing families with 5 days to complete and submit the registration application
• Increase the likelihood that siblings will be enrolled for the same week

Registration lottery opens Monday, January 11, 2027 at 10am EST and closes Friday, January 15, 2027 at 3:00pm EST.

See FAQs below for details.

At Farm Camp, kids engage in hands-on learning immersing them in sustainable agriculture and the environment. From caring for livestock, tending (and tasting) what is in our gardens, exploring our surrounding ecosystems, and making new friends, campers fill their days with fun and discovery. While emphasizing play, exploration, and farm-based activities, campers will try new things, gain confidence and new skills, and grow in their individual relationship with farming and food.

Our nonprofit educational farm is located just five miles from I-295 and downtown Freeport, ME.

2027 Schedule

A summer calendar can be viewed here.

  • • February Vacation Camp ONLY Registration Opens: December 7, 2026
  • • Farm Camp 2027 Lottery Opens: January 11, 2027 at 10am EST (includes summer camp, April and End of Summer Vacation Camp)
  • • Farm Camp 2027 Lottery Closes: January 15 at 3pm EST
  • • Families Notified of Available Weeks: January 25 – 29
  • • First Round Payments Pulled: February 3
  • • Remaining Spaces Open for Enrollment: February 5, 2027
  • • February Vacation Farm Camp: February 16 – 19 *NO CAMP on Monday, the 15th* 
  • • Second Round Payments Pulled: April 1
  • • April Vacation Farm Camp: April 20 – 23
  • *NO CAMP on Monday, the 19th*
  • • All Forms Due: May 1
  • • Farm Camp Open House: May 28th from 4:30pm to 6pm
  • • Last Round Payments Pulled and All Forms Due: June 1
  • Week 1: June 14 – 17
  • *NO CAMP on Friday, June 18th*
  • Week 2: June 21 – 25
  • Week 3: June 28 – July 2 
  • Week 4: July 6 – 9
  • *NO CAMP on Monday, July 5th
  • Week 5: July 12 – 16
  • Week 6: July 19 – 23
  • *No Farmward Bound – C.H.E.F. program instead 
  • Week 7: July 26 – 30
  • *No Farmward Bound – C.H.E.F. program instead 
  • Week 8: August 2 – 6
  • Week 9: August 9 – 13
  • Week 10: August 16 – 20
  • End of Summer Vacation Camp: August 23 – 27

Program Offerings

To cover the real costs of programs and personnel while keeping Farm Camp accessible, we have tiered a pricing structure that includes a higher “Sustaining Tuition” option. See FAQ below for details about this pricing model.

To allow more individuals to experience Farm Camp each year, enrollment is limited to three (3) summer camp weeks per camper, not including February, April, or End of Summer Vacation Camps. We appreciate your understanding.

Enrollment is based on camper age by the time of their program participation.

NEW for 2027: RSU5 and Maine students will be prioritized for Vacation Camp enrollment.

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.

Full Day Programming Only (9am – 4pm)

$70 per day
*Registration now included in tuition

No Before or After Care

  • February Vacation Farm Camp: February 16 – 19 *NO CAMP on Monday, the 15th*
    • Enrollment for February Vacation Camp ONLY will open on Monday, December 7, 2026. Separate registration link coming soon.
  • April Vacation Farm Camp: April 20 – 23 *NO CAMP on Monday, the 19th*
  • End of Summer Vacation Camp: August 23 – 27
    • April Vacation and End of Summer Vacation Camp will be included in the lottery opening on January 11, 2027 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.

Full Day Programming Only (9am – 4pm)

$370* per week or $460* per week (Sustaining Tuition)
*Registration fee now included in tuition

Additional Options:
Before Care (8am – 9am) offered Monday – Friday
After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday

Buds MUST meet the following requirements in order to participate:

  • Fully potty trained and self-sufficient in toileting (Farm Camp staff are unable to support any bathroom needs)
  • 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.

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)

$355* per week or $445* per week (Sustaining Tuition)
*Registration fee now included in tuition

Additional Options:
Before Care (8am – 9am) offered Monday – Friday
After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday

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)

$355* per week or $445* per week (Sustaining Tuition)
*Registration fee now included in tuition

Additional Options:
Before Care (8am – 9am) offered Monday – Friday
After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday

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)

$355* per week or $445* per week (Sustaining Tuition)
*Registration fee now included in tuition

Additional Options:
Before Care (8am – 9am) offered Monday – Friday
After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday

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)

$355* per week or $445* per week (Sustaining Tuition)
*Registration fee now included in tuition

Additional Options:
Before Care (8am – 9am) offered Monday – Friday
After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday

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. More information about the overnight will be sent to enrolled Farmward Bound families a few months before the start of the summer. If you have questions before, please reach out to our office.

Full Day Programming Only (9am – 4pm)

$430* per week or $520* per week (Sustaining Tuition)
*Registration fee now included in tuition

Additional Options:
Before Care (8am – 9am) offered Monday – Friday
After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday

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 19 – 23 and July 26 – 30).***

Full Day Programming Only (9am – 4pm)

$430* per week or $520* per week (Sustaining Tuition)
*Registration fee now included in tuition

Additional Options:
Before Care (8am – 9am) offered Monday – Friday
After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday

Formerly the Counselors in Training Program, this new program for 14 year olds extends Farm Camp for those interested in both digging deeper into the farm and developing leadership skills before moving into our newly developed Counselor-in-Training programs (formally the Junior Counselor program). Farmyard Leaders will think more critically about animals, gardens, food and regenerative agriculture. They will also spend time learning and engaging as a group in ways that will build collaborative peer leadership skills and will allow them to think more holistically about the goals of Farm Camp. This group will begin conversations about being a leader within a camp setting, how to engage with younger campers, and will spend some time paired with a group, observing and supporting the Farm Camp Counselors. Farmyard Leaders will also share in parts of Farm Camp that keep young people coming back including farm chores, cooking and Choice Time. 

***This program only occurs during Weeks 8 and 9 (August 2 – 6 and August 9-13)

Full Day Programming Only (9am – 4pm)

$355* per week or $445* per week (Sustaining Tuition)
*Registration fee now included in tuition

Additional Options:
Before Care (8am – 9am) offered Monday – Friday
After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday

New for 2027 – we are continuing the success and interest we’ve seen in our Junior Counselor programming over the last few years and working to formalize the progression within our leadership training programming.

Our Junior Counselor-in-Training  program is a two week program for 15-year-olds or young people new to the farm who are ready to step up and learn more about leadership in a camp setting. Through activities with other JrCITs, learning modules and collaboration with an experienced Farm Camp Counselor, and hands-on experiences with younger campers, JrCITs will start to develop skills to be positive role models at camp. Through this program, JrCTs will be trained in valuable skills and knowledge during short workshops on topics such as group management, child development, experiential learning, and motivating campers.

***This program will only take place during Weeks 6 through 7 (July 19 – 30)

Full Day Programming Only (9am – 4pm)

$220* or $310* (Sustaining Tuition) for two weeks of programming
*Registration fee now included in tuition

Additional Options:
Before Care (8am – 9am) offered Monday – Friday
After Care (4pm – 5pm) offered Monday – Thursday

The small fee associated with this program helps cover the cost of the educator that is hired to work with these young people and support them through this learning journey. Scholarship is available for this program.

New for 2027 – we are continuing the success and interest we’ve seen in our Junior Counselor programming over the last few years and working to formalize the progression within our leadership training programming.

**Must have participated in the Junior Counselor program in Summer 2026 to apply for Senior Counselor-in-Training.

This three week Senior Counselor-in-Training program is designed for passionate, mature, and responsible high school students who are looking to further their hands-on leadership experience working with younger children, while learning about sustainable agriculture and local ecology. SrCITs will spend the majority of their time paired with a Farm Camp group, assisting and supporting camp staff with activities and engaging with campers. Time will also be spent as a cohort of SrCITs, learning about child psychology, developing and implementing lessons, behavior management, and  cultivating the necessary tools to become effective leaders in a camp setting. The SrCITs 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. Participation in this program will improve your eligibility as a Farm Camp Counselor.

***This program will  only take place during Weeks 3 through 5 (June 28 – July 16)

Full Day Programming Only (8:45am – 4:15pm)
No Cost – Volunteer Based Programming*

We acknowledge that this is a longer-term commitment. If you have scheduling conflicts, please reach out to our office or make a note within your application and we will do our best to accommodate them while ensuring quality of programming and learning as well.

Application for Senior Counselor-in-Training  positions will open in December, 2026. If you have questions in the meantime, please contact [email protected]. 

2027 Payment & Cancellation Policy

Farm Camp Tuition is due in full by June 1st.

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

Payment Schedule:

  • Due on Wednesday, February 3, 2027 OR the Friday after registration: Non-refundable deposit amounting to 25% of total tuition per camper (will be automatically charged to card/eCheck unless scholarship is indicated)
  • Due on April 1st: Installment amounting to 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: Final installment amounting to 25% of total tuition (will be automatically charged to card/eCheck on file by end of day unless otherwise indicated)

Payment for February and April Vacation Camps is due in full prior to program participation.

Cancellations

Deposits are non-refundable. For additional payments made towards tuition, payments are refundable as follows:

  • Before April 1st: tuition paid minus your deposit
  • After April 1st: tuition paid minus your deposit, and a $25 processing fee
  • 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 also choose to transfer their camper(s) to another available session at no cost or convert your tuition into a tax deductible donation to Wolfe’s Neck Center.

If you must cancel after June 1st due to extenuating circumstances, please contact us at [email protected].

Camp & Camp

This summer, turn your child’s camp experience into a Maine adventure for the whole family! Camp & Camp is a great way to attend Farm Camp while also enjoying discounted rates for our award-winning oceanfront campground. During your camp week, you can stay on-site at one of the 150 pet-friendly campsites along the shoreline, through forests and along our fields. While your camper is exploring our farm during the day, enjoy and relax at Wolfe’s Neck Center by taking a hike on one of our nature trails, renting a kayak, cycling down country roads and more.

Camp & Camp is a 10% discount offered for for up to 7 nights per family per season. Any additional nights are charged at full price. This offer is for campsites only and not applicable to cabins, A-frames, Comfort Camping, or LL Bean Wicked Easy Camping.

To book your Camp & Camp stay:

  1. Book your campground stay online or over the phone at (207) 865-9307. 2027 campground reservation schedule:
    • 7-night minimum stays – December 9, 2026 at 12pm EST
    • 6-night minimum stays – December 30, 2026 at 12pm EST
    • 5-night minimum stays – January 20, 2027 at 12pm EST
  2. After you have booked your campsite, call our reservation office and we will apply your Camp & Camp 10% discount to your invoice. Discount available until April 1st.
Check out our award-winning campground

Farm Camp Policies

  • Welcoming and Respect Policy
  • Nut Policy
  • Cell Phone Policy
  • Behavior Policy
  • Late Pickup Policy
READ POLICIES

Frequently Asked Questions

Basic Lottery Overview/Timeline 

  1. Monday, January 11, 2027 (10am EST) – Farm Camp 2027 Lottery opens and families rank and request their interested weeks
  2. Friday, January 15, 2027 (3pm EST) – Lottery closes, no more applications accepted
  3. Monday, January 25 to Friday, January 29th, 2027 – Families are notified of the weeks that are available to them; changes and cancellations accepted
  4. Wednesday, February 3, 2027 – First round of non-refundable deposits pulled
  5. Friday, February 5, 2027 – Enrollment opens for remaining spaces

Registration in the lottery DOES NOT ensure a spot in Farm Camp. VIEW THE FULL LOTTERY FAQ DOC HERE.

Can I create a CampInTouch account before entering the lottery?

Yes! If you are a NEW Farm Camp Family and have never created a CampInTouch account, please use the steps below to create and activate your account.

    1. Submit a Farm Camp “Request Information” Form
    2. Check for a “Welcome to Wolfe’s Neck Center – Complete Your Account Setup” email (check your Spam folder if you do not receive it)
    3. Follow to prompts to create and login to your CampInTouch account
    4. Use this email and password to login when registering your camper

Note – This is only for NEW users. If you already have a CampInTouch account, you DO NOT need to create a new account.

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

  1. 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.
  5. At the bottom of the Financial Management page, 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 3.20% credit card fees associated with card payments and a 1% + $0.25 fee when using eCheck. There are no fees associated with debit card charges or check payments.

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.

View our “Payment and Cancellation Policy” here.

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

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 [email protected] 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.

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.”

Farm Camp is continuing our tiered pricing system for Summer 2027. 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.

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

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 [email protected] 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 about next summer. Information about your camper will also be saved which will simplify the process in future years.

Why are some of the waitlists closed?

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

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 ([email protected]) 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 next year’sFarm Camp, before the general public.

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 [email protected] with the following information:

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

  • 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 Monday to Friday from 8am – 9am for an additional fee of $95 per camper per week
  • After Care: available Monday to Thursday from 4pm – 5 pm for an additional fee of $76 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 through the Judy Higbea Scholarship Fund. 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 application.
  2. Once enrolled, 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 [email protected] 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.

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 difficult moments to develop peaceful conflict resolution if needed
  • Staff support individual campers and groups with transitions using facilities that may include visual schedules, verbal reminders and positive affirmations
  • Staff allow campers choice when possible and safe for the group and individuals, and recognize that participation and engagement looks different for all campers

What Farm Camp cannot provide:

  • Extensive behavioral support that requires continues 1:1 attention to a camper
  • If your child receives 1:1 support at school, they typically need 1:1 support at camp as this is a new environment, new people and new routine. Farm Camp staff cannot provide 1:1 services, but can accommodate outside support 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.
  • All of camp takes place outside, with much of it on uneven ground. Please contact our office if you have questions or would like to share about your camper’s ability to move around camp.

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 – 886-838-0625)
  • Authorized grown ups for pick up
  • Farm Camp camper agreement
  • Care plan (only if bringing emergency medication to camp – can be the same document that is at school or other institutions)
  • (As needed) Administering of emergency medication form

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

If you attended Farm Camp previously, you will STILL need to review and submit an updated Health History form. Most fields will auto-populate with your information from previous years at camp, but will need to be confirmed.

Please note these forms are due by May 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 animal biosecurity, safety and First Aid resources at Farm Camp?
Please see page 12 of the Family Handbook

Please see the Family Handbook for information about packing. If you have questions, please contact our office. We do have limited gear to borrow.

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?

Please see the Family Handbook

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 three weeks per camper in order to allow more families to participate in our programs!

Please see the Family Handbook

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.

Questions?

Please contact our Education Team at [email protected] or (207) 865-4469 ext. 101.
Fax #: 866 838 0625