Fruitland Farmstead

Everyday we will start with a farm walk to observe the growth of our plants and animals together. Things are always changing on the farm!

Themes:

May 15 - Seeds - learn all about different seeds and what grows best in WNC, plant sunflowers, decorate a flower pot, eat watermelon

May 22 - Woods - explore the paths of our woods, cut down a tree, make a fairy or gnome house, eat apples

May 30 - Chickens - meet the hens and the meat birds of the Fruitland Farmstead, check out our moveable coop, go on an egg hunt

June 5 - Bees and Bugs- learn all about butterflies and bees, make a giant earthworm, eat frozen grapes

June 12 - Construction and Preservation - go on a tractor ride, make quick pickles from our farm fresh cucumbers, construct gingerbread houses for the chickens to eat!

June 19 - Horses and Goats - visit our neighbors' farm - the Hendo Care Farm - and meet their horses, goats, pigs and chickens!

June 26th - Flowers - meet Katie Barry with Barry Farms and learn about what flowers are in season, make flower crowns, paint with flowers

July 3th - NO CAMP

July 10 - Water - learn all the different ways to water your garden, play on the waterslides, tie dye your camp shirt!

July 17 - Harvest Party! - Eat everything we grow in the farm- tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, cucumber, eggs and more!

Information:

$325 must be paid upfront and includes all 9 classes for your little one with 1 or 2 guardians.

SIBLING DISCOUNT - choose this option if you are signing up 2 or more children. Please fill out a registration form for EACH child.

This is a working farm with very uneven ground. Please be prepared to walk through mud, bumps, bugs, and interesting smells!!

Be prepared with a water bottle, sun screen, and closed toed shoes for our weekly adventures.

Feel free to share this information with your friends. We only have spots for 10 families per class this summer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@fruitlandfarmstead.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Q: Is there a sibling discount?

A: YES! We offer $100 off for each additional sibling. The sibling rate this year is $225 per camper. If you are enrolling a family of more than 2 campers, please email Lauren@fruitlandfarmstead.com

Q: What if my child is younger than 3 or older than 6?

A: All ages are welcome at Farm Camp! We have had kids 2.5 years old up to age 8 enjoy the program. You must register and pay the fee for each child to fully participate in the activity, craft, and snack for the 9 weeks. Children younger than 3 are welcome to come and NOT participate, but must be supervised by the grown-up and will not be included in the activity, craft and snack of the day.

Q: Is there a potty?

A: YES! We rent a Porta-Potty for the summer and have it pumped weekly. We also have handwashing stations around the farm.

Q: What if I have a food allergy?

A: Our snack of the day is usually fresh organic produce from the farm! We also enjoy a surprise treat here and there. Please let me know if your camper has a food allergy to be aware of when filling out the registration form.

Q: Does the child’s supervisor need to be a parent?

A: No, this can be any trusted grown-up. We love grandparents, aunts, uncles, nannies, and everything in between! Also no extra charge for multiple adults attending with their camper.

Q: Do I need to be with my child/ children for the entire 90 minutes of camp?

A: YES! This is a shared experience between the camper and the grown-up. All activities, crafts and snacks will be offered to all campers and their grown-up supervisor. Some of the daily activities and crafts will require the grown-up and camper to work together. This bond also helps with the safety of the camper on my working farm.

Q: What are the expectations of the camper’s grown-up supervisor?

A: Please ensure that you and your child are on time, wear closed-toed shoes, bring your own water bottles, wear sunscreen, have rain gear available, stay with the group, and ensure safety at all times. If these are not met, the consequences will result in dismissal from camp.

Q: How do I know that I am confirmed for my selected time for Farm Camp class time?

A: You will receive a Welcome to Camp email after payment has been accepted. Payment for all campers is due with the registration form. Campers are placed in the class time of their choice on a first come basis.

Q: What if the class I want to attend is full?

A: You will be emailed if the class has hit capacity and will be offered another class time or a refund of the registration fee. You can also request to be on a waitlist for the preferred class time.

Q: Can I bring a visiting friend/family member to Farm Camp?

A: Yes! All grown-ups are welcome to join free of charge! We love grandparents, aunts, uncles, and anyone who loves your kid as much as we do joining us for the farm fun! If your registered camper has a friend, cousin, or other interested camper that wants to join us for the class, the drop in fee is $20 for the day and covers all activities, snacks and crafts for the interested camper. Please email Lauren@fruitlandfarmstead.com to arrange this.

Q: If I miss a class, can I make it up?

A: We don’t offer makeup classes because each week has a new theme. Please let me know if you are going to miss a class.

THE FARM

Pasture raised Chicken and Eggs

Chicken Eggs. Pasture Raised. Organic practices and organic soy free feed.

$7 / dozen

Pick-up on the farm

Cornish Cross Whole Frozen Chicken. Raised and butchered on our farm. Organic practices and organic soy free feed.

$8.50 / lb

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About us

Pasture raised Chicken and Eggs

Mark and Lauren moved to NC from Philadelphia in 2016 to start their farming adventure. They attended the Living Web Farm Internship for 6 months in Mills River, NC where they learned everything from growing tomatoes to butchering chickens. They now have a 5 acre farm, and a 4 year old, in Fruitland, NC, just down the street from Justus Orchard, with a high tunnel greenhouse, outdoor garden, fruit trees, flowers, laying hens, meat chickens, pigs and bees!

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