Farm Camps

WHAT IS BOWERS SCHOOL FARM?

Bowers School Farm believes that everyone should have access to thoughtfully designed outdoor learning environments that nourish and sustain their lives. The 93-acre property is a full working farm, where all animals and plants are part of an interwoven and purposeful system. The Farm encourages honest conversation and provides a safe atmosphere to question and consider the many facets of food systems.

An 85-year ongoing study conducted by Harvard Research has found a strong connection between doing chores and later professional success and overall happiness. The findings showed that shared responsibilities help children develop greater self-worth, confidence, work ethic, and empathy for others.

WHY CHOOSE CAMP AT BOWERS SCHOOL FARM?

Camp on the farm is an invitation for future generations to begin cultivating an understanding of the intricacies of food systems. For many youth, the opportunity to connect “back to the land” through rich, meaningful, and playful ways is unavailable. Presented through age appropriate activities, campers are thoughtfully introduced to authentic realities of a farm.

At Bowers Farm Camp, learning meets adventure! We offer your child a unique opportunity to explore the world of farming through hands-on activities like planting and harvesting fresh food, caring for animals and farm-to-table cooking classes. Along the way, your camper will discover how food systems work, the importance of sustainability, and the joy of healthy living. With plenty of outdoor fun, new friendships, and exciting challenges, it’s the perfect blend of education and adventure!

2025 Spring Break Horse Camp

This introductory horse camp includes hands-on activities with the horses while learning the basics of horse behavior, anatomy, and care. It will foster strong relationships between camper and horse, and give campers the skills needed to create these relationships in the future. After this camp, participants will have a general understanding of how we care for and bond with horses. Riding will occur daily, weather permitting. No prior riding experience required. The camp will focus on English and Western riding styles with other activities.

Participants will gain a solid foundation in equine care and the skills needed to create lasting relationships with horses. Ages 10-15.

2025 Summer Camp Information

See Sumer Camp Details and Schedule below.

Summer Camp 2025

"A Summer of Farm Adventures: Explore, Learn, and Grow Every Week!"

To provide a better expectation of the immersive experience, we have switched away from multiple themes to a weekly Farm Camp . The farm is dynamic, and ever changing. By focusing on the core theme of Farm Life, children can explore animal care, gardening, and different cooking recipes daily, all while building on their skills and knowledge throughout the summer. This approach allows for deeper engagement and meaningful connections to farm life, ensuring that every day offers something new, no matter how many times your child attends. Plus, the Farm is fresh and exciting no matter what week you choose.

We will watch the farm come alive throughout the summer as chores, activities, garden recipes and relationships change and develop to fit the needs of the farm each week.

Our camp coordinator, ‘Ms. Lou’, has extensive experience in camps, early childhood education, and equine camps and instruction.

I have a great passion for teaching, agriculture and being a positive role model. Children learn through experience and I strive to make every child’s learning environment inviting, safe and exciting. Creating opportunities for children to grow and explore the world through hands on farm experience is a passion of mine.

Questions? Please contact: Lou lkavanaugh@bloomfield.org

Barnyard
Buddies

Ages 3-5

Rising K + Elementary

Ages 5-10

Young Teen

Ages 11-13

Stewards Leadership

Ages 14-17

Important Policies

  • Payment & Confirmation

    Full payment with a credit card is due at the time of registration.

    Financial aid is available. Information Here.

    There are no discounts available.

    There are no prorated daily rates available.

  • Waitlist Policy

    If a camp session is full, you can choose to be added to the waitlist. You may stay on a waitlist as long as you would like to. There is a required deposit of $10 to hold your spot on the waitlist and it is nonrefundable. The deposit cannot be transferred to another week or session of camp.

    If a registered spot opens up, you will be contacted via email or phone and have the opportunity to accept or decline the spot. You have 24 hours to respond beginning at the time we contact you, before we contact the next family. If you accept the camp session spot, you are responsible for paying the remaining camp tuition balance, less the $10 deposit.

    Registrants cannot remove themselves from a waitlist. If you wish to be removed from a waitlist, email Lou.

  • Cancellation & Refund Policy

    Your tuition is refundable, less a $50 processing fee per camp and per child, provided that you submit a request to cancel a camp session(s) in writing by May 1, 2025. Refunds are issued to the credit card account that was used to purchase the reservation.

    There are NO REFUNDS for cancellations made after May 1, 2025. There are NO REFUNDS or prorated rates for missed days of camp. Payments or registration(s) cannot be transferred or exchanged to another session of camp.