Summer Camps
Through partnerships with the Blue Ridge Children’s Museum and Waynesboro Public Schools, we offer week-long day camps for elementary and middle schoolers at our farm and the Waynesboro Education Farm.
Little GROWers
Ages 5 - 9
Explore the magic of the Project GROWS farm where lush pastures, vibrant gardens, greenhouses, streams, and shady trees await!
Campers will dive into nature’s wonders through hands-on fun while building friendships with fellow campers. From getting up close with the farm’s incredible living creatures to lending a hand with daily farm chores, there’s always something new to discover. Activities may include taste-testing fresh veggies right from the garden, searching the fields for butterflies, birds, and grasshoppers, and meeting some lovable animal friends from nearby farms!
Lunch and snacks are provided free of charge through a partnership with Staunton City Schools Summer Feeding Program.
Note: Each summer brings fresh adventures on the farm. While some activities remain staples, we love mixing things up and exploring new, exciting topics and activities every year!
Monday, June 23rd – Thursday, June 26th
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Junior GROWers
Ages 10 - 13
Ready to take your farm camp experience to the next level? It’s time to get hands-on and explore the Project GROWS farm like never before!
Discover the incredible birds, bugs, and animals that call our farm home, all while learning from our passionate education staff and special guest instructors. Campers will delve into the natural world that keeps the farm thriving, with opportunities to participate in exciting, immersive activities that may include seed saving, pasture walks, tree identification hikes, and cooking delicious meals in our outdoor kitchen. Campers will also enjoy peaceful moments crafting in the shade, all while munching on snacks made from the fruits of their own labor!
Lunch and snacks are provided free of charge through a partnership with Staunton City Schools Summer Feeding Program.
Note: Every summer on the farm brings fresh new opportunities for exploration. Activities and topics may vary from year to year as we discover exciting new ways to connect with nature.
Tuesday, July 8th – Friday, July 11th
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Counselors in Training
Our Counselors in Training (CIT) program is a fun way for teens to develop leadership skills while volunteering as junior counselors at our camps. They develop hands-on leadership and teamwork skills while assisting with camp activities and helping younger children.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at running a summer camp while observing career fields like teaching, childcare, outdoor education, and farming!
Families interested in the CIT program should email BRCMVA@gmail.com.
Waynesboro Farm Camp
We partner with Waynesboro Public Schools to facilitate four weeks of Farm Camp specifically for Kate Collins Middle School students. Campers taste their way through the garden, help out with farm tasks, and practice making yummy snacks like spring rolls, smoothies, and salads. Guided hikes teach campers about trees, insects, and animals, and everyone participates in a Monarch butterfly release.
Farm Camp is held at the Waynesboro Education Farm. Kate Collins Middle School students should contact their guidance counselor to register.
“My daughter now knows more than I do regarding how to grow and pick fruits and vegetables. She’s also less afraid of things, like bugs and getting dirty.”
-Camp Parent