Summer Camps
2021 Summer Camps are nearly full - please check out our newest youth program: Fall Farm School!
Spring on the Farm Mini-Camp
Ages 6-10
May 12-14, 2021
10am-2pm
This is a NEW camp offered this year exploring all the fun parts of spring on the farm! Over the three days of camp, campers will plant seeds, play games, help in the garden, and explore all the new life appearing around the farm and forest! They will also get to learn all about sheep shearing, wool dyeing and crafting, and make some fun wool crafts to take home with them!
Cost: $150 members/$175 non-members*
Farm Camp: Session 1
Ages 8-11
June 7-10, 2021
9am-3pm
Each morning begins with fun farm chores such as feeding animals, weeding a garden bed, or checking the coup for eggs. Farm Camp is packed with a variety of hands-on activities, from wool crafting and creative projects, to cooking from the garden, fort-building, and learning about life in the field and forest. Each child also gets to make and take home a screen-printed farm camp t-shirt!
Cost: $300 members/$325 non-members*
Farm Camp: Session II
Ages 5-7
June 21-25, 2021
9am-2pm
This session is geared toward hands-on, play-based learning in a growing environment. Whether meeting the farm animals in the barn, tasting fresh garden produce, playing games, or creating art projects, campers will have a blast exploring the farm and forest! Each child also gets to make and take home a screen-printed farm camp t-shirt!
Cost: $225 members/$250 non-members*
NEW Farm Adventure Camp
Ages 12-15
July 5-9, 2021
9am-3pm
This is a NEW camp offered this year focused on team building and hands-on learning! Geared for older students, campers will explore in-depth skills like cooking from the garden, outdoor survival, wool crafting, animal husbandry, and more. There will also be an emphasis on team building and leadership, and lots of opportunities for campers to challenge themselves and put their new skills to the test. Each camper also gets to make and take home a screen-printed farm camp t-shirt!
Cost: $300 members/$325 non-members*
NEW Art Week
Ages 8-11
July 19-23, 2021
9am-3pm
This is a NEW camp offered this year focused on farm-inspired arts and crafts! With all the Farm Camp favorites like forest games and farm animal time still included, this camp will also include lots of hands-on art projects such as wool crafting, paper making, making natural dyes from the garden, nature journaling and more! This camp is perfect for creative campers or anyone excited to learn something new! Each child also gets to make and take home a screen-printed farm camp t-shirt.
Cost: $325 members/$350 non-members*
NEW Animal Adventures
Ages 5-7
August 2-6, 2021
9am-2pm
This session is geared toward hands-on, play-based learning in a growing environment. Learning about the farm’s many amazing animals is always one of the favorite activities of this age group, and this camp session will focus on learning all about the animals that live on the farm - and the ones that live in the forest! Whether meeting the farm animals in the barn, exploring the ponds and garden for insects, playing games, or creating art projects, campers will have a blast exploring life on the farm! Each child also gets to make and take home a screen-printed farm camp t-shirt.
Cost: $225 members/$250 non-members*
FLEXIBLE PICK-UP/DROP-OFF: To cut down on large groups gathering while checking campers in and out, drop off and pickup times will be a 30 minute window before camp begins and after camps end. For example, if camp begins at 9am, drop-off will be between 8:30-9am. If camp ends at 3pm, pickup will be between 3-3:30pm.
*MEMBERSHIP: Members receive a discount on summer camps while also helping to fuel our education programs! You can become a member by making a donation of any amount on the camp registration page. Click here to learn more about membership.
PAY WHAT YOU CAN: Calypso’s “Pay What You Can” initiative is designed to support our friends and neighbors in need. Summer Camp registration is available on a Pay What You Can basis, up to 50% off. The funds available for Pay What You Can discounts are limited and it is our hope that those who need it most will be able to benefit. We ask that you keep the broader community in mind and if you’re able to pay in full, please do - your extra dollars will support someone who is unable to.
PAYMENT PLANS: Full payment is due at the time of your registration. If you need to pay in installments, please contact us before registering to set up a payment plan. Email christie@calypsofarm.org or call 907-451-0691.
COVID-19 INFORMATION: We will continue to practice COVID-19 safety precautions at all of our in-person programming this season, including summer camps. This includes:
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- Daily temperature checks of campers and parents/guardians at drop-off.
- Practicing social distancing and emphasizing small group activities. Students will spend most of their time at camp in a group of 5-6 other students plus 1-2 staff members.
- Holding all camp activities outside or in well-ventilated areas (such as under tents).
- Limiting camp enrollment to 15 students or less, per session.
- Encouraging frequent hand washing or sanitizing by all campers and staff.
- Cleaning and sanitizing camp materials and spaces in between sessions.
- All staff and participants ages 5+ who can safely wear a mask per CDC guidance will be required to wear a face mask during our programs, except during designated breaks and eating times.
Click here for more information on how Calypso is determining risk levels and appropriate mitigation measures. As the COVID-19 pandemic is a continually evolving situation and our highest priority is keeping our community safe, we will do our best to communicate with camp families throughout the spring and summer to let you know of any changes to our programs or policies. We’re excited to welcome campers back on the farm this summer and thank you in advance for your understanding!
A NOTE ON SUMMER VACATIONS: As you are planning your summer, please keep in mind that a mandatory quarantine is still in effect for people traveling into Alaska from out of state. Out of respect for our staff, campers, and our community, we expect camp families to adhere to these guidelines when making summer plans around camp dates. If your summer includes out of state travel, please make plans to complete your full quarantine before sending your kids to camp. Thank you!
SUMMER CAMP CANCELLATION POLICY: Despite our best efforts to ensure a safe reopening of the Farm, we know that COVID-19 will continue to impact and challenge us all. While we are so excited to resume camps, if you have strong concerns about the risk to the health and safety of your family, please err on the side of caution and wait until Summer 2022 to have your child(ren) attend camp.
A $50 non-refundable deposit is included in the cost of all camps. For cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the start of camp, a full refund will be given, minus the non-refundable deposit.
Should COVID-19 or any other circumstances require you to cancel your camp registration less than 30 days prior to the start of camp, the following options will be available:
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- Camp Credit: Registration fees can be applied to any future summer camp in 2022.
- Donation: Registration fees can be turned into a tax-deductible donation and will directly support the development, operation, and sustainability of our education programs.
- Refund: If we are able to fill your child’s spot in the camp session with another camper, we can offer a full refund, minus the non-refundable deposit.
Should Calypso need to cancel a camp session due to COVID-19 or any other circumstance, registration fees will be refunded in full, including the $50 deposit.
