Superior Farm Sheep

Explore, Experience, Discover.
The goal of our Farm Camp is to provide a meaningful experience for your child by providing opportunities for daily connection to food, animals and the natural world.

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We have 6 weeks of fun-filled farm camp this year, each with a different theme. No matter the theme, campers can expect to spend lots of time with our amazing animals. We look forward to welcoming you to the farm!

Campers will immerse themselves in everything Superior Farms has to offer including daily farm chores, such as feeding and cleaning the animals, collecting eggs, planting seeds, weeding and harvesting. The fun doesn’t end there: with different themes to discover, activities will engage the mind and senses, inviting campers to develop a new relationship with the farm animals, their food and the natural world.

Using child-led, place-based, and play-based learning principles, we aim to make farm camp a place for laughter, connection, friendships, engaging activities, learning, fun and growth. With tons of outdoor space, a sports court, greenhouses galore, and many furry and feathered friends to meet, we have plenty of space and modes of practice to engage and support our campers.

Summer Camp Details

Each week, campers aged 5*-12 are invited to join us on the farm. Except where specifically requested, children will be grouped based on age as best possible. For 2023, we’ve changed our ratio, with a maximum ratio of 1 camp educator to 8 campers during the program.

For 2023, we have SIX different themes, a new theme each week with its own unique project, to choose from.

Campers can participate in either our morning half-day (ages 5*-9) or full day (ages 6*-12) farm camp programs. The morning half day program is open to sibling pairs as long as one sibling meets the age requirements.

Campers must be 5 for half day OR 6 for full day by December 31, 2023 in order to participate.

Watch our video below to see our mini-animals

 Dates Program
July 4-7 (short week) Small Wonders
July 10-14 Farm Science
July 17-21 Future Farmer
July 24-28 Farm Focus: Sheep, Goats & Chickens
July 31-August 4  Nature Adventures
August 8-11 (short week) Farm Focus: Harvesting & Preserving

*camp will not run on the Monday of the July and August long-weekends. Fees reflects this.

No matter the theme, all campers will spend time with our animals daily. Themes guide the activities, crafts and projects that week.

Dates & Times

Full Day (for campers aged 6-12):
9:00am-3:30pm

Half Day (for campers aged 6-9):
9:00am-12:00pm

OR 1:00pm-4:00pm

Drop Off: Beginning at 8:30am (supervision-only*); 12:45pm for afternoon campers

Pick Up: In the 15 minutes following the end of camp OR by 4:30pm for half day afternoon camps.

Extended supervision-only*: Available 3:30pm-4:30pm for full day campers at an additional cost.

*supervision-only periods are free play and have a ratio of 1 leader to 15 campers.

Program Theme Descriptions

No matter the theme, our animals form the core aspect of our camp. Themes guide the activities, crafts and projects that campers participate in.

Week of July 4 - SMALL WONDERS

Get up close and personal with the tiniest critters around the farm and learn about all of the fascinating creatures that play a role in our farm ecosystem: pests, pollinators, worms, fungi, and more! Campers will explore soil ecosystems, catch bugs, build a worm compost, feed the worms and look under logs, among other activities.

All of this in addition to time spent with the farm animals and in the garden will make for a buzzing good time!

This session focuses on the science that goes into farming and the fun science you can do with items from around the farm!

Campers will be farmers and scientists this week while participating in a variety of fun science-based activities, rooted in the farm and natural spaces, so that they have fun while getting hands-on with everything science-y that the farm has to offer.

This is the real farming deal! Using an immersive and dynamic approach to food, farming and fun, this session allows campers to explore what it means to be a farmer.

From learning about garden planning, animal care, to seeding and sowing veggies, to harvesting and tasting freshly harvested produce, campers will be deeply rooted in this unique journey.

This week has a special focus on the creatures that go bah, mah and cluck! That is, the animals that can have a role in our lives, whether providing food, like eggs and milk, or fibres, like wool, for our clothes.

Campers will learn about the importance of farm animals, their care and husbandry, feeding, life cycles, babies, grooming, and milking. They’ll also have the chance to create using natural fibres.

This week is about the farm and nature! Campers will use all of their senses to build a relationship with the natural spaces around the farm through art, activities, exploration, and play.

Campers will walk in the woods, create with natural found materials, practice environmental sustainability, practice plant identification and nature skills, and let nature influence and animate their art.

This week of camp focuses on the bounty of the summer! Campers will use their senses to explore fresh, locally-grown produce. From harvesting and fresh eating, to season extension, to nutrition, and winter garden planning, this week highlights local growing.

Campers will harvest, taste, prepare simple foods, and learn about ways to preserve food to enjoy local produce throughout the year.

Program Fees

Half Day (9:00am-12:00pm)

$235+gst
  • No extended care. Pick up by 12:15pm or 4:30pm
  • Includes a week-long special project

Full Day (9:00am-3:30pm)

$440+gst
  • Extended care available 3:30pm-4:30pm. $25+gst
  • Includes a week-long special project

Prices listed are per week

Extended care refers to a supervision-only period from 3:30pm until 4:30pm at the latest. Price is per week. Not available for half-day programs.

4-day Weeks (July 4th & August 8th) are prorated to:

Half day $188+gst

Full Day $352+gst

Extended care: $20

Multi-sibling Discounts automatically apply on checkout for 2 or more children. Save $25 per child per full day camp and $13 per child per half day camp.

Contact us at camp@superiorfarmsbc.ca for our multi-session discount code when enrolling for 2 or more camps.

Additional Information

No refunds will be issued if a reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the session start date. Otherwise, 90% camp fees are refundable (10% will be retained as an administration fee). Please note, we will consider a transfer of registration given a minimum 1 week notice prior to the beginning of the applicable camp session, in which case a full refund will be offered (minus a $15 admin fee). Refunds will not be issued for missed camp days due to inclement weather, absence, illness, changing of ongoing public health regulations or COVID-19 related closures. Requests for cancellations or refunds must be made in writing and submitted to camp@superiorfarmsbc.ca

Campers are expected to bring their own waste-free and nut-free snacks and lunch (if applicable) with them each day.

We recommend packing a couple substantial snacks, as campers tend to be hungrier than normal from being active outdoors. Programs will take place outdoors except in the case of severe weather (e.g., thunderstorms).

We do not have any air conditioned spaces and in the case of extreme heat, we will adapt the programming and activities accordingly to keep campers safe and cool.

Participants will be required to practice proper hand hygiene before and after eating and adhere to our “no food sharing” policy.

Clothing and Personal Items 

We ask that campers refrain from wearing sandals to the farm as they do not properly protect your feet when spending time with the animals (if stepped on or when performing animal chores). We also suggest campers wear clothing that can get dirty or get potentially stained (e.g., we may paint with acrylic paints, which are hard to remove from clothing if not washed immediately). We recommend campers come prepared for all types of weather. You are welcome to leave items at camp for the week, however Superior Farms will not be held accountable for lost items.

Please remember to always pack the following: 

  • Water bottle (at least 500ml)
  • Sun hat with a wide brim
  • Sunscreen (minimum 30 SPF recommended)
  • Closed toe shoes (for hiking and visiting the farm animals)
  • 2 pairs of socks
  • Rain jacket (100% waterproof, with a hood)
  • Rain boots (rubber boots)
  • An extra change of clothes

Please do not bring: 

  • Cellphones
  • Handheld video games
  • Electronic devices
  • Valuable items
  • Weapons or imitation weapons
  • Money

MORNING SESSION

8:30am – 9:00am | Sign In
Drop your child off by our sports court for supervised leisure time. You will be asked to initial on drop-off.

9:00am – 9:30am | Opening Circle
Group gathering, warmup activities, and orientation to the day and week ahead. Review of camper expectations and safety protocols. Division into groups based on age and full/half day participants.

9:30am – 10:15am | Farm Orientation & Exploration
Orientation to the farm and where everything is located, with attention to washrooms, hand washing and sanitizing stations, and any off-limit spaces. Introduction to the animals and proper care and behaviour expectations.

10:15am – 10:30am | Snack Time
Brief break for a snack, water, and reapply sunscreen if necessary.

10:30am – 11:00 am | Animal Care
Campers will get an introduction to the different animals and how we care for them. Care routines may include grooming, cleaning paddocks, tidying animals spaces, feeding, and water checks, among others.

11:00am – 12:00 pm | Theme-Specific Games & Activities
Introduction to the week’s theme and project. In a rotation-style, we might work on hand-crafts, play games, start a science experiment, or work on the week-long project that campers will get to take home at the end of the week.

11:45am – 12:00pm | Closing Circle & Sign-Out (for half-day campers only)
Group gathering, Closing circle and gratitude; getting ready for home. * Photo ID (day 1 only and for any new pick-up person) & initial required at sign-out

12:00pm-1:00pm | Lunch & Animal Time
Break for lunch. Campers will have free time to play on the sports court or visit the animals, including feeding them their lunch and checking waters.

1:00-3:00 Theme-Specific Games & Activities
We begin our deep exploration into the theme of the week. Campers may do crafts, experiments, work in the garden, transplant or sow seeds, work on an individual or group project, or learn about the history and care of specific animals on the farm.

3:00pm-3:30pm | Games & Closing Circle
Group gathering, games, closing circle and gratitude; getting ready for home.

3:30pm – 3:45pm | Sign-Out
* Photo ID (day 1 only and for any new pick-up person) and initial required at sign-out

3:30pm – 4:30pm | Extended Supervision
Supervised free time on the sports court or with the animals. Pick up no later than 4:30pm

8:30am – 9:00am | Sign In
Drop your child off by our sports court for supervised leisure time. You will be asked to initial on drop-off.

9:00am – 9:20am | Opening Circle
Group gathering, warmup activities, stories, orientation to the day. Review of hygiene, conduct protocols (if required). Break into groups.

9:20am – 10:00am | Farm Tasks & Animal Care
Campers may groom the goats, collect chicken eggs, feed the cows, play with the pigs, or help with the socialisation of farm newcomers. Time may also be spent in the veggie garden in seeding, planting, weeding, or harvesting.

10:15am – 10:30am | Snack Time
Brief break for a snack, water, and reapply sunscreen if necessary.

10:00am – 10:15am | Snack
Brief break for a snack, water, and reapply sunscreen if necessary.

10:15am – 11:15am | Theme- Specific Exploration & Games
Time spent on farm exploring, learning, and playing games following child-led, play- and place- based education principles. Dependent on the week, campers may do things like learn about caring for specific farm animals, discover invasive and native plants, look for pollinators, turn over rocks and explore what lives under them, engage in building challenges with natural materials, check in on the garden, hear from a guest speaker, participate in a forest clean-up, or learn about and practice sustainability.

11:15am – 12:00pm | Weekly or Daily Themed Project
In a rotation-style, we will work on a variety of hand-crafts or work on the week-long project that campers will get to take home at the end of the week. Some tool use may be incorporated based on age and interest.

12:00pm-1:00pm | Lunch & Animal Time
Break for lunch. Campers will have free time to play on the sports court or visit the animals, including feeding them their lunch and checking waters.

11:45am – 12:00pm Closing Circle & Sign-Out (for half-day campers only)
Group gathering, Closing circle and gratitude; getting ready for home. * Photo ID (day 1 only and for any new pick-up person) & initial required at sign-out.

12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch Supervision & Animal or Unstructured Play Time
Lunch and supervised free time. Campers will have free time to play on the sports court or visit the animals, including feeding them their lunch and checking waters.

1:00pm – 3:00pm | Theme-Based Exploration & Games & Animal Time
During this time, we will continue to explore the theme of the week, with activities, projects and tasks changing throughout the week. As the week progresses and campers gain the skills to work independently on projects of their interest, this time may become more free as campers follow their interests. Mini science projects, animal time, garden planting and harvesting, exploring the woods, are some of the things we may get up to as a group! We aim to create a space where campers feel comfortable and safe following their interests and needs – even if it’s just taking some alone time in the woods (supervised of course) to reflect.

3:00pm-3:30pm | Games & Closing Circle
Group gathering, games, closing circle and gratitude; getting ready for home.

3:30pm – 3:45pm | Sign-Out
* Photo ID (day 1 only and for any new pick-up person) and initial required at sign-out

3:30pm – 4:30pm | Extended Supervision
Supervised free time on the sports court or with the animals. Pick up no later than 4:30pm

The 2023 parent’s handbook guide is available by clicking here: Superior Farms Farm Camp Summer 2023 HANDBOOK

We ask that you take the time to read this hand book to understand how to prepare for camp.

For more information, please contact us at camp@superiorfarmsbc.ca.

Recognizing that this is a constantly evolving situation, practices and procedures will be updated and amended as necessary. Keeping your children safe while enjoying the camp experience is our top priority. To ensure the health and wellbeing of our campers, the following are some of the practices we employ:

  • Daily Covid-19 screening for staff and camp participants and their family
  • Outdoor programming wherever and whenever possible and ensuring ventilation in any indoor spaces (e.g., greenhouse walls will be opened)
  • Following mask mandates will be expected in any indoor spaces
  • Children will be well-supervised during hand-washing and reminded about physical distancing and proper hygiene practices.
  • We will teach and expect that staff and students practice respiratory hygiene (including covering coughs, avoiding touching the face, and not sharing any food, drinks or personal items).
  • If a staff or camper is displaying any cold or flu-like symptoms while at camp, they will be removed from all camp activities and sent home.
  • Buildings for camp use will be cleaned and disinfected daily and surface-sanitizin processes for high-contact surfaces will be followed by staff. High touch surfaces will be reduced wherever possible.