Appleton Farm Camp

Name: Appleton Farm Camp
Start: 2025-06-23T10:30:00-04:00
Location: Appleton Farms (a Trustees property)

With rolling grasslands, grazing livestock, vegetable gardens, an active barnyard, and miles of trails, Appleton Farms in Ipswich offers a uniquely immersive summer experience. Campers are introduced to Appleton’s working farm and adventurous landscape through exciting, authentic educational activities. Our program for ages 4–14 is inspired by this exceptional property and builds on The Trustees’ expertise in nature conservation, historic landscapes, regenerative agriculture, and culinary exploration. Every day, campers enjoy farm-based activities that align with our environmental education mission, infused with plenty of time to make new friends, play games, and have fun, including: Performing essential barnyard chores like feeding, brushing, and mucking stalls, Planting, watering, and weeding vegetables and herbs in the Learning Garden – and creating yummy treats, Experience the work of the farm up close, and assist farmers with projects and tasks, Hiking adventures throughout our expansive forests and fields, Exploring the woodlands and wetlands and discovering wildlife, Farm-themed arts & crafts and science experiments.

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This camp is designed for those who love the outdoors, caring for farm animals, getting their hands dirty, connecting to the land, being independent learners, using their imagination, and tapping into their resilience no matter the weather. A team of talented, compassionate, and energetic counselors support campers in their quest to connect to the natural world and find their place within it.

2025 Camp Schedule

FULL DAY for Ages 5–14
HALF-DAY for Ages 4–6
CIT PROGRAM for Ages 15–17

Week 1: June 23–27
Week 2: June 30–July 3 (Four-day week, pro-rated tuition)
Week 3:  July 7–11
Week 4: July 14–18
Week 5: July 21–25
Week 6: July 28–August 1
Week 7: August 4–8
Week 8: August 11–15
Week 9: August 18–22

2025 Camp Pricing

Half-Day for Ages 4–6
9AM–12PM
Trustees Member Camper: $315/week
Nonmember Camper: $395/week
Campers must be 4 years old by the first day of the camp session.

Full-Day for Ages 5–13
9AM–3PM
Trustees Member Camper: $530/week
Nonmember Camper: $610/week

Junior CITs for Age 14
9AM–3PM
Trustees Member: $345/week
Nonmember: $395/week

Appleton Farms (a Trustees property)

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