Arcadia Farm Camp
Our camp programs are all about Farming, Food, and Fun.
Themed Sessions
Along with the themes, all sessions include farming, food, and fun. All Farm Campers, no matter the week, learn to tend to the vegetables, care for the chickens (and collect their eggs!), harvest produce right from the farm for making snacks, and enjoy independent play time guided by their interests.
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Each week-long session has its own focused theme. The theme guides our educational activities and allows campers to explore these farm and food topics more in-depth. Our themed activities will differ from previous years save the ones Farm Campers raved about. We keep it fresh, like our veggies!
Farm Camp Themes and Dates
Eco Explorers
June 17-21
Your little animal lover or critter extraordinaire will want to join us during this week.
Eco Explorers campers will learn about all of the fascinating creatures that play a role in our farm ecosystem: pests, pollinators, worms, chickens, fungi, birds, and more!
Farm Foodies July 8-12
This week is identical to the Farm Foodies Week.
It's simply another chance for many interested kids to explore cooking from the vantage point of a farm!
Farm Foodies
June 24-28
Calling all foodies!
Campers will spend the week harvesting, washing, grating, peeling, chopping, mixing and best of all – tasting!
Your Farm Foodies will learn to become comfortable with following recipes and using kitchen utensils while having fun on the farm!
Eco Crafters July 15-19
This week, your little eco crafters will use all 5 senses to discover creative ways to use plants and herbs.
After harvesting and foraging our way through the garden, we will create DIY projects and unique recipes using herbs, flowers, and so much more.
Take home infused lip balm, herb salt, garlic braids, and many
camp memories!
Age Range:
6-11 Years Old
Arcadia Farm Campers must have turned 6 before the first day of their camp week
Transportation
Round trip transportation is available from Old Town Alexandria for an additional fee of $150 per week.
TIME
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Morning drop-off: Campers can be dropped off between 8:10 am and 8:20 am
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Afternoon pick-up: Campers can be picked up between 4:00 pm and 4:15 pm
LOCATION
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Jones Point Park, Alexandria, VA
STAFF
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A Farm Camp Counselor will check your Camper in and out, ride on the van with the children and driver, and be available for questions from parents.
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Spaces for this service are limited. Please sign up when you register your Camper online.
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There are separate transportation details for campers who register for Farm Camp via our Scholarship Program. Please refer to the scholarship application for details.
Registration
Registration remains open until all of the spaces are filled or by May 20, 2024.
If you are registering prior to May 20, a $100 non-refundable, per child deposit is required at the time of registration.
All remaining balances on Registration fees are due on or before May 20.​​
​We offer an installment payment plan.
You can make payments to your account by using the login information you created at registration.
See your registration confirmation email for the link to follow.​
Additionally, a copy of your child’s most recent Immunization Records are due before June 1
You can submit these through your online account.
Required on the first day of camp:
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Complete and submit all required forms and payments through the Registration link
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Immunization form
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Medical authorization form (if camper will need to be administered medications during camp hours)
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Registration fees
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All waivers and releases
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Review Farm Camp Handbook
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Proof of Identity (POI) for children: Virginia law requires all children under the age of 13 when first enrolled in a Virginia school or camp to present proof of identity and age. Please be prepared to present this original POI for children on their first day of camp. It will be viewed and verified by a staff member, and immediately given back to the child’s family before leaving check-in on the first day of camp.
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Proof of Identity (POI) for parent or guardian: The person dropping off AND picking up your child on their first day of camp will need to show their ID.
Farm Camp Fees and Discounts
Registration Fee
$350
All materials must be received online before May 20, 2024. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required for each child at registration.
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All remaining balances on Registration fees are due on or before
May 20, 2024.
We make Arcadia Farm Camp accessible to as many children as possible. Scholarships are available for children from low-income households in the metro area.
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Email farmcamp@Arcadiafood.org to learn more.
Transportation Fee
$150
Round trip Transportation is available from Old Town Alexandria for an additional fee. Drop-off will be from 8:10-8:20am and pick-up will be from 4:00-4:15pm.
This service is provided to assist Farm Camp Parents seeking an extended day from 8:10 am-4:15pm.
The drop-off and pick-up location is Jones Point Park in Alexandria.
Multi-Week
Discount
If you’re registering your child for more than one session, take $15 off the first session.
You may only use this discount on one session.
Sibling Discount
If you’re registering two or more of your children, take $15 off the first child.
You may only use this discount on one child.
Arcadian Family Membership
$35 discount available to Arcadian Family Members.
Farm Camp Scholarships
At Arcadia Farm Camp, we want to give all kids the opportunity to find out where their food comes from. Through our Scholarship Fund, we provide about a quarter of our campers each summer with full or partial Scholarships to attend Farm Camp. We work closely with a number of Community Partners in the area right around the Farm in Alexandria and in Washington D.C. to connect with families who qualify by income level for the Scholarship Program.
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Apply for a Scholarship
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If you are a family who is interested in applying for a full Scholarship for one or more of the children in your family, please download, complete, and return the Arcadia Farm Camp Scholarship Application.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis between Jan. 26 and June 3, 2024. Confirmation of a scholarship will be made within 2 weeks of your application.
To register for Arcadia Farm Camp, please download the Registration Packet.
Please contact the Farm Camp Director at FarmCamp@Arcadiafood.org if you have any questions.
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Donate to the Scholarship Fund
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Interested in making Arcadia Farm Camp accessible to young people from low-income families?
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You can contribute to this program for this summer and years to come by giving to the Farm Camp Scholarship Fund!
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Frequently Asked Questions