Farm Camp - Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation

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Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd.

General Information for 2021

Come spend a week at Salomon Farm Park! Our Farmin’ Fun Day Camp provides a stimulating, healthy and beautiful environment where you will learn about soil, plants, animals and the source of our food. The camp integrates hands-on farming such as gardening and animal care, cooperative games, and nature exploration for a memorable and diverse summer camp experience. You will care for farm animals; hike the woods; play in the creek; learn about beekeeping; wash, dye and felt wool from one of our sheep; enjoy hayrides around the farm and much more! Some of the activities listed above are for certain age groups.

Contact Eden Lamb (260.427.6008) for additional information on our 2021 Farmin' Fun Day Camp!!

Camp Brochure

The 2021 Camp Brochure is now available. Registration starts on March 22, 2021. Check out the list of 2021 FAQ's to learn more about how camp will run this summer.

Location

Farmin’ Fun Day Camp is held at Salomon Farm Park, 817 W. Dupont Rd. in Fort Wayne.

Ages/Hours/Fees:

Campers must be of minimum age by June 1, 2021.

2021 Information

Campers ages 4-11 and FIT campers may only register for one camp week per season. CITs may attend multiple weeks.

All age groups available.

COVID Statement:

Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation has thoroughly researched COVID safety precautions, working with local, state, and national organizations to determine best practices for our summer day camps. Please check out the information on the Forms link for the most current information.

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Camp Care

AM Camp Care, 7:00-9:00 a.m., $25

PM Camp Care, 4:00-6:00 p.m., $25

What to Bring

Sack Lunch (non refrigerated) (full day campers only!)

Snacks

Canteen or Water Bottle

Insect Repellent

Sunscreen

Long pants/Change of Clothes

Swimsuit, towel, water shoes

Face covering

Confirmation Notices

Campers will receive an e-mail confirmation the week prior to their camp session with all the information needed for the upcoming week. Keep a look out for this email!

F.I.T.

“Farmers in Training” is designed to provide children ages 12 and older a more active role in the care of livestock, vegetable gardening, hands-on beekeeping, blacksmithing, farm tours, and campfire cookouts on Fridays. Farmers in Training harvest and sell their vegetables at the Farmer’s Market in addition to participating in games and other fun activities. Due to COVID-19 FIT campers will not participate in selling produce at the Farmers' Market.

C.I.T.

"Counselors in Training" is for campers 13-18 years of age who have completed 2 weeks of F.I.T. Counselors in Training are role models for the younger campers. The program is designed to train youth how to be confident leaders among their peers. C.I.T.s will have opportunities to learn important teambuilding, leadership and agricultural skills as they assist camp counselors in leading activities. The program is limited to 8 campers per week. Each camper will be required to submit two references to complete their registration.

Camp Buddies

Children who wish to attend camp together must indicate this on the registration form and both children must request it. We will do our best to place the campers together as requested, however, due to the volume of registrations and the lottery processing system along with the age groupings for effective learning, we cannot guarantee it.

Specialized Staff Training

We provide specialized training for our staff that includes Child Safety and Awareness, Customer Service, First Aid, Infant/Child/Adult CPR, and General Safety Training, as well as inclusivity training provided by the Autism Society for Indiana and Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities.

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