Rancho Alegre Farm is a real working farm located in the city of Dacula in Gwinnett County Georgia. We offer a variety of educational programs throughout the year including our Farm Day Camp program!
Our summer camp is lead by a Georgia certified teacher, Sarah Neal, who helps children connect much of what they learn during the school year to real life experiences on the farm. Campers at Rancho Alegre Farm Summer Camps gain self confidence, learn to work as a team, and learn to care for animals and the environment … all while having an unforgettable, good time.
Themed Camp Sessions:
Each camp session has a different theme, but all have common program goals: Challenging ourselves, learning to work in a community, experiencing simple living and connecting with nature.
Multi-Age Campers:
Our junior camper sessions are open to children ages 4 through 11 and are limited to 20 campers per week. This gives children of multiple ages the chance to learn from one another, mentor others, and develop skills at their own pace.
Spots for senior campers ages 12 – 14 are available. Senior campers get to help out with the younger junior campers, thus they receive a discounted rate.
A Typical Day at Camp:
A day at camp starts promptly at 8 am where we welcome our friends to a new and exciting day on the farm. The day continues to include farm chores, time in the garden, work on special projects, activities related to our weekly theme, lunch, farm crafts, and plenty of games and songs.
Monday – Friday 8 am – 2 pm
Junior Campers: $45/day or $195/week. Sibling discount for full week sessions.
Senior Campers: $100/week
Summer Camp Sessions and Dates
- SESSION 1: June 10-14
Campers will learn about farm chores and experience activities such as animal care, milking goats, collecting eggs, feeding animals and more.
- SESSION 2: June 17-21
Children plant seeds, tend the garden, harvest and learn about composting and earth worms.
- SESSION 3: July 8-12
We will make cheese, salads, breads, pizza, pickles and more, from farm-grown and other all-organic food.
- SESSION 4: July 22-26
Campers will learn self-reliant homesteading skills such as gardening, sewing, crafts, baking, canning and soap making.
* Minimum of 6 campers per session. Final registration is due by Wednesday the week prior in order to guarantee session.
After-camp Childcare:
For an additional fee of $10/hour per child, after-camp care will be provided until 6:00. Advance notice MUST be given to Sarah by 8:30 each morning after care is needed. After 6:00, a fee of $5/minute will be charged. If your child is staying for after-camp care, please send in an additional snack for him/her to enjoy after camp.
