kid with pigs at Hawthorne Valley Farm Camp in Ghent NY.

Farm-Fresh Adventures: Kids’ Summer Camps in the Hudson Valley!

By Jenny Wonderling | April 5, 2025

This summer, the Hudson Valley’s farm camps are perfect for kids to get dirty, play hard, explore the great outdoors, and make lasting memories and friendships! From caring for farm animals and harvesting fresh produce to connecting with the natural world, observing, discovering, and creating, each camp offers a unique opportunity to dive into the rhythms of farm life. Whether learning about sustainability, experiencing or cooking farm-to-table meals, or simply enjoying classic camp fun like swimming, games, and arts & crafts, these camps provide a joyful mix of adventure, healthy community, and meaningful learning that will stay with each child long after the summer ends!

arm in arm kids walking at Hawthorne Valley Farm Camp in Ghent NY. kids with a calf at Hawthorne Valley Farm Camp in Ghent NY.

Hawthorne Valley | Ghent NY | @hawthornevalley

Hawthorne Valley Farm Camp has been inspiring young minds since 1972 to connect with the land and grow into mindful, compassionate individuals. Their 900-acre working farm is the ultimate playground for inspiration and learning. Campers ages 8-16 dive into farm life—caring for animals, growing food, and savoring the fruits of their labor in fresh, farm-to-table meals. But the fun doesn’t stop there! From arts & crafts to archery and swimming, campers build lasting friendships while embracing the rhythms of nature. Join us for a summer of adventure, learning, and unforgettable memories that will stay with you long after camp ends!

kids picking tomatoes at Common Ground Camp in Wappingers Falls NY

Common Ground | Wappingers Falls NY | @commongroundfarm

Common Ground Farm Camp offers a unique blend of farm-based adventure and hands-on learning for kids of all ages! Campers dive into the rhythms of farm life—planting, harvesting, and caring for animals—while enjoying traditional, creative and science-based camp activities like arts & crafts, exploring, experimenting, wilderness skills, cooking, growing, and lots of games. With programs designed for various age groups, each week offers a new opportunity for discovery, teamwork, and connection to the land. Whether you’re a budding farmer or just looking for a fun summer experience, Common Ground Farm Camp is the perfect place to grow, explore, and make memories that last a lifetime!

kids in a chicken coupeat Seed Song Farm in Kingston NY. with chicken and eggs

Seed Song Farm | Kingston NY | @seedsongfarm

Seed Song Farm’s 2025 summer camp invites kids ages 4 to teens to explore the wonders of nature, farming, and creativity through a 9-week journey from June 30th to August 29th! With weekly themes like “Fire Wind Water WORKS,” “Bird is the Word,” and “Earth Heroes!” campers dive into hands-on activities like building windmills, creating musical instruments from farm-grown materials, tending animals, and learning sustainable farming practices. Each week culminates in exciting events like pop-up festivals, farm-to-table meals, and environmental performances. With before and after care available, it’s the perfect way to connect with the land, make lasting memories, and nurture a love for the earth!

Kids laughing n the garden at Phillies Bridge in New Paltz NY.

Phillies Bridge | New Paltz NY | @philliesbridgefarmproject

Phillies Bridge Farm Camp is back this summer with an exciting mix of fun and learning for kids ages 5-12! With a focus on sustainability, farm life, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), campers will get hands-on with farm animals, gardening, hiking, and creative crafts. Each week brings new adventures based on the season, including exploring food justice and how we grow and share food with the community. It’s a perfect place for kids to explore, make new friends, and have a blast while learning about the world around them!

a kid petting a goat and donkey at Frost Valley in Claryville NY.

Frost Valley | Claryville NY | @frostvalleyymca

At Frost Valley Farm Camp, kids in grades 2-10 get to roll up their sleeves and dive into the joys of farm life on a 515-acre working farm! Campers care for various animals, like goats, sheep, chickens, and pigs, while also tending to a vibrant garden where they learn to grow, harvest, and cook their own food. Beyond farm chores, they enjoy classic summer camp activities like boating, arts and crafts, sports, and bonding around the campfire. With Mongolian yurts as cozy homes, kids of all ages unite as a community, building friendships and mentoring each other. Whether it’s picking berries, learning blacksmithing, or making homemade jams, Frost Valley Farm Camp offers a hands-on, fun, and enriching experience that connects kids with the earth and each other.

kid holding a goat at Frost Valley in Claryville NY.