Foraging Camp

What Grows Wild on the Farm — and What to Do With It

The farm is full of plants most people walk right past. This camp teaches children to stop and look.

Over three mornings, campers hike the fields and woods of Evelyne's Farm to identify common wild plants, learn how people have used them for generations, and turn what they harvest into something useful. They'll make a real herbal salve — from plant to finished product — and spend the final morning exploring the creek.

Every session includes morning farm chores, a Bible lesson, and hands-on learning that builds curiosity, confidence, and a real connection to the natural world.

Ages: 5–10 Schedule: Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cost: $50/day | $150 for all three days Capacity: 10 campers per session

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Exploring God's Wild Garden

9:00 AM — Arrival & Welcome Check in, meet other campers, and learn the basics of foraging and outdoor safety.

9:20 AM — Bible Time Theme: Recognizing the abundance and provision found throughout God's creation.

9:40 AM — Morning Farm Chores Collect eggs, feed the animals, and water the flock.

10:10 AM — Foraging Hike & Plant Identification Campers head into the fields and woods, where each child finds a hiking stick to carry. As we explore, they'll learn to identify wild plants growing on the farm and discover their traditional uses.

Plants we may encounter (depending on the season):

Plantain
Yarrow
Burdock
Jewelweed
Jerusalem artichoke
Goldenrod
Dandelion
Wild berries
Other seasonal wild plants

Campers safely gather selected plants to use in Day 2's workshop.

From Wild Plants to Useful Preparations

9:00 AM — Arrival & Welcome

9:20 AM — Bible Time Theme: Using our knowledge, skills, and the gifts of creation wisely.

9:40 AM — Morning Farm Chores Collect eggs, feed animals, water animals.

10:10 AM — Wildcrafting Workshop Using plants gathered on Day 1, campers learn how people have traditionally prepared and preserved wild plants. Activities may include:

Cleaning and preparing harvested plants
Drying and processing herbs
Learning how herbal oils and salves are made
Making a simple herbal salve to take home
Learning how tinctures and other traditional preparations are made
Preparing edible foraged plants through a supervised cooking activity

Campers see the full process: from a plant growing in a field to something useful in their hands.

Creek Walk & Nature Exploration

9:00 AM — Arrival & Welcome

9:20 AM — Bible Time Theme: Exploring God's creation with curiosity, gratitude, and respect.

9:40 AM — Morning Farm Chores Collect eggs, feed animals, water animals.

10:10 AM — Creek Walk & Exploration Campers head out for a guided walk along the creek, looking for:

Plants growing along the banks
Aquatic plants
Rocks and natural formations
Animal tracks and signs of wildlife
Insects and small creek creatures
How plants and habitats change along the water

Plenty of time for supervised creek play to close out the week.

Please bring a swimsuit, towel, and water shoes or old sneakers for Day 3.

3-day Schedule

What to Bring

Clothes that can get dirty
Closed-toe shoes suitable for hiking
Refillable water bottle
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Small backpack (recommended)
Day 3: Swimsuit, towel, and water shoes or old sneakers

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