Summer Camp

Summer Camp at Canterbury Creek Farm School

Join us for an unforgettable summer adventure at Canterbury Creek Farm School! Our week-long summer camps for ages 3–7 spark curiosity and joy on our 11-acre farm in Ada, MI. Through hands-on activities, children explore nature, bond with animals, and build friendships in a safe, nurturing environment.

About Farm Camp

Farm Camp Information

  • Dates: June & July (please see the schedule listed below)

  • Camp Sessions:

    • Morning: 8:30-11:30 AM or 8:45-11:45 AM 

    • Afternoon: 12:30-3:30 PM or 12:45-3:45 PM

  • Age: 3-7 years old
    Children must be fully potty trained and independent bathroom users on adult-sized toilets (we have stools if needed). Child must turn 3 before the first day of camp.

  • 2026 Tuition: $260 per week
    A non-refundable $30 registration fee per child is required per summer.
    Please note: Refunds are only available if cancellation occurs 30 days prior to the first day of camp.

  • Total Due for 5 half days:
    1 Child: $290
    2 Children: $580
    3 Children: $870

  • One week: Because of the high demand of camp, we are limiting registrations to one week-long session per child. This allows more children from our community to participate. Once the initial registration period has passed, any remaining spots will be available for additional weeks on a first-come, first-served basis.

Farm Camp Highlights

Our summer camp offers children aged 3-7 the chance to:

  • Feed and interact with farm animals (also brush and even ride a pony!)

  • Go on nature walks and explore the surrounding forest

  • Learn about birds, insects, and the environment through hands-on activities

  • Create art, sing songs, and listen to fun stories

  • Play games, go bug collecting, and care for our vegetable garden!

Young girl in colorful outfit smiling and waving, standing next to a white horse with colorful paint splatters on its body, in a green outdoor park setting at summer camp in Ada.

Ready to join the fun?

Don’t wait! Registration will open to the public on March 3rd at 9 AM. Spots fill up quickly—especially for morning sessions.

A fun, nature-based full-day program that helps children build confidence in academic, social, and self-care skills for a smooth and successful transition to kindergarten.

Kindergarten Prep Camp

Three horses grazing on green grass in front of a red barn at Canterbury Creek Farm School.

Kindergarten Prep Camp Highlights

  • Exciting full-day opportunity for children transitioning into Kindergarten

  • Designed to build on preschool skills for a smooth transition into Kindergarten

  • Helps children develop confidence in:

    • Reading and Writing

    • Adjusting to a new routine

    • Social-emotional skills

    • Mindfulness (self-awareness and consideration for others)

  • Learning takes place in a fun, nature-based farm environment

  • Led by Ms. Strauss and Mrs. Parshall (Miss Hazel), who currently teach Mon-Fri at the East building

Kindergarten Prep Camp Information

  • Dates and Time:

    • August 3-7 and/or August 10-14

    • 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

  • Age Requirement: Child must turn 5 by December 1, 2026.
    Children must be fully potty trained and able to use adult-sized toilets independently.

  • Tuition: $570 per week
    A non-refundable $30 registration fee per child is required each summer.
    Please note: Refunds are only available if cancellation occurs 30 days prior to the first day of camp.

  • Total Due for 5 full days: $600

Skills addressed:

  • Name writing, Name recognition

  • Numbers, Shapes, Colors

  • Counting, Patterning

  • Pencil grasp, Tracing Lines, Using scissors

  • Letter recognition, Letter sounds

  • Following Routines (Transitions)

  • Large group (self-regulation)

  • Zipping Coats

2026 Camp Offerings

Camp # Dates Days Time
Farm Camp #1June 1–5M–F8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Farm Camp #2June 1–5M–F8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Farm Camp #3June 1–5M–F12:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Farm Camp #4June 8–12M–F8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Farm Camp #5June 8–12M–F8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Farm Camp #6June 8–12M–F12:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Farm Camp #7June 15–19M–F8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Farm Camp #8June 15–19M–F8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Farm Camp #9June 15–19M–F12:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Farm Camp #10July 13–17M–F8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Farm Camp #11July 13-17M–F8:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Farm Camp #12July 13–17M–F12:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Farm Camp #13July 20–24M–F8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Farm Camp #14July 20–24M–F12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Farm Camp #15July 27–31M–F8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Farm Camp #16July 27–31M–F12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Kindergarten Prep Camp #1August 3–7M–F8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Kindergarten Prep Camp #2August 10-14M–F8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

2026 Camp Enrollment Policy & Conditions:

Priority Enrollment:

  • Families currently attending school and those enrolled for the fall receive first priority for available camp sessions.

  • The order of registration will be determined by the date and time your online registration is received. For the best chance at your preferred session, we recommend registering as early as possible.

Camp Session Selection & Payment:

When you register on Enrollsy, you will:

  1. Select your preferred camp session

  2. Pay your registration and deposit fees at checkout, which include:

    • $30 non-refundable registration fee (charged once per summer)

    • $260 tuition fee

Your child’s spot is secured once payment is completed. If payment is not made at the time of registration, the spot will remain open to other families.

Waitlist:

  • Once a camp session is full, you can add yourself to the waitlist

Brightwheel Account:

  • If you do not have a Brightwheel account for your child linked to our school, please use the link in your confirmation email to create an account.

Required Forms:

  • After you receive the camp placement confirmation email, please upload the following to the school:

    1. Child Information Record

    2. Health Appraisal (from your doctor, dated within the last 13 months)

    • If your child is currently enrolled in our school, we can use their existing forms.

We hope your child can join us this summer!