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 3–6 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 (see the table below with all the dates and times)
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: 3-6 years old
Children must be fully potty trained and independent bathroom users on adult-sized toilets. Child must turn 3 before the first day of camp.Tuition: $240 per week (Camp #3 is $192 since it is M-Th)
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: $270
2 Children: $540
3 Children: $810One 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 3-6 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!
Ready to join the fun?
Don’t wait! Registration opened to the public on March 3rd at 9 AM. Spots fill up quickly—especially for morning sessions.
Kindergarten Prep Camp
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 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:
July 28-August 1, 2025
August 4-8, 2025
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Age: 5-6 years old
Children must be fully potty trained and independent bathroom users on adult-sized toilets. Child must turn 5 before the first day of camp.Tuition: $560 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 full days: $590
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
2025 Camp Offerings
| Camp # | Dates | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Camp #1 | June 2–6 | M–F | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Farm Camp #2 | June 2–6 | M–F | 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM |
| Farm Camp #3 | June 2–5 | M–TH | 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM |
| Farm Camp #4 | June 9–13 | M–F | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Farm Camp #5 | June 9–13 | M–F | 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM |
| Farm Camp #6 | June 9–13 | M–F | 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM |
| Farm Camp #7 | June 16–20 | M–F | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Farm Camp #8 | June 16–20 | M–F | 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM |
| Farm Camp #9 | June 16–20 | M–F | 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM |
| Farm Camp #10 | July 14–18 | M–F | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Farm Camp #11 | July 14–18 | M–F | 8:45 AM – 11:45 AM |
| Farm Camp #12 | July 14–18 | M–F | 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM |
| Farm Camp #13 | July 21–25 | M–F | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Farm Camp #14 | July 21–25 | M–F | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM |
| Kindergarten Prep Camp #1 | July 28–Aug. 1 | M–F | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Kindergarten Prep Camp #2 | Aug. 4–8 | M–F | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM |
Important Registration Submission Instructions:
After clicking the Submit button, please wait for the form to process. Do not refresh or leave the page—this may prevent your registration from going through.
Confirmation Email Details:
Please allow up to 5 minutes for the confirmation email to arrive. Check your spam folder before reaching out.
If you do not receive the email, please create your Brightwheel account and email Info@adafarmschool.com to confirm your submission.
Brightwheel (new students only). If you already have an account for another child, click the link and you will need to “add a child.”
2025 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.
Waitlist:
Once a camp session is full, any additional registrations will be placed on a waitlist in the order they are received.
If you are flexible with your preferred camp session(s), your chances of securing a spot improve.
Placement Confirmation:
After registration, you will receive an email confirming your child’s assigned session.
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:
Health Appraisal (from your doctor, dated within the last 12 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!
Please click here to register for summer camp, thank you!