Summer Camp at Turn Back Time! Our property contains a working farm, nature playground, beaver pond and an extensive trail system. We believe, and research confirms, that play is essential to every child’s development. It is the basis through which they navigate the world around them. We view nature as a great equalizer because children in nature are not constrained by any diagnosis, disorder, shape, age or size.

2025 Summer Camp Registration will begin the end of January. Please join our Constant Contact email list to be notified when registration is open.

Our traditional camp for ages 3-8 (we will take children up to 10) will run Monday – Thursday from either 9-1 or 1:15 to 5:15. Camp is $260  per session with a 12.5% sibling discount. Afternoon sessions have a smaller number of children but the kids still do the same activities.

Camp Themes 

WEEK 1: TIME TRAVELERS: Camp will transport children to different time periods with activities and games inspired by different eras

WEEK 2: ECO SUPER HEROS: Using the concept of super hero play children will be educated and inspired on the topic of environmental conservation in an age appropriate way. 

WEEK 3: ANIMAL EXPLORERS: Children will participate in animal themed activities and games and learn about the animal kingdom and habitats on the farm.

WEEK 4: AMAZING RACE: Children will participate in  creating challenge areas throughout the farm and forest. Ideas include a ropes course, fantasy land etc.

WEEK 5: KIDS CREATE: Children will explore different art mediums including watercolor, clay, engineering creations, maskmaking etc.

WEEK 6: COOK WHAT YOU GROW: Children will learn about local agriculture and practice cooking skills using local products.

Farmer in Training
The garden is growing and so are you!  Sign up for a week of garden fun, learning all about what makes a garden grow. There are 6 weeks available throughout the summer, for Jr. Gardeners to learn about planting, growing, soil health, harvesting and selling! Each week will have a chance to harvest, prepare and sell veggies on the Farm Stand. We will also be responsible for feeding the chickens and ducks and harvesting eggs daily to sell at the farm stand. Students will help run the farm stand daily. This camp is appropriate for students entering 4th grade and up. Students will enjoy a snack and lunch brought from home and will still be able to enjoy the traditional farm activities.

Information

Camp runs Monday through Thursday

Start time: 8:30 a.m.

End time: 2:00 p.m.

Cost: $285.00 per week

Weeks available: July 7th through August 14th

Email Lisab@tbtinc.org if you have any questions!

We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program, in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector, by broadening accessibility to cultural programming. EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders receive free admission to our Family Farm Time events and  we will offer 3 partial scholarships per year (50% off) to the rest of our children’s drop-off programs. See the complete list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.