Summer Day Camp
We Grow More than Food
Back for Summer 2025! Registration is now Open
This summer, students in grades pre-k through 6th have the opportunity to attend a unique, fun and educational summer day camp at Soil Born Farms’ 55-acre ranch located along the beautiful American River Parkway.
Our day camps provide a wonderful opportunity for youth to make the connection between food, health and the environment. With so much to do in each camp session, youth are guaranteed to find something that peaks their curiosity and gets them excited! Each week, participants will explore garden, field, creek and river environments, get their hands dirty and cook up tasty food. This memorable summer activity for your children has the potential to be life changing! Register for our camps>>
Check out this summer’s offerings:
Farm Camp
Learn how to grow food and flowers, harvest and cook with our culinary team, and explore new spaces with us! Youth will spend the week learning about the American River Ranch and connecting to their food, their health and the environment. In the garden, around the farm, and at the American River, campers will become stewards of the natural world and build a new community of friends. Check out our sample schedule below.
Tuesday – Field and Garden Day
Campers will be oriented to the garden, get their hands dirty, and dig into what the week will be all about.
Wednesday – Farm to Fork Day
Campers will harvest produce from our fields and create delicious recipes with our culinary arts team.
Thursday – Creek and River Exploration
Campers will hike and explore as we adventure through Cordova Creek and the American River Parkway.
Friday – Art and Market Day
Campers will craft and harvest as they prepare their own Farmers Market Party for families and friends to experience.
Session Dates:
Gardeners (campers ages 6-8)
Session 1: June 24 to 27
Session 2: July 15 to 18
Session 3: July 22 to 25
Jr. Farmers (campers ages 9-12)
Session 1: July 8 to 11
Session 2: July 29 to August 1
Little Sprouts
Campers ages 4–5 have an opportunity to meet the chickens, dig in the dirt, smell herbs and taste fresh fruits and vegetables. Using stories, songs, crafts, and games, our youngest campers will learn about our farm while enjoying playful, fun-filled mornings. Please note: This camp runs from 9–11:30am.
Session Dates:
Session 1: June 17 to 20
Farm Camp 2025 Sessions
| Camp | Age | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sprouts | 4–5 | June 17-20 | 9–11:30am |
| Gardeners | 6-8 | June 24-27 | 8:30am–12:30pm |
| Jr. Farmers | 9-12 | July 8-11 | 8:30am–12:30pm |
| Gardeners | 6-8 | July 15-18 | 8:30am–12:30pm |
| Gardeners | 6-8 | July 22-25 | 8:30am–12:30pm |
| Jr. Farmers | 9-12 | July 29 – August 1 | 8:30am–12:30pm |
How to Register:
- Select an available session and pay online.
- After you pay online, complete the online camper info packet. Link sent in the confirmation email. Registration is not complete until we receive your packet.
Note: To be added to the waiting list for sold out camps, please contact the youth education team at youthprograms@soilborn.org >>
| Event | Venue | Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sprouts (Session 1) | American River Ranch |
| Session1. Using stories, songs, crafts, and games, our youngest campers will learn about our farm while enjoying playful, fun-filled mornings. For ages 4-5 |
Register |
| Farm Camp - Gardeners (Session 1) | American River Ranch |
| Session 1. Learn how to grow food and flowers, harvest and cook with our culinary team, and explore new spaces with us! Youth will spend the week learning about the American River Ranch and connecting to their food, their health and the environment. In the garden, around the farm, and at the American River, campers will become stewards of the natural world and build a new community of friends. For ages 6-8 |
Register |
| Farm Camp - Jr. Farmers (Session 1) | American River Ranch |
| Session 1. Learn how to grow food and flowers, harvest and cook with our culinary team, and explore new spaces with us! Youth will spend the week learning about the American River Ranch and connecting to their food, their health and the environment. In the garden, around the farm, and at the American River, campers will become stewards of the natural world and build a new community of friends. For ages 9-12 |
Register |
| Farm Camp - Gardeners (Session 2) | American River Ranch |
| Session 2. Learn how to grow food and flowers, harvest and cook with our culinary team, and explore new spaces with us! Youth will spend the week learning about the American River Ranch and connecting to their food, their health and the environment. In the garden, around the farm, and at the American River, campers will become stewards of the natural world and build a new community of friends. For ages 6-8 |
Register |
| Farm Camp - Gardeners (Session 3) | American River Ranch |
| Session 3. Learn how to grow food and flowers, harvest and cook with our culinary team, and explore new spaces with us! Youth will spend the week learning about the American River Ranch and connecting to their food, their health and the environment. In the garden, around the farm, and at the American River, campers will become stewards of the natural world and build a new community of friends. For ages 6-8 |
Register |
| Farm Camp - Jr. Farmers (Session 2) | American River Ranch |
| Session 2. Learn how to grow food and flowers, harvest and cook with our culinary team, and explore new spaces with us! Youth will spend the week learning about the American River Ranch and connecting to their food, their health and the environment. In the garden, around the farm, and at the American River, campers will become stewards of the natural world and build a new community of friends. For ages 9-12 |
Register |
Cost and FAQ
Registration opens Dec 9:
Little Sprouts $175; Farm Camps $300
Scholarships
Soil Born Farms, a non-profit organization, provides Summer Day Camp scholarships which are made possible by Board members, private donors, and those who contribute to the scholarship fund. These funds are limited and based on the total of paid-in-full registrations. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, download and submit the Scholarship Application >>
More information, contact our youth education team: 916 363-9685 x1009 or email us at youthprograms@soilborn.org >>
