Question 1

How do I sign up my child?

Accepted Answer

Click on the "SIGN UP" button and register online. 
If you have any trouble registering online, please send us an email (mailto:Elizabeth@SugarSweetFarm.com)and we will happily help you. You may also email us to be placed on the waitlist for sold out sessions.

Question 2

How much does a day of farm camp cost?

Accepted Answer

A full day of Fall Farm Camp is $160.  The daily rhythm is consistent with animal visits, crafts, games, and various enrichment activities. Each session of camp is unique, so most families select several days of camp that fit their schedule. Families are encouraged to reach out with questions to Elizabeth by contacting her - Elizabeth@SugarSweetFarm.com.

Question 3

Who is eligible to participate in Farm Camp?

Accepted Answer

We welcome children ages 6 to 12, in good physical health, and not suffering from any medical condition which would limit their participation.

If your child has a developmental disability, please reach out to us via email o(emailto: Elizabeth@sugarsweetfarm.com)r call us at (858)264-6525 to determine whether camp is a good fit that can bless your child, the program, and their fellow campers. If camp is a good fit, we want to make a plan with you to ensure that we know how to best support your child on their day at the farm.

Question 4

Are there refunds?

Accepted Answer

We do not offer refunds.  We are a small family business working with small groups of children to offer a premium experience. When you register, we hold a spot for you and turn away other families. Please be sure you are ready to commit to these dates when you sign up. Should your child be unable to attend your reserved dates, please let us know so we may offer your spots to one of our scholarship families. These spots are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Question 5

Is there a change fee?

Accepted Answer

Our "no refund" policy is addressed in a separate FAQ above. In the event that we are able to accommodate a change to your reservation, we will charge an administrative fee of $20/session.

Question 6

Are there refunds in the event of a Covid related closure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in the event we are ordered to close camps due to a pandemic, we will refund our families. However, we will not offer refunds because you changed your mind in light of rising numbers of cases, media reports, or other concerns.  Please call us before you sign up to answer any questions you might have about our Covid Protocols.

Question 7

Where is Sugar Sweet Farm?

Accepted Answer

Our family farm is in Encinitas, CA, which is in North San Diego County. All visits to Sugar Sweet Farm are by Private Appointment Only and the address is top secret.  We protect our address to keep the farm safe for your children and our animals.  After you register, we'll send you a confirmation email with our farm address and camp details.

Question 8

May I stay at camp and watch or take pictures?

Accepted Answer

Sugar Sweet Farm is the perfect place for your child's independent adventure to begin with fun, friendship, and exploration.  Our loving and nurturing environment as well as our low staff to camper ratio ensure that your child will have a safe and positive experience at Farm Camp.  Having a parent or two present disrupts the environment for other children at camp. We promise to take some pictures of your child at camp and share them with you.

Question 9

Is your farm open to the public? May we stop by and pet animals?

Accepted Answer

No. We are a private family farm and do not have staff for drop-ins or other visitors that are not prearranged. Farm Camp and all visits to Sugar Sweet Farm are by Private Appointment Only.

Question 10

May I bring a friend to walk around the farm or take pictures?

Accepted Answer

No. It is not o.k. to bring a friend or child who is not registered to hang out, walk around the farm, or be on the property.

Question 11

What is your philosophy?

Accepted Answer

Everything we do at Sugar Sweet Farm has to pass this three-pronged test: "Is it beautiful?  Is it good?  Is it true?" From crafts to snacks, games to activities, we have carefully created a program that meets each child right where they are.  Our camp curriculum is filled with joyful activities, delivered by our role model camp counselors who are ready to be a best friend to each camper. Farm Camp is 100% outdoors, live and unplugged. We are dedicated to creating meaningful connections between children and animals. We love sharing our passion for nature, animals, and farming with children.  If you are interested in saving a spot for your child, please register right away.

Question 12

What are some typical Farm Camp activities?

Accepted Answer

Each day on the farm is unique with surprises from the animals and nature. We begin each morning with a welcome animal that can be brushed by and loved on by the campers. This may be a donkey, llama, or other animal. 
 
We then move along to play cooperative games on the lawn and in the garden.  We pick oranges and make orange juice. We gather eggs, visit the barnyard animals, and milk the goats.  Campers love to join the "Kid's Club" by being brave enough to have goat's milk squirted directly into their mouths just like a real "kid" (the term for a baby goat).

We work and play in the garden and enjoy a farm craft project. We provide a healthy snack in the morning, eat lunch brought from home, then climb up to  Bubba's Treehouse and play house in Sissy's Playhouse. We get in tune with our artistic brain and read stories in our bunny village, play the piano in our orchard, and sing in our garden.  We cool off with water play time in the pool supervised by certified lifeguards.

And, of course, we do farm chores like scrubbing buckets, gardening, bathing animals, and basically, farming! We pepper this framework with all sorts of other farm learning and play (by the way, this is all top secret -- don't spoil the surprises to your children!).

Question 13

Do you have a waitlist?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our camp sessions sell out quickly. Email us (mailto:elizabeth@SugarSweetFarm.com)the session dates you are interested in and we will add your child to the waitlist. We will reach out if there are any openings.

Question 14

May I enroll my 5 year old who is super awesome?

Accepted Answer

We would love to have your children at Farm Camp. After many summers of sweet farm camps, we have decided that 6 is the magic age developmentally to welcome young children to the farm for a full day of farm fun.

Question 15

Do you offer tuition assistance?

Accepted Answer

Please email us to learn more about our Camper-ship financial assistance for families in need.

Fall Farm Camp

A Day of Magic on the Farm

Our Mission

Our Family Farm Story

Farm Fun!

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