Farm & Garden
CAMP
Registraton opens Feb. 18, 2026
Premium Early Registration Opens TODAY!
Farm Camp 2025 was incredible, and we are so grateful to our camper families and our amazing camp counselor team for the best summer yet.
The fairies loved your visits to FairyLand—to peek at the fairy houses, gather in the sunflower teepee, and wander through the gourd tunnel. The goats eagerly awaited the celery, carrots, and cabbage you picked for them each day, and Miss Muffet was always happy to share her fresh milk. Our family and team felt privileged to support the growth of our dear campers and to share the beauty of our family farm with our community.
We are already looking forward to Farm Camp 2026 and can’t wait to welcome children back to the farm.
A Camp Rooted in Nature, Care, and Connection
With a mission of connecting children to nature through farm-based education, Sugar Sweet Farm has served thousands of local children through farm events and summer camps.
Each day on the farm brings new opportunities for exploration and joy. Campers grow, learn, and play through creative, hands-on projects, gardening, games, water play, and meaningful time caring for and interacting with the animals. Activities may include gathering eggs, hiking with llamas, helping with daily farm chores, crafts, and simply spending unhurried time outdoors.
Though the daily rhythm of camp is familiar, every session is shaped by the season, the animals, and the children themselves—making each day on the farm unique.
Teens who Love Animals?
Check out our Counselor in Training Program for Ages 13 to 16
Why Families Choose Sugar Sweet Farm Camp
Sugar Sweet Farm Camp is a boutique, relationship-based program held on a real, working family farm in Encinitas. We intentionally keep camp small so children receive individualized attention and feel genuinely known and supported.
Our camp features:
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Daily hands-on care of goats, llamas, mini-horses, donkeys, chickens, ducks, turkeys, pigs, tortoises, cats, and dogs
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Small session sizes with a 3:1 camper-to-counselor ratio
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A peaceful, beautiful setting designed to inspire curiosity, empathy, and confidence
This intimate scale allows for deep connection—with the animals, the land, and one another.
What's New on the Farm
Our little farm continues to grow. This year we welcomed a new baby llama, ducklings, and baby goats, and we look forward to sharing these new additions with our campers and Counselors-in-Training throughout the summer.
Camp Schedule and Ages
Farm Camp is offered Monday through Friday, from June 8 through August 7.*
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Camp hours: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Ages: 6 to 12
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Sessions: Offered on a daily basis to provide flexibility for family schedules
Most families select multiple days throughout the summer that work best for them.
An optional AfterCamp Program is available from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. for children who would like extra time on the farm.
*(Camp is not offered the week of June 29 to July 3)
Registration and Pricing
Farm Camp sessions are offered daily and space is limited due to our small group size.
Daily Farm Camp (9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
$160 per camper, per day
Pricing reflects the intimate nature of our program, our exceptional camper-to-counselor ratio, and the care and attention each child receives throughout the day.
Optional AfterCamp Program (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
$50 per day when added during registration
$60 per day for AfterCamp added after June 1
Registration Timeline
To create a smoother registration experience and to support our Campership Program, Farm Camp registration will open in stages.
Premium Early Registration - Sunday, February 15 at 8:00 a.m.
Premium Early Registration opens and provides early access to early-release spots for an additional $25 per camper, per day.
All Premium Registration fees directly support our Campership Program.
General Registration - Wednesday, February 18 at 8:00 a.m.
General registration opens at the standard daily rate of $160 per camper, pending availability.
To ensure accessibility, only a portion of camp spots are released during early registration.
Additional spots will be held for general registration.
We also offer a Counselor in Training (CIT) Program for ages 13 to 16 for older children who are eager to deepen their connection to the farm and gain leadership experience.
