1870 Farm Summer Camps
Day & Overnight Camps
1870 Farm Summer Camps
Day & Overnight Camps in Chapel Hill, NC
Give your child a summer filled with animals, outdoor adventure, creativity and new friendships.
Each week at 1870 Farm brings a new mix of hands-on activities, including animal care, outdoor games, crafts, culinary projects, fishing, gemstone mining and more.
Our Chapel Hill farm gives children a chance to unplug, explore the natural world and build confidence through real experiences. Campers spend time with our friendly animals while learning responsibility, teamwork and new skills.
Our experienced staff creates a safe, welcoming environment where kids can try new things, make friends and have fun.
Day and overnight camp options are available, with programs for ages 5–13 and select programs for older campers.
All Day Camp | Ages 5-13
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Full days of animals, outdoor adventure, games, crafts, culinary activities and more.
Junior Camp | Ages 3-5
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
A half-day introduction to farm camp designed especially for younger campers.
Counselor In Training (CIT) | Ages 14-16
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
A leadership-focused experience for older campers ready to assist staff and participate in camp from a new perspective.
Overnight Farm Camps | Ages 9–15
Sunday Afternoon – Friday Afternoon
An immersive overnight camp experience combining 1870 Farm programming with lodging at UNC–Chapel Hill.
Some of the Activities You’ll Find at Camp
Animal Skills
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Animal care and feeding
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Care and socialization
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Egg collecting
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Animal training and behavior lessons
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Chicken Hatching
Life Skills
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Gardening
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Food preservation (pickling)
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Problem-solving and teamwork
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Friendship
Sports and Games
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9 Square in the Air
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Water games
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Fishing
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Soccer
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Axe Throwing
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Creative play
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Gaga Ball
Arts & Farm Crafts
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Painting and drawing
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Sculpture
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Found object art
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Textiles
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Nature Art
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Goat Soap Making
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