AUERCAMP

Inspiring personal growth and environmental stewardship by connecting individuals with nature, and fostering resilience, confidence, respect, and responsibility. 

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CAMP DATES & TIMES

HOLIDAY VACATION CAMP
Dec 23 – 27		 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
APRIL VACATION CAMP
Apr 14 – 18		 8:30 – 4:00
SUMMER CAMP
JUN 23 – 27		 9:00 – 3:00 

Welcome to Auercamp

Auercamp provides immersive, hands-on learning experiences on our 120-acre farm, fostering curiosity, creativity, and connection to the natural world. Through engaging activities in agriculture, environmental education, and outdoor recreation, we empower individuals to develop confidence, resilience, and a deep respect for the environment.

Environmental Stewardship

We are dedicated to preserving the land and promoting sustainable practices that ensure future generations can enjoy our natural world.

Growth & Confidence

We believe that time in nature builds character and confidence. Our programs encourage individuals to take on new challenges, explore their strengths, and grow through hands-on experiences.

Community & Connection

We aim to create a nurturing community where people support one another, build friendships, and develop a sense of belonging.

Lifelong Learning

We foster a love for learning and curiosity, encouraging individuals to explore, ask questions, and embrace growth both within and beyond Auercamp.

WHAT WE DO

Each day our campers spend as much time as possible outdoors in the barns, gardens, play forest, stream, trails, fields, and more.

Auercamp follows a S.T.E.A.M. curriculum and focuses on exploring science, the arts, and nature while incorporating typical day camp elements such as sports, games, and expressive arts.

Below are some favorite activities though there are many more programs to enjoy at Auercamp!

Barn Exploration

Each day campers will go to the barn to interact with the farm animals. Whether it’s spending time with the bunnies, walking goats, or brushing donkeys, the campers become farmers for an hour and learn about the respect, responsibility, and dedication that goes into caring for livestock. Activities vary based on age and camper comfortability.

Play Forest & Nature Adventures

The play forest offers a unique setting for campers to explore, climb, and use imaginative play to connect. Just above the blueberry patch, there is a preserved section of woods with trees to climb, rocks to stack, and materials to build forts. For older campers, we encourage nature adventures which may include hikes, fort-building, and learning survival skills.

Garden Exploration

The gardens at Auerfarm are a great source of education and play. Campers learn that food comes from farms. They may pick produce to use for cooking projects. They might pick flowers and leaves for art projects. They might observe and record their surroundings in their homemade nature journals. Each group is also given the opportunity to care for their own raised bed!

Stream Exploration

Down by the willow tree, there is a stream where older campers may explore, fish, and play. Campers enjoy exploring the marsh landscape and trying to catch tadpoles, minnows, and frogs. The stream offers some respite on hot days and is a great area for groups to relax and connect, both with nature and each other.

Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts is a staple of any day camp program. Each group meets with the Art counselor multiple times a week to explore how nature and art intersect. This includes a weekly tie-dye session where campers will tie-dye a camp t-shirt that they can take home and proudly wear. Campers receive one shirt per summer.

Science Exploration

Our unique setting allows for science explorations to be in the background of most activities. Catching frogs turns into a lesson on ecosystems and food chains. Building forts becomes a lesson in physics and mechanics. Each week BHS VoAg does a reptile lesson to teach about different animals in different climates.

Auercamp at a Glance

Read below to learn how age groups are divided and to view a typical camp day.

Sprouts, Ages 3-5

 

The Sprouts Camp is a half-day program for ages 3-5 from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM. The sprouts participate in farm-based activities such as engaging with farm animals, gardening, and exploring nature as well as art projects, hayrides, cooking, and games!

Young Farmers, Grades K – 5

 

The Young Farmers group is for campers entering grades K-5. This gets broken down into 5 age groups: Peas, Carrots, Melons, Beets, and Berries, organized by birthdate. Each day we are outside as much as possible, exploring all aspects of the farm’s fields, gardens, barns, and woods. Daily activities might include art projects, songs, gardening, time with farm animals, nature walks, hayrides, cooking, science experiments, fort building

Explorers, Grades 6 – 8

 

The Farm Explorers group is for children entering grades 6-8. Farm explorers frequently hike around the farm and engage in more complex farm and nature activities such as fort building, making fires, and learning survival skills.

 

Leadership, Grades 9 – 10

 
The Leadership program is a unique opportunity for 9th & 10th-grade campers to develop communication, critical thinking, public speaking, and leadership skills.

Camp Day

 

Click below to view a sample schedule of what each age group does in a day!

REGISTER TODAY

 

Click below to register and begin your Auercamp journey today! Join us in Winter, Spring, and Summer! 

MEET THE TEAM

A DEDICATED TEAM OF CAMP PEOPLE FOR CAMP PEOPLE

Former campers, leadership teens, and now directors.

Jonni Marshall
Jonni MarshallCamp Director
Joining the Auerfarm team in 2019, Jonni grew the camp program from a week-long, half-day preschool program to a seven-week-long operation including am & pm care for ages 3-15. Believing in the S.T.E.A.M curriculum Jonni aims to connect children to our most expansive classroom, the environment.
Chiki Santillan
Chiki SantillanAsst. Camp Director
Chiki grew up at camp. She learned to play, climb, wonder, and shout in the swimming pools, archery ranges, and rock climbing walls of the YMCA. She found community in her counselors, fellow campers, and directors. Now, Chiki aims to provide the same opportunities to other children here at Auercamp.
Hayley Yaros
Hayley YarosAsst. Camp Director, Registrar
As Jonni Marshall’s former camper, Hayley grew a love for outdoor education. You’ll find Hayley in the gardens teaching plant identification, or on the bog walk pointing out signs of wildlife. From camper to leadership teen, to now director Hayley understands the transformative power of camp.