Farm Life Camp
A day camp at a living history farm, exploring farm life and activities.
▌ Editor's read Farm Life Camp is a day camp offered by Living History Farms, a museum dedicated to telling the story of Iowa agriculture. The camp is designed for children aged 6-12 and focuses on historical farm life, including chores, games, and crafts from the 19th century. The website clearly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8, which is a notable strength for supervision. While the camp is part of a larger educational institution, there is no explicit mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on the provided webpage. The 'About Us' section of the main Living History Farms website does not provide specific years of operation for the camp program itself. The owner type is listed as 'unknown' as the specific legal structure of Living History Farms is not immediately apparent from the provided camp page or its direct links.
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Farm Life Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9 AM-12 PM
- Address: 5520 South Lincoln Ave, York, NE 68467
- Phone: 402-362-1111
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. $30 for a single half-day camp. Cost per week is an estimate based on 5 half-day sessions.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Farm Life Camp
- What ages does Farm Life Camp accept?
- Farm Life Camp is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Farm Life Camp cost?
- Farm Life Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. USD. $30 for a single half-day camp. Cost per week is an estimate based on 5 half-day sessions. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Farm Life Camp's hours?
- Farm Life Camp runs 9 AM-12 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Farm Life Camp provide lunch?
- Farm Life Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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