New in 2026
Returning campers age 12-15 are invited to spend their spring break on the farm.
Spring Break on the farm is a week-long overnight program combining all the fun of our traditional farm camp experience in a much more intimate setting. Each session is limited to 5 campers age 12-15. Sunday drop-off, Friday pick-up.
Session 1: March 15-20
Session 2: March 22-27
Info & Dates
Program Features
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Day Trips
Visit neighboring farms and facilities including a flower farm, hydroponic greenhouse, and a dairy farm with robotic milkers.
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Farm Chores
Chores go on year-round, but winter chores look a little different.
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Show Prep
Although there is no farm show, Spring Break campers will get the unique opportunity to learn how to show of all the animals on the farm, even the chickens!
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Amish Market & Livestock Sale
Just like during the summer we will attend the local market, we’ll even stay to watch the livestock auction!
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Penn State Dairy Barns
We’ll take a trip to the Penn State College of Agriculture in State College to see their dairy facility and learn about their research in feed and digestion. We may even get to see a fistulated cow!
Experience the farm like never before
“Ice breakers” and “winter coats” take on a whole new meaning during winter on the farm. In March, newborn lambs, feeding hay, and breaking frozen water tubs are top-of-mind, chickens aren’t laying eggs, Pierre’s feathers have molted, and the summer pigs have gone. The trees are bare and sometimes there is lots of snow!
FAQ
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Lodging will be in the heated studio with mattresses. Campers will have to bring their own bedding and pillows.
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Gay will be joined by one additional staff member, a former Farm Camp Cownselor or alumnae.
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There will not be a farm show, though there will be farm show prep. Spring Break campers will work directly with the animals daily, learning to show each animal on the farm.
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Much like summer camp, there will be three meals per day in the dining hall and snacks available in between. And of course no session at Hameau Farm would be complete without Hameau Stew on the first night!
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Drop off Sunday by 3pm, pickup Friday evening after 3pm.
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Tuition is $1,096 and includes a $300 non-refundable deposit. Deposit is due within one week of application acceptance, the remainder is due March 1.
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Then we do it in the snow! (and maybe go sledding in the sheep pasture)
Apply Now.
How to apply:
Applications are due by March 1, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Submit the form below. Include a short video or essay by the camper answering the prompt: “Tell us how attending farm camp has affected you during the school year.”
5 campers will be selected, their parent will be notified via email. A $300 non-refundable deposit is due within 1 week of acceptance.