Summer on the Farm

Keystone Adventure School and Farm – The Ultimate Summer Experience!

Keystone Adventure School and Farm is thrilled to welcome kids back for another unforgettable summer filled with fun, exploration, and learning! Our summer programs are designed to engage and inspire children from entering 4-year-olds to graduating 5th graders through hands-on experiences, exciting adventures, and endless opportunities to create lasting memories.

This year, we’re excited to have our beloved 4-year-old program again, giving even our youngest adventurers the chance to explore and grow in a safe, enriching environment. Our beautiful 15-acre campus is a dream playground, complete with expansive indoor spaces, farm animals, large outdoor play areas, a pond, and a winding creek—the perfect setting for discovery, creativity, and adventure.

At Keystone, summer is more than just a break from school—it’s an opportunity for kids to be themselves, make new friends, and experience the joy of learning in a way that feels like play. Every morning, your child will be excited to jump out of bed and head to a place where they feel safe, loved, and eager to explore.

Spaces are limited, and programs will fill fast!

So, if you’re looking for the most unique, engaging, and joy-filled summer program in town, Keystone is the place to be!

Summer enrollment begins March 4th, 2025

To get on our summer email list, click on the following link. Keystone will email all families who fill out the interest form in the following link:

Click Here for Summer Interest Form

Summer FAQ

The weekly rate is $450. There is also a one-time enrollment fee of $50. Camps are offered weekly; the first week of Summer on the Farm is four days, due to Memorial Day, and costs $375.

Schedule for the Summer of 2025

Week 1: May 27 – May 30 (short week)

Week 2: June 2 – June 6

Week 3: June 9 – June 13

Week 4: June 16 – June 20

Week 5: June 23 – June 27

Drop-off begins at 8, and pick-up is at 5. We do not have any before-care or after-care options.

This year Summer on the Farm has two programs. One program is for 4 year olds, while the other is for rising kindergarteners through children who just graduated from 5th grade. Children attending our 4 year old program must be four years old BEFORE April 1, 2024 or enrolled is Keystone’s pre-k program. Children attending our Kindergarten-5th grade program must be five years old BEFORE April 1, 2024 or be enrolled in Keystone’s kindergarten program.

No. Children should bring lots of snacks, a lunch, and a refillable water bottle to enjoy whenever they are hungry or thirsty. Please do not send candy or sodas! Lunch time will be spent picnicking on our beautiful school campus.

**NOTE: PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS BROUGHT TO SUMMER ON THE FARM WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME, especially shoes, water bottles, lunch boxes, and life jackets.

Items to bring daily:

Sunscreen must be applied prior to arrival and should be the waterproof kind (we will reapply after lunch)
Snacks and a sack lunch
Bottled water or refillable water bottle (recommended)
Fresh towel; please be sure your child takes the used one home daily
Come dressed in your swimsuit with clothes over it
Wear water shoes that can be used for exploring the creek

Items to bring and leave for the duration of your child’s participation in SOF:

A life jacket for wandering the creek or going to pond (may be taken home weekends)
Pasture boots/rain boots for pasture time if desired. Kids can also choose to use boots left by our school year kids, but cleanliness, comfort, and correct sizing aren’t guaranteed. (Typically children prefer to have their own boots.)
A spare change of clothes or two (Children will get very dirty. Please send old clothes that you are willing to throw away.)
Children are welcome to bring their bikes, hoverboards, scooters, and skateboards, as well as their required helmet, and enjoy riding on our traffic-free driveway. (These will not be shared with other children.)

Summer on the Farm: A One-of-a-Kind Experience!

At Keystone Adventure School and Farm, every day of summer is packed with excitement, exploration, and unforgettable memories! Whether it’s outdoor adventures, boating, hands-on learning, or just good old-fashioned play, your child will be engaged, active, and eager to return all summer long.

For some kids, it’s a week-long glimpse into the Keystone experience, and for others, it’s an entire summer of discovery—but for every child, it’s an opportunity to learn, grow, and have an absolute blast! A wide variety of activities ensures that each day brings something new, and our careful balance of indoor and outdoor experiences keeps kids happy, engaged, and safe.

At Keystone, your child’s well-being is our top priority. That’s why we provide an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (or better) at all times, ensuring plenty of support and supervision.

Below is just a sample of the exciting activities your child will experience throughout the summer. Please note that not all activities are available for our 4-year-old students.

Farm Life & Animal Care

Spending time feeding and caring for our pasture animals—llamas, donkeys, sheep, chickens, and goats.
Daily responsibilities include brushing, mucking pastures, collecting eggs, and ensuring the animals are well-fed and watered.
Working in our organic garden, where kids will plant, tend, and harvest fresh vegetables—some to enjoy themselves and some to donate to the Hope Center Food Bank!

Outdoor Adventures & Water Play

Exploring the running creek, teeming with fish, mussels, and fascinating wildlife tracks.
Seining the creek, paddle boating, and kayaking (Life jackets are required for all children, regardless of swimming ability).
A giant water slide available all summer long—because what’s summer without a little splash?
Sandboxes with running water—the perfect place for creative, hands-on play and discovery.

Group Games & Team Building

Fun and interactive group games that build teamwork, cooperation, and friendships.
Outdoor learning experiences that turn nature into a classroom filled with exciting discoveries.

Keystone’s Summer in the City: A Kid-Run Economy!

One of Keystone’s most beloved summer traditions is Summer in the City, a hands-on experience where kids become the leaders of their own town.

Earning Keystone Kash: Kids read, practice math, and write their own books to earn Keystone Kash, which they use to purchase a “home” for the day.
Building Businesses: After securing their dream home, young entrepreneurs open businesses, trade, and invest in their own little economy!
Exciting Business Ideas: Rental businesses, sales ventures (such as Pokémon cards, old toys, art, slime, balloons, or nail painting), and anything your child dreams up!
Creative freedom and leadership: Kids run the city their way while learning valuable lessons about responsibility, decision-making, and commerce.
Please note: All business supplies must be provided by the student.

The Most Unique & Engaging Summer Program in Town!

Keystone provides a summer experience like no other, where children look forward to each day and leave with new skills, new friendships, and lasting memories.

Spaces are limited, and spots fill up quickly! If you’re looking for an extraordinary summer experience for your child, Keystone is the place to be!

Exciting Activities for Our 4-Year-Old Summer Campers

Pasture Time with Keystone Animals
Our 4-year-old campers will team up with older Summer on the Farm friends to help care for the animals on our working farm. Each day, they’ll take part in feeding and watering the llamas, donkeys, sheep, chickens, and goat, along with other important farm tasks, including mucking the pasture, brushing the animals, and collecting eggs. This hands-on experience fosters responsibility, confidence, and a deeper connection to nature.

Outdoor Fun & Water Play
There’s no shortage of splash-worthy summer fun at Keystone! Every day, children will enjoy time in kiddie pools, sandboxes with running water, and even a mud kitchen—offering endless opportunities for creative play, social interaction, and cooperative exploration.

Picnic Lunches in the Great Outdoors
Campers will enjoy picnic-style lunches on our beautiful 15-acre campus, sharing mealtime with their older Summer on the Farm buddies. It’s the perfect time to relax, recharge, and connect with friends.

Storytime & Imaginative Play
Each day, children will gather for storytime with books that reflect a fun weekly theme. These stories will spark their imaginations and inspire themed art projects, sensory play, and designed provocations that encourage children to explore and create in new ways.

Indoor Play & Rest Time
When it’s time to cool off indoors, campers will engage in sensory, art, and fine motor activities using materials like clay, blocks, magnets, and ramps. Mid-afternoon, campers will enjoy an hour of quiet rest to reset, recharge, and stay refreshed for more adventures.

At Keystone, every day is a balance of play, learning, and joyful discovery, giving your child a summer filled with new experiences, friendships, and fun!

Keystone does not offer refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days prior to camp start date.
Cancellations made less than 30 days prior to the start date will be subject to a cancellation fee that is 50% of the total enrolled cost.
Keystone reserves the right to cancel camps if the minimum number of campers required for enrollment is not met.
No make-up days are offered under any circumstances.
The $50 enrollment fee is nonrefundable.

Payment details:

At the time of registration, only the enrollment fee ($50) is required to hold the child’s spot.
Payment for each week is due IN FULL on the Friday prior to the start of camp. If payment is not received, camper will not be allowed to attend.
Payments should be made via the child’s account, the Keystone website, or via check to Keystone Adventure School and Farm.

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