Farm Discovery Camp Session 2
2023-08-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-11 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Billings Farm and Museum, 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, 05091, United States
Go in-depth into the world of farming!
What does it mean to be part of a farming community? Farm Discovery Camp is a hands-on program for young people, ages 11-14 (rising 6th-9th graders), who want a deeper understanding of farming and all that it encompasses.
At Farm Discovery Camp you will meet local professionals and farmers who are leaders in their fields — the Billings Dairy Farm Manager, local beekeepers, and a large animal veterinarian. Work alongside our farmers to learn the ins and outs of dairy production. Take part in a local service project — at Billings Farm or in the Woodstock community and make a lasting difference. Along the way, you will gain an awareness of the many ways our food systems and our ecosystems are interconnected. You will have the chance to:

Experience the daily rhythms of farming and learn firsthand how farmers make decisions about caring for the herd and the land
Make farm-fresh food including homemade macaroni and cheese and ice cream with Billings Farm’s jersey cow milk
Meet farmers in our community and learn how to care for a calf, raise bees, and more
Try fiber arts such as felting wool from Billings Farm sheep
Explore the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park with a park ranger
Make an impact on the farm and in the community with organized service projects

Our response to COVID-19 will continue to be updated. Campers and parents will receive prior notice of all other safety precautions and processes implemented at the Farm & Museum.

Aftercare Information:
We understand that everyone’s schedule is a little different and picking up your camper(s) can be a challenge at times. We’re happy to offer an aftercare option for families who are not able to make it to the 4:00 pm pick up time.
Aftercare runs from 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm, Monday through Friday. Aftercare is only available for full-day camps (Junior Farmer Camp & Farm Discovery Camp). You may register your camper(s) for this option on a weekly basis for $60 per camper per week. Your payment holds you spot in aftercare, and you can pay through our website after completing the camp forms.
We have a minimum attendance requirement to be able to provide this service. We will inform you 30 days prior to your camper’s session if aftercare is unavailable. We will process a refund at that time.
Aftercare is a supervised time but not a structured activity time. Campers are encouraged to bring a book or other activity for this time.
Thank you for choosing Billings Farm & Museum’s Summer Camp Program and we look forward to seeing you soon!

2023 Dates:

Session 1: July 10-14
Session 2: August 7-11
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Drop off between 8:45am and 9am. Pick up promptly at 4pm.

To be added to the waitlist for sessions that are FULL, please fill out the registration form below and email gbourassa@billingsfarm.org.
We will go through the waitlist in order if a spot opens up more than one week before the camp session starts. Otherwise, we will send out an email to the whole waitlist and the first one to respond gets the spot.

2023 Pricing:

$300 for Billings Farm Members (see membership for all the perks!)
$350 for non-members
10% discount for the second sibling registered for the same camp session
Not a member? Join today!
Note: Payment is required to reserve your slot.
Refunds can be given if notice is received prior to May 22nd with a $50 processing fee. No refunds after May 22nd. If you are requesting to move your camper to another session, we will do so if there is availability.
Contact Gabi at gbourassa@billingsfarm.org for registration information.

Today's Schedule
2023-08-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-15 10:00 - 17:00 and 7 more dates

Garden Day
2023-08-12 10:00 - 17:00
Explore the shared story between Billings Farm & Museum and the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park with a day of experiential learning in the gardens at both sites.
At the National Park, events will include ranger-guided tours of the formal and waterfall gardens, lawn games, and activities for the whole family. Visitors can make a bouquet to take home and enjoy botany themed art experiences with the artist-in-residence. The Vermont Fiddle Orchestra will perform from 11:00AM – 2:00PM at the National Park.
Admission is required for activities on the Billings Farm & Museum site.

EVENT SCHEDULE at Billings Farm & Museum

11AM, 1PM & 4PM Tours & Tastings in the Farmstead Garden
11AM – 2PM Ride the Smoothie Bike
11:30AM, 1:30PM & 3:30PM Listen to Garden Stories in the Sunflower House
12PM & 2PM Learn Victorian Flower Language
2:30PM – 4PM Herbal Tea Happy Hour in the Farmstead Garden
Make an Herbal Tea Bag to take home
Play Lawn Games & Croquet
Explore the Sunflower House

Need a snack? Visit the Farmhouse Scoop Shop for ice cream, cold beverages & snacks. Open 11AM – 5PM.

Billings Bookworms Camp Session 2
2023-08-14 09:00 - 12:30, 2023-08-15 09:00 - 12:30, 2023-08-16 09:00 - 12:30, 2023-08-17 09:00 - 12:30, 2023-08-18 09:00 - 12:30
Billings Bookworms Camp is a half-day program for campers who enjoy listening to fun stories about farming, nature, and animals. Campers will have the opportunity to meet our calves, sheep, goats and learn the basics of caring for each animal through hands-on activities. With the help of engaging and thoughtful exercises, campers will get to know our farm and all the parts that make it run smoothly. Some of the fun activities Bookworms Campers will be doing:

Visit the National Historical Park
Check out the tractors here on the farm
Make sugar on snow in the middle of the summer!

Our response to COVID-19 will continue to be updated. Campers and parents will receive prior notice of all other safety precautions and processes implemented at the Farm & Museum.

2023 Dates:
Session 1: July 17-21
Session 2: August 14-18
Time: 9 am – 12:30 pm; Drop off between 8:45 am and 9 am.
Refunds can be given if notice is received prior to May 22nd with a $50 processing fee. No refunds after May 22nd.
Contact Gabi at gbourassa@billingsfarm.org for registration information.

2023 Pricing:
$200 for Billings Farm Members (see membership for all the perks!)
$250 for non-members
10% discount for the second sibling registered for the same camp session
Not a member? Join today!
Note: Payment is required to reserve your slot.

Vermont Female Farmers Photography Exhibition
2023-08-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-21 10:00 - 17:00
Vermont Female Farmers is an exhibition of 45 photographs by JuanCarlos González on display in Billings Farm’s Historic Barn from August 19 – October 31. NOTE: The exhibition will be closed for a private event on Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23.
This project focuses on the meaningful and impactful contributions that female farmers are making to the State’s culture, identity, and economy. From 2020-2022, González visited and documented 38 farmers, photographing them at work during their daily life on the farm, capturing their livelihood, labor, and passion.
The exhibition title, Vermont Female Farmers, evokes each of the three elements portrayed in each photograph. González created stunning portraits of women who work in the farm industry. Each image captures the act of farming, including the products or animals that are produced on each farm. All are set against a backdrop of the wild and varied beauty of Vermont’s land and rolling hills. Within these incredible compositions, each image provides insight into the unique story behind the farms and spotlights the underrepresented voices of women in agriculture.
In conjunction with the exhibition, González brings together the photographs, stories, histories, and insights into each farm in a beautiful coffee-table book. The book is featured for sale in the Billings Farm Gift Shop along with specialty items from many of the farms.
Find a listing of the featured farmers and farms at www.vermontfemalefarmers.com.
About the Photographer
Originally from Maunabo, Puerto Rico, JuanCarlos González is a photojournalist and storyteller, as well as an event and landscape photographer who currently lives in Plymouth, Vermont. His work has been featured in National Geographic, Vogue Italia, the Boston Globe, and Leica Fotografie International.

Sunflower Sunday
2023-08-20 09:00 - 09:45
Sunday, August 20
9:00-9:45am
Doors open at 8:45am
Register Now
Relax and breathe in the quiet morning air as Sunflower Sunday returns to Billings Farm on August 20. In thanks to your support year-round, we welcome you on site before we open to the public in this free community event open to all!
Join us for a mindful experience with local instructor Carly Pizzani, who will guide you in stretching and yoga-inspired movement while nestled between the Sunflower House and pastures.
Guests are invited to bring a mat and enjoy this meditative class. Complimentary herbal tea will be served after the class.
Admission closes at 9:10. Advance registration strongly recommended to reserve your space.
This event is free to all. Donations are welcome.
If you would like to enjoy the site when we open at 10am, you may purchase admission either online or at the Admissions Desk when you check in for the class.
