Read more, and learn why 32 kids each week come to the Critter Barn for Critter Camp!
CRITTER CAMP CLASS for ages 7-16 Offered during the summer only Click here to read about Volunteering as a CREW member Critter Camp is a three day class designed for 8 students with one teacher. Everyone participates and learns by doing teh chores at our farm and caring for the animals. We are eager to meet kids who love animals! Critter Camp is created to give kids an up-close, personal experience with animal care at the Critter Barn, while teaching about life cycles, animal behavior, agriculture and the role farming plays in our daily lives. You may continue beyond the class, join the Critter Crew, and volunteer throughout the year. There are many chores to do and critters to care for. If you like working with animals, this is the place for you. Children ages 7 & 8 are invited to volunteer, but must do so with an accompanying adult until each individual child feels confident and comfortable. Children age 9 and up may volunteer after completing Critter Camp without an adult, however we welcome parents to participate at least one time, as this gives parents a better understanding of what their child is doing. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
To enroll in Critter Camp or HORSE Camp: For information about Horse Camp for kids age 7 to 16 years, begin by clicking here.
To Register for Critter Camp class click on the following link: http://critterbarn.kintera.org/crittercamp
Please complete the Parental Release and Indemnification form and mail it to the
Critter Barn
9275 Adams
Zeeland MI 49464
If you completed Critter Camp:
Click here volunteer at the farm
Click here to view the SCHEDULE for traveling farms
Click here to REGISTER for Traveling farm events
What is Critter Camp About?
This three-day class gives animal lovers an inside look at the entire farm operation. Critter Campers learn how to feed and care for all the birds and animals. We may clean a pen, milk a goat, care for a horse, eat lunch in the hayloft, give someone a bath. You will enjoy many experiences with the animals at a real farm while learning about agriculture.
Critter camp is about caring for animals while building relationships with new friends who love animals too! Critter Camp equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to volunteer at the Critter Barn. You’ll have the opportunity to share your knowledge with visitors at the farm throughout the year!
- Class size is limited to eight students with one teacher
- Critter Camp is a prerequisite to volunteering
- Registrations will be booked in the order they are received
When you take the class:
Bring a sack lunch and beverage; a morning snack is provided. Dress for the weather, wear older shoes, you should bring your own water bottle. NO open toe or sandals! Classes are held rain or shine. For HORSE class wear long pants.
When are the Classes?
Critter Camp Classes are offered during June, July and August
Monday & Wednesday: 8:00am – 1:00pm & Friday 8:00am – 12:00am
Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00am – 1:00pm & Friday 8:00am – 12:00am
How much will it cost?
$65.00 per student (Become a member today for discounted classes)
To read about all our classes offered this summer look at our Summer Class Flyer