School's Out Farm Camps

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School's Out Farm Camps

Welcome to Tollgate Farm 'School's Out Farm Camps'! A fun way for your youth, grades 1-6, to come explore something new, even when school is out of session! Every day at camp is an exciting adventure as we move through daily farm and nature-inspired themes, engage in creative STEM projects, and experience lots of real science and hands-on fun!

Questions? Email the Program Team at MSUE.TollgatePro@msu.edu or contact Program Coordinator, Kassie LaVigne at 248-347-0269 ext. 239.

January School's Out Farm Camp: January 19, 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

1-day camp on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19, 2026 ($95)
9 AM- 4 PM
Grades 1-6
After-care available 4 PM- 6 PM ($20)
Before-care available 8 AM- 9 AM ($15)

Don't leave Tollgate Farm Camp out of your plans this January!

Welcome to School's Out Farm Camp at Tollgate Farm, a fun way for youth to explore something new when school is out of session! This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, campers can spend a day at the farm exploring the wonders of winter. Hands-on investigations, observation, and teamwork will be practiced while campers learn the science of sledding, meet and help care for Tollgate's farm animals, and build a campfire to warm up and make a tasty treat!

February School's Out Farm Camp: February 13, 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

1-day camp during Winter Break, February 13, 2026 ($95)
9 AM- 4 PM
Grades 1-6
After-care available 4 PM- 6 PM ($20)
Before-care available 8 AM- 9 AM ($15)

Put on your favorite snow gear and join us for a winter adventure this February!

Welcome to School's Out Farm Camp at Tollgate Farm, a fun way for youth to explore something new when school is out of session! February days are not for hibernating when there is so much outdoor fun to be had! Campers will try something new while going ice fishing at Tollgate's pond, put their best foot forward in a snowball fight, and cozy up at the end of the day with a toasty s'more!

Winter Break Farm Camp: February 16 - February 20, 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Choose individual day(s) or an all-week session for this winter break day camp! ($95 per day or $399 entire week)
9 AM- 4 PM
Grades 1-6
After-care available 4 PM- 6 PM ($20 per day or $85 entire week)
Before-care available 8 AM- 9 AM ($15 per day or $60 entire week)

Flurries are flying through the air this February, and there is so much to do at the farm!

Welcome to Winter Farm Camp at Tollgate Farm! Even with flurries in the air this February, there is much to do at the farm! Discover Michigan's oldest agricultural product while tapping maple trees, dive deep into the investigation of gravity while sledding, and try something new with a delicious Garden Kitchen snack.

Spring Break Farm Camp: March 30 - April 3, 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

An all-week spring break day camp! ($399 entire week)
9 AM- 4 PM
Grades 1-6
After-care available 4 PM- 6 PM ($85 entire week)
Before-care available 8 AM- 9 AM ($60 entire week)

Come see all the changes spring has to offer at Tollgate!

Welcome to Spring Farm Camp at Tollgate Farm! Spring is a wondrous time at the farm with new life everywhere--- planting crops and baby animals. Campers will experience Spring at Tollgate as they explore embryology while hatching eggs, learn about propagation as they help us plant crops, and maybe even care for new kid goats! Make some memories this Spring at Tollgate!