Winter and Spring Break Camp

REGISTRATION WILL OPEN JANUARY 8TH, 2025 

Winter and Spring Farm Camps 2025

Winter Farm Camp - February 17-18 

Spring Farm Camp - March 24-28 and March 31 - April 4

Tollgate Farm offers fun-filled learning opportunities during school breaks for campers age 6-12. 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! For questions about the camps, contact Barbie Kellner 248-347-0269 ext. 227 or at kellnerb@msu.edu

CAMP SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Oakland County 4-H and MSU Tollgate strives to provide opportunities for youth of all income levels and welcomes a broad cross-section of participants to experience farm-based experiential learning. The goal of the MSU Tollgate is to provide as many youth as possible with the opportunity to enrich learning and broaden their experiences. Oakland 4-H Offers Scholarships for their 4H members, which all of our campers become during registration. To learn more about how to apply for the Oakland 4H Scholarship, visit the Oakland County 4H website Oakland 4-H Scholarships

Winter Break 2 Day Camp ($185) Feb 17 and 18 for children ages 6-12

Aftercare available 4-5pm $24/2 days 

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Drive away the winter blues and embark on outdoor adventures with camp friends!  
 
Join us for two days of winter farm exploration! Taking care of the animals at the Farm looks a little different in the winter months, and campers will learn how our animals cope with the cold while providing the extra care they need in winter. We'll also explore the winter wonders of the Tollgate Forest, diving deep into maple syrup production in our sugar bush, building shelters, and warming up while cooking over an open fire. While we will often be together in a large group, campers may be divided into smaller groups according to age for some camp activities. This camp fills quickly, so register soon!

Spring Farm Camp   ($395)   March 24- 28 and March 31-April 4 for children ages 6-12

Aftercare available 4-5pm $60/week

Celebrate Spring on the farm! 

The days are longer once again, and plants and animals are getting back into the swing of spring! During this week at Tollgate, campers will experience all the excitement of spring on the farm. Explore life cycles with hands-on investigations of seed germination, pond studies, and vernal pool discovery--- we may even meet some new farm babies! While we will often be together in a large group, campers may be divided into smaller groups according to age for some camp activities. This camp fills quickly, so register soon!  
 

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