Farm Day Camps
What Makes Our Camps Unique?
1
Beginner Horsemanship
Kid’s will explore what they can learn from the herd with play and learning about connected relationships with horses and humans! Horse time is unmounted and no prior experience with horses is necessary..
2
Horticultural Therapy
Kids will use plants and gardening activities to help relax, reduce stress, and improve their cognitive and emotional functioning. It provide kids fun and engaging way to develop important life skills while promoting a healthy lifestyle.
3
Creek, Nature, Arts & Crafts
Kids will have an opportunity to engage daily with nature at our creek and with our farm animals. Arts & crafts will give ever child the opportunity to freely express themselves while utilizing nature and animals as their inspiration.
2026 Farm Day Camp
June 2nd-4th, 9:30AM-4:00PM, Ages 6-9 years old
June 9th-11th, 9:30AM-4:00PM, Ages 7-12 years old
June 23rd-25th, 9:30AM-4:00PM, Ages 8-14 years old
*We offer some flexibility with age groups. If your child is slightly younger or older than the designated age range, please reach out and we’ll do our best to accommodate when possible.
*A $25 sibling discount is available. Please contact Michelle at hendocarefarm@gmail.com for the discount code and/or with questions.
🌻 Hendo Care Farm – 3-Day Farm Day Camp
A Nature-Based Wellness Experience for Kids
At Hendo Care Farm, our Day Farm Camps offer kids a joyful, confidence-building experience where wellness comes naturally—through animals, nature, creativity, and meaningful connection. This 3-day immersive camp is designed to support children’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being while giving them space to explore, play, learn, and build lasting friendships in a safe, nurturing farm environment.
🐓 Camp Highlights
✔ Daily Farm Animal Interactions
Hands-on care and activities with pigs, goats, chickens, and more—building empathy, responsibility, and connection. ( $100 value )
✔ Beginner Horsemanship Activities
Kids learn about horses, grooming, leading, and relationship-building through equine-assisted experiences that support confidence and emotional resilience. ( $150 value )
✔ Horticultural Therapy & Gardening
Children explore our gardens, learn how plants support wellness and have therapeutic benefits, and take home their own plant to care for. ( $100 value )
✔ Creek Fun, Fishing & Outdoor Exploration
Fishing, swimming, bird watching, nature crafts, field games, and plenty of free choice outdoor play. ($50 value)
✔ Nature Inspired Arts & Crafts
Three days of creative projects inspired by the natural world and animals. ($50 value)
✔ The Great Outdoors, New friends, Lots of Laughter, Fun and New Experiences (priceless)
📅 3-Day Camp Flow
Day 1 – Farm & Garden Wellness Day
Farm tour, animal care, creekside lunch, games, and hands-on gardening with a plant to take home.
Day 2 – Horse Day
All things horses! Grooming, leading, horse games, crafts, and learning how healthy relationships with animals translate to people.
Day 3 – Creek Day & Family Celebration
A full day at the creek with free-choice activities. Parents are invited to join (one per child). The day ends with a family celebration, certificates of completion, and time to gather as a community.
🌿 What Your Child Will Experience
Through hands-on outdoor activities and guided farm experiences, campers will:
Build confidence and self-esteem
Learn healthy relationship skills with animals and people
Connect deeply with animals and nature
Experience creativity, games, art and community
Release of “happy chemicals” such as dopamine, oxytocin, endorphins and serotonin
Each day blends structured learning, free play, and wellness-focused activities—without pressure or screens.
🌟 Led by Experienced, Certified Staff
Your child will be supported by a compassionate and skilled team, including:
An Equine Specialist - Karen Ruggiero, 35 years of horse experience
A Horticultural Therapist - Dr. Sarah Himmelheber, MSW, LCSW, HTR, PhD
Owner of Hendo Care Farm - Michelle Cervantez, Educator • Reiki Practitioner • Certified Yoga, Mindfulness & Social Emotional Learning Facilitator
💛 Investment & Registration Details
Cost: $275
✔ All activity supplies included
✔ Families provide lunch, snacks, water bottle, towel, and water shoes
✔ Cooler provided for lunches and light snacks
Sibling Discount:
$25 off for two or more siblings (email or call for code)
Group Size:
Limited to 10 campers per camp to ensure personalized attention and a supportive environment around our horses.
Payment Policy:
Full payment is required at registration to hold your child’s spot.
Refunds are not available unless there is proof of an emergency.
🤝 Parent Participation & Volunteer Day
On Creek Day, one parent per child is invited to join the fun as a volunteer to keep an eye out on the kiddos during creek play.
Volunteering is encouraged but not required—just come ready to play and connect and enjoy a meal together.
🌞 Reserve Your Child’s Spot
Spots are limited and fill quickly due to our small group size. Register today to hold your child’s spot! We (animals too) can’t wait to see you!
🌈 Scholarships & Sliding Scale
If you know that your child would benefit from our Wellness Farm Day Camp, but finances are a challenge at this time, please contact our nonprofit partner for opportunities for a full or partial scholarship. Apply soon while funding is available!
Angel K Love Project
📧 angelkloveproject@gmail.com
Join us at Hendo Care Farm for a meaningful summer experience where children grow confidence, build friendships, and connect with nature and animals in ways that last long after camp ends!
See more FAQ’s below…
FAQs for Farm Camps
What area of Hendersonville is Hendo Care Farm (HCF) located in?
HCF is located specifically in the township of Fruitland. Address will be shared after payment is received. If you search for Justus Orchards on Google Map, we are very close by (within a half of a mile).
What if I need to cancel or it’s bad weather?
This farm camp will be held in rain or shine. We will make indoor accommodations in our barns when there is rain. Cancellations and no-shows are non-refundable. There will be no make-up classes in the event of a participant’s absence. However, we can reschedule, cancel, and/or refund due to any unsafe weather-related issues. HCF will try their best to contact you in advance if they need to cancel due to unsafe weather.
What should my child wear and bring?
We recommend wearing/bringing appropriate layers incase the weather changes. It is also important to wear close-toed shoes due to uneven ground and to prevent injury if an animal accidentally steps on toes. We also recommend your child brings a backpack with everything they need in it so they can carry it around while in different areas of the farm. Inside the backpack we recommend putting in a water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, rain jacket, snacks and lunch. We will have a cooler to put lunches in if they need to stay cool and fresh water to refill water bottles. On Creek Days, have your child come in their swimsuit if they want to swim, bring a towel, wear water shoes and a change of clothes.
Are there any “Farm Rules” that we should know in advance?
Yes, for the safety and security of our farm and our animals, we must enforce the following rules on the farm:
No smoking, vaping, tobacco products, drugs or CBD.
No outside pets allowed. Leaving them in the car is prohibited in high temperatures.
No spectators allowed without registration.
No outside treats for the animals.
No going to other areas of the farm without permission.
Children cannot be left unattended.
No personal belongings inside the pastures (phones and water bottles are an exception)
No littering.
Everyone is required to sign a Liability Waiver before beginning.
Is your farm a safe place and all-inclusive to all people?
All employees at Hendo Care Farm strive to be all-inclusive and welcomes all guests. Together we celebrate diversity and strive to create a safe space that is more inclusive and less oppressive to all of people’s many identities including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, family structure, ability, and more
How do the scholarships work?
We have a 501c3 nonprofit partner called the Angel K Love Project. The Angel K Love Project’s mission is to keep our program fees as low as possible for youth who cannot afford to pay the full rate, but who could really benefit from the services we provide at our farm camps. Email angelkloveproject@gmail.com to learn more.
Or if you would like to SPONSOR A CHILD or DONATE to Angel K Love Project’s mission 501c3, you can also do so at angelkloveproject.org. All proceeds donated to the Angel K Love Project help support youth in need of financial support to participate in Farm Camps at Hendo Care Farm, and it supports the care of our pigs, goats, chickens and barn cat at Hendo Care Farm too!
