The Importance of Camp

The experiences kids have at camp have always been important, if not life changing. According to the American Camp Association, benefits of attending camp include increased self-identity, self-worth, self-esteem, leadership, and self-respect.

​At Angelic Organics Learning Center we go beyond getting kids off their screens and into the great outdoors. Our campers experience the rhythms of farm life- they learn how to take care of livestock, tend gardens, and prepare their own meals using freshly harvested produce.

Angelic Organics Learning Center has offered immersive farm experiences since 1999. Our 
camps engage the head, heart and hands on Angelic Organics farm – one of the oldest and largest organic and biodynamic Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms in the region.

​Overnight campers get to stay at our Lodge, which sits on a limestone bluff surrounded by old oaks, overlooking the bends of Kinnikinnick Creek. The beautiful grounds invite exploration, wonder, creativity, and revitalization. Campers connect with nature from the woods to the farm fields.

Many campers come back year after year, and their parents will tell you why:

My son loves the animals and respects what happens on the farm. He enjoyed the work as much as the fun. This is an awesome experience for him and he loves returning each year.

My granddaughter attended and she learned so much! The experience encouraged her to learn more about farming, where food comes from, and what organic means, just to name a few. For me, there is nothing that has made me happier in the last year and a half than picking up a kid with a dirty face, mud up to their knees, red cheeks from the sun and a huge smile on their face! Best experience ever.

[We love the] opportunity for our children to: learn about sustainable farming, have unique and enriching experiences, and have camp experiences that are outside and with animals. Our children have immensely enjoyed each and every camp at Angelic Organics Learning Center, so much so we have donated to the center to keep it going and available to all.

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Our spring and summer camp dates and pricing can be found here. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to attend camp.  We are proud to have a scholarship fund through which we can make sure kids of all backgrounds have the chance to go to camp. If you would like more information on financial aid, please email programs@learngrowconnect.org.