Tucson Village Farm - Farm Camp (Ages 10-13)
Tucson Village Farm offers day camps for ages 10-13, focusing on hands-on farm activities, cooking, and environmental education at the University of Arizona.
▌ Editor's read The website https://tucsonvillagefarm.arizona.edu/camps-2026 loads successfully and details the Farm Camp program for ages 10-13. This is a day camp, running from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and is operated by the University of Arizona, specifically through the Tucson Village Farm initiative. The camp focuses on hands-on activities such as gardening, animal care, cooking, and environmental education. While there is no explicit mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on the website, its affiliation with a major university suggests institutional oversight. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Tucson Village Farm' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many praising its educational value and engaging activities for children. Social media handles found are @tucsonvillagefarm on Instagram and 'tucsonvillagefarm' on Facebook, both actively showcasing farm activities and events.
Who thrives here Ages 10–13
Tucson Village Farm - Farm Camp (Ages 10-13) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. outdoors/nature programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 10–13
- Hours: Contact for hours.
- Address: 421 S. Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
- Cost notes: Contact for pricing. Scholarships available. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Tucson Village Farm - Farm Camp (Ages 10-13)
- What ages does Tucson Village Farm - Farm Camp (Ages 10-13) accept?
- Tucson Village Farm - Farm Camp (Ages 10-13) is open to children ages 10–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Tucson Village Farm - Farm Camp (Ages 10-13) cost?
- Tucson Village Farm - Farm Camp (Ages 10-13) doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Contact for pricing. Scholarships available. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Tucson Village Farm - Farm Camp (Ages 10-13)'s hours?
- Tucson Village Farm - Farm Camp (Ages 10-13) runs Contact for hours.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Tucson Village Farm - Farm Camp (Ages 10-13)?
- Tucson Village Farm - Farm Camp (Ages 10-13) is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Tucson Village Farm - Farm Camp (Ages 10-13) provide lunch?
- Tucson Village Farm - Farm Camp (Ages 10-13) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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