The Urban Farm Summer Camp 2026
The Urban Farm Summer Camp offers hands-on experiences with farm animals, gardening, and outdoor activities for children aged 5-13 in Denver, Colorado.
▌ Editor's read The Urban Farm Summer Camp website loads successfully, detailing a day camp program for children aged 5-13. The camp focuses on hands-on farm experiences, including animal care, gardening, and outdoor activities. The Urban Farm, founded by Michael and Betsy Honl, has been operating for 25 years as a nonprofit organization. While the website provides information for the 2024 camp season, details for 2026 are not yet available. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Google reviews for The Urban Farm generally show a high rating of 4.8 stars based on over 1,000 reviews, with many reviewers praising the educational opportunities and positive experiences with animals. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Social media handles include @theurbanfarm on Instagram and TheUrbanFarm on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
The Urban Farm Summer Camp 2026 fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 10200 Smith Rd, Denver, CO 80239
- Phone: (303) 307-9332
- Cost notes: USD. 2026 pricing TBD or not listed on website.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about The Urban Farm Summer Camp 2026
- What ages does The Urban Farm Summer Camp 2026 accept?
- The Urban Farm Summer Camp 2026 is open to children ages 5–12. 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 The Urban Farm Summer Camp 2026 cost?
- The Urban Farm Summer Camp 2026 doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. 2026 pricing TBD or not listed on website. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are The Urban Farm Summer Camp 2026's hours?
- The Urban Farm Summer Camp 2026 runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs The Urban Farm Summer Camp 2026?
- The Urban Farm Summer Camp 2026 is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 25 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does The Urban Farm Summer Camp 2026 provide lunch?
- The Urban Farm Summer Camp 2026 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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