Programs
A screen-free summer on the farm
Season status
The dates and themes below are the published 2026 season, which has finished. Registration for the next summer season opens in the spring, and spots fill quickly each year. Send an enquiry and we will let you know as soon as the next season is confirmed — we will never advertise a season that is not open.
At a glance
Summer camp details
- Ages
- 5–13 years
- Days
- Monday–Friday
- Hours
- 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Where
- Wondering Woods Farm, Conway, SC
- 2026 season dates
- June 8 – August 21
- Groups
- Limited, by design
Drop-off begins at 8:30 AM.
Weekly tuition
Publishing prices, clearly
- Standard week
- $250 per week
- Early bird or full summer
- $200 per week
- Three or more weeks
- $220 per week
- Early drop-off, 8:30–9:00 AM
- $25 per week
- Late pick-up, 5:30 PM
- By request, additional fee
Prices shown are the published 2026 season rates, given as a reference for next summer. Camp sponsorships are also available for families who need them — ask us.
Weekly themes
Choose your summer adventure
Week 1 · June 8–12
Geology & Rock Camp
Week 2 · June 15–19
Fiber Arts & Wool Dyeing
Week 3 · June 22–26
Earth Builders Camp — cob, clay & natural building
Week 4 · June 29–July 3
Whittling & Woodcraft
Week 5 · July 6–10
Garden & Herbal Skills
Week 6 · July 13–17
Cast Iron Cooking Camp
Week 7 · July 20–24
Nature Science & Eco-Experiments
Week 8 · July 27–31
Nature Art & Watercolor Week
Week 9 · August 3–7
Fishing & Water Skills
Week 10 · August 10–14
Sourdough Pizza & Farm-to-Table Cooking
Week 11 · August 17–21
Cake Baking & Decorating
A day at camp
Our rhythm creates a sense of safety, belonging, and wonder
What to bring
Lunch, a water bottle, a change of clothes, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, and a towel with extra clothes for water play.
8:30 AM — Early drop-off & free play
Children arrive, settle in, and begin with open-ended play and exploration.
9:00 AM — Welcome circle & morning sing
We begin together with songs, movement, and a gentle introduction to the day.
9:30 AM — Farm activities & learning stations
Feeding and caring for goats, chickens, and ducks; rotating project stations; small group exploration.
11:30 AM — Nature immersion & farm exploration
Unstructured time in the woods and around the farm: visiting animals, building, discovering.
12:30 PM — Lunch, rest & water play
A relaxed break to eat and recharge, followed by supervised water play to cool down.
1:30 PM — Afternoon projects & animal care
Creative projects, group builds, and checking water and caring for animals.
3:00 PM — Closing circle & pickup
We gather to reflect on the day, share discoveries, and celebrate what we made together.
How to register
Three simple steps
Send an enquiry
Tell us your child's age and which weeks interest you. We will confirm availability and send current pricing in writing.
Confirm your weeks
Once we confirm space, we send registration and payment details. Your place is held when both are complete.
Prepare for the outdoors
Closed-toe shoes, a change of clothes, a towel for water play, lunch, and a water bottle. Campers should expect to get muddy.
Questions
Summer camp questions
Please send a packed lunch, snacks, a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and weather-appropriate clothing. We spend a lot of time outdoors.
Enquire
Ask about next summer
Summer camp office: (843) 528-5527 · info@mindfuljourneyacademy.org
Summer camp enquiry
Ages 5–13 at Wondering Woods Farm.
Visit us
See the place your child would spend the summer.
Come walk the farm, meet the animals, and see the spaces where campers work and play. We are happy to show you around any time of year.