Farmer's Kitchen | ONE: 4-day Standard Camp - NON-MEMBER
$340.00
Farmer's Kitchen | ONE: 4-day Standard Camp - MEMBER
$306.00
- Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Description
Put on your apron and boots and come to the ranch ready to explore the delicious world of food and the inspiring systems of regenerative agriculture. Spend the week watering, harvesting, washing, chopping, mixing, and best of all—tasting food! Participants will become comfortable on the farm and in the kitchen. See what creations you come up with!
*No camp on Friday in observance of Juneteenth holiday
Registration period
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2025 and ends on 06/16/2025
Restrictions
Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.
Mimicking Nature's: Week-long Standard Camp - NON-MEMBER
$425.00
Mimicking Nature's: Week-long Standard Camp - MEMBER
$382.50
- Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Fri9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Description
How do bees build hives? How are trees used to create homes for forest animals and plants? How do animals and plants work together to build protective, nurturing environments? This week, we will explore our Rock Bottom Ranch environments to inspire our own natural structures and spaces.
Registration period
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2025 and ends on 06/23/2025
Restrictions
Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.
Simple Machines: 4-day Standard Camp - NON-MEMBER
$340.00
Simple Machines: 4-day Standard Camp - MEMBER
$306.00
- Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Description
Do you ever wonder how things work or how they are made? Do you like to solve problems or do challenges? Throughout this week of hands-on investigations, we will ask and answer questions about real life on the ranch. From how simple machines make life on the ranch possible to how food gives us energy, we will discover the mysteries behind Rock Bottom Ranch.
*No camp on Friday in observance of Fourth of July holiday
Registration period
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2025 and ends on 06/30/2025
Restrictions
Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.
Ranch Adventures | ONE: Week-long Standard Camp - NON-MEMBER
$425.00
Ranch Adventures | ONE: Week-long Standard Camp - MEMBER
$382.50
- Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Fri9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Description
Come to Rock Bottom Ranch this summer to experience a week in the life of a farmer. Care for the ranch animals, work in the garden, take charge of egg collecting and learn to harvest ranch products to turn them into a delicious treat. Once your chores are done, head out into the preserve to explore the far reaches of the wetlands.
Registration period
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2025 and ends on 07/07/2025
Restrictions
Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.
RBR Patterns: Week-long Standard Camp - NON-MEMBER
$425.00
RBR Patterns: Week-long Standard Camp - MEMBER
$382.50
- Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Fri9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Description
What patterns do you see in nature and how are they related? This week you will observe the natural world around Rock Bottom Ranch and—it's plants, animals, ponds, and rivers—to decode the patterns and create your own in paintings, collages, prints, and sculpture!
Registration period
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2025 and ends on 07/14/2025
Restrictions
Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.
Wilderness Adventures: Week-long Standard Camp - NON-MEMBER
Full - Waitlist available
$425.00
Wilderness Adventures: Week-long Standard Camp - MEMBER
Full - Waitlist available
$382.50
- Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Fri9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Description
Can you light a one-match fire? What do elk do when they're caught in a lightning storm? What leaf can soothe a nettle sting? Join us to find out! ACES’ environmental educators are experts in helping you develop basic mountain knowledge ranging from map-and-compass navigation to outdoor risk management and decision making. By the final day, you will know how to use natural materials to protect yourself from the elements, pack the perfect daypack, and identify local edible plants.
Registration period
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2025 and ends on 07/21/2025
Restrictions
Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.
Foraging Fun: Week-long Standard Camp - NON-MEMBER
Full - Waitlist available
$425.00
Foraging Fun: Week-long Standard Camp - MEMBER
Full - Waitlist available
$382.50
- Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Fri9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Description
Join us as we connect with the natural world through hands-on adventures filled with discovery! This week, we will set off on a unique journey to learn how to identify and use edible and medicinal plants. Through guided hikes, interactive workshops, and outdoor activities, campers will explore forests, meadows, and wetlands, gaining the skills to recognize wild plants and safely harvest them for food, medicine, and crafting. Along the way, we will develop a deeper connection to the land, learn the importance of sustainable living, and build the confidence to experience nature in a whole new way.
Registration period
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2025 and ends on 07/28/2025
Restrictions
Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.
Farmer's Kitchen | TWO: Week-long Standard Camp - NON-MEMBER
$425.00
Farmer's Kitchen | TWO: Week-long Standard Camp - MEMBER
$382.50
- Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Fri9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Description
Put on your apron and boots and come to the ranch ready to explore the delicious world of food and the inspiring systems of regenerative agriculture. Spend the week watering, harvesting, washing, chopping, mixing, and best of all—tasting food! Participants will become comfortable on the farm and in the kitchen. See what creations you come up with!
Registration period
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2025 and ends on 08/04/2025
Restrictions
Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.
Ranch Adventures | TWO: Week-long Standard Camp - NON-MEMBER
$425.00
Ranch Adventures | TWO: Week-long Standard Camp - MEMBER
$382.50
- Mon9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Tue9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Wed9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Thu9:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Fri9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Description
Come to Rock Bottom Ranch this summer to experience a week in the life of a farmer. Care for the ranch animals, work in the garden, take charge of egg collecting and learn to harvest ranch products to turn them into a delicious treat. Once your chores are done, head out into the preserve to explore the far reaches of the wetlands.
Registration period
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/19/2025 and ends on 08/11/2025
Restrictions
Participants must be entering grades 3 to 4.
