SUMMER & BREAK CAMPS

About

Common Threads Farm offers school-break and summer camp programs for students across Whatcom County, in partnership with schools and community organizations. Campers spend their days exploring the garden ecosystem, completing STEM projects and experiments, harvesting and cooking food together, and engaging in creative activities. Through hands-on, garden-based learning, students discover insects, gardening, and foods from around the world.

Impact

Our camps are more than fun—they’re transformative learning experiences. Through garden exploration and hands-on projects, campers build curiosity, strengthen STEM skills, and deepen their understanding of how the garden fosters community. Along the way, they gain scientific knowledge, try new foods, and grow confidence in their ability to learn and explore.

A sample camp schedule is included below and may be subject to change.

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Spring Break Camp

👉 Registration opens November 3. Mark your calendars to catch the early bird special of 10% off through the month of November!

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A hands-on, science-based gardening and cooking camp for kids!

  • Kids will grow and harvest fresh veggies,
  • Cook delicious, healthy meals (lunch included), and 
  • Make friends while exploring nature!

Location: TBA, Camps will take place at a Bellingham Elementary School

Dates: April 6-9, 2026 (Mon-Thurs)

Time: 9am – 2pm

Grades: Open to grades K-5

Cost: $180

Max. 20 Participants | Open to all!

 

 

 

Typical Camp Itinerary

9:00 AM – Arrival routine, morning snack
9:30 AM – Morning circle
9:45 AM – Garden activities
10:30 AM – Recess
11:00 AM – Cook lunch
11:45 AM – Eat lunch
12:15 PM – Garden activities
1:00 PM – Afternoon garden snack
1:15 PM – Choice-based activities
1:45 PM – Clean-up & closing circle
2:00 PM – Dismissal

 

Contact emily.hie@commonthreadsfarm.org if you need registration support

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Summer Camp

👉 Registration opens November 3. Mark your calendars to catch the early bird special of 10% off through the month of November

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A hands-on, science-based gardening and cooking camp for kids!

  • Kids will grow and harvest fresh veggies,
  • Cook delicious, healthy meals (lunch included), and 
  • Make friends while exploring nature!

Location: TBA, Camps will take place at a Bellingham Elementary School

Dates: 3 Week long sessions, June 22nd through July 9th

Time: 9am – 2pm

Ages: 5-10

Cost: $360

Max. 20 Participants | Open to all!

Need-based scholarships are available! Scholarships will be available. Details announced when registration opens!

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