Under the supervision of the Camp Director and an enthusiastic well-trained staff children will collect eggs, milk cows, groom animals and bake traditional Muscoot recipes. They'll also try their hands at hand cranking ice cream, making crafts and maintaining a garden. This hands-on approach helps children develop a greater understanding of food production, the care and maintenance of domestic animals and an appreciation for life on a farm.

Walk-in registration is held for Westchester County residents on the first Saturday of February at Muscoot Farm. Applications received by mail are processed following walk-in registration. Non-Westchester County residents may register for the Young Farmers Program beginning the third week of February. Group size for camp is limited to 12 children and camp does fill up very quickly.

Each camp session is Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Below are the dates for the 2008 sessions:

Session I:    July 7-11

Session II:   July 14-18

Session III:  July 21-25

Session IV:   July 28- Aug. 1

Session V:    Aug. 4 - 8

Session VI:   Aug. 11- 15

Appropriate ages for the Young Farmers Camp
• Homesteader - Entering grades 1st and 2nd
• Farmhands – Entering grades 3rd and 4th
• Cowpokes – Entering grades 5th and 6th
• *Cornhuskers – Entering grades 7th and 8th
*Available only for Sessions III –VI.

The Muscoot Farm Young Farmers Camp is full.  Please contact Muscoot Farm at 914-864-7286 to be placed on the waiting list.