Beyond the Barn Day Camp FAQs

A: Registration is open now! Use this link to register now!

A: Yes, in order to ensure enjoyable camp experiences, Farmamerica has placed a 20 camper maximum on Beyond the Barn Day Camp for 2023. This allows group sizes to remain small and for our chaperone to camper ratio to never exceed 1:10. Farmamerica has also established a minimum number of campers per camp. Farmamerica reserves the right to cancel a program due to insufficient enrollment.

A: Register your camper for summer camp now! Click here to register.

A: Registration for the three day camp will be $200. A sibling also registered will cost $180. 

 

Member and Season Passholders receive a discount on registration! Regular registration is $180 with a sibling costing $160.

A: Current Farmamerica Member and Season Passholders receive a discount on admission fees. Siblings registering for the same Day Camp will also receive a discount.  

A: Unfortunately, at this time we do not offer single-day sessions for Beyond the Barn Camp. However, if you are looking for a single-day event, we encourage you and your family to join us for our special events throughout the summer that can be found here or come out for a guided tour.

A:Yes. The cancellation policy is as follows:

If your child leaves camp early or arrives late, there will be no full or partial refunds. This includes reasons such as accident, homesickness, behavior problems, other last minute conflicts or camper/parent request. 

 

If a serious, unexpected medical event arises that requires cancellation, a refund may be considered. Written notification from the family and physician is required.

 

In all other cases, a refund will only be issued under the following circumstances:

• Cancellation more than 1 month prior to the start of camp shall receive a 75% refund.
• Cancellation within 14-30 days prior to the start of camp shall receive a 50% refund.
• Cancellation with less than two weeks notice prior to the start of camp, will not be eligible for any refund (with the exception of an unexpected medical event listed above). 

 

We appreciate your understanding. If you have questions regarding cancellation, please contact us at 507-835-2052 or at info@farmamerica.org

Campers and their families are eligible for a full refund of their registration fee if: Farmamerica cancels or reschedules Beyond the Barn Day Camp such as due to limited registration.

A: Parents/Guardians/Authorized Adults are expected to pick up your child on time.

• If you are running late, immediately contact the Farmamerica office at 507-835-2052.
• All campers must be picked up by the end of the program time, 3:30pm.
• If you pick your camper(s) up after 3:30 pm, you will be assessed the $25 fee/child for every half hour you are late.
• If a camper is not picked up within 15 minutes after the scheduled closing time, Farmamerica site staff will call Parents/Guardians and emergency contacts.
• If no one can be reached within 30 minutes after program end time, Farmamerica staff reserves the right to contact the Police Department and/or Child Protective Services to take the camper(s) until the Parent/Guardian is located.
• Late pick-ups or failure to pay any additional fees may be grounds for dismissal from the program. 

A: No. We find that kids prefer to bring lunch from home. We will provide a healthy snack each day, and we encourage campers to bring a reusable water bottle that can be refilled throughout the day. Lunches will be refrigerated after drop-off. 

A: Safety is our priority at Farmamerica. We keep our schedule flexible and arrange activities to fit the weather forecast. That being said, it’s Minnesota and the weather can be unpredictable. If the Farmamerica area is placed on a weather alert, all campers will be brought into the Visitor Center and weather protocol will be followed. Extremes in weather will be evaluated by the Farmamerica staff. In the event that severe weather causes the center to close, all families will be contacted.

A: In the event of an accident, first aid will be administered and an incident report will be completed by Farmamerica staff. Parent/Guardians will be notified as soon as possible after managing the camper’s immediate needs. In case of an emergency, Farmamerica staff will call 911 and contact the Parent/Guardian or emergency contacts provided with the youth’s registration. 

Part of the registration does indicate that you authorize Farmamerica staff to secure emergency medical care at my expense in case of an emergency.

A: Before the dispersal of medication at Farmamerica the Parent/Guardian must complete and sign a Medication Dispense Form, which will be provided to parents/guardians who have indicated that their child needs medication on their registration form or by contacting Farmamerica staff. 

Medication, prescription or over the counter, must:

• Be handed to the Day Camp staff at the sign-in table on the first day of camp
• Be in its original container
• Include the camper’s name
• Indicate proper dosages
• Include specific written instructions for use

A: All allergies must be listed on the registration form. (If you forgot to list allergies, please contact Farmamerica staff.) The farm and outdoor environment of Farmamerica can aggravate allergies. Any camper with known allergies that could lead to severe allergic reactions must bring an appropriate treatment kit to camp.

Asthma: Any camper with asthma must bring medication for treatment. Even if the camper has not needed this medication recently, camp activities/locations, heat, and dust can aggravate symptoms.

Food allergies or any dietary needs must be indicated during the registration process.

A.  Each day, campers should bring:

• Play appropriate clothing
• Weather appropriate clothing
• Hat 
• Appropriate shoes that your camper(s) can run and play in 
• A sack lunch

Please help ensure the comfort and success of your camper(s) by ensuring your camper(s) is/are dressed in play-appropriate clothing each day. Be mindful that they are at a day camp and their clothing/shoes may get dirty and/or wet. You may send extra clothing as you deem necessary. If you choose to pack extra clothing for your camper(s), please ensure they are labeled with your camper’s first and last name. This is helpful to our campers and staff and reduces the number of items left at camp. 

Campers should prepare for the weather each day, including sunscreen, rain gear, long-sleeved shirts, and long pants. A hat is highly recommended daily, and closed-toed shoes that your camper(s) can run in play in are required. 

Day Camp will be an exciting experience for your camper(s), as a result, they will need all of the energy they can get. Please ensure your camper(s) has/have a sufficient lunch packed to keep them comfortable and help them maintain the energy they will need for three days of camp. 

The summer is just beginning and that means sunshine. Campers will be provided with sunscreen and bug spray daily. If you wish to use a specific brand of sunscreen/bug spray, please send them with your camper(s), labeled with their name. 

Each day, campers should NOT bring: 

• Any electronic personal devices
• Any personal items they do not want to get lost

In order to maintain an environment suitable for learning and play, we ask that campers do not bring personal electronic devices to camp. (Ex. cell phones, tablets, gaming devices, etc.)

 Farmamerica is a big place and we will be covering large areas daily, camp time will not be spent looking for lost electronics. Farmamerica staff will be connected with the main office throughout each day and parents can call (507-835-2052) to get messages to their campers.

A: Wraparound care may be available for  students at an additional charge. Please contact Farmamerica Staff for the timing that additional care if interested to see what the cost would be. This extra care can be for the entire camp or only for select days. Wraparound activities can range from an early morning dance party, special art or science projects, to animal yoga, farm chores, etc. 

Day Camp will be an exciting experience for your camper(s), as a result they will need all of the energy they can get. If you choose to enroll your camper(s) in wraparound care, please consider sending an additional afternoon snack to keep your camper(s) comfortable and help them to maintain the energy they will need for three days of camp.

All registration fees, including for additional wraparound care, must be paid in full before prior to the first day of camp.

A: In order to ensure every camper’s safety, the following policies must be adhered to:

• On the registration form, you were asked for a Primary Contact, Secondary Emergency Contact, and the name of any other Authorized Adult who can pick up your child. Only individuals listed on the registration form may pick up your camper. 
• Authorized adults must check-in with a camp staff member to drop off and pick up a camper(s). This will occur at the Visitor Center each morning/afternoon. 
• Parents/guardians must provide photo identification to a camp staff member in order to pick up a camper(s)
• On the first day of camp, please allow extra time during drop off as Farmamerica staff will confirm the following:
  • Verification of authorized pick-up list
  • Review of pick-up & drop-off procedures
  • Confirmation of allergies
  • Collection of any medications

Please note that Authorized Adults must come into the Visitor Center to pick up or drop off their student. Please do not send your student into the Visitor Center without their adult or expect your child to exit the Visitor Center without you entering it. If there are extenuating circumstances where you need staff to escort your student to the car, please contact Farmamerica Staff to make arrangements. 

We also ask that Parents/Guardians:

• Initial the camp attendance sheet at any time you are signing in or signing out your camper(s) 
• Notify Farmamerica regarding any change to your account or camper records, including email, authorized people, allergies, etc. between the time you submit your camper’s Camper Enrollment Information and any time before or during camp.
• Read all materials sent via email or mail or posted at camp
• Listen to and share concerns with Farmamerica Staff

Authorized Camper Release

• Camper(s) will only be released to parents/guardians or those authorized by the parent/guardian in advance and in writing.
• The Farmamerica staff will ask to see a valid photo ID to identify an authorized person/s. If the Farmamerica staff member does not recognize the parent/guardian, they may ask to see a photo ID. This is for the protection and safety of your camper(s).

In order to maintain and safe and welcoming environment for our campers, staff and volunteers we ask that you review our “Camper Expectations” with your camper(s). 

Campers are expected to: 

• Show respect to all campers and staff during their time at Beyond the Barn Day Camp
• Follow the daily camp schedule and remain with their camp group at all times. Even if a camper chooses not to participate in any given activity, they must remain with their group.
• Leave all personal electronic devices at home (ex. Cell phones, tablets, gaming devices)
• Use appropriate language and actions when engaging in activities or communicating with staff or other campers at Beyond the Barn Day Camp.
• Work together with staff and other campers in a respectful manner to resolve any conflicts that may arise.
• Follow all safety procedures as set forth by Beyond the Barn Day Camp staff.
• Refrain from the use of violence and/or profanity in the form of words or deeds. Disrespectfulness or any other behavior that endangers the safety of campers and staff is not acceptable.
• Not bring any alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, vaping pens or any weapons onto Farmamerica property. Smoking, vaping, drug/alcohol use, or threats of any kind will not be tolerated.

If your camper violates these expectations, you will be contacted and will need to pick your camper up immediately.