We have openings in our August camps!


Laughing Buck Farm LLC's mission is  to inspire a love for farming, horsemanship, gardening, and nature  through the rhythms of the seasons and hands-on learning and play-- all in an outdoor, farm setting. We have been creating outdoor experiences for children since 2013!

​In 2018, Laughing Buck Farm established a 501c3 non-profit public charity, Friends of Laughing Buck Farm, to  develop and support educational and therapeutic horse and farm experiences for EVERYONE.  We are committed to developing programs that are fully accessible regardless of economic class, culture, gender, sexual identity or set of abilities. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and want you to know you are welcome here!

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*We love to invite and include kids of all abilities so let us know if you think your child would enjoy a day on the farm this summer.*

2023 Summer Camp Offerings

*We love to invite and include kids of all abilities so let us know if you think your child would enjoy a day on the farm this summer.*
*We do not offer refunds for our camps.  We kindly ask that you plan and find a friend to take your spot.*
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PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CHILD'S NAME AND AGE IN THE NOTES WHEN YOU REGISTER. 

Monday Camps

Inclusive Exploring the Farm  Camp
June 19, 26
July 10,   24
(new!) July 31
8:30 - 11:30 (3 hours)
$55 per class
Ages 6- 10 (Drop off only, unless with approved caretaker) 
We start with a full round of farm chores (pigs, chickens, rabbits, goats!) followed by lunch in the orchard or haybarn. Then we will have a hands-on activity with a new theme every week.  Kids can expect hands-on activities, time with animals and loads of fun.  Please send your child with water, lunch and a snack. Children need sturdy shoes that cover the toes as they will be working with animals.
*This camp is open to ALL ABILITIES and caretakers are welcome to accompany children for extra support*

Tuesday Camps  

Animal Lovers Camp
June 20 
​July 25
(new!) Aug 1, 8
8:30 - 12:30 (4 hours)
$65 per class
Ages 4 - 8 (potty trained - drop off only)
This is a great camp for young ones who are crazy about animals and love the outdoors. We will start with a round of farm chores:   feeding the chickens, brushing the pigs, caring for the goats, playing in the hay barn and getting a sense of what life is like on the farm. After chores,  lunch and story we will have hands-on learning with the animals along with crafts, games and fun.  Please send your child with water, lunch and  a snack. Children need sturdy shoes that cover the toes when working with animals.​
All AGES Animal Lovers Camp  (geared for young ones with caregivers)
 June 27
8:30 - 12:30 (4 hours)
 $65 all ages, caregivers welcome to stay (drop off okay for 4 and up)
​* $65 per child, caregivers free. 
Same as Animal Lovers, but geared for younger children accompanied by caregivers.  

Wednesday Camps

Horsemanship Camp 
​June 21 
July 5, 19, 26
​(new!) Aug 2, 9
8:00 - 1:00 (5 hours) 
$90 per class
​Ages 7-12
Here is a camp for all the horse loving kids out there, and all the curious kids who want to know what it’s like to experience a day with horses! Each camp we will start our day with a round of farm chores to get to know each other, run off some energy and meet all the sweet critters. The rest of the day will be EVERYTHING horse! We learn horse care and behavior, safe horse handling, make horse crafts, tack up our own horses to ride, play horse games, and at the end of the day.. probably smell like one too! Camp is geared towards new and beginner riders/horsemen/horsewomen looking to gain more experience in horse handling. All levels of experience are welcome as we have a great team of horses and teachers that can make it fun and enjoyable for all. Please send your child with water, lunch and a snack. Children need sturdy shoes that cover the toes as they will be working with animals.
Wednesday Junior Vet Camp 
June 28
July 12
8-1 (5 hours) 
$90  per class
​Ages 7-12 
This camp is for children who love animals  and want to dive deeper into animal care. We will learn what it takes to care for pigs, chickens, goats, and horses.  Each week will have a different farm animal focus for in-depth learning about topics such as breeds, vet care, food and nutrition or handling and training with activities, crafts, or games.  Please send your child with water, lunch and a snack. Children need sturdy shoes that cover the toes as they will be working with animals.

Friday Camps

Pony Pals Camp  
June 9, 23
July 7, 28
(new!)  Aug 4
8:30 - 12:30 (4 hours)
$65 per class
Ages 5 - 9 (Drop off only) 
This camp is for younger children that want to spend some time around horses. We start with farm chores then we learn about things like safety on the ground with horses, leading, grooming, etc and then do pony rides. We may also have horse crafts, games, and making horse treats! This camp is for beginners --  not suitable for children with lots of riding experience. Please send your child with water, lunch and a snack. Children need sturdy shoes that cover the toes as they will be working with animals.

Pony Makeover Camp
June 16, 30 
​July 21
​(new!) Aug 11
8:30 - 12:30 (4 hours)
$65 per class
Ages 5-9 (drop off only) 
Calling all pony lovers! After farm chores, we'll start with dirty horses and ponies and transform them into real beauties. We will learn to groom, bathe, clean hooves and then braid mane and tail...then move on to painting nails and deciding on the right hair color for our horses. The transformation will be amazing!   Kids will get lots of hands on pony time, having fun and learning about horse care while having fun.  Please send your child with water, lunch and a snack. Children need sturdy shoes that cover the toes as they will be working with animals.
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Special  Camps 

Three Day Pioneer Camp June 5, 6, 7

Pioneer Camp - THREE DAY CAMP
June 5, 6, 7
8AM - 1PM (5 hours each day)
$250 for 3 day camp
Ages 6-12 (Drop off only) 
Step back in time and experience life in the mid-1800s. Kids will have an immersive farm experience that could include old time skills like making butter, and learning period games and music. We ride horses in every Pioneer Camp.   To get in the spirit of the camp please wear period clothes. Here are some ideas:  leather shoes, long skirts, shawls and bonnets or scarves, button shirts ( no t-shirts) , if possible suspenders and hats (no ballcaps).  Please send lunch in baskets or wrapped in cloth. Lunch suggestions- jerky, dried fruit, bread, milk.  Drinks should be in a mason jar.  We prefer no plastics or nylons at this camp
Day one: Traveling the Oregon Trail  Let's recreate an Oregon Trail emigrant experience. We'll begin by caring for all our farm animals before we say good-bye to head West. We'll walk/ride the trail, singing to make the long journey go more quickly and when finally we stop for a rest we'll snack on  dried apples and water. Once we get to our destination, we'll need to to cook a meal and then even though we're very tired we'll play pioneer children games and dance.
Day two: Pioneer Settlers Camp 
There is a lot to accomplish to make our new homes in Colorado. We will need to keep our farm animals healthy by feeding and watering them. We could make some applesauce over the campfire for lunch or churn some butter.   We can  enjoy period activities like making corn cob people, washing with a washboard, singing, dancing rounds and reels, and playing period games.
Day three: One Room Schoolhouse
What was it like to go to school in the pioneer days of the mid-1800's? Come find out. Before school starts we'll need to do our farm chores. Then we'll come running when the school bell rings. We'll sing, have a spelling bee, cipher on our slates, and of course penmanship. Recess is where we'll play period games, like marbles, cat's in the cradle, three-legged races, and sack races.  After school we'll ride our horse home.

NEW Developmental Sensory Camp June 12, 13, 14

Developmental Sensory Camp - THREE DAY CAMP
Partnership with Peaks & Bounds and  Friends of Laughing Buck Farm
June 12,13, 14 
8:30 AM - 12PM (3.5 hours each day)   
$300  ages 5-9 
Open to children, ages 5-9, with a focus on supporting children with sensory differences, neurodivergent identities (ADHD, Autism, ID, TBI, dyslexia, etc.), and disabilities. These camps are intended to promote the development of social/emotional skills, fine/gross motor coordination, and sensory regulation. This camp is created and guided by OTs, hosted at Laughing Buck Farm. 
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NEW Orienteering Camp

Orienteering Camp
Friday, July 14
​8:30 AM - 12:30PM  (4 hours)
$65 ages 8-12 
This special new offering will focus on how to use both tools and your senses to find your way during exploration.  We will be caring for farm animals in the morning, then after snack and hay barn time, we will be using both our senses and a compass to figure out a farm-wide puzzle!  Bring lunch, water, appropriate clothing including closed toed shoes, and a sense of adventure!
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Laughing Buck Farm Summer Camp Memories