BOCHOLT FARM FIELD GUIDE
A Day Among Alpacas: Hands-on Farm Play at De Alpacaboerderij
A single-day farm camp in Bocholt where children aged 9+ care for alpacas, tackle an AlpacAgility course and finish with a diploma—and this guide distills the practical details you need to plan a worry-free day.
A Day Among Alpacas: Hands-on Farm Play at De Alpacaboerderij.
Dagkamp at De Alpacaboerderij puts children in the centre of a working alpaca farm for a full day of animal care, outdoor games and guided activity stations—an intentionally hands-on program that mixes learning about alpaca behaviour with fresh-air play.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Alpaca care and behaviour
Participants spend time learning to care for alpacas and observing their behaviour through supervised, hands-on activities—an introduction to farm stewardship built into the day.
Games, a bouncy castle and farm sports
Free play and organised farm games such as BoerenGolf or BoerenSpellen punctuate the schedule, alongside a dedicated jumping surface for high-energy downtime.
Walking the herd and AlpacAgility
Children join guided walks with alpacas and may take part in the farm’s AlpacAgility obstacle course—an active highlight of the programme that pairs handling skills with playful physical challenge.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
From 09:00 to 16:00 the rhythm shifts between hands-on animal care, guided walks with alpacas and organised outdoor games; the day culminates with a diploma ceremony and a chance for children to lead their parents on a tour of the farm.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day camp is built for—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
One-day camp on Wednesday 9 July 2025, running from 09:00 to 16:00.
Participants should bring their own lunch and wear clothing and shoes that can get dirty.
Run by De Alpacaboerderij in Bocholt (Vlaams Gewest, Belgium); spaces are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What is the minimum age to participate?
The camp is for children aged 9 years and older.
When does the day camp run?
The programme runs Wednesday 9 July 2025 from 09:00 to 16:00.
Do participants need to bring food or special gear?
Children should bring their own lunch and wear clothing and shoes that can get dirty.
Can parents attend the activities?
Children will have the opportunity at the end of the day to lead their parents on a tour of the farm; the programme itself is run for the participating children.
Are places limited?
Yes—there is a maximum number of places and registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis; when spots are full, registration closes.
What activities are included?
Expect alpaca care and behavioural learning, guided alpaca walks and the AlpacAgility course, free play on a bouncy castle, farm games like BoerenGolf or BoerenSpellen, and a diploma ceremony.