Four Days on a Woman-Owned Family Farm: Hands-On Camp for Ages 8–10 at Eagle Eye Farm

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Four Days on a Woman-Owned Family Farm: Hands-On Camp for Ages 8–10 at Eagle Eye Farm

A four-day day-camp (Monday–Thursday, 9am–4pm) at Eagle Eye Farm in River Falls where children connect with 100+ friendly animals, learn daily animal care, walk award-winning alpacas, and make age‑appropriate crafts.

Four Days on a Woman-Owned Family Farm: Hands-On Camp for Ages 8–10 at Eagle Eye Farm.

Duration
M-Th • 9am-4pm
Location
River Falls
Operator
Eagle Eye Farm
Category
Farm
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Spend four concentrated days at Eagle Eye Farm, a clean, woman‑owned family operation in western Wisconsin where campers ages 8–10 move beyond the postcard idea of a farm into the daily rhythms of animal care. Across the week they’ll interact with more than 100 animals—alpacas, sheep, goats, llamas, pigs, cattle, porcupines, chickens and bunnies—practice feeding and watering, participate in guided alpaca walks, and complete an age‑appropriate craft under the supervision of experienced farm staff and an agriculture teacher.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ANIMALS

A menagerie of more than 100 friendly animals

Eagle Eye Farm is home to nine different species and more than 100 animals, each presented in a natural, hands‑on setting. Campers regularly spend time walking the farm’s award‑winning alpacas and getting up close with sheep, goats, llamas, pigs, cattle, porcupines, chickens and bunnies.

THE SETTING

A clean, family farm in western Wisconsin

The program emphasizes a clean, safe environment on an 11‑acre family farm—run and owned by a woman-led team—that has recently been recognized among farms its size for national distinction.

THE STAFF

Instruction from experienced farm educators

Camps are led by an experienced farm expert and agriculture teacher and supported by knowledgeable, friendly staff who guide daily animal care, supervised interactions and crafts tailored to the 8–10 age group.

What the day feels like

What the four days feel like

Days at Eagle Eye Farm are structured and hands‑on: mornings and afternoons revolve around animal rounds—feeding, watering and supervised handling—interspersed with guided alpaca walks and an age‑appropriate craft session. The approach balances active outdoor time with moments of instruction and reflection led by farm staff, all within a clean, focused and safe environment.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this camp suits—and who it doesn’t.

1
Young Explorers (Ages 8–10)Ideal: children within the stated 8–10 age range who enjoy animals, outdoor activity and hands‑on learning in a structured day‑camp format.
2
Parents seeking supervised agricultural educationA good match for caregivers who want an experienced instructor‑led introduction to farm life for their child in a clean, focused environment.
3
Families needing flexible drop‑off/pick‑upSuitable for families who require extra scheduling flexibility—before‑ and after‑camp care is offered to accommodate busy summer schedules.
4
Younger or older childrenNot ideal for children younger than 8 or older than 10, as activities and instruction are designed specifically for the 8–10 age bracket.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Each day campers should bring a lunch, a snack and a filled water bottle; wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty and apply sunscreen as needed. Campers will receive an official farm t‑shirt while at camp.

Camp logistics & schedule

The camp runs Monday–Thursday from 9am–4pm; before‑ and after‑camp care is available to help with drop‑off and pick‑up timing.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What are the camp dates and daily hours?

The week‑long camp runs Monday through Thursday, 9am–4pm each day.

Where do I drop my child off?

Drop‑off and pickup take place at Eagle Eye Farm.

What ages can attend?

This camp is for children ages 8–10.

What should campers bring each day?

Campers should bring a lunch, a snack and a filled water bottle, wear comfortable clothes appropriate for farm work and bring sunscreen.

Is extended care available?

Yes—before‑ and after‑camp care is offered this season to provide additional flexibility for drop‑off and pickup.

Will my child learn from trained staff?

Yes—the camp is led by an experienced farm expert and an agriculture teacher, supported by knowledgeable staff.