WALTON FARM FIELD GUIDE
Two Morning Adventures at Benton Farm: Little Farmer Summer Camp in Walton
A compact two-day kids’ camp where children care for baby goats, fish, garden and try optional horseback riding—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Two Morning Adventures at Benton Farm: Little Farmer Summer Camp in Walton.
Set on Benton Farm in Walton, Little Farmer Summer Camp compresses hands-on farm life into two lively mornings: campers care for baby goats, go fishing, work in the garden, play games and can take optional horseback riding lessons under the care of Farmer Missy. The program is designed for children and offers a chance for parents or grandparents to share time on the farm during the sessions.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Baby-goat care and daily animal time
Campers are assigned their own baby goat to tend, and daily interactions with farm animals form the core of the mornings—hands-on care that shapes the rhythm of the sessions.
Fishing, gardening and self-sufficiency
Alongside animal care, children fish, work in the garden and even pack their own lunches—practical farm skills and simple routines practiced over the two-day session.
Optional horseback lessons and family time
Horseback riding lessons are offered as an optional element, and the sessions are explicitly presented as opportunities for parents or grandparents to spend time on the farm with Farmer Missy.
What the day feels like
What two mornings on the farm feel like
Mornings at Little Farmer Summer Camp move between structured activities and open-ended animal time: children alternate goat care, fishing and garden tasks, break for packed lunches on the farm, and may fit in a horseback lesson if they choose—creating a compact, tactile introduction to farm life led by Farmer Missy.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this camp suits—and who it’s built for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Two-day camp sessions run 9:45am–12:30pm on scheduled dates (e.g., June 10–11 and July 8–9).
Campers pack their own lunches to eat on the farm; bring weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor activities and farm animal time.
The program is run by Benton Farm in Walton, Kentucky, and led by Farmer Missy.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is Little Farmer Summer Camp?
Each offering is a two-day camp session that runs 9:45am–12:30pm each day.
When are the summer sessions scheduled?
Example session dates include June 10–11 and July 8–9, each running 9:45am–12:30pm EDT.
What activities do campers do?
Campers care for baby goats, go fishing, work in the garden, play games and may take optional horseback riding lessons.
Do campers bring their own food?
Yes—children pack their own lunches to enjoy on the farm as part of the program.
Who operates the camp?
The camp is operated by Benton Farm and led by Farmer Missy.
Can parents or grandparents attend?
The program is presented as a way for parents or grandparents to spend time on the farm with the children.