Youth Farm & Garden Camp - Hands-On Summer Learning (Ages 8-15) near ATL

Hands-on youth farm and garden sessions just 10 minutes from Atlanta! Explore soil, seeds, and sustainability with expert Maurice Small.

Youth Farm & Garden Camp - Hands-On summer Learning (Ages 8-15) - Parents/Guardians on site for 14 and under

(3-day summer sessions include 3 hours on Tues, Weds, & Thurs - 9 hours total)

This hands-on summer experience takes place on Maurice Small’s 3-acre farm, just 5 minutes from Village Park in Ellenwood, GA and 15 minutes from Atlanta. The program invites young growers to explore seeds, soil, worms, and edible gardening through fun, outdoor activities.

Purchase 1 ticket per child to attend for 3 days during the week (or purchase multiple tickets for multiple weeks) of your choice. Purchase the ticket(s) for the date(s) of the week(s) you choose (one ticket includes 3 days of programming).

Over three days, students will build practical skills in gardening and ecology while deepening their connection to nature. Each session adapts to the season, weather, and students’ curiosity.

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• Day 1: Discover & Dig In (Tuesday 9:30am-12:30pm) – Explore the farm, learn about soil, compost, and plant life cycles.
• Day 2: Grow & Explore (Wednesday 9:30am-12:30pm) – Tend crops, observe pollinators, and explore the role of water on the farm.
• Day 3: Harvest & Celebrate (Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm) – Taste what’s growing, reflect on the experience, and take home some plants to nurture.

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Note: All activities will be adapted to student interests, the weather, the growing season that the farm is in and what is most aligned with student curiosity.

Perfect for beginners or budding gardeners, this program leaves youth inspired and ready to grow anywhere! Attend one or multiple sessions... Each one is unique!

About The Instructor

Maurice Small is a dynamic educator and youth mentor who inspires the next generation through hands-on learning, curious conversations, and scientific exploration in the garden and on the farm.

Based in Atlanta, GA, Maurice brings over 25 years of experience in growing food, building healthy soil, and cultivating sustainable food systems. As a Waldorf faculty member and parent, he champions experiential education that connects youth to the living world. Maurice is also a recipient of the Rodale Organic Pioneer Award, a board member of Southern SARE, and a founding member of the Farmer x Farmer Coalition—recognized nationally for his deep agricultural knowledge, warmth, and community-rooted approach.

Important Program Details (See FAQ's for more information)

Illness Policy

If your child has experienced any of the following symptoms within 36 hours of class, please stay home to rest:

• Cough
• Sneezing/runny nose
• Fever (99°F or higher)
• Vomiting/nausea
• Sore throat
• Fatigue or body aches

We’ll do our best to offer a make-up session when possible, but it is not guaranteed.