Hello! 

We are so excited to have your camper join us for The Urban Farm's 2023 Summer Season! Please read this page closely and in its entirety as it includes info and reminders regarding drop-off and pick-up, clothing requirements and more to ensure your camper is prepared for a fun and safe week at camp.


WHEN:

FULL DAY CAMPS Monday - Friday, 9am-3pm

HALF DAY CAMPS Monday - Friday, 9am-12pm

FARM CAMP

DROP OFF & PICK-UP: All drop-offs and pick-ups for Farm Camps will occur in  TUF's main parking lot. The parking lot will be closed to vehicles during drop-off and pick-up, parking is permitted on the north side of Smith Road. You will pick-up your camper at the same location in the afternoon. 

Late Drop Offs/ Absences/ Early Pick-ups/Late Pick-ups: Please notify Annie at annie@theurbanfarm.org. The camper should be checked-in/out at the main office. 

We understand that things happen– traffic, train crossings, dogs eating homework… but please try to drop-off and pick-up your campers on time.

ATTIRE & MATERIALS: 

  •  Bagged lunch & snack (NO PEANUTS OR TREE NUTS)

  • Closed toed shoes

  •  Backpack/bag to hold belongings 

  • Reusable water bottle 

  • Hats are encouraged 

  •  Sunscreen (sprayable preferred if assistance is needed. 

  • Farming can be dirty work! You may want to pack an extra set of clothes in your camper's bag for the week, just in case. 

  • Per CDC recommendations and City and County of Denver Guidelines, masks are not required at this time, but we respect your decision to have your camper where one if that is your preference. 95% of camps occur outside (minus when they visit the greenhouse). 

EQUINE CAMP

DROP OFF & PICK-UP: All drop-offs and pick-ups for horse camps will occur via our secondary gate outside of the equine arena --at the west end of Smith Road right before the Sand Creek Trailhead parking lot. Please follow the signs. 

(You will pass TUF’s main building where general Farm Camps will be dropped off)

Late Drop Offs/ Absences/ Early Pick-ups/Late Pick-ups: Please notify Annie at annie@theurbanfarm.org. The camper should be checked-in/out at the main office. The arena gate will be locked after the majority of campers arrive. If you are ever 10+ min late to pick-up your camper, they will be waiting at the main office.  You will pick-up your camper at the same location in the afternoon. 

We understand that things happen– traffic, train crossings, dogs eating homework… but please try to drop-off and pick-up your campers on time.

ATTIRE 

  • Long pants (everyday!)

  •  We suggest a light t-shirt or fuller coverage tank-top is worn (in the chance that your camper does take a tumble, it will minimize scrapes)

  •  Boots with a small heel and low to no tread that can get dirty (i.e. a rain boot, oxford, or cowboy boot would likely work). 

    • Bring the best you have the first day, and the instructor will assess if the shoes will suffice. If not TUF has loaner boots the rider can use for the week. 

  • Riding helmet - TUF can loan your rider a helmet. Riders will be fitted and provided a helmet for the week on the first day of camp. These helmets will be labeled with their name and remain at TUF. Helmets will be sanitized between camp weeks. If you do not want your rider to borrow a helmet, an SEI certified helmet is required and can be purchased at a local tack store such as Dover Saddlery (rock climbing, bike, etc helmets do not suffice). 

*Boots and Helmet requirements are non-negotiable and are required by our equine insurance. 

FOOD, WATER & SUPPLIES

  • Full- day camps: bagged lunch & snack that does not require refrigeration (NO PEANUTS OR TREE NUTS)

  • Half-day camps: snack (NO PEANUTS OR TREE NUTS)

  • Reusable water bottle 

  • Sunscreen (sprayable preferred if assistance is needed. 

  • For hot days, we suggest a bandana soaked in water and frozen overnight. This can be wrapped around the rider's neck to help keep them cool. 

  • Backpack/bag to hold belongings. 

  • Per CDC recommendations and City and County of Denver Guidelines, masks are not required at this time, but we respect your decision to have your camper where one if that is your preference. Equine camp will occur outside or in the arena (garage doors remain open for air flow and the space is over (150,000 square feet).