Appleton Farm Camp

Appleton Farm Camp is an outdoor summer camp on an historic working farm. The camp offers half day hours from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, full day hours from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and an extended day option from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. It serves ages 4 to 14, with half day for ages 4 to 6, full day for ages 5 to 13, a Junior CIT Program for age 14, and a CIT Program for ages 15 to 17.

Programs

• Appleton Farm Camp — Ages 4–14; Half Day for Ages 4–6; Full Day for Ages 5–13; Junior CIT Program for Age 14; CIT Program for Ages 15–17 · 2026 schedule: Week 1 June 22–26; Week 2 June 29–July 3; Week 3 July 6–10; Week 4 July 13–17; Week 5 July 20–24; Week 6 July 27–31; Week 7 August 3–7; Week 8 August 10–14; Week 9 August 17–21 · $340–$635 per week · Outdoor summer camp on an historic working farm in Ipswich. Half day is 9AM–12PM; full day is 9AM–3PM; extended day option is 3–4PM.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–17 years old
• Price range: $340–$635 per week

About the provider

Appleton Farm Camp is licensed by the Ipswich Board of Health and complies with Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations. Registration requires annual physical and immunization forms, emergency and pick up contact info, camper insurance policy and doctor contact, credit card or eCheck information, and a membership number and expiration date if applicable. Buddy requests are allowed for campers in the same age cohort but are not guaranteed. Waitlists are available, and payment is due in full at registration. The 2026 schedule runs in nine weekly sessions from June 22 to August 21. The weekly price is $340 to $635.

Licensed by the Ipswich Board of Health and complies with Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations. Refund policy: no refunds for dismissal, failure to attend, absence, or sick days; pro-rated refunds if camp cannot open due to extreme weather; before April 1 refund tuition less $175 per camper per week; after April 1 no tuition refunds for cancelled sessions; session changes allowed if space allows with a $75 per camper per week fee.

What families say

“Emmett can’t stop talking about Appleton Farm camp and how he wishes he could go back for another week. He said it’s his favorite camp of the summer and we will be sure to sign up for more weeks next year.” — Appleton Farms Camp Parent

“My son came home everyday full of joy and enthusiasm. He normally refuses to hike with us but came home day 1 from camp and said “guess what? We went on a hike and it was awesome!!” It was clear the counselors were incredibly imaginative and engaged- he was so motivated to find the Appleton family’s treasure and loved making the crafts!” — Appleton Farms Camp Parent

“The counselors made my child very motivated and excited to go back each day.” — Appleton Farms Camp Parent

Last updated September 1, 2026.