Youth Camp

All of our hands-on activities take place in our 25-acre medieval village. Campers will be transported back in time to a world of knights, ladies, and a simpler way of life. No modern entertainment devices are available. (Trust us, this works out just fine!)

Each member of our team is carefully selected through a rigorous screening and application process, including background checks and mandatory Child Safety Awareness Training. Our healthcare professionals are available on-site 24/7 to ensure immediate care when needed. We have staff fully trained in first aid and CPR, while our pool is always under the watchful eye of a certified lifeguard. Every meal is crafted by skilled food industry experts, and our entire operation meets full state certification standards.

Our class selection focuses on the artisans of Sherwood Forest Faire. Examples of past classes include Illuminated Manuscripts, Leatherworking, Blacksmithing, Chainmaille, Viking Lore, Pyrography, Adventuring 101 (D&D), Theatre, Courtly Dance, Archery, Swordplay, Axe Throwing, Fae Studies, Horsemanship, Chivalry and Swimming. Each class endeavors to teach the camper a usable skill and/or to take home an object of their own creation. 

Visit our Curriculum page for details.

Campers sleep with their clan in one of the Merry Folks' Pavilions, which are large, military-grade tents that stand over raised wooden platforms. They are insulated and climate controlled. Each pavilion is gender-neutral and is furnished with bunk beds. Campers are assigned to sleeping areas based on which clan they have chosen. 

There are four sessions of 6 nights each. Campers are dropped off on Sundays and picked up on Saturdays. 

A typical camper day includes attending 5 - 6 classes, 3 healthy meals, a snack, and an evening activity or entertainment of some kind after dinner. Campers end their day with a shower and bedtime story. 

Bridge Campers

If campers are attending multiple sessions consecutively, they can stay with us on that “bridge” Saturday night and enjoy extra-special activities as well as some unstructured time. We’ll do their laundry, too.  There is no charge for the extra day or for laundry service - in fact, you'll get a multisession discount!

Sessions

• Week 1 -  Jun 22 - 28, 2025
• Week 2 -  Jun 29 - Jul 5, 2025
• Week 3 -  Jul 6 - 12, 2025
• Week 4 -  Jul 13 - 19, 2025 

$1249 per camper/apprentice per session.  A $300 deposit is due at the time of booking. You can make payments for the remainder or pay in full, as you prefer.

Discounts include:

• $50 / $25 off per session when you book by Dec 31 / Mar 31, respectively
• $50 off for each session after the first; this applies whether it's one camper attending multiple weeks or or multiple campers who are siblings attending any number of weeks
• Returning campers can receive $50 off a future year’s tuition by referring new campers. The discount will be applied to the referring camper’s account after the new camper attends and will be available for use any future year. To be eligible for this discount, the new camper must indicate the referrer’s name on their application form at the time of booking
  

• Max campers per session: 180

• Cancel by May 31st – 100% refund
• Cancel from June 1st to June 15th – 50% refund
• Cancel after June 15th – 0% refund

Consult this document for pickup and drop-off schedules, the physical exam form, a packing list, and other useful information.

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