OPPORTUNITY 2025
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Counselor-In-Training & Jr. Counselor Positions
Counselor-in-Training (14+ years old) and Jr. Counselor (16+ years old)
Call 610-838-2928 for questions or schedule a tour and interview.
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Summer Camp Counselors
We are seeking gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors to serve as Summer Camp Counselors. Flint Hill Farm Educational Center offers children from the Greater Lehigh Area the opportunity to have a hands-on on-the-farm summer experience. If you'd like to make a difference in the lives of children (ages 4-6, or 7-13), consider becoming a counselor.
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​Basic Requirements:​
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Must be a junior or senior in high school -17 or older
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Must have reliable transportation to and from the farm
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Must have a working cell phone - in case of emergency
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Must be able to provide two reachable character references
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Must complete Pennsylvania Child Abuse screen and clearances
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Must enjoy working with children ages 4-13 years old (age group preferences available)
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Must be available from mid-June through August (have summer vacation planned before June 19th or after August 11th)
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Must complete PA CareerLink application if living in Lehigh or Northampton Counties to qualify for summer employment compensation
Summer Special Deal
SEND YOUR SPECIAL YOUNG PERSON TO CAMP IN 2025.
Gift Certificates available for gifting the camp experience for loved ones! We also take checks payable to Flint Hill Farm Educational Center, as well as Visa and MasterCard.
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EXPANDED SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
Look for the themes that interest your camper! We saw great interest last year in our Colonial America theme and are repeating it this year. Weaving and other crafts are new to our program. Please look at the expanded scope and sign up your special camper today!
Slots are limited to 12 campers for each session.
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SEND YOUR CAMPER ALL SUMMER
Special Pricing for 4 or more weeks for same child. 10% discount for second child from same family. Campers must be 7 yrs or older. Special pricing if you register before March 1, 2025. Tell your friends! $25.00 Shopping Coupon at the Farm Store for referral who signs up. Must notify staff at time of sign up to receive Shopping Credit.
Balance due two weeks before camp starts.
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4 weeks - $1360
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5 weeks - $1700
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6 weeks - $2140
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7 weeks - $2510
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8 weeks - $2790
AFTER CARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL CAMPERS
$5.00 per 1/2 hour. Must be prearranged with camp counselor unless emergency.
Kinder Camp
Ages 4-6
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Monday-Friday $390
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DETAILS
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Options Include Full Day, Half Day AM, and Half Day PM (Times?)
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Extended care is available for an additional charge $5.00 per half hour
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Non-refundable deposit required of $100.00 per child per week. Balance is charged two weeks prior to start of camp week.
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As the goal of our camp is to teach children in a safe environment, we reserve the right to cancel summer camp for any child who is unable to follow safety rules.
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Children should wear appropriate attire for exploring the farm. Additional outfit should also be provided. Suggested attire of shorts, sneakers, and rain slickers.
DATES
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June 23-27
Week 1: Farm to Table Camp
July 30-July 4
Week 2: A Gardening and Honeybee Adventure
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July 7-11
Week 3: Farm to Table Exploration
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July 14-18
Week 4: Seasons on the Farm
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Friday is Family Day
Parents are invited to come on Friday and join the group, share the adventure and treats to close the very special week.​
Horse Lovers Camp
Ages 7-13
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Monday-Friday $390 FULL DAY
DETAILS
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$200 per camper non refundable deposit to hold your slot. Balance will be charged two weeks prior to camp start date.
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No experience necessary, young people enjoy hours of fun & recreation learning new skills and making new friends.
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Horse camp offers 4 hours of riding and horse related activities in the AM, crafts and horse related programs in the PM.
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A special Horse Show is open for families on Friday show off new skills and new friends.
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Limited spaces available
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An additional outfit for other activities should also be provided, shorts and sneakers and rain slickers.
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Children should wear appropriate attire for riding, long pants, and shoes with heels. Riding helmets are required and can be rented for $2.00 per day. Please notify need on your application.
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As the goal of our camp is to teach children in a safe environment, we reserve the right to cancel summer camp for any child who refuses to follow safety rules.
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DATES
June 30-July 4
Week 1: Equine Enterprise & Leadership
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July 14-18
Week 2: Equine Art & Creativity Gallery
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Aug 4-8
Week 3: Plan a Rodeo Event
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Farm Camp
Ages 7-13
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Monday-Friday $390 FULL DAY
DETAILS
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$200 per camper non refundable deposit to hold your slot. ​Balance will be charged two weeks prior to camp start date.
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This involves our camper with all aspects of the summer season on the farm.
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Time is divided between gardening, animal care and handling and forestry projects. Each group is unique, creating their own area of focus for the week.
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Limited spaces available
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An additional outfit for other activities should also be provided, shorts and sneakers and rain slickers.
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As the goal of our camp is to teach children in a safe environment, we reserve the right to cancel summer camp for any child who refuses to follow safety rules.
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DATES
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June 23-27
Week 1: Farm To Table Camp
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July 7-11
Week 2: Animal Care Crew
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July 21-25
Week 3: Farmstead Skills Camp
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July 28- Aug 1
Week 4: Farm Ecology Exploration Camp
Full Day Campers
Farming Experience
The farm week will introduce campers to the source of their food, good soil practices, composting, earth worms and local pollinators. The expanded “Woods and Pasture walk” developed in collaboration with the PA Department of Forestry will introduce campers to the area’s rich natural resources. Since the farm is also a Registered a Certified Raw Milk Goat Dairy, the campers will be involved with the daily feeding and care of our dairy herd. Each day has a different theme: Horses and their care, Goats/Cows-Dairy and Cheesemaking, Garden and woods, Chickens-housing, feeding and care/eggs. Friday is Parents Day. Put the time aside to come and see what your campers learned! 6 calves due between July and August!
Requirements for Full Day Camps:
Long pants in the AM. All campers may bring a change of clothing for afternoon games and crafts, such as shorts and sneakers. All campers should have sunscreen and bug repellent, as well as a rain slicker for inclement weather.
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Whether your camper has chosen the farm’s horseback riding or farming experience, your child will never forget their time here at Flint Hill Farm Summer Camp. We are located on 27 acres on the top of Flint Hill in beautiful Lehigh County.
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Camper Goals:
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Team work ethic
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Increased self-esteem
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Greater awareness of food choice options
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Appreciation for natural resources, plants, and animals