Discover a fun and educational summer camp at Soule Homestead, where kids explore farms, animals, and nature in Massachusetts. Perfect for young explorers, it offers hands-on outdoor activities that foster curiosity and environmental learning.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
half-day (3-4 hours)
Fitness Level
Kids should be able to handle light walking and outdoor play.
Wildlife
History
Soule Homestead has been operating since 1970, offering agricultural education and outdoor programs for generations.
Conservation
The farm practices sustainable farming techniques and emphasizes environmental stewardship in all activities.
Soule Homestead Education Center
Discover a fun and educational summer camp at Soule Homestead, where kids explore farms, animals, and nature in Massachusetts. Perfect for young explorers, it offers hands-on outdoor activities that foster curiosity and environmental learning.
Soule Homestead Education Center is an education-focused farm and program site in Middleborough, Massachusetts. The center provides hands-on learning opportunities that blend outdoor exploration, traditional crafts, seasonal celebrations, and community volunteer programs.
Programs range from Soule Sprouts Summer Camp — a half-day summer program for children ages 4–7 featuring weekly themes like habitats, storytelling, crafts, games, and animal-focused activities — to on-site birthday parties hosted in an outdoor pavilion with access to a unique mud kitchen.
Workshop offerings include adult and family classes such as flower bandana design, fairy door drop-in events with trail hikes and stories, children’s wreath making in the barn with fresh greens and cocoa, wine basket weaving taught by local instructor Leanne Wilkie, and a recurring Rug Braiding session held every third Saturday for new and returning students. A specialized program in forensic entomology, presented by Blake Dinius, explores insects’ roles in decomposition and criminal investigations and is intended for adult audiences only.
Volunteer opportunities are available for community members and teens interested in event support, animal care, and site operations. Facilities used for programming include trails, a barn for indoor workshops, an outdoor pavilion, and activity spaces on the homestead. Soule Homestead Education Center focuses on practical, skill-based programming suited to families, hobbyists, students, and community volunteers.
Location
Middleborough, MA
Accessible southern Massachusetts homestead
Family Programs
Kid‑friendly options
Summer camp, parties, children’s workshops
Events & Workshops
Recurring schedule
Seasonal classes and third‑Saturday rug braiding
Experiences Offered
9 experiences
Camps, parties, workshops, volunteer roles
Check dates and registration for summer camp, workshops, birthday parties, and volunteer opportunities in Middleborough, MA.
Dress for outdoor fun
Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy shoes suitable for farm activities and outdoor exploration.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water bottles for children to stay refreshed throughout the camp day.
Sun protection needed
Apply sunscreen and bring hats to protect against sun exposure during outdoor activities.
Arrive early
Plan to arrive a few minutes before camp start time to settle in and prepare for a day of adventure.
Sturdy Sneakers
Provides protection and support for outdoor farm activities and walking trails.
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Sunscreen
Protects young skin from sun exposure during outdoor play.
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Hat or Cap
Shields face and neck from the sun during outdoor exploration.
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Water Bottle
Keeps kids hydrated during active outdoor hours.
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