An interactive story time on the farm! Each week has a different theme where participants get to engage in a story, play an interactive game and take a tractor ride to the orchard for a hands-on activity with Farmer Steve.
The program is designed with preschool aged children in mind, though all are welcome.
We run the program from 9am-11am with small groups starting every 15 minutes. The program lasts approximately 45mins-1hour.
2026 Tentative Dates & Themes: *Themes are subject to change based on crop availability*
Cost is $6 per child and $1 per adult.
Yes! Due to the popularity of the event, registration is required. On May 16 at 9am we will open registration for ALL events and require prepayment. The link to register will be available here.
After you register you will get a confirmation email that has a link to re-schedule or cancel your booking if something changes later in the summer. Refunds will automatically be given if you cancel within 12 hours of the event. Outside the time frame refunds may be issued upon a case-by-case basis by emailing applecastleevents@gmail.com.
Participants will be fully engaged learning about God’s world and scientific facts and concepts that they can take home and use in their own backyards. They will learn through play, crafts, literature, fun facts and farm tours and bring home a family discussion sheet for at home fun and learning.
Age: completed K through completed 4th grade
Cost: $75 per camper
Date/Time: Session 1 -July 6-10 9:30am-12:00pm. Topics include: Backyard Bugs, Bird Biology, Fruit or Veggie, Apple Apprentice, Plants and Wildflowers.
Session 2 – July 13-17 9:30am-12:00pm. Topics include: Dirt/Soil, PA Wildlife, Animal Evidence, Recycling, Simple Machines
Location: Camp will take place at the Apple Castle Pavilion – children will be outside for the duration of camp, with shaded & covered areas. Please dress accordingly.
All lessons are taught by a certified PA teacher
*Parents are not required to stay. If your child has special needs that require a full-time attendant please be prepared to have an adult stay to assist them.
Make Apple Castle a stop on your Holiday Adventures! Santa & Mrs. Claus will be here for free visits – bring your cameras!
We will also have a large assortment of our gift baskets and holiday shippers on display that are a perfect gift for anyone on your list.
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