Friends of Johnston Inc

Friends of Johnston Inc Welcome to Camel's Hump Farm Nature Education Center At Camel's Hump Nature School, our mission is to provide the highest level of quality care and education for children of all learning abilities. We pride ourselves on emphasizing the importance of creativity, investigation and learning through hands-on experience. Camel's Hump Farm Nature Center opens directly onto our 135-acre nature preserve, giving children, their families and the community a unique opportunity to explore and learn about their relationship to the natural world. Here at the farm, we have so much to offer! Whether it's animal care you're passionate about, you're looking for a beautiful venue to host a memorable event, you want to grow your environmental skills or would like to share in a range of seasonal activities with us, we can't wait for you to join our family! Come explore our trails and natural play areas! Meet all things great and small --including our friendly farm animals! Get your hands dirty and help us with our community garden! Take action for climate health, restore habitats, build, and learn by doing! Care for your mind, body and spirit with wellness classes! Sign up for a class, summer camp or the new nature based preschool coming Spring 2026! ​ ​Help keep the farm growing! Please donate your time, talents and treasure! We can always use more help around the farm in a range of areas. We offer internships, teaching positions, stewardship opportunities, career-oriented projects and so much more!EDucationNature programs and Health and WellnessRead More GardenLearn about the community gardenRead More StewardshipLearn about environmental restorationRead More ARTS & Events Register for upcoming eventsRead More Historic PreservationLearn about Archibald Johnston and his estateRead More Nature School Program Where children learn naturally Preschool "Grown Up & Me" Sessions Afterschool Camp Winter Camp Homeschool Programming Field Trips Birthdays on the Farm Sunday registration2025 Summer Camp InformationInternshipsSummer CampRentalsBecome a MemberVolunteerEventsBook a Field TripKeep Camel's Hump Camp Thriving for KidsDonate Now Projects & Wish ListWe have many projects on the farm that need your help! Can you donate your time, talent, or tools to help out? Community Garden - hand tools, gloves, wheel barrows, hoses, water buffaloes, sprinklers, shed, fencing, shovels, etc...Are you a tradesman, gardener, artist or business person? Can you share your skills to help restore the farm and grow our business?Our Current Wish List Take a look at Some "Kid-Powered" Projects on the Farm