That Blue Barn

That Blue Barn We are a 60+ acre farm with a Studio and Learning Centre. We run programming for children and adults on the Farm, in the Forest, and Studio.

09/01/2026

🌳 A Creative Farm & Forest Program, Fall 2026

87 Mitchells Crossroad, Prince Edward County
Contact: [email protected]

🧵 About That Blue Barn Day School

For school-aged children.

Please bring a packed lunch and snacks each day.

That Blue Barn Day School is a small, nature-based learning environment for school-aged children. Our days are grounded in farm, forest, creativity, outdoor exploration, practical skills, play, and child-led learning.

We spend as much of our time outside as possible, following the rhythms of the season and engaging in the natural environment.

Our indoor time often gives us a chance to:
Read stories
Create art
Play games
Settle into our cozy indoor spaces

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Fall 2026
🍂 Early Fall Session

Six weeks | September 22 – October 29, 2026

Families may choose Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays.

Tuesdays
September 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27

Wednesdays
September 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28

Thursdays
September 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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Fall 2026
🍁 Late Fall Session

Six weeks | November 10 – December 17, 2026

Families may choose Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays.

Tuesdays
November 10, 17, 24
December 1, 8, 15

Wednesdays
November 11, 18, 25
December 2, 9, 16

Thursdays
November 12, 19, 26
December 3, 10, 17

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🫐 What Makes That Blue Barn Day School Different?

Our goal is to create a small, welcoming environment where children have the time and space to explore, create, play, take appropriate risks, build practical skills, and develop a relationship with the natural world.

Rather than following a traditional classroom model, our days move with the weather, seasons, farm, forest, and interests of the children.

Farm • Forest • Creativity • Outdoor Learning • Practical Skills • Play • Child-Led Learning

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✏️ Registration & Contact

Fall 2026 registration is open.

That Blue Barn Day School
87 Mitchells Crossroad
Prince Edward County

Melanie: [email protected]

Cost $450 + HST - per session

Yesterday was our last day of summer camp here on the farm.One of the things that marks the end of our summer is the fin...
08/22/2026

Yesterday was our last day of summer camp here on the farm.

One of the things that marks the end of our summer is the final performance created by our Drama/Farm campers in collaboration with our absolutely awesome staff. This session’s play took place in outer space, and stars became an important decorative element.

About an hour before our audience was about to arrive, I remembered this little star pin.

It had been tucked away in an old box of collectables from my childhood. My own camp counsellor gave it to me in 1993. I had completely forgotten about it until yesterday—over 30 years later, when I suddenly realized that this tiny star had become an emblem of sorts for me.

A reminder that the small moments of summer camp can mean so much.

Yes, children learn skills at camp. They are exposed to new ideas, new activities, new challenges and new ways of seeing the world.

But in the end, I think the bigger questions are:

Did they leave feeling better about themselves?
Did they have positive experiences with caring adults?
Did they feel like they belonged?
Did they feel that they were part of something special?

A week or two of summer camp can start the trajectory toward a richer life.

Positive energy.
An understanding of community and collaboration.
The confidence to try something new.
The experience of being seen and valued.
And, hopefully, a little more kindness that carries forward long after camp is over.

That little star reminded me yesterday that these experiences can stay with us for a very, very long time.

I know that I do what I do today, in large part, because of how summer camp made me feel when I was a child.

Thirty-three years ago, a camp counsellor gave me a tiny star.

Yesterday, I wore it while watching a new generation of campers take the stage.

And suddenly, the circle felt complete. ⭐️

07/30/2026

Lovely Camp moments in July

07/17/2026

Session One is in the books, and what a way to begin Summer Camp 2026. 🌿

Some weeks seem to hold an entire season’s worth of memories. This was one of them.

We welcomed two sets of twin baby goats into the world, explored the creatures living in the creek, built our own fish smoker before learning how to smoke fish over the fire, picked fresh currants and turned them into homemade jam (with plenty of taste-testing along the way!).

There was child-led yoga beneath the trees, dramatic play and theatre games, crafts, learning to safely use real tools, practicing fire-starting skills, and countless moments of curiosity, laughter, and friendship.

Even with periods of air quality advisories, we adapted, found balance, and made the most of every opportunity to connect with the land, with one another, and with the simple joys of summer.

These are the moments that don’t fit neatly into a schedule—the unexpected discoveries, the new skills, the confidence that grows quietly, and the friendships that often last long after camp ends.

Here’s to muddy boots, smoky campfires, baby goats, berry-stained fingers, and a summer that’s only just getting started.

Welcome to Summer Camp 2026. 💚🌲🐐🔥🍓

06/05/2026

🌿☀️ Summer is just around the corner, and there’s still time to join us at That Blue Barn! ☀️🌿

Whether your child dreams of being on stage, exploring the forest, caring for farm animals, building forts, creating art, or simply spending their days outdoors with friends, we have a camp experience waiting for them.

🎭 3-Week Drama & Farm Camp (Ages 7–15)
A unique blend of theatre, creativity, storytelling, farm life, outdoor adventures, and a final performance for families. Perfect for young performers who love to create, collaborate, and shine.

🌲 1-Week Farm & Forest Camps (Ages 4–12)
Hands-on experiences filled with nature exploration, games, crafts, animal care, creek adventures, and plenty of time to learn through play outdoors.

Our programs are facilitated by skilled, experienced educators who are passionate about creating meaningful, engaging, and memorable experiences for children.

At That Blue Barn, children spend their days creating, exploring, imagining, and building confidence while building connections with nature, each other, and themselves.

📍 Prince Edward County
☀️ Small-group, outdoor, child-centred experiences

Email [email protected] for details or to register.

🌿☀️ Summer is just around the corner, and there’s still time to join us at That Blue Barn! ☀️🌿Whether your child dreams ...
06/05/2026

🌿☀️ Summer is just around the corner, and there’s still time to join us at That Blue Barn! ☀️🌿

Whether your child dreams of being on stage, exploring the forest, caring for farm animals, building forts, creating art, or simply spending their days outdoors with friends, we have a camp experience waiting for them.

🎭 3-Week Drama & Farm Camp (Ages 7–15)
A unique blend of theatre, creativity, storytelling, farm life, outdoor adventures, and a final performance for families. Perfect for young performers who love to create, collaborate, and shine.

🌲 1-Week Farm & Forest Camps (Ages 4–12)
Hands-on experiences filled with nature exploration, games, crafts, animal care, creek adventures, and plenty of time to learn through play outdoors.

Our programs are facilitated by skilled, experienced educators who are passionate about creating meaningful, engaging, and memorable experiences for children.

At That Blue Barn, children spend their days creating, exploring, imagining, and building confidence while building connections with nature, each other, and themselves.

📍 Prince Edward County
☀️ Small-group, outdoor, child-centred experiences

email [email protected] for details or to register.

05/08/2026

Today we’re celebrating 100 years of David Attenborough 🌿

For generations, he has helped children and adults alike fall in love with the natural world, encouraging curiosity, wonder and care for the planet we all share.

This quote feels especially important in childhood. The more time children spend outdoors noticing insects, planting seeds, playing in natural environments and caring for living things, the more connected they become to nature and to the world around them 🌳

Happy 100th birthday, David Attenborough.

05/06/2026

I love this children’s book! I love the illustrations and the rhythm.

What makes summer camp at That Blue Barn different?It starts with the people. Our team is made up of adults—Ontario Cert...
05/06/2026

What makes summer camp at That Blue Barn different?

It starts with the people. Our team is made up of adults—Ontario Certified Teachers, Early Childhood Educators, and experienced Forest and Nature School Practitioners—who know how to create meaningful experiences and make things genuinely fun. There’s intention behind what we do, but it never feels forced.

Then there’s the setting. Camp takes place on a hobby farm where children can move between forest trails, open fields, playground spaces, and time with animals. It’s a place that invites curiosity, independence, and a bit of adventure—while still offering air-conditioned indoor spaces when the summer heat hits.

It’s a balance that’s hard to find: structured but flexible, creative but grounded, and always rooted in real connection—to the land, to each other, and to the experience itself.

We still have a few spots left in our one-week camps.

Take a look at thatbluebarn.com for details.

Address

87 Mitchells Crossroad
Picton, ON
K0K2T0

Telephone

+16134710841

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