Seasonal & Holidays
Unique Family Camping Weekends Return To Suffolk County Farm
A limited number of spots open Thursday for Long Islanders who want to go back to the farm, at least for a weekend.
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YAPHANK, NY— Long Island families looking for something unique to do close to home can head to a real working farm for a camping weekend. The Suffolk County Farm and Education Center is bringing back their family camp out events this summer, after a pandemic pause.
The weekend slots are first-come, first-serve via website registration and are scheduled for: May 22, June 12, July 17, August 21 and September 18.
Campers can meet the farm animals, take a wagon ride, view a family evening movie and join a sunset hike around the farm property. A pancake breakfast is also included. Because of all the farm animals and protected land, however, campfires are banned.
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The 272-acre Suffolk County Farm is run by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County and runs programs for children and families, educating Long Islanders about agriculture, nutrition, history, and environmental issues.
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