About
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Teter Organic Farm Camp was developed in response to community excitement and interest in hands-on nature and sustainability educational programming at our farm. After 2 years of offering educational hands-on farm tours for kids at Teter Farm, we have decided that we have a great opportunity to expand our programming and provide a more immersive summer experience for kids. After consulting with a variety of experts and gathering a team of passionate, experienced individuals, we are excited to offer a day camp experience that is safe, fun, and educational. While the organizational support of Noblesville First United Methodist Church make this endeavor possible, the camp is not religious in orientation.
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Kids on the farm!
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The Property
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Teter Retreat and Farm is a beautiful 120-acre property nestled along a bend in the White River. Forested walking trails border the White River and provide a beautiful backdrop for kids to learn about nature and how the great outdoors is connected to the food we eat. The property also contains grassy play areas, a picnic shelter, play structure, basketball court, volleyball court, outdoor stage, meeting lodge, cabins, and an educational garden. During the summer camp session, all of our facilities are reserved for your child to enjoy. During the rest of the year our facilities, including the meeting lodge and cabins, are utilized for a variety of retreats and events such as overnight retreats, birthday parties, team- building activities, and family reunions.
Teter Retreat has a rich history that is linked to Indy-area daredevil Lucky Teter and his sister Ruth Teter. Find out more about Lucky Teter here... |
Teter Retreat and Farm is located in White River Township, in Hamilton County, Indiana.
10980 East 221st Street, Noblesville, Indiana 46062 |
The Farm
Teter Organic Farm (TOF) was founded in 2016 with the idea that everybody should have access to healthy fresh produce. We grow over 30 varieties of vegetables and chemical-free hay, raise chickens and tend beehives. Since 2016, TOF has donated over 30,000 USDA Servings of fresh produce to local food pantries. During the season, you can purchase Teter Organic Farm vegetables at the Noblesville Farmers Market and receive vegetables through their weekly veggie box subscription program. We provide educational farm tours to groups of all kinds. We offer a variety of family-friendly volunteer opportunities and events throughout the year.
Teter Organic Farm is a project of Noblesville First United Methodist Church (NFUMC). In 1981, Ruth Teter willed the property to the church, a longtime active force for good in our local community. NFUMC serves as our sponsoring non-profit and helps provide the resources and support to ensure a high quality and safe camp experience for campers. During the season, we have many volunteers from NFUMC who also help with vegetable donations, site beautification, and educational farm tours.
Teter Organic Farm is a project of Noblesville First United Methodist Church (NFUMC). In 1981, Ruth Teter willed the property to the church, a longtime active force for good in our local community. NFUMC serves as our sponsoring non-profit and helps provide the resources and support to ensure a high quality and safe camp experience for campers. During the season, we have many volunteers from NFUMC who also help with vegetable donations, site beautification, and educational farm tours.
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Our Team
Camp Director
MaryEllen St. Angelo has spent most of her life immersed in nature, food, kids and education, so Teter Farm Camp is a slice of heaven for her! MaryEllen has taught K-8 music and private voice lessons, been a substitute teacher, and currently works in 7 school libraries in Carmel. She co-founded the Plots to Plates Community Garden in Carmel in 2011 and co-created a standards-based garden field trip for elementary school students. Over 2,000 students have visited the Garden for these field trips, learning how to grow food and care for the ecology that makes it possible. She began volunteering at Teter Organic Farm in February 2018 and is grateful for all that she has learned from Farmer Jonah and the other volunteers. MaryEllen has a son and a daughter in college and is currently earning a Masters in Sustainable Food Systems from Green Mountain College. She plans to start her own organic farm in the near future.
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Farm Manager
Jonah Tabb grows over 30 different varieties of vegetables at Teter Organic Farm for donation to local food pantries and for sale locally. He believes that nature and gardening can transform how kids see the world. Jonah has worked on a variety of farms over the past 13 years, raising everything from goats to watermelons. He spent 4 years in New Orleans after hurricane Katrina, rebuilding houses and establishing urban farms in food deserts. Previously, Jonah designed and delivered outdoor educational curriculum for the Louisiana Outdoor Outreach Program, incorporating state educational standards with outdoor activities. He has an AAS Degree in horticulture, and previously managed 10 acres of organic vegetables for Chicago restaurants and farmers markets. Jonah and his wife Ali live on the farm with their two dogs, Bella and Tilly.
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Camp Counselors
Stay tuned for more information about our amazing team of camp counselors for summer 2020!
Agricultural ExpertsYour child will have the opportunity to learn from a variety of educators and farmers...more details to come...
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A Commitment to Safety and Quality
All of our team members undergo rigorous background checks and an interview process that is focused on bringing together a group of people who are committed to delivering high-quality programming for your child. See Camp Details for more information about how we work toward a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment.
