Halloween Magic at Camp Shine
Two enchanting nights to choose from:✨🌙✨
Thursday, Oct. 29 – Family Journey
Friday, Oct. 30 – Family Journey
What is a Halloween Journey?
Choose your adventure…
A Camp Shine Halloween Journey is roaming play across the farm, where you’ll follow a lantern-lit path and meet enchanted characters at each stop — each with a story, riddle, or bit of magic to share. Come see the night come to life at Camp Shine!
For as long as Camp Shine has been around, we’ve dreamed of offering a truly special Halloween Journey on the farm — one filled with enchantment, wonder, and mystery. An evening that’s beautiful, inspiring, and leaves you walking away with delight.
This fall, that dream finally comes to life! Camp Shine will glow with magic over two enchanting nights — our Halloween Journey (Friday night) and Harvest + Halloween Journey (Saturday night) — each filled with lantern light, farm charm, and a touch of autumn wonder.
And, of course, we must answer the question everyone’s been asking…
✨ Does Gracie really turn into a unicorn at night? ✨
There’s only one way to find out — you’ll have to come see for yourself!
CAMP SHINE HALLOWEENCHOOSE YOUR JOURNEY
🎃 Friday: FAMILY Journey
(Family Experience)
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Time slots: 6 – 8:30 PM (10-min increments)
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$16 per ticket
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Ends with warm cider by lantern glow
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Lasts about 45–60 minutes
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🍂 Saturday: Harvest + Journey
(Kid Drop-Off)
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Drop-off: 4:00 PM | Pickup: 7:00 PM
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$95 per child
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Includes harvest meal, art, horse time, and closing circle
Halloween JourneyFRIDAY NIGHT | FAMILY EXPERIENCE | Friday, Oct. 24
Step into an enchanted evening on the farm. Families are invited to wander a lantern-lit path at Camp Shine, where mystery stirs in the barns and fields as the sun slips away. Along the way, you’ll meet enchanted characters who draw you into a living, roaming play — each station offering a riddle, story, or moment of wonder to light your way. Costumes are encouraged for this autumn journey.
As you travel through this twilight wonderland, the farm reveals its secrets — goats stirring, pigs dreaming, hens tucked in, and horses shimmering in lantern light.
Each family has a reserved time slot to begin their journey. Afterward, enjoy a cup of warm cider before heading on your way so others may begin theirs.
This experience is perfect for families who want a magical, intimate evening filled with cozy mystery and the feeling of stepping inside an autumn fairy tale.
🗓️ Details: Once you register you will need to choose a specific time slot within your block. Available time slots:
6:00pm – 7:00pm
6:30pm – 7:30pm
7:00pm – 8:00pm
7:30pm – 8:30pm
8:30pm – 9:30pm
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to check in and sign waivers.
💰 Cost
$16 per person
To help with parking, we ask that each family arrive in one car. As long as you do, you’re welcome to use all six spots in your “family” group.
🌙 What to Bring / Know Before You Come
Closed-toed shoes — the path includes uneven terrain.
Layers — evenings on the farm can be cool.
Flashlight or lantern (optional — we’ll have plenty, but kids love bringing their own!).
Curiosity and a quiet sense of wonder — this journey is about mystery, not fright.
Costumes are encouraged!
Harvest + Halloween JourneySaturday Night • Kid Drop-Off + Parent Journey at Pick-Up • Sat., Oct. 25
Saturday night’s experience is a little different — it’s designed just for kids and weaves together the abundance of the harvest season with the mystery of the Halloween Journey. Costumes are encouraged for this autumn journey.
This is a fully guided evening where children travel in small groups, led by our Junior Camp Counselors — the “Will-o’-the-Wisps” — through a cozy, structured flow of farm-to-table cooking, seasonal art, animal magic, and the candlelit journey itself.
🌿 What’s Included
Creative Stations – Craft your own lantern and tokens for the sleeping characters you’ll meet along the way.
Harvest Meal – Prepare and share a delicious meal made together from the farm’s bounty.
Horse Meet & Greet – Spend time with the horses in the evening — our favorite time to be with them.
Halloween Journey – A whisper-quiet, candlelit adventure across the farm where children awaken enchanted characters and become part of the story.
Closing Circle – Reflection, warm cider, gratitude, and pick-up under the stars — when the kids lead their parents through the journey!
🗓️ Details
Saturday, October 25
Drop-off: 4:00 PM – for dinner prep, art, and group time
Journey begins at dusk
Parent pick-up and walk-through: 7:00 PM
💰 Cost
$95 per child
Includes the full guided program, meal, and parent journey experience at pick-up.
🌙 What to Bring / Know Before You Come
Closed-toed shoes – some walking and uneven terrain.
Layers – evenings can get chilly on the farm.
Optional: a favorite mug for cider or a small flashlight.
A sense of curiosity and wonder – this is a night of magic, gratitude, and connection.
Costumes are encouraged!
nature-inspired and grounded in mindfulness
Two Enchanted Nights
Halloween Family Journey + Halloween Harvest
We invite your children to the farm to enjoy the evening and Halloween Journey like no other! As the sun sets and the farm glows with fall magic, we’ll celebrate the season together in true Camp Shine style.
🌙 Come dressed in your favorite costume and bring your festive spirit.
🌙 Craft your own lantern to light the way and a special token to bring each charter to awaken them.
🌙 Create seasonal art, decorate pumpkins, and craft your own lantern to light the way.
🌙 Meet surprise characters who will add wonder to the evening.
🌙 Special meet and greet with the horses.
🌙 Spend time with all of our beloved animals as the farm transforms into a Halloween wonderland.
Please bring a vegetable to share for a special stew we will create together.
We want to make this night feel truly magical—filled with mystery, creativity, and the sparkle of the fall season.
Halloween Journeys
Friday Journey (Family Experience)
Friday, October 24
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Time slots: 6 – 8:30 PM (10-min increments)
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$16 per person
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Lasts about 45–60 minutes
Saturday: Harvest + Halloween Journey (Kid drop-off)
Saturday, October 25th
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Drop-off: 4:00 PM | Pickup: 7:00 PM
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$95 per child
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Includes harvest meal, art, horse time, and closing circle
Ages: 5-13
Space is limited.
Come celebrate with us under the twilight sky—costumes, creativity, and a touch of Halloween magic await!
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Farm SchoolFrequently Asked Questions
Can I stay with my child at camp?
We know it can be tough to leave your child especially if it’s the first time, but we do not allow parents to stay at camp. We are a drop off only program.
Can I check out camp prior to enrolling my child?
This is a great question, we offer open houses throughout the year and do our best to host one prior to an enrollment period that allows for you to check out Camp SHINE. Please be on the lookout for our next one. (Be sure to subscriobe out mailing list for notifications on upcoming events like this).
Do you offer individual tours of Camp SHINE?
We do not. Since we are a smaller organization, we don’t have the time to individually meet with families. As parents ourselves, we know how much we LOVE our kids, we are always happy to chat with you over the phone and answer any questions you might have. Reach out to us at hello@campshine.com with your phone number to request a call from us.
I really want my child to make friends and have community. Does this happen at Camp SHINE?
YES! We have had so many families create lasting friendships here at Camp SHINE. We have a very warm and welcoming program and as a byproduct, it is very easy for the kids to create friendships. Many kids even get together outside of Camp SHINE.
What can I expect my child to learn at Camp SHINE?
Great question! Your child will learn to use their heart, hands and mind here at Camp SHINE.
We teach animal husbandry/gardening and what it is like to run and tend the farm.
We also teach elements that are a bit of a lost art, handwork, weaving, felting, herbs and plants as ways to care for our bodies, building and cooking, (all of which is great for eye hand coordination, fine motor skills/large motor skills and is relaxing and meditative.)
We also seek to see what yourI child SHINES at and we welcome them to teach us their skills and knowledge practicing leadership skills and confidence building!
We also enjoy hiking and the seasons, instilling a love of nature.
We also love to teach about the nervous system and ways to care for yourself, your neighbor and also the planet. We love weaving in tool such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), mindfulness and gratitude. Our intent is to help build resilient and confident children who SHINE.
How do the mixed ages work since it is K-6th?
It works amazingly well!! Instead of being a classroom with comparisons, we are more like a family. The older children assume leadership roles and the little ones raise to the occasion. All the activities we do, are enjoyed by all ages, even adults. We really enjoy our mixed ages program.
How do I use charter funds?...help!
We get it, using funds can be confusing for the first time. To get started with us, please scroll up on this page and read our MUST READ POLICIES FOR USING CHARTER FUNDS which will walk you step by step on what you need to do to register with us using funds.