Two kids, a boy and a girl, wearing matching orange Camp Crabapple T-shirts, smiling and holding apples in an outdoor park with trees.

Welcome to Camp Crabapple

A one-of-a-kind Orchard & Farm day camp at Sierra Cider

Ages 5–11 (flexibility upon inquiry)

9a-3p (extended care available)

Four 2027 sessions offered

  • July 19–23

  • July 26–30

  • August 2–6

  • August 9–13

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Aug 3-7

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800 Apple Trees

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Working Farm

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Farm-To-Table Food

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Petting Zoo

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✳︎ Aug 3-7 ✳︎ 800 Apple Trees ✳︎ Working Farm ✳︎ Farm-To-Table Food ✳︎ Petting Zoo ✳︎

A once in a lifetime orchard experience where kids unplug, get muddy, and learn real-world skills.

Camp Crabapple turns the Sierra Cider orchard into a hands-on learning playground. Kids harvest fruit, care for animals, press juice, explore wildlife, and create take-home projects, all while building confidence and connection.

This isn’t just childcare. It’s a summer experience rooted in nature, creativity, and community.

Children picking apples in an orchard on a cloudy day.

Time: 9AM–3PM
Ages: 5–11 (flexible for siblings)
Staff-to-Camper Ratio: 1:6
CPR/First Aid Certified Staff
Background checked + insured

One-day passes available
Extended care, early and late drop off available

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Details

It’s time to snag your spot! Space is limited.

Purchase now and we will follow up via email with next steps.

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A picture of Ashley, the camp program lead.
A picture of Nick, the Camp Crab Apple Director.

Ashley Neese

Nick Adelizi

Camp Program Lead

Ashley is our trusted leader. A Mariposa-based breathwork facilitator and author with an MFA from California College of the Arts and over 10 years of experience working with children ages 5–15 in school, studio, and nature settings. A licensed Resource Parent in Mariposa County, she brings trauma-informed, nervous-system care to her work and is deeply rooted in the Sierra Foothills, where she believes children thrive through connection with nature.
Camp Director

Nick brings a strong focus on organization, communication, and day-to-day coordination. As the tasting room manager at Sierra Cider, Nick is deeply familiar with the property and helps ensure camp runs smoothly, safely, and on schedule. An actual Boy Scout, he brings a foundation of responsibility and preparedness, creating a well-run environment that parents can trust and kids can enjoy.
David the owner and operator of Sierra Cider

Our Team

Dana, the owner and operator of Sierra Cider

David Bailey

Dana Tiel

Co-Owner/Operator

David is a co-owner and operator of Sierra Cider and brings the fun. He combines creativity, cider craftsmanship, and a passion for outdoor living. And as a parent of toddlers, he brings a grounded understanding of what makes experiences both fun and safe for kids. With years of hands-on experience building and maintaining the property, David helps shape an engaging, nature-based environment full of opportunities for exploration and play.
Co-Owner/Operator

Dana is a co-owner and operator of Sierra Cider and brings the safety. With a deep commitment to creating welcoming, family-friendly spaces in the Sierra Foothills, and as a parent of toddlers, she brings a thoughtful, safety-first perspective to every detail of the camp experience. With a background in marketing, hospitality and community-building, Dana creates an environment where children feel comfortable, supported, and free to explore.

❋ Day Passes Available

Head to Yosemite while your kids make memories.

Just a short drive from Yosemite, Camp Crabapple gives kids a place to play, explore, and get a little dirty in the best way while parents enjoy some grown-up time.

Five Immersive Themed Days

  • Monday - From Farm to Snack

    Kick off the week by getting your hands in the soil! Campers will explore Farm at Worman Mills greenhouses and learn how food grows from tiny seeds to the fruits and vegetables we eat every day.

    Children will plant their own seedlings, help care for growing plants, and harvest fresh fruits and veggies straight from the farm. Through guided exploration, they’ll discover the importance of farming, where food comes from, and how we can care for the land.


    Highlights:

    Planting in the greenhouse

    Harvesting fresh fruits or veggies

    Learning how plants grow

    Skills & Learning:

    Responsibility and care

    Understanding food systems

    Sensory exploration and nature connection

  • Tuesday - From Orchard to Cup

    Step into the orchard and experience the journey from apple to cider! Campers will pick apples from the orchard and learn how apples are transformed into cider through a guided demonstration.

    Kids will observe the juice-making process (non-alcoholic, kid-friendly), followed by creative activities like designing their own cider label.

    Highlights:

    Apple picking in the orchard

    Cider pressing demonstration

    Create-your-own cider label


    Skills & Learning:

    Farm-to-table understanding

    Basic science of food processing

    Creativity and storytelling

  • Wednesday - Earth Day

    A special day dedicated to caring for our planet! Campers will learn about recycling, composting, and how we can reduce waste in our everyday lives.


    The highlight of the day is a real trash truck visit, where kids will see how waste is collected and handled. Campers will also explore nature through simple foraging and create art and useful items from recycled materials.


    Highlights:

    Real trash truck visit + demo

    Recycling sorting games

    Nature foraging exploration

    “Trash-to-treasure” creative projects


    Skills & Learning:

    Environmental responsibility

    Problem-solving and systems thinking

    Creativity through reuse

  • Thursday - Flowers & Pollinators

    Step into the beauty of the flower farm! Campers will explore the flower fields, learn how flowers grow, and harvest blooms to create their own handmade bouquets.

    As a special experience, a local beekeeper will visit with a real observation beehive, giving kids a safe, up-close look at how bees live and work. Campers will see firsthand how bees help flowers grow through pollination, connecting what they see in the fields to the tiny ecosystem inside the hive.

    Highlights:

    Flower picking in the fields

    Create-your-own bouquet to take home

    Live beekeeper visit with glass observation hive

    Skills & Learning:

    How flowers grow and reproduce

    The role of bees in our ecosystem

    Creativity through floral design

  • Friday - Fire & Water

    End the week with excitement, water play, and real-life heroes! Campers will meet local firefighters, explore a fire truck, and learn important fire safety basics.

    After the visit, the day turns into a fun-filled water adventure with games, challenges, and splash play to cool off and celebrate the week.

    Highlights:

    Real fire truck visit

    Fire safety learning (kid-friendly)

    Water games and challenges

    Splash play and teamwork activities

    Skills & Learning:

    Safety awareness

    Teamwork and coordination

    Confidence and community connection