Welcome to the Farm!

       Ballentine Farm is a family-owned and operated educational facility located in beautiful Waterford, Virginia. Run by three generations of farmers and two generations of Virginia certified teachers, we are able to facilitate hands-on guided discovery amongst living laboratories of gardens, fields, orchards, barns, our pond and educational center. Ballentine Farm prides itself on preserving the lifestyle of a small, working farm. Our humble twelve acres allow us to offer individualized attention, providing meaningful learning experiences to visitors of all ages.

Join us, and see what you might discover!

 Programs Offered at The Farm:

- Preschool & Kindergarten

- Educational Field Trips

- After School Care

- Summer Camp

- CSA ...& more!

NEW from Ballentine Farm:

Preschool & Kindergarten

     We are proud to announce the addition of Preschool and Kindergarten programs at Ballentine Farm beginning in Fall 2017. These programs will provide hands-on learning experiences in a unique farm setting. Children will develop a love of learning and an appreciation for the Earth and its many gifts while working with farm animals, in gardens, and through exploration of our humble twelve acres.

Preschool will be open to children ages 3-5 years
and will run from 9am to 12pm Monday through Friday.

Three-year-olds will have a 3 day/week option, and
four- and five-year-olds will have a 5 day/week option.

Before and After Care Available!

Kindergarten will have a full or half day option.

Full day program will run from 9am to 3pm Monday - Friday.

Half day program will run from 9am to 1pm Monday - Friday.

For more information contact Debbie Ballentine:

Email:debbie@ballentinefarm.com
Phone: (703) 216-9727

  Summer Camp Updates!

     Summer Camp sign-ups are coming in daily now, so be sure to send in yours ASAP to get your first choice. Refer a new family to Ballentine Farm and receive a free week of camp for one camper! For session dates, daily schedules, and more information click here. Also check us out on Facebook for weekly updates of what's happenin' on the farm!

Summer Camp Favorites!

Mr. Travis leads his Science group in a dino dig.

Campers and counselors enjoy a game of Headbands.

Mr. Jeremy's Art group paints birdhouses.

Snap Circuits were a hit last summer!

Ms. Carley's Cooking group makes delicious zucchini bread for CSA.

Team Tag with waterguns is a great way to cool off in the summer!