Due to the recent spread of avian flu, all interactions with chickens and waterfowl in guided tours and activities have been placed on hold as a precautionary measure. As always, we recommend hand washing after any animal interaction. Thank you for your understanding!
Kelsey Creek Farm's programs emphasize its uniqueness with recreational programs, seasonal camps, farm experience classes, farm-themed tours and many volunteer opportunities. Register for programs online.
Kelsey Creek Farm's barnyard is open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Summer Brochure
View and register for summer camps and programs at Register.BellevueWA.gov.
Registration Dates:
- March 31, 12 p.m. (Bellevue residents)
- April 7, 12 p.m. (non-residents)
Financial Assistance Available
Scholarships are available for all ages (adults too!). Bellevue Parks & Community Services strives to make program opportunities available to all interested individuals who live in Bellevue, regardless of income. We provide financial assistance to those who might not otherwise be able to participate.
Programs and Camps
Bats on the Farm
Discover bats and the important role they play in Bellevue’s ecology. Bats Northwest will teach us about bats that live in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. After dusk, we will scan the evening skies to see the bats that live at Kelsey Creek Farm and use a bat detector to see and hear the resident bats at work. Appropriate for teenagers and adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration recommended but not required.
Farm Adventurers
Spend a week exploring the world of farming! Activities will include animal interactions, agricultural education, and actual work experience for which your child will receive an official volunteer certificate. Participants will learn to work with various farm animals. They will create crafts, learn about the history of Seattle-area agriculture, and participate in farm chores.
Farm Discoveries
Join us at this hands-on adventure as you explore Kelsey Creek Farm. Children actively participate in animal care, making animal treats, working on barnyard chores, and learning fun facts about the farm. Time to play, arts and crafts, and circle time helps children develop important social skills. This special half-day camp will have your child loving our chickens, goats, cows, pigs, and rabbits. A pony ride will be included.
Junior Farmers
Your child will be immersed in farm life in this after-school program. Activities include interacting with our farm animals, exploring the park's natural habitats, and creating crafts. Your child will take the animals on walks around the farm, see what's growing in the garden, and explore Bellevue's past through the historic buildings at Kelsey Creek Farm.
Volunteer Programs
Counselor in Training Volunteer
Counselor in Training (CIT) volunteers work alongside Day Camp staff to create a positive, fun, and engaging experience for children in our day camp programs. As a CIT you will assist with leading activities, encourage participation, and build meaningful connections with campers through active involvement and support. You’ll serve as a role model by demonstrating enthusiasm, kindness, and teamwork, helping to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where every camper feels valued. This volunteer opportunity is an excellent way to gain hands-on experience working with children and develop leadership and teamwork skills. CITs earn community service hours while contributing to a memorable and enriching camp experience for campers.
Summer Teen Farm Program
Assist Kelsey Creek Farm staff in providing daily care to our farm animals. Help prepare meals for the animals, clean barn stalls, assist with other farm chores, and help bring the animals out to pasture for the day and back into the barn in the evening. Teens will learn responsible animal care, job skills, and independence while earning service hours for school.
Farm Fair
Assist staff with event set up, running children's activity booths, and other event tasks at our annual Farm Fair event. Volunteers gain experience working with children, build teamwork skills, and will earn community service hours for school. Email Stacy at sstenslie@bellevuewa.gov to register.
Trick or Treat with the Farm Animals Special Event Volunteers
Assist staff with event set up, running children's activity booths, helping to pass out candy, and other event tasks at our Trick or Treat with the Farm Animals event. Volunteers gain experience working with children, build teamwork skills, and will earn community service hours for school. Email Stacy at sstenslie@bellevuewa.gov to register.