A farm near the Jersey Shore is continuing a tradition of offering a special hands on experience: ‘Lamb Camp.’ It’s an opportunity for people of all ages to spend an hour holding and bottle feeding lambs that are only about a week old. It serves as a therapeutic experience for many especially for families with children who have autism and other developmental disabilities. NBC10’s Jersey Shore Bureau reporter Ted Greenberg highlights the special day from Cape May County.
Do you love animals? A farm near the Jersey Shore offers a special program called Lamb Camp, where you can have a hands-on experience with furry friends.
The springtime tradition at Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy in Upper Township is now in its fourth year. It allows people of all ages to spend an hour holding and bottle-feeding baby lambs.
The organization also creates positive experiences for families who have children with autism or other developmental disabilities.
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"It teaches them how to love animals, care for animals," Misty Meadows employee Siobhan Larkin told NBC10. “I absolutely love it. It is the highlight of our year to see how happy these children are when they hold lambs.”
The camp is held in March and April and is open to all ages, for more information visit mistymeadowsheepdairy.com.
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