Youth Mini-Gardening Camps - Ages 6–11
Kids learn practical gardening skills while experiencing how plants grow and connecting with where our food comes from. Learn about insects, vegetables, flowers, soil and worms while playing games, making art, reading stories and singing songs!
Three, two day camp sessions will be available throughout the summer. Each session will be three hours each day. Dates will have a morning and afternoon camp. Campers will have the option to attend both, making it a full day camp. Campers attending both sessions will have a 30 min break to enjoy their sack lunches.
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Cost: $35 per two-day mini camp - one session only; $60 for both the morning and afternoon session
Extended Care: 8 am till the start of camp; end of camp till 4 pm. Cost: $10 per AM or PM, $17 per both
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Dates and Camp Themes:
Monday, June 10 & Tuesday, June 11
9:30 am – noon - A Bugs Life! Ages 6–11
Spend two mornings exploring the world of insects in the garden! Hunt for insects, build bug habitats, explore the world of pollination through interactive games, art projects and trail walks.
12:30 – 3 pm – Dirt Made my Lunch! Ages 6–11
Learn where our food comes from and what plants need to grow healthy and strong. Discover the magic of composting and Wellspring’s worm bins. Use tools to help tend to the gardens. Harvest fresh produce for an afternoon snack!
Thursday, July 25 & Friday, July 26
9:30 am – noon – Art in the Garden
Spend two days letting your creativity flourish in the garden! Use plants, flowers and veggies to create garden art! Make your own hand bound garden journals and projects to bring home!
12:30 – 3pm – Dig in!
Campers will learn about the plant cycle while they plant, water, weed, and sow in the Garden. Campers will explore the Wellsprings’ gardens and natural areas while learning where our food comes from and how different plants grow!
Monday, August 5 & Tuesday, August 6th
9:30 am – noon – Dirt Made my Lunch! Ages 6–11
Learn where our food comes from and what plants need to grow healthy and strong. Discover the magic of composting and Wellspring’s worm bins. Use tools to help tend to the gardens. Harvest fresh produce for an afternoon snack!
12:30 – 3pm – Dig in!
Campers will learn about the plant cycle while they plant, water, weed, and sow in the Garden. Campers will explore the Wellsprings’ gardens and natural areas while learning where our food comes from and how different plants grow!