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Waste to Wonderful: Plastics Edition 🌱Summer Camp for Ages 5–8
📅 June 15–19, 2026 | Innovation Barn
What if plastic waste became the starting point for creativity, exploration, and problem-solving?
Designed for curious kids ages 5–8, this hands-on summer camp invites campers to become plastic explorers, learning how to identify, sort, and rethink plastics through play-based engineering, creative design, and real-world discovery. Campers won’t just learn about sustainability, they’ll experience it!
Throughout the week, campers will:
-Go on plastic scavenger hunts and keep exploration journals
-Tour Innovation Barn labs and see how plastics are processed
-Design and program robots to sort plastics efficiently
-Upcycle recycled plastics into bracelets, keychains, toys, and more
-Learn age-appropriate recycling and circular economy concepts
-Collaborate on creative solutions for reducing plastic waste
The week concludes with a Showcase Exhibit, where campers proudly present their creations to family and friends and inspire their community by sharing what they’ve learned.
✨ Learner Takeaways
-Hands-on learning and teamwork
-Early robotics and design-thinking skills
-Understanding plastics, recycling, and circular economy principles
-Confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills
This camp is perfect for kids who love to:
-Build, tinker, and create
-Ask questions and explore how things work
-Learn through movement and hands-on experiences
Camp Details
🎒 Ages: 5–8
📍 Innovation Barn
🕘 Camp Schedule:
-Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
-Early drop-off available 8:00–9:00 AM
-Late pick-up available 4:00–5:00 PM
-Extended care options available for an additional fee
💲 Cost: $250 per week, per camper
$50 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Remaining $200 due 21 days before the camp start date
📋 Cancellation Policy:
Deposits are non-refundable.
Full payment is due 21 days before camp starts.
Refunds (excluding the deposit) are available until 21 days before the start date. No refunds will be issued after that date.
🥪 Meals:
-Snacks and lunches are not included
-A food and drink package can be pre-purchased in advance for $150. The package includes 2 snacks, lunch, and drinks daily.
👉 Register now to save your camper’s spot!
Have questions? Let us know. We’re happy to help! 💬
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932 Seigle , Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28205
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