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🌱 Waste to Wonderful: Ecology Edition 🌎Summer Camp for Ages 5–8
📅 July 13–17, 2026 | Innovation Barn
What if exploring nature could turn curiosity into real-world impact?
Designed for young ecologists ages 5–8, this hands-on summer camp invites campers to explore gardens, soil, insects, composting, and aquaponics systems. Through playful experimentation and teamwork, campers learn how food, bugs, and energy are interconnected, and how reusing organic waste can support a circular economy.
✨ Throughout the week, campers will:
-Create living worm compost bins and potted plants
-Explore insects, plants, and pollinators up close
-Build mini aquaponics systems connecting fish and plants
-Learn about composting, soil health, and sustainable gardening
-Collaborate on ecological projects and present them at the Eco Innovation Exhibit
✨ Learner Takeaways
-Hands-on ecological learning and teamwork
-Composting, aquaponics, and soil science skills
-Understanding plant, insect, and energy systems
-Early sustainability education and problem-solving
✨ This camp is perfect for kids who love to:
-Dig, plant, and explore nature
-Ask questions and investigate how the world works
-Learn through hands-on, real-world 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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