LENA Wild Wonders Camp

-Led by Taylor Brooks

Ages

4-8

Tuition

$100/week; $105 if paying online

Locations:

Locations will vary and rotate between Hickory Hill Park, Harvest Preserve, Weatherby Park, Kent Park, Preucil Preschool, and Oaknoll Retirement Residence.

If getting your child to and from Kent Park is a challenge for you, please let us know and we might be able to help arrange rides or carpools.

Week 1: Woodland Wonders

Dates: Monday, June 8 - Friday, June 12; Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Bark, branches, and buds are just some of the clues we can use to determine tree species. During this week campers will learn how parts of the tree can be used to ID! Campers will search for clues and identify trees in the wonderful woodland surrounding us. On Thursday (June 11) we will meet with Oaknoll residents to share our discoveries, engage in conversations and activities related to this topic. On Friday (June 12), campers will celebrate the end of the week by enjoying a splash pad day at Wetherby Park!

Week 2:Wildlife Wonders: Tracks, Scats, and Habitats 

Dates: Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19; Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

During this week, campers will learn about the animals of Iowa. We will discuss how to identify animal tracks, scats, and habitats. Campers will have opportunities to search for and identify these animal clues. On Thursday (June 18) campers will meet with Oaknoll residents to share their discoveries, engage in conversations and activities related to this topic. On Friday (June 19), campers will celebrate the end of the week by enjoying a splash pad day at Wetherby Park. 

Week 3: Water Wonders

Dates: Monday, June 22- Friday, June 29; Time: 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Splash around and find out what is living in the water! There are living organisms, big and small, that give us clues to how clean the water is. During this week campers will learn the aquatic environments in Iowa and water life. Campers will have the opportunity to search for micro and macro organisms. We will then use their findings to determine water quality. On Thursday (June 25), we will meet with Oaknoll residents to share our discoveries, engage in conversations and activities related to this topic. On Friday (June 26), campers will celebrate the end of the week by enjoying a splash pad day at Wetherby Park!

Our camps will be held mostly outside and we will explore our natural environment. Art, music, storytelling, math, and science will be incorporated and woven into our daily activities.‍ ‍