Age 4–Entering K

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Animal Homes

Enrollment: 12 campers
In trees, under the ground, and in ponds…animal homes are all around us! Campers hold gentle animals from the Animal Discovery Room—such as rabbits, birds, mice, and snakes—and learn about their nesting, eating, and defensive behaviors. They explore the Hall’s backyard and pond areas to look for clues about the animals that live there.

Ages 4–5
July 8-12
1:00-4:00 p.m.

July 22-26
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

Bugs, Beetles, and Butterflies

Enrollment: 12 campers
Did you know that there are more than a million kinds of insects? Learn to recognize some insect friends—and enemies!—of your garden, and follow their life cycles from egg to adult. Their shapes, color patterns, behavior, and growth will amaze you. We’ll watch insects crawl, hop, fly, and wiggle; and we might even let some tickle us!

Ages 4–5
July 1-5 No camp on Thursday July 4
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

Entering Grades K–1
July 1-5 No camp on Thursday July 4 Full
1:00-4:00 p.m.

July 15-19
1:00-4:00 p.m.

Dinosaur Detectives

Enrollment: 12 campers
A hundred million years ago, dinosaurs wandered the Earth. What were these ancient creatures like, and how do they compare to animals alive today? In this camp you will dig for fossil bones, use toy models to make footprints in clay, act out dinosaur stories, and make dino-projects to take home. Compare dinosaurs to modern-day animals, and try to unlock some of prehistory’s mysteries.

Ages 4–5
June 17-21 Full
1:00-4:00 p.m.

July 1-5 No camp on Thursday July 4
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

July 15-19
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

August 12-16
1:00-4:00 p.m. Full

Entering Grades K–1
June 10-14
1:00-4:00 p.m.

June 17-21
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Full

July 22-26 Full
1:00-4:00 p.m.

Fizzy, Foamy Camp

Enrollment: 12 campers
Join us as we mix safe chemicals together and learn why things bubble, fizz, and foam. Campers investigate foamy foods and bubbling solutions, and discover the wild fizzing action that happens when “mystery” tablets are dropped into water. They experiment with exciting chemistry activities that develop important skills for later science learning. This camp provides fizzy, foamy fun for everyone!

Ages 4–5

June 17-21
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

August 12-16 Full
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

August 12-16
1:00-4:00 p.m.

Entering Grades K–1
June 10-14 Full
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

June 17-21 Full
1:00-4:00 p.m.

July 22-26 Full
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

Physical Science for Curious Kids

Enrollment: 12 campers
A variety of simple games and activities introduce children to topics such as electricity, magnetism, and properties of air and light. Young scientists make kites, magnetic toys, and light circuits to take home. These activities stimulate questions in young minds and foster an intuitive framework for later science learning.

Entering Grades K–1
June 24-July 5 No camp on Thursday July 4
1:00-4:00 p.m.

July 8-19 Full
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

July 8-19 Full
1:00-4:00 p.m.

August 5-16
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

August 5-16 Full
1:00-4:00 p.m.

Playing with Potions

Enrollment: 12 campers
Do you like mixing ingredients together to make potions? Then this is the camp for you! But wait—our cupboards are empty. First, we must collect and sort ingredients by using scientific tools. Then, using the ingredients we collect, we’ll invent our own potion recipes. Experiment, observe, discover, and play!

Ages 4–5
July 22-26
1:00-4:00 p.m.

July 29-August 2
1:00-4:00 p.m.

Entering Grades K–1
July 8-12 Full
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

July 29-August 2 Full
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

Pollywogs Pond

Enrollment: 12 campers
Practice your fishing skills with a new friend as you get to know the Hall’s outdoor pond and its summertime inhabitants. Learn how various pond animals live together, and discover the wonders of their wet world. Observe, compare, care for, and even hold some pond animals of the Animal Discovery Room, such as crayfish, frogs, turtles, salamanders, and snakes. Use your creativity and new knowledge to make a big book of pond life.

Ages 4–5
June 24-28
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

July 29-August 2 Full
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

August 5-9
1:00-4:00 p.m.

Entering Grades K-1
June 24-28 Full
1:00-4:00 p.m.

July 29-August 2
1:00-4:00 p.m.

Storybook Science

Enrollment: 12 campers
Time for a story—and science, too! Each day a new story sets the stage for fun activities and investigations that spark campers’ curiosity and creativity. Experimenting with light and shadow, exploring nature, and handling live animals are integrated with children’s literature, as well as with math, art, and drama.

Ages 4–5
July 1-5 No camp on Thursday July 4
1:00-4:00 p.m.

Entering Grades K–1
June 24-28 Full
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

July 29-August 2
1:00-4:00 p.m. Full

Young Tinkerers *new*

Enrollment: 12 campers
Create your own inventions that light up, move, and make sounds. Campers will use interesting materials, their curiosity and imagination to discover a world of innovation. Young inventors will plan, construct, and test their inventions as they engage in the active process of engineering design.  A light-up gadget, a spinning toy, a beeping animal...what will you make? All ideas are welcome!

Ages 4-5
June 10-14
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

June 10-14 CANCELLED
1:00-4:00 p.m.

July 8-12
9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon