2nd grade camps

For campers entering 2nd grade in fall 2026

Get Up and Grow

Full day: 9am–4pm

Offered weeks 1-2, 6-7

How does your garden grow? Help tend vegetable and flower gardens and explore the role of critters in the garden. Find out why some creatures we consider foes are really friends. Delve into the world of pollinators and learn how farming has changed over the past century by visiting our historic sites. Create sustainable garden art and make garden-inspired snacks to share at the end of the week in our garden-themed Art Show for parents.

The Garden Art Show takes place Friday at 3:30pm at the Learning Center off Hickman. Come to the camper drop-off/pick-up area, and you will be directed to the show.

Note: There are two sections of this camp. When registering, please indicate if your child is attending with a friend; we will do our best to place them together. (Details about these requests below.)

List represents activities campers will do during the week.  Use this to prepare your camper and have follow-up discussions.  Activities subject to change.  On creek day your camper will get wet and muddy.  Bring a towel or plastic bag for the car.

Kids in History

Full day: 9am–4pm

Offered weeks 3-5, 8-10

Imagine what life was like for kids at different times in history—at home, school, work, and play. Visit different parts of the museum and experience how farms, homes, and businesses have changed over time. Try your hand as an apprentice in one of the shops in town. Create crafts from different times using sustainable resources. End the week by learning about circuses in the 19th century and show off what you learned in a performance for your special adults on Friday!

The circus takes place Friday at 3:15pm at the Flynn Barn. Check in at the Learning Center off Hickman. There will be a parade from the Learning Center to the Barn at 3:10pm.

Note: There are two sections of this camp. When registering, please indicate if your child is attending with a friend; we will do our best to place them together. (Details about these requests below.)

Special note for weeks 4 and 5
Leading up to July 4th, all camps will include special activities relating to the celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

List represents activities campers will do during the week.  Use this to prepare your camper and have follow-up discussions.  Activities subject to change.  On creek day your camper will get wet and muddy.  Bring a towel or plastic bag for the car.

Farm Scene Investigators

Full day: 9am–4pm

Offered week 11

During this 3-day camp, investigate what has been happening on the farm. Learn how farm families take care of the land around them as well as their crops and livestock. Explore the nature around you and solve the mystery of where the food in the grocery store comes from.

On Wednesday, celebrate with your special guests during a “Farm Mystery Party.”

This camp has no creek walk.

List represents activities campers will do during the week.  Use this to prepare your camper and have follow-up discussions.  Activities subject to change.

Wait list

• If a camp session is full, you may fill out this form to be placed on a wait list.
• Include the program and date that you are interested in attending.

Group Requests

When we have multiple camps of the same grade level, we cannot guarantee your child will be placed with friends. However, we will make every effort to accommodate up to two requests. Please keep the following in mind:

• Campers must be registered for the same camp, in the same week, and be in the same grade.
• Camp is about making friends. When large groups of friends are together, other campers can feel left out. We will split requests larger than 3 friends.