Spring Break Camp 2026

campers lined up holding pails to feed livestock

Monday-Friday, March 16-20
9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day
Fee: $345 for non-members / $310.50 for members

CAMP SESSIONS

Grades 2 & 3: Farm Scene Investigators

In honor of National Agriculture Week, 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.

At the end of the week, celebrate with your special guests during a “Farm Mystery Party.”

Drop-off/pick-up location varies:
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: Learning Center, 11121 Hickman
• Wednesday: Murray Conference Center off Douglas just west of interstate

	Theme	Activities
Monday	Fun-damentals	Learn about parts of a plant and create a craft, learn about habitats and learn bird sounds
Tuesday	How does nature grow?	Make flowers out of plastic, make plantable paper, learn how a greenhouse works
Wednesday	Farm animals	Visit the 1900 Farm and do chores, play Clue—Farm Edition and other games
Thursday	Nature	Visit the Flynn Mansion and Millinery, try spinning wool and finger knitting
Friday	Where does food come from?	Make food and decorations for the party, 3:15 “Farm Mystery Party”

Activities subject to change.

Grades 4 & 5: America’s Eras – An America 250 camp

In honor of the 250th birthday of our country, take a journey with us from America’s past to its future. Explore life before this land became America and how westward expansion and industrialization changed our lives. Peek into an era known as the Gilded Age. Learn through crafts, games, and visits to historic sites. Try old-fashioned farm chores! Then, take what you have learned and imagine what the future may hold.

At the end of the week, celebrate with a “250th Birthday Party for America.”

Drop-off/pick-up location varies:
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: Learning Center, 11121 Hickman
• Wednesday: Murray Conference Center off Douglas just west of interstate

	Theme	Activities
Monday	America before 1776	Explore Native American life ca. 1700, cook 3-sisters-stew and learn the history of fry bread, make clay pots and learn Ioway games
Tuesday	Westward expansion & industrialization	Make a broom and visit the Print Shop, create a model railroad, learn Morse code and how to survey land
Wednesday	American farm life: 1875-1925	Help with farm chores, cook on a wood-burning stove, learn the history of tractors and make a craft
Thursday	American town life: Gilded Age	Visit the Blacksmith, explore Victorian life at the Flynn Mansion, bake at Tangen Home
Friday	America 1950s to today & tomorrow	Learn fads of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, play an inventions game, 3:15 250th Birthday Party for America

Activities subject to change.

REMINDERS

Bring a lunch, water bottle, and snacks each day. Please be aware of food allergies.
Dress for the weather. Camp takes place both indoors and outdoors. Hats, coats, closed-toe shoes, and gloves are a must. Boots suggested.
Backpack is helpful.
Check-in begins at 8:50 a.m. Pick-up begins at 3:55 p.m. (except Friday, when a special open house for families begins at 3:15).

Parent Handbook

Read about our guiding principals, camp policies, and parent instructions here.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to cover all or a portion of camp registration fees. Review application instructions here.

Questions about scholarships? Email education@lhf.org.

Cancellations

Read our Cancellation Policy here.

Wait list

If a camp session is full, you may ask to be placed on a wait list.
Be sure to indicate the name of the camp(s) and the date(s) you want.

TO REGISTER

Step 1: Log In / Create Account

Step 2: Return to this page

Scroll down, select appropriate grade, and choose your camp. Add participant to cart. Add all the camps you want to your cart before you proceed to payment.
Please read our Cancellation Policy. You will be prompted to agree to this policy to complete your order.
For questions or assistance, contact the registrar: 515-278-5286 or registration@lhf.org.

Step 3: Watch for these three emails:

Immediately: Confirmation of payment from do_not_reply@versaiwebservices.com.
Early in the week preceding camp: Details of drop-off/pick-up, counselor name, flag color, etc. from daycamp@lhf.org.
Later in the week preceding camp: Personal introduction from your counselor.

Registration closes one week before camp starts.

Questions about registration and logistics? Email registration@lhf.org.

Questions about camp content and curriculum? Email daycamp@lhf.org.