CURRENT HOURS: Programs by reservation only from November through April

Spring Break Camp 2025

  • Monday-Friday, March 17-21
  • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day
  • Fee: $345 for non-members / $310.50 for members

TO REGISTER

Registration for non-members opens 10am on January 13.

Step 1: Log In / Create Account

We have a new ticketing system!  Everyone will need to create a new account.

  • Click “Log In”
  • Click on “Register” tab
  • Do not select “I am a member”—the system will recognize your membership automatically
  • Enter your last name and the email address associated with your membership
  • Follow the instructions sent to your email

Step 2: Return to this page

Scroll down and select appropriate grade and choose the camp you want to register for. Add participant to cart. Add all the camps you are wanting to register for to your cart and then pay.

You will receive an email confirming the registration.
If you require assistance, please contact the Registrar at 515-278-5286 x 123 or email registrar@lhf.org.
We strongly encourage you to read our refund & cancelation policy. You will be prompted to agree to the policy to complete your order. You can read our policy here.

Then watch for these three emails:

  • Immediately: Confirmation of payment from ticketing@lhf.org.
  • About a week before camp: Details of drop-off/pickup, schedule, etc. from registration@lhf.org.
  • About 5 days before camp: Introduction from your counselor.

Online registration closes the Monday before camp starts. For late inquiries call 515-278-5286.

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

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


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Grades 2 & 3: Flourishing Farmers

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In honor of National Agriculture Week, celebrate the people that feed the whole world: Farmers! Being a farmer takes a lot of work.  Discover the different jobs a farmer has. Learn how to be a flourishing farmer through crafts, games, and visiting our 1900 Farm.

At the end of the week, show off your work with a “Farmer’s Market.”

Note: Drop off location changes each day.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: drop-off/pick-up will be at Visitor Center off of Hickman.
Tuesday and Thursday: drop-off/pick-up will be at the Murray Conference Center off of Douglas.

PURCHASE

Daily themes and activity highlights

ThemeActivities
MondayPlant NeedsLearn about plant life cycle and needs for survival
TuesdayOn the FarmHelp with farm chores and learn about domestic life on a historic farm
WednesdayNatural ArtVisit Flynn Mansion and Print shop, make a bird kite
ThursdayLand StewardshipLearn about renewable and non-renewable resources, Visit 1900 farm
FridayCrops to FoodMake food themed crafts, 3:15 “Farmer’s Market”

Activities subject to change.


carrot and tomato seedlingsGrades 4 & 5: Steampunk: Farm Edition

Put on your inventor’s cap! Steampunk was what those in the 19th century thought the future would look like. Explore how they thought farming would be in the future.  See how science and technology have, and continues, to change farming.  Use your imagination to see where it may take us in the future.

At the end of the week, show off your futuristic thinking to you family at the “Future of Farming Science Fair.”

Note: Drop off location changes each day.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: drop-off/pick-up will be at Visitor Center off of Hickman.
Tuesday and Thursday: drop-off/pick-up will be at the Murray Conference Center off of Douglas.

PURCHASE

Daily themes and activity highlights

ThemeActivities
MondaySteampunkVisit the Flynn Mansion, create an inventor’s chest, learn about Rube Goldberg, and design a farm
TuesdayFarmsHelp with farm chores, cook on a wood-burning stove, begin work on your science project
WednesdayFarm TechVisit the Blacksmith and Print Shop, make a tractor craft, work on projects
ThursdayFarming’s FutureMake solar oven cookies, create a non-mechanical robot, help with farm chores
FridayPut it TogetherLearn Morse code, finish projects, 3:15 Future of Farming Science Fair

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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 toed 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 on Friday, when a special open house for parents begins at 3:15).

Parent Handbook

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


Cancellations and Switches

Read our Cancellation and Switching Policy here.


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.

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