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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. Sign Up Now
 
Ages 4–5
July 9–13 Full
1:00–4:00 p.m.
 

Animals and Their Young

Enrollment: 12 campers
Some animal babies ride on their mothers’ back, some sit on their fathers’ feet, and some never see their parents at all. From a 300-pound baby elephant to a nest of tiny newborn mice, to a tadpole that turns into a frog, animals and their young are truly amazing. Join us as we explore fascinating parenting behaviors in the animal world through stories, games, dramatic play, and craft projects, as well as by holding live animals. Sign Up Now
 
Ages 4–5
June 25–29
1:00–4:00 p.m.
 
Entering Grades K–1
June 25–29 Full  
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
 
August 6–10
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Full

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, wiggle, and scurry; and we might even let some tickle us! Sign Up Now
 
Ages 4–5
August 6–10 Full
1:00–4:00 p.m.
 
Entering Grades K–1
July 16–20 Full
1:00–4:00 p.m.
 
August 13–17 Full
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
 
August 20-24 Full
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon

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? 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. Sign Up Now
 
Ages 4–5
June 18–22 Full
1:00–4:00 p.m.
 
July 16–20
1:00–4:00 p.m.
 
July 23–27
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
 
August 13–17 Full
1:00–4:00 p.m.
 
August 20–24 Full
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
1:00–4:00 p.m.
 
Entering Grades K–1
June 18–22 Full
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
 
July 23–27 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! Sign Up Now
 
Ages 4–5
June 11–15
1:00–4:00 p.m.
 
June 18–22 Full
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
 
August 13–17
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Full
 
Entering Grades K–1
June 18–22 Full
1:00–4:00 p.m.
 
August 13–17 Full
1:00–4:00 p.m.
 
August 20–24 Full
1:00–4:00 p.m

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. Sign Up Now
 
Entering Grades K–1
June 25–July 6, No camp on Wednesday, July 4 Full
1:00–4:00 p.m.

July 9–20 Full
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon

August 6–17 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! Sign Up Now
 
Ages 4–5
July 16–20
1:00–4:00 p.m.
 
July 23–27 Full
1:00–4:00 p.m.
 
August 6–10
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Full
 
Entering Grades K–1
July 9–13 Full
1:00–4:00 p.m.
 
August 6–10 Full
1:00–4:00 p.m.

Pollywogs Pond

Enrollment: 12 campers
Get to know and love the Hall's pond and its summertime inhabitants. Try your luck at catching crayfish with a fishing pole! Learn how various pond animals live together, and discover the wonders of their wet world. Observe, compare, and even hold some water animals of the Animal Discovery Room, such as crayfish, frogs, turtles, salamanders, and snakes. Use collage materials to create a big book of pond life. Sign Up Now
 
Ages 4–5
June 11–15
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
 
July 2–6, No camp on Wednesday July 4
1:00–4:00 p.m.
 
July 30–August 3 Full
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
 
Entering Grades K–1
June 11–15 Full
1:00–4:00 p.m.
 
July 2–6, No camp on Wednesday July 4
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
 
July 30–August 3 Full
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. Experiments with light and shadow, exploring nature, and handling live animals are integrated with children’s literature, as well as with math, art, and drama. Sign Up Now
 
Ages 4–5
July 9–13
9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
 
Entering Grades K–1
July 9–13 Full
1:00–4:00 p.m.