MEIJER GARDEN CAMP FEES:
$70 for members
$75 for non-members
Animal Adventures
July 27-30 (ages 6-7)
9:30-noon
Sculpture Sensations
June 8-11 (ages 8-9)
9:30-noon
Painting Portfolio
June 22-25 or Aug 3-6 (ages 8-9)
9:30-noon
Garden Art
July 27-30 (ages 8-9)
9:30-noon
Cooking and French Culture
June 15-18 (ages 10-12)
9:30-noon
Totally Weird Plants
July 13-16 (ages 10-12)
9:30-noon
Arts & Artists: 3-D Art
July 20-23 (ages 10-12)
9:30-noon
Art Around the World
August 10-13 (ages 10-12)
9:30-noon
Happy Feet: Dance Camp for Kids
June 8-11 (Ages 4-5); 9:30-noon
Creature Feature
June 15-18 or July 20-23 (ages 4-5)
9:30-noon
Fun on the Farm
June 22-25 or July 27-30 (ages 4-5)
9:30-noon
Silly Sculpture
July 6-9 or Aug 10-13 (ages 4-5)
9:30-noon
Little Diggers
July 13-16 or Aug 3-6 (ages 4-5)
9:30-noon
Calder Creations
July 6-9 (Ages 5-8)
1-3:30pm
Plenty of Painting
June 8-11 or July 13-16 (ages 6-7)
9:30am-12:30pm
Super Summer Sculpture
June 15-18 or Aug 10-13 (ages 6-7)
9:30am-12:30pm
All Aboard: Highlights for Kids
June 15-18 (ages 6-7)
1-3:30pm
Explore the Great Lakes
June 22-25 or July 20-23 (ages 6-7)
9:30-noon
Young Naturalist: Rocks & Fossils
July 6-9 or Aug 3-6 (ages 6-7)
9:30-noon
Call 616.456.3977 to register
Fossil Hunters – $40/$35 Members Ages 5-7 June 24-25, July 29-30 from 1-4 pm
Grandma’s Kitchen – $60/$55 Members Ages 5-7 June 16-18, July 14-16, July 28-30 from 9 am-Noon
Reach for the Stars – $60/$55 Members Ages 5-7 June 22-24, August 3-5 from 9 am-Noon
Slimy Science I and II – $60/$55 Members Ages 5-7 and 8-11 Slimy Science I: June 15-17, July 13-15, August 3-5 Slimy Science II: June 22-24, July 20-22 All sessions are from 1-4 pm
Young Wizards Academy I and II – $170/$165 Members Ages 8-11 Wizards I: June 15-18, July 27-30 from 9 am-4 pmWizards II: July 13-16 from 9 am-4 pm
Life of a Knight I and II – $60/$55 Members Ages 5-7 and 8-11 July 21-23, August 4-6 from 9 am-Noon or 1-4 pm
Sew What???– $40/$35 Members Ages 8-11 June 23-24 from 1-4 pm
If you Build It – $60/$55 Members Ages 8-11 July 21-23 from 9 am-Noon
You Go Girls!! – $60/$55 Members Ages 8-11 August 3-5 from 9 am-Noon
Kites, Planes and Rockets – $60/$55 MembersAges 8-11 July 13-15, July 27-29 from 1-4 pm
Life of a Princess I and II – Ages 8-11 Princess I – June 16-18, July 28-30 from 9 am - 4 pm $170/$165 Members Ages 5-7 Princess II – July 14-16 from 9 am-Noon $60/$55 Members
Victorian Girls- $60/$55 Members Ages 5-11 Session I June 23-25, from 9 am-Noon Session II August 4-6 from 9 am-Noon
Miss Victorian’s Manners and More– $60/$55 MembersAges 5-11 July 22-23 from 9 am-Noon
Crafts Around the World - $60/$55 MembersAges 5-11 June 15-17, July 13-15 from 9 am-Noon
Native American Life – $60/$55 MembersAges 5-7 August 3-5 from 9 am-Noon
June 15-July 31, one day per week
Kids will have fun watching our ducklings and holding the baby bunnies. They bring pigs slop and watch them grow. Last year, campers harvested a bunch of radishes, peapods, green beans, carrots, potatoes and cucumbers!
The kids will make new friends, do crafts together and play games outside. Some farm activities they do: Making butter, Milking a pretend "cow", shelling and grinding field corn to make animal feed and collecting the eggs!
Farm camp is held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Camp takes place from 9am to 1pm each day.
Farm Camp tuition is $175 for 3 1/2 to 9 year olds and $85 for 10 -13 year olds, plus there is a $25 registration fee for all children.
Week Long Farm Camp Program in August
If there is enough demand I will also be running a one week long (4 days) program in August. August 3rd - 6th. This program will be for children ages 6-9 and I will enroll 2 helpers 10 -13 as well. Time would be 9am -1pm each day. If you'd be interested in this program for your child please let me know in your email. Thank You!
(with this program the same kids would attend for the whole week (4 days))
A unique, fun, hands-on learning experience for children, ages 3 years to those entering 8th grade!
Each class follows a theme and uses a variety of methods to stimulate the learning process (roleplaying, behind the scenes tours, games, stories, songs, and more).
Below are titles of camps offered for summer 2009
3 Year Olds
L.E.M.U.R.S.
4 year olds - entering Kindergarten
Little Like Me, Fancy Feet, Critter Coverings, Animal Tales, Backyard Buddies
1st & 2nd Graders
WILD-life, Animal Survivor, Art Safari, Feeding Frenzy, & Jungle Journeys
3rd or 4th Graders
Designed by Nature, Extreme Animals, Creative Connections, & Earth Trek
5th & 6th Graders
Eco Adventures & Zoo Quest
7th & 8th Graders
Jr. Zoolologist
These are popular classes...register ASAP!
Various Dates, June - August Humane Society of Kent County
These fun and educational camps are for children ages 5 – 15. In affordable week-long sessions, children learn about animal safety, how to be a responsible pet owner, shelter operations, careers in animal-related fields and animals with interesting and helpful jobs. Kids are encouraged to share what they learn with their family, friends and neighbors. With the help of dogs, cats and critters from our shelter, and animal experts from our community, it’s a dog-gone good time! For camp details and to register download our 2009 Summer Camp Program Booklet or contact Jennifer Self, Humane Education Coordinator at (616) 791-8066 or jennifer@hskc.org. Applications are due June 5, 2009.
Ages 7 and over, go to Tyler Creek for a fun-filled summer camp every Tuesday and Thursday between June 16 and August 13.
The cost is $22.00 per child/day.
Activities include Golf lessons, Golf, Swimming, arts & Crafts, Nature walks and education, fishing, and soccer.
Lunch is provided.
Starts at 9:30am ends at 3:00pm
1 Adult per 6 children.
Phone: (616) 868-6751
Camps sessions run for two or three day per week, Tuesday – Thursday, on various weeks in the summer from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. They are targeted for youth ages 6-11 years old where younger campers (6-7) may sign up for ½ day sessions. All camps start at Ada Park with some days held at Roselle Park except for Pioneer days which will be held at the Museum.
Fees: $55/full 3-day session; $45/half-day 3-day session; $45/full 2-day session; $35/half day 2-day session. Ada Township residents receive 10% off fees.
Pre-registration required - obtain registration form from the Park office: 616-676-0520, adaparks@ada.mi.us.
Session 1: Water Wonders Tuesday June 30 to Wednesday July 1
Explore ponds, rivers & wetlands. Fish and dip for tadpoles. Water games and more. Tuesday will be in Ada Park while Wednesday will be held at Roselle Park.
Session 2: Arts in the Park Tuesday July 14 to Thursday July 16
Try a variety of art media from painting, drawing and sculpture to music and drama through presentations, instruction and opportunity for creative expression.
Wonderful Wildlife Tuesday July 21 to Thursday, July 23
Activities include special presentations about local wildlife, wildlife simulation games, habitat hikes, fishing and crafts. Two days based at Ada Park and one day at Roselle Park.
Pioneer Days Wednesday July 29 to Thursday, July 30 Ada Museum*
A step back in time at the Ada Museum and Barn to explore life of the 1800’s.
Activities to include pioneer era toys, tools, food, games, clothes and more
Sports Spectacular Tuesday August 4 to Thursday, August 6
Three days of playing, instruction and coaching in a range of your favorite sports from basketball to tennis, baseball, soccer, flag football, ultimate Frisbee and more.
Presented by The DeVos Center for Arts and Worship at Grand Rapids Christian High School.
Students will enjoy professional circus skill training with coaches from the Big Apple Circus, Circus Smirkus and Cirque du Soleil. Training in juggling, balance, silks, trapeze, clowning, tumbling.
July 6 - 10
9am - 3pm
Grades 3 - 8
Cost: $250.00
Last year this camp filled to capacity. Limited to 60 Campers.
Camp Registration for General Public begins March 7.
Presented by The DeVos Center for Arts and Worship at Grand Rapids Christian High School.
NEW for 2009!
The Hocus Pocus School of Magic will delight any magic fan. Campers will build and design their own illusion, learn street and close-up magic, and perform major stage illusions. This camp will come to a close with a public magic performance on stage!
July 13 - 17
9am - 1pm
Grades 5 - 12
Cost: $150.00
Limited to 25 Campers; Minimum needed 15
Camp Registration for General Public begins March 7.