Central Minnesota Camps For Kids: PART 3 – Children’s Garden Camp

I’ve been in search for some summer camps that might be interesting and fun for my teens. I want them to have great experiences to be able to find their own personal path in life; The best way I can think of to give them more experiences to make those decisions, is to find some camps that focus on activities and subjects of interest two them. In my search for the perfect camps for my kids, I’ve also found some that might be beneficial for you and your family. Check it out!

CHILDREN'S GARDEN CAMP

Stearns History Museum will host a Children's Garden Camp for kids entering grades 4-7 starting June 14.

AN INFORMATIONAL LEARNING ADVENTURE

University of Minnesota Extension master gardeners and a county horticulturist will offer an "informational learning adventure" from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. each Tuesday, according to a news release. Kids will plant and maintain a garden, watch for pests and explore the prairie and its history.

HEALTHYVILLE

They will also learn about food through a new exhibit at the museum called Healthyville, the release said.

COST AND REGISTRATION

Cost will be $20 per child and covers six weeks of camp, including a field trip July 26, along with snacks each week. Financial scholarships are available. The camp will not meet July 5 due to the Fourth of July holiday.

For more information and to register by May 30, contact Julianne O'Connell at 866-253-8424 or program@stearns-museum.org.

CAMP SCHEDULE

The following is a schedule of topics that will be covered each week of the camp.

June 14: Getting Started.
June 21: The Dirt on Growing.
June 28: Bringing it to Life.
July 12: Life on the Prairie.
July 19: Fruits of Your Labor.
July 26: Growing Beyond Garden Camp (garden trip location to be announced).