2025 Spring Break Kids Camp
Rhythms of Nature
Monday, March 17 – Friday, March 21, 2025
Registration Opens January 2025
Members: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9am
General Public: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9am
Spring Break WonderCamp Details
Session Title: Rhythms of Nature
Dates: Monday, March 17 – Friday, March 21, 2025
Session Location: Loesch Farm, 2687 Loesch Rd, Bloomington,IN
Grades: K-8
Rhythms of Nature is a hands-on, immersive Spring Break camp for kids in Bloomington, IN. Campers will enjoy a weeklong experience of wild plant and animal communities in South Central Indiana. Campers will build relationships with plants learning which ones are edible, medicinal values, utilitarian (tool use), and even musical instrument potential. Campers will also build relationships with the animals at Loesch Farm by studying their tracks and learning to read the landscape and discover their stories. Daily adventures will allow campers to explore different ecosystems on the property including a deciduous forest of elder trees and ground hog burrows. In the creek bend campers will find frogs, salamanders, fish and even inland crabs (crayfish). In the fields campers will discover nesting birds, butterflies, the musical bamboo jungle and more! Campers will also have the chance to learn about fire and the importance of fire throughout history. Earth stewardship will be emphasized as campers harvest plants and learn about the animals that share our home planet.
Times:
- Campers Arrive as early as: 8:30 a.m.
- Session Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Campers Leave by: 4:30 p.m.
Transportation: There are two options for getting your children to and from Spring Break WonderCamp.
- Option 1 – Parents may drop and pick-up their children directly at Loesch Farm. Click here to see the Loesch Farm information, address and schedule.
- Option 2: Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available from WonderLab. Drop off starts at 8:30 and the bus leaves at 8:45. Rural Transit will return with campers between 4:00- 4:30. All campers must be picked up by 4:30 Click here to see the Rural Transit Bus schedule.
Registration opens for Members: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9 a.m.
Registration opens for General Public: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9 a.m.
Session Prices
Members
5-Days
Non-members
5-Days
Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available. Qualifying families, both member and non-member, can receive funding* for one session per child. All camp registrations will be charged a $25 processing fee.
Scholarship applications will be accepted beginning January 8, 2025 through January 17, 2025.
*Please note: The $25 administration fee is not refundable to Scholarship recipients.
Eligibility – Full scholarships are available to qualifying families enrolled in one or more of these programs in 2025:
- Access Pass Program
- Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
- Healthy Indiana Plan (Basic and Plus)
- Hoosier Care Connect
- Hoosier Healthwise Insurance
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Hoosier Works
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Traditional Medicaid
- Valid Indiana foster care license
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Questions about scholarships? Contact Laura Atchison, Events, Sales and Services Manager, laura@wonderlab.org, 812-337-1337 x219
Session Location: Loesch Farm
Loesch Farm is 68 acres of woodland, organic pasture and gardens located in Bloomington, Indiana owned by Jeff Mease.
Loesch Farm Schedule
Parents are welcome to drop off and pick up their children directly from Loesch Farm.
- 8:30am: Parents may begin dropping off children at the farm.
- 9am – 4pm: Camp Session
- 4 – 4:30pm: Parents may pick up their children at the farm
- 4:30pm: All children must be picked up.
NOTE: We are delighted to offer a free transportation option from WonderLab to Loesch Farm. Select the transportation option during registration.
Loesch Farm
2687 Loesch Rd, Bloomington, IN
Rural Transit Transportation Option
Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available from WonderLab to the camp session location at Loesch Farm.
Take advantage of free transportation for your child during our special spring break WonderCamp. During registration select: “Yes! I would like my child to ride the Rural Transit Bus from WonderLab to Loesch Farm.”
Parents can drop off their children daily as early at 8:30am. The bus will leave promptly at 8:45am. Parents must pick up their children daily by 4:30pm. Curbside drop-off and pick-up. There is no need to park. Staff will be at the drop-off / pick-up lines. Signs will indicate traffic flow. Note: It is not mandatory that campers ride the bus. The Rural Transit bus is optional.
Rural Transit Bus Morning Schedule
- 8:30 am – Drop off begins at WonderLab
- 8:45 am – Rural Transit Bus leaves WonderLab
- 9am – Rural Transit Bus Arrives at Loesch Farm
- NOTE: The bus will leave promptly at 8:45am. If you miss the bus you are responsible for bringing your child to camp.
Rural Transit Bus Afternoon Schedule
- 4:15pm – Rural Transit Bus arrives at WonderLab
- 4:15 – 4:30pm – Parent pick up at WonderLab
- NOTE: Children must be picked up by 4:30pm
Have a question about our Spring Break camp for kids? Start here…
In order to provide a safe, fun, experience for all, children must meet the following requirements to register for WonderCamp:
- Campers must be 5-years-old on or before August 1, 2025.
- Campers must be able to stay with the group independently for 90% of the day. This can include a campers with aides provided by the family.
This waiver is mandatory for all children to attend Spring Break WonderCamp. A signed copy of this waiver must be on file before the start of your camp session. If WonderLab does not have a signed copy of this waiver on file, your child will not be admitted to camp.
Click here to fill out the waiver: 2025 Spring Break WonderCamp Waiver
This waiver is mandatory for all children to attend Summer WonderCamp. A signed copy of this waiver must be on file before the start of your camp session. If WonderLab does not have a signed copy of this waiver on file, your child will not be admitted to camp.
Click here to fill out the waiver: 2025 Summer WonderCamp Waiver
WonderCamp staff will do our best to meet your camper where they are, however, if your camper is not able to be with a group independently then WonderCamp is not appropriate for your child.
Spring Break WonderCamp
- Loesch Farm
Summer WonderCamp
- University Elementary School
- School of Education
- Kent Farm
- Loesch Farm
- Hilltop Garden
- WonderLab
All camps:
- 9am to 4pm, drop off between 8:30am – 9am and pick up between 4pm and 4:30pm.
Spring Break WonderCamp:
- Bus leaves from the front of WonderLab at 8:45am.
Summer WonderCamp:
- Bus leaves from the front of UES at 8:45.
- No camp the week of July 4th (June 30-July 4th).
- No camps at UES the week of June 16-20.
Closed toe shoes are required for sessions at Kent Farm and at Loesch Farm.
WonderLab recommends closed toed shoes for all other camps.
- Comfortable, outdoor play clothes that allow you to be messy and active.
- Long pants, long, sleeves, and socks recommended if attending the camps at Kent Farm and Goat Conspiracy Farm
- Closed toe shoes are recommended for all camp sessions.
- Closed-toe shoes are required at Kent Farm and Goat Conspiracy Farm.
- Please label all personal belongings and materials.
Each camper needs to bring a lunch and a water bottle. Please note: there is no microwave or fridge at camp.
WonderCamp provides a healthy snack each morning and afternoon. We will serve watermelon, apples, oranges, carrots and cucumbers. Sometimes popcorn, animal crackers or pretzels are also served. (depending on allergies).
Campers may bring a snack from home if they choose. We do ask that it be a healthy snack to power up the campers. Please be sure your campers first and last name are on all items.
Need to Drop your 2o25 Spring Break Camp Session?
If you want to drop a camp session you must submit the drop form (link below).
If you are dropping a camp more than 2 weeks before the session start date, a processing fee will be subtracted from your refund. Any refunds will be returned to the credit card they were originally charged to.
If the drop form is received less than 2 weeks before the camp session start date, there will be no refund.
Need to Drop a 2025 Summer WonderCamp Session?
If you want to drop a camp session you must submit the drop form (link below).
If you are dropping a camp more than 2 weeks before the session start date, a processing fee will be subtracted from your refund. Any refunds will be returned to the credit card they were originally charged to.
If the drop form is received less than 2 weeks before the camp session start date, there will be no refund.
WonderLab is committed to ensuring that the safest camp options are available to all families. We stay up to date with COVID-19 information and with CDC and Monroe County Health Department recommendations.
Read and/or download the full WonderCamp Health & Safety Policy:
https://wonderlab.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/WonderCamp-Health-and-Safety-Practices.pdf
No. If camp is canceled due to an event out of the control of WonderLab (weather event etc.) there will not be a refund.
Insect repellent – Please apply before drop off and send insect repellent for your camper to re-apply
NOTE: Reapplication is the responsibility of the camper. Camp staff do not apply insect repellent.
Please label all personal belongings and materials.
All campers must bring a sack lunch that does not require refrigeration
All campers must bring a full water bottle. Bottles can be refilled during the day as needed.
WonderLab will provide daily snacks of fruits and vegetables.
Camp teachers can provide alternative manipulatives and a quiet space at most locations but need campers to remain with their group for the majority of the time.
All classrooms and locations have a Sensory Backpack.
Sound modifying headphones are available upon request.
Monday, March 17 – Friday, March 21, 2025
- June 2 – July 25
- Weekly Sessions
- Monday – Friday
Sunscreen – Please apply before drop off and send sunscreen for your camper to re-apply
NOTE: Reapplication is the responsibility of the camper. Camp staff do not apply sunscreen.
WonderCamp strives to maintain a 5:1 ratio in all camps at all times. In order to do this we need to ensure the campers are with the group 90% of the day. We understand campers may need a break from an activity or the group, however we are not able to provide 1:1 support apart from the group for extended periods of time during the day.
WonderLab recommends a daily tick check upon pick up or arrival at home.
A “picture story” is available at University Elementary School to give the camper a visual of what camp looks like at the school.
If your camper comes to camp with any medications you will be asked to fill out a Medical Action Plan. All medications will be kept at the first aid station on site and a written step by step action plan will stay with the medication.
The best way to communicate with camp staff is in person at drop-off or pick-up.
If you need to pick-up early or come in late please let staff know at morning drop-off. Please text the camp director at your arrival and we will bring your camper to the pick up location. Please allow a few minutes for staff to gather your camper.
You can always email or call the camp director with any questions or concerns that need discussion.
- Camper should be dressed in play clothes – we recommend closed-toe shoes
- Change of clothes
- Sunscreen – camper needs to reapply throughout the day
- Bug spray
- Water bottle
- Lunch – NOTE: There is no microwave or fridge at camp
- Sun Hat
- Please be sure your campers first and last name are on all items.
- Luvys – anything you might be sad about if it gets misplaced or damaged
- Cellphones
- Toys (pokemon cards)
- NOTE: WonderCamp has many fidgets if your camper would like to use them while at camp
What to wear to camp
- Comfortable, outdoor play clothes that allow you to be messy and active.
- Long pants, long, sleeves, and socks recommended if attending the camps at Kent Farm and Loesch Farm
- Closed toe shoes are recommended for all camp sessions.
- Closed-toe shoes are required at Kent Farm and Loesch Farm.
- Please label all personal belongings and materials.
Campers will be released to authorized persons only-if their name is on the camper information card. If you need to add a name to your card in case of an emergency please call or text the camp director. Camp staff have the right to ask for a valid driver’s license or identification card to confirm a person’s identity before releasing a camper. We ask that ALL campers be signed out at pick up.
Summer WonderCamp changes locations on Friday to accommodate the 5 day week. MCCSC is not open on Fridays during the summer to conserve energy. All campers attending camps University Elementary School will be at the School of Education on Fridays.
Note to all parents dropping off children at IU School of Education on Fridays: Due to construction on Rose Avenue GPS will reroute you to the back side of the building. Do not follow GPS. Please approach the IU School of Education from Rose Ave by turning north off 3rd onto Rose Ave. or turning south off of 7th street onto Rose Ave. The appropriate drop off location is the cul-de-sac off of Rose Ave.
Questions?
Have a specific question about Spring Break WonderCamp: Down on the Farm? Send your question to the WonderCamp Director!
Colleen Couper
WonderCamp Director
812.337.1337 ext. 224
colleen@wonderlab.org