Spring Break WonderCamp Details
Session Title: Down on the Farm
Dates: Monday, March 11 – Friday, March 15, 2024
Session Location: Goat Conspiracy Farm, 6022 Kent Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401
Grades: K-8
Spring on the farm is full of new and exciting discoveries. Campers Kindergarten – 8 grade can all be a part of the farm community. Campers will meet and tend to the farm’s Nigerian Dwarf goats and chickens. Campers will take daily hikes with the goats and even do Goat Yoga! Campers will dig into farm and garden ecology and experience the farm in the early spring. They will explore the art of animal care, and develop a connection to the origin of food through play, chores, and wilderness crafts that emphasize teamwork and community.
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 Goat Conspiracy Farm. Click here to see the Goat Conspiracy Farm information, address and schedule.
- Option 2: Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available from University Elementary School to the camp session location at Goat Conspiracy Farm. During registration select: “Yes! I would like my child to ride the Rural Transit Bus from University Elementary School to Goat Conspiracy Farm.” Click here to see the Rural Transit Bus schedule.
Registration opens for Members: Monday, January 8, 2024 at 9 a.m.
Registration opens for General Public: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 9 a.m.
Session Prices
Members
5-Days
Non-members
5-Days
Session Location: Goat Conspiracy Farm
Goat Conspiracy Farm
6022 Kent Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401
Read more about Goat Conspiracy Farm
The Goat Conspiracy began as a small local sustainably-oriented farm and creamery. After almost a decade of working the farm, the owners began to understand gaps that could not be closed with respect to sustainability and animal welfare. In the winter of 2024, they began transfarmation into a goat and chicken sanctuary/retirement home for our goats and chickens.
The farm offers visits/tours, yoga classes, soap making workshops and as well as a variety of events such as WonderCamp! Read more about Goat Conspiracy Farm
Goat Conspiracy Farm Schedule
Parents are welcome to drop off and pick up their children directly from Goat Conspiracy 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 University Elementary School to Goat Conspiracy Farm. Interested? Click here for details!
Rural Transit Transportation Option
University Elementary School (UES)
1111 N Russell Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
Read more about University Elementary School
Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available from University Elementary School to the camp session location at Goat Conspiracy 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 University Elementary School to Goat Conspiracy 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 University Elementary School
- 8:45 am – Rural Transit Bus leaves University Elementary School
- 9am – Rural Transit Bus Arrives at Goat Conspiracy 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 to University Elementary School
- 4:15 – 4:30pm – Parent pick up at University Elementary School
- NOTE: Children must be picked up by 4:30pm
Mandatory Waiver for All Campers
Frequently Asked Camp Questions
Closed toe shoes s are required at Kent Farm for Feathers to Flight Camp and at Goat Conspiracy Farm for Goats and Gardens Camp.
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.
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
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.
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.
WonderLab recommends a daily tick check upon pick up or arrival at home.
What to bring to camp every day:
- Sack lunch that does not require refrigeration
- Water bottle
- Sun hat
- 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.
- 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.
- A change of clothes (optional)
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 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.
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