Hilltop Garden and Nature Center
Hilltop Garden and Nature Center (Indiana University)
2367 E 10th St, Bloomington, IN 47408
- Drop Off: 8:30 a.m.
- Camp Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Pick-up by: 4:30 p.m.
Curbside drop-off and pick-up at Hilltop Garden and Nature Center. There is no need to park. Staff will be at the drop-off / pick-up lines. Signs will indicate traffic flow.
About Hilltop Garden and Nature Center: Hilltop Garden & Nature Center was first established by IU Biology Professor, Barbara Shalucha in 1948. Hilltop has primarily focused on youth gardening, but has expanded its reach throughout the University and surrounding community to provide opportunities to learn about different gardening practices and connecting with nature. Hilltop provides many educational opportunities for students through various internships and work study programs. Hilltop has also provided gardening classes for adults and volunteer opportunities. Visitors are always welcome at Hilltop to tour our demonstration gardens, enjoy nature or find a good idea for their garden. Hilltop Garden and Nature Center serves as an educational and recreational resource for youth gardening, Indiana University students and staff, and the surrounding community to learn about gardening and to connect with nature.
Kent Farm Research Station
Kent Farm Research Station (Indiana University)
R 8475 E. Kent Rd, Bloomington, Indiana
- Drop Off: 8:30 a.m.
- Camp Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Pick-up by: 4:30 p.m.
Curbside drop-off and pick-up at Kent Farm. There is no need to park. Staff will be at the drop-off / pick-up lines. Signs will indicate traffic flow.
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Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available from University Elementary School to the camp sessions located at Kent Farm.
Take advantage of free transportation for your child. On the waiver select: “Yes! I would like my child to ride the Rural Transit Bus from University Elementary School.”
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
Read more about Kent Farm: Kent Farm is located 7 miles east of Bloomington along Kent Road off of Highway 46 East. It is about 90 acres in size and consists of early successional fields and more mature forest. Dr. Ellen Ketterson (Biology) has several facilities at Kent Farm, including the Kent Farm Bird Observatory and Kent Farm Banding Station. For more information on Dr. Ketterson’s facilities at Kent Farm, visit her website. Kent Farm was the site of groundbreaking ecological work (on voles) by former IU zoologist Charles Krebs. Kent Farm is adjacent to Indiana DNR property, Lake Monroe, and Stillwater Marsh (an important waterfowl area).
Loesch Farm
Loesch Farm – 2687 N Loesch Rd, Bloomington, IN
- Drop Off: 8:30 a.m.
- Camp Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Pick-up by: 4:30 p.m.
Curbside drop-off and pick-up at Loesch Farm: There is no need to park. Staff will be at the drop-off / pick-up lines. Signs will indicate traffic flow.
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Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available from WonderLab to the camp sessions located at Loesch Farm.
Take advantage of free transportation for your child. On the waiver select: “Yes! I would like my child to ride the Rural Transit Bus from WonderLab.”
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
University Elementary School (UES) / IU School of Education
These camp sessions take place Monday – Thursday at University Elementary School (UES) and on Fridays at the IU School of Education.
- Drop Off: 8:30 a.m.
- Camp Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Pick-up by: 4:30 p.m.
Curbside drop-off and pick-up at University Elementary School / IU School of Education. There is no need to park. Staff will be at the drop-off / pick-up lines. Signs will indicate traffic flow.
WonderCamp Sessions at UES / IU School of Education:
- June 2 – 6: Recycled Treasures – Grades K – 1
- June 2 – 6: Science in the Kitchen – Grades 2 – 3
- June 2 – 6: Trash to Treasures – Grades 4 – 6
- June 9 – 13: Down on the Farm – Grades K – 1
- June 9 – 13: BUGS!!!! – Grades 2 – 3
- June 9 – 13: Animal MD – Grades 4 – 8
- June 23 – 27: Science Sampler – Grades K – 1
- June 24 – 28: Bugs!!!! – Grades 2 – 3
- June 23 – 27: STEAMTastic – Grades 2 – 3
- June 23 – 27: Art Makes it STEAM – Grades 4 – 6
- July 7 – 11: Construction – Grades K – 1
- July 7 – 11: Inventions – Grades 2 – 3
- July 7 – 11: Forensics Lab – Grades 4 – 6
- July 14 – 18: Storybook Science – Grades K – 1
- July 14 – 18: Things in Flight – Grades 2 – 3
- July 14 – 18: Engineering & STEAM – Grades 4 – 6
Locations, Addresses and More Information
- University Elementary School (UES): Monday – Thursday
1111 N Russell Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
Read more about University Elementary School - IU School of Education: Fridays
201 N. Rose Ave. Bloomington, In 47405
Read more about IU School of Education
WonderLab Museum
WonderLab Museum
308 W. 4th Street
Bloomington, IN 47404
- Drop Off: 8:30 a.m.
- Camp Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Pick-up by: 4:30 p.m.
Curbside drop-off and pick-up at WonderLab. There is no need to park. Staff will be at the drop-off / pick-up lines. Signs will indicate traffic flow.