Browse Summer WonderCamp Sessions by Week

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2025 Summer WonderCamp Grades K-1 Grades 2-3 Grades 4-6 Grades 4-8
June 2 – 6 Recycled Wonders Science in the Kitchen Trash to Treasures From Feathers to Flight
June 9 – 13 Down on the Farm BUGS!!!!
Wild Adventures		 No grades 4-6 camp this week Animal MD
June 16 – 20 Discovering STEAM Growing Together No grades 4-6 camp this week The Great Outdoors
June 23 – 27 Science Sampler STEAMtastic Art Makes it STEAM Roots & Shoots
June 30 – July 4 No camp offered this week.
July 7 – 11 Construction Inventions
Wild Adventures		 Forensics Lab Petals & Palettes
July 14 – 18 Storybook Science Things in Flight
Habitats & Homes		 Engineering & STEAM From Feathers to Flight
July 21 – 25 No grades K-1 camp this week No grades 2-3 camp this week No grades 4-6 camp this week The Great Outdoors

Members:

  • Member registration begins Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
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  • If you have a question about your membership contact Sophia Fatouros, Membership Manager at 812-337-1337 ext 231 or via email, sophia@wonderlab.org.
  • Camps filled to capacity will be unavailable to purchase on the purchase page.
  • Waitlists will be created as needed.

Non-members:

  • Non-member registration begins Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Click the button in the session description to register.
  • You will be directed to a purchase page.
  • Camps filled to capacity will be unavailable to purchase on the purchase page.
  • Waitlists will be created as needed.

June 2– 6

Recycled Wonders

Grades K – 1

Dates: June 2 – 6

Location:

This fun and creative camp is all about turning everyday items into amazing new creations. Campers will explore the world of recycling, upcycling, and reusing materials to create arts, crafts, and even small inventions! From making a beeswax lunch cloth to building bird feeders all with recycled materials, every project is an opportunity to reduce waste and reuse treasures in a fun and hands-on way.

Dates: June 2 – 6

Location:

This fun and creative camp is all about turning everyday items into amazing new creations. Campers will explore the world of recycling, upcycling, and reusing materials to create arts, crafts, and even small inventions! From making a beeswax lunch cloth to building bird feeders all with recycled materials, every project is an opportunity to reduce waste and reuse treasures in a fun and hands-on way.

Science in the Kitchen

Grades 2 – 3

Dates: June 2 – 6

Location:

From the periodic table to the kitchen table, join us to learn about the aspects of science in cooking. How does yeast double dough? What is saturation and diffusion in drinks? Why must one be careful with candy crystals? What are the power-packed proteins in the foods we eat! Let’s look closer at cause and effect in the kitchen. Join us as we play with our food and dive deeper into the science of nutrition and chemistry.

Dates: June 2 – 6

Location:

From the periodic table to the kitchen table, join us to learn about the aspects of science in cooking. How does yeast double dough? What is saturation and diffusion in drinks? Why must one be careful with candy crystals? What are the power-packed proteins in the foods we eat! Let’s look closer at cause and effect in the kitchen. Join us as we play with our food and dive deeper into the science of nutrition and chemistry.

Trash to Treasures

Grades 4 – 6

Dates: June 2 – 6

Location:

Get ready for a week of eco-friendly fun! This upcycling camp for 4th-6th graders lets campers transform everyday waste materials into creative, useful art. Turn old clothes, newspapers, and more into tote bags, plant holders, and bookmarks while learning about sustainability. Campers will crochet, knit, and felt, leaving with their unique creations, knowing they’ve helped reduce waste and made something beautiful..

Dates: June 2 – 6

Location:

Get ready for a week of eco-friendly fun! This upcycling camp for 4th-6th graders lets campers transform everyday waste materials into creative, useful art. Turn old clothes, newspapers, and more into tote bags, plant holders, and bookmarks while learning about sustainability. Campers will crochet, knit, and felt, leaving with their unique creations, knowing they’ve helped reduce waste and made something beautiful.

From Feathers to Flight

Grades 4 – 8

Dates: June 2 – 6

Location: Kent Farm Research Station

Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available for this location. You will have the option to select the transportation option when you fill out the waiver.

Back by popular demand, this week of hands-on bird study is co-hosted by biologists from the Environmental Resilience Institute and the Midwest Center for Birds & Biodiversity. New this year: local bird ambassadors will visit! Campers will catch wild birds in mist nets, record data, and release them. Activities will cover bird ecology, anatomy, migration, and flight. Camp runs rain or shine—bring gear!

Dates: June 2 – 6

Location: Kent Farm Research Station

Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available for this location. You will have the option to select the transportation option when you fill out the waiver.

Back by popular demand, this week of hands-on bird study is co-hosted by biologists from the Environmental Resilience Institute and the Midwest Center for Birds & Biodiversity. New this year: local bird ambassadors will visit! Campers will catch wild birds in mist nets, record data, and release them. Activities will cover bird ecology, anatomy, migration, and flight. Camp runs rain or shine—bring gear!

June 9 – 13

Down on the Farm

Grades K – 1

Dates: June 9 – 13

Location:

Explore life on a variety of farms. Campers will meet real-life famers to discover what products they make, and meet the animals they raise. Campers will have the opportunity to cook and eat with ingredients straight from the farm. Not all farms are about food, so campers will be crafting with products from the farm like wool, learning how it goes from animal fur to a handcrafting product.

Dates: June 9 – 13

Location:

Explore life on a variety of farms. Campers will meet real-life famers to discover what products they make, and meet the animals they raise. Campers will have the opportunity to cook and eat with ingredients straight from the farm. Not all farms are about food, so campers will be crafting with products from the farm like wool, learning how it goes from animal fur to a handcrafting product.

BUGS!!!!

Grades 2 – 3

Dates: June 9 – 13

Location:

Explore the world of bugs. Campers will use dramatic and dynamic play, outdoor exploration and observation to study arthropods and our dependence on them. Campers will use scientific tools to safely and ethically identify, catch, observe and release arthropods. These skills will then be used to learn about Indiana native species and their importance to the Temperate Hardwood Forests of Monroe County.

Dates: June 9 – 13

Location:

Explore the world of bugs. Campers will use dramatic and dynamic play, outdoor exploration and observation to study arthropods and our dependence on them. Campers will use scientific tools to safely and ethically identify, catch, observe and release arthropods. These skills will then be used to learn about Indiana native species and their importance to the Temperate Hardwood Forests of Monroe County.

Wild Adventures

Grades 2 – 3

Dates: June 9 – 13

Location: Loesch Farm

Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available for this camp session. Pick up and drop off at WonderLab. You will have the option to select the transportation option when you fill out the waiver.

Each day is a new adventure at Loesch Farm! Campers will explore diverse ecosystems, from elder tree forests and groundhog burrows to creek bends with frogs, fish, and crayfish. They’ll discover fields with nesting birds and butterflies, and the musical bamboo jungle. Studying animal tracks and plant life, campers will learn about edible, medicinal, and tool-using plants, while uncovering nature’s stories.

Dates: June 9 – 13

Location: Loesch Farm

Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available for this camp session. Pick up and drop off at WonderLab. You will have the option to select the transportation option when you fill out the waiver.

Each day is a new adventure at Loesch Farm! Campers will explore diverse ecosystems, from elder tree forests and groundhog burrows to creek bends with frogs, fish, and crayfish. They’ll discover fields with nesting birds and butterflies, and the musical bamboo jungle. Studying animal tracks and plant life, campers will learn about edible, medicinal, and tool-using plants, while uncovering nature’s stories.

Animal MD

Grades 4 – 8

Dates: June 9 – 13

Location:

Observe live animals, explore the outdoors, and use real scientific tools to investigate the Animal Kingdom. Campers will learn how to keep animals healthy, with optional virtual or physical dissections. Guest speakers from animal care fields will join the camp. The week ends with a field trip to a research lab to examine case studies and diagnose and treat animal “patients.”

Dates: June 9 – 13

Location:

Observe live animals, explore the outdoors, and use real scientific tools to investigate the Animal Kingdom. Campers will learn how to keep animals healthy, with optional virtual or physical dissections. Guest speakers from animal care fields will join the camp. The week ends with a field trip to a research lab to examine case studies and diagnose and treat animal “patients.”

June 16 – 20

Discovering STEAM

Grades K – 1

Dates: June 16 – 20

Location: WonderLab

Combine the best of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) to make a week of fun! Campers will experiment with a wide variety of STEAM concepts, from chemistry and chromatography, to creative expression through art. Campers will also be introduced to games that build basic math skills.

Dates: June 16 – 20

Location: WonderLab

Grades: K – 1

Combine the best of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) to make a week of fun! Campers will experiment with a wide variety of STEAM concepts, from chemistry and chromatography, to creative expression through art. Campers will also be introduced to games that build basic math skills.

Growing Together

Grades 2 – 3

Dates: June 16 – 20

Location: Hilltop Garden and Nature Center

Plan, plant, and care for your own garden plot at Hilltop Gardens! Campers will learn about plant growth, harvest fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers, and discover the unique parts of plants we eat—tops, bottoms, and more. Activities inspired by the picture book Tops & Bottoms will teach lessons on gardening, sharing, and the joy of nutrient-rich foods. Enjoy physical activity, outdoor fun, and hands-on learning!

Dates: June 16 – 20

Location: Hilltop Garden and Nature Center

Plan, plant, and care for your own garden plot at Hilltop Gardens! Campers will learn about plant growth, harvest fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers, and discover the unique parts of plants we eat—tops, bottoms, and more. Activities inspired by the picture book Tops & Bottoms will teach lessons on gardening, sharing, and the joy of nutrient-rich foods. Enjoy physical activity, outdoor fun, and hands-on learning!

The Great Outdoors

Grades 4 – 8

Dates: June 16 – 20

Location: Loesch Farm

Grades: 4 – 8

Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available for this camp session. Pick up and drop off at WonderLab. You will have the option to select the transportation when you fill out the waiver.

The Great Outdoors is an adventure camp for older kids who love nature. At Loesch Farm, campers will enjoy daily excursions, plant and animal discovery, and learn about fire’s history and uses. They’ll explore ecosystems like forests, creeks, and bamboo patches, track animals, and identify edible, medicinal, and utilitarian plants. Earth stewardship and nature’s rhythms will be a key focus.

Dates: June 16 – 20

Location: Loesch Farm

Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available for this camp session. Pick up and drop off at WonderLab. You will have the option to select the transportation when you fill out the waiver.

The Great Outdoors is an adventure camp for older kids who love nature. At Loesch Farm, campers will enjoy daily excursions, plant and animal discovery, and learn about fire’s history and uses. They’ll explore ecosystems like forests, creeks, and bamboo patches, track animals, and identify edible, medicinal, and utilitarian plants. Earth stewardship and nature’s rhythms will be a key focus.

June 23 – 27

Science Sampler

Grades K – 1

Dates: June 23 – 27

Location:

Science and play come together in the return of this popular Science Sampler camp. Campers will explore a new topic each day, including Colorful Chemistry, Awesome Agriculture, Spectacular Space, Neat Nature, and more. All you need is imagination and curiosity to explore the world of science and mathematics.

Dates: June 23 – 27

Location:

Science and play come together in the return of this popular Science Sampler camp. Campers will explore a new topic each day, including Colorful Chemistry, Awesome Agriculture, Spectacular Space, Neat Nature, and more. All you need is imagination and curiosity to explore the world of science and mathematics.

STEAMtastic

Grades 2 – 3

Dates: June 23 – 27

Location:

Combine science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) for a week of fun! Explore a wide variety of STEAM concepts to practice the scientific method, and invoke the scientist in them all. Campers will experiment with colorful chemical reactions and craft with interesting materials. Campers will experience hair raising science, weaving, graphing and simple machines as well as play games that build estimation, probability, and simple arithmetic skills.

Dates: June 23 – 27

Location:

Combine science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) for a week of fun! Explore a wide variety of STEAM concepts to practice the scientific method, and invoke the scientist in them all. Campers will experiment with colorful chemical reactions and craft with interesting materials. Campers will experience hair raising science, weaving, graphing and simple machines as well as play games that build estimation, probability, and simple arithmetic skills.

Art makes it STEAM

Grades 4 – 6

Dates: June 23 – 27

Location:

Science and Art team up once again for a week of colorful, messy projects! Create a volcano, explore color changing fizzy potions, use exploding paints and other other gooey things. Campers will explore different materials each day as they embark on projects combining the best of science and art. Campers should bring their imagination and prepare to get messy as they create the masterpieces of their dreams.

Dates: June 23 – 27

Location:

Grades: 4 – 6

Science and Art team up once again for a week of colorful, messy projects! Create a volcano, explore color changing fizzy potions, use exploding paints and other other gooey things. Campers will explore different materials each day as they embark on projects combining the best of science and art. Campers should bring their imagination and prepare to get messy as they create the masterpieces of their dreams.

Roots & Shoots

Grades 4 – 8

Dates: June 23 – 27

Location: Hilltop Garden and Nature Center

Roll up your sleeves and get ready for a gardening adventure! Campers will plan, plant, and maintain their own garden with vegetables, herbs, and flowers. They’ll explore plant biology, soil health, and sustainable gardening practices. From identifying plant parts to making food, brewing tea, and indigo dyeing, campers will learn how we depend on plants. The garden plot they create will be theirs to continue working on throughout the summer.

Dates: June 23 – 27

Location: Hilltop Garden and Nature Center

Roll up your sleeves and get ready for a gardening adventure! Campers will plan, plant, and maintain their own garden with vegetables, herbs, and flowers. They’ll explore plant biology, soil health, and sustainable gardening practices. From identifying plant parts to making food, brewing tea, and indigo dyeing, campers will learn how we depend on plants. The garden plot they create will be theirs to continue working on throughout the summer.

July 7 – 11

Construction

Grades K – 1

Dates: July 7 – 11

Location:

Unleash your creativity by designing and building toys, games, and play structures using unexpected materials. Campers will test flying machines, construct shelters, and dive into hands-on engineering and physics challenges. Through teamwork and inventive thinking, they’ll develop spatial reasoning and foundational math skills while having fun with every project.

Dates: July 7 – 11

Location:

Unleash your creativity by designing and building toys, games, and play structures using unexpected materials. Campers will test flying machines, construct shelters, and dive into hands-on engineering and physics challenges. Through teamwork and inventive thinking, they’ll develop spatial reasoning and foundational math skills while having fun with every project.

Inventions

Grades 2 – 3

Dates: July 7 – 11

Location:

Become an inventor! Bring your curiosity and creativity to life as you explore scientific concepts through hands-on projects. Learn about famous inventors like Henry Ford and Grace Hopper, and their groundbreaking inventions. Campers will have the chance to design and build their own creations, using a variety of materials to spark their resourcefulness and imagination.

Dates: July 7 – 11

Location:

Become an inventor! Bring your curiosity and creativity to life as you explore scientific concepts through hands-on projects. Learn about famous inventors like Henry Ford and Grace Hopper, and their groundbreaking inventions. Campers will have the chance to design and build their own creations, using a variety of materials to spark their resourcefulness and imagination.

Forensics Lab

Grades 4 – 6

Dates: July 7 – 11

Location:

In Forensics Lab, campers step into the role of forensic scientists, using real techniques to solve a fictional crime. They’ll collect and analyze evidence, from fingerprints to blood type and DNA, learning tools like chromatography, handwriting analysis, and fiber matching. By the end of the week, they’ll apply their findings to solve the mystery and determine who’s guilty using the scientific method.

Dates: July 7 – 11

Location:

In Forensics Lab, campers step into the role of forensic scientists, using real techniques to solve a fictional crime. They’ll collect and analyze evidence, from fingerprints to blood type and DNA, learning tools like chromatography, handwriting analysis, and fiber matching. By the end of the week, they’ll apply their findings to solve the mystery and determine who’s guilty using the scientific method.

Wild Adventures

Grades 2 – 3

Dates: July 7 – 11

Location: Loesch Farm

Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available for this camp session. Pick up and drop off at WonderLab. You will have the option to select the transportation option when you fill out the waiver.

Each day is a new adventure at Loesch Farm! Campers will explore diverse ecosystems, from elder tree forests and groundhog burrows to creek bends with frogs, fish, and crayfish. They’ll discover fields with nesting birds and butterflies, and the musical bamboo jungle. Studying animal tracks and plant life, campers will learn about edible, medicinal, and tool-using plants, while uncovering nature’s stories.

Dates: July 7 – 11

Location: Loesch Farm

Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available for this camp session. Pick up and drop off at WonderLab. You will have the option to select the transportation option when you fill out the waiver.

Each day is a new adventure at Loesch Farm! Campers will explore diverse ecosystems, from elder tree forests and groundhog burrows to creek bends with frogs, fish, and crayfish. They’ll discover fields with nesting birds and butterflies, and the musical bamboo jungle. Studying animal tracks and plant life, campers will learn about edible, medicinal, and tool-using plants, while uncovering nature’s stories.

Petals & Palettes

Grades 4 – 8

Dates: July 7 – 11

Location: Hilltop Garden and Nature Center

Combine the beauty of nature with science to create stunning art! Campers will dissect flowers for dye, explore Hilltop gardens for painting inspiration, and harvest herbs and wild edibles while learning preservation techniques. They’ll gather mushrooms for spore prints, create crafts from natural patterns, and design their own plankton. A field trip to T.C. Steele Historic Site will inspire campers with local art and habitats.

Dates: July 7 – 11

Location: Hilltop Garden and Nature Center

Combine the beauty of nature with science to create stunning art! Campers will dissect flowers for dye, explore Hilltop gardens for painting inspiration, and harvest herbs and wild edibles while learning preservation techniques. They’ll gather mushrooms for spore prints, create crafts from natural patterns, and design their own plankton. A field trip to T.C. Steele Historic Site will inspire campers with local art and habitats.

July 14 – 18

Storybook Science

Grades K – 1

Dates: July 14 – 18

Location:

Science and imagination collide in this fun camp! Each day explores a different science theme through hands-on activities and books. Campers will meet animals, hear stories, and create their own. Activities cover topics like music, bugs, wild animals, and garden patterns. This camp builds literacy, inquiry, critical thinking, and collaboration skills—no reading or writing required, just curiosity and creativity!

Dates: July 14 – 18

Location:

Science and imagination collide in this fun camp! Each day explores a different science theme through hands-on activities and books. Campers will meet animals, hear stories, and create their own. Activities cover topics like music, bugs, wild animals, and garden patterns. This camp builds literacy, inquiry, critical thinking, and collaboration skills—no reading or writing required, just curiosity and creativity!

Things in Flight

Grades 2 – 3

Dates: July 14 – 18

Location:

Discover what birds, bats, bubbles, bugs, and space shuttles all have in common! Campers will explore their similarities and unique traits while experimenting with different types of flight. They’ll observe winged creatures, learn the physics of flight, and build and launch rockets. A fun-filled week of discovery, science, and hands-on activities awaits!

Dates: Dates: July 14 – 18

Location:

Discover what birds, bats, bubbles, bugs, and space shuttles all have in common! Campers will explore their similarities and unique traits while experimenting with different types of flight. They’ll observe winged creatures, learn the physics of flight, and build and launch rockets. A fun-filled week of discovery, science, and hands-on activities awaits!

Habitats & Homes

Grades 2 – 3

Dates: July 14 – 18

Location: Hilltop Garden and Nature Center

Grades: 2 – 3

Explore local and global wildlife and habitats in this hands-on camp! Campers will discover different biomes, visit IU’s Hilltop Garden, and observe both local and exotic animals. They’ll design habitats for insects, mammals, or birds, and learn ways to sustain natural environments. Activities include building mason bee homes, studying pollinators, and a visit from Wild Care to meet animals like a possum. A field trip to T.C. Steele will inspire campers further!

Dates: July 14 – 18

Location: Hilltop Garden and Nature Center

Grades: 2 – 3

Explore local and global wildlife and habitats in this hands-on camp! Campers will discover different biomes, visit IU’s Hilltop Garden, and observe both local and exotic animals. They’ll design habitats for insects, mammals, or birds, and learn ways to sustain natural environments. Activities include building mason bee homes, studying pollinators, and a visit from Wild Care to meet animals like a possum. A field trip to T.C. Steele will inspire campers further!

Engineering & STEAM

Grades 4 – 6

Dates: July 14 – 18

Location:

Get ready for a week of engineering STEAM fun! Campers will unleash their creativity as they design marble roller coasters, build bridges, and more. Using recycled materials, they’ll test their resourcefulness and engineering skills to create some of the most inventive projects WonderCamp has ever seen. A hands-on, STEAM-powered adventure awaits!

Dates: July 14 – 18

Location:

Get ready for a week of engineering STEAM fun! Campers will unleash their creativity as they design marble roller coasters, build bridges, and more. Using recycled materials, they’ll test their resourcefulness and engineering skills to create some of the most inventive projects WonderCamp has ever seen. A hands-on, STEAM-powered adventure awaits!

Feathers to Flight

Grades 4 – 8

Dates: July 14 – 18

Location: Kent Farm Research Station

Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available for this camp session. Pick up and drop off at University School. You will have the option to select the transportation option when you fill out the waiver.

Back by popular demand, this week of hands-on bird study is co-hosted by biologists from the Environmental Resilience Institute and the Midwest Center for Birds & Biodiversity. New this year: local bird ambassadors will visit! Campers will catch wild birds in mist nets, record data, and release them. Activities will cover bird ecology, anatomy, migration, and flight. Camp runs rain or shine—bring gear!

Dates: July 14 – 18

Location: Kent Farm Research Station

Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available for this camp session. Pick up and drop off at University School. You will have the option to select the transportation option when you fill out the waiver.

Back by popular demand, this week of hands-on bird study is co-hosted by biologists from the Environmental Resilience Institute and the Midwest Center for Birds & Biodiversity. New this year: local bird ambassadors will visit! Campers will catch wild birds in mist nets, record data, and release them. Activities will cover bird ecology, anatomy, migration, and flight. Camp runs rain or shine—bring gear!

July 21 – 25

The Great Outdoors

Grades 4 – 8

Dates: July 21 – 25

Location: Loesch Farm

Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available for this camp session. Pick up and drop off at WonderLab. You will have the option to select the transportation when you fill out the waiver.

The Great Outdoors is an adventure camp for older kids who love nature. At Loesch Farm, campers will enjoy daily excursions, plant and animal discovery, and learn about fire’s history and uses. They’ll explore ecosystems like forests, creeks, and bamboo patches, track animals, and identify edible, medicinal, and utilitarian plants. Earth stewardship and nature’s rhythms will be a key focus.

Dates: July 21 – 25

Location: Loesch Farm

Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available for this camp session. Pick up and drop off at WonderLab. You will have the option to select the transportation when you fill out the waiver.

The Great Outdoors is an adventure camp for older kids who love nature. At Loesch Farm, campers will enjoy daily excursions, plant and animal discovery, and learn about fire’s history and uses. They’ll explore ecosystems like forests, creeks, and bamboo patches, track animals, and identify edible, medicinal, and utilitarian plants. Earth stewardship and nature’s rhythms will be a key focus.