WonderCamp Session Locations

WonderCamp sessions do not take place at WonderLab Museum.

Specific locations are noted for each session.

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 all camp locations. There is no need to park. Staff will be at the drop-off / pick-up lines. Signs will indicate traffic flow.

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. There is no need to park. Staff will be at the drop-off / pick-up lines. Signs will indicate traffic flow.

Free transportation via Bloomington Rural Transit is available for this location.

Seats on the bus are limited.
Seats will be reserved for campers in the order waivers are received.
Seats will be available until they are gone – first come first served.
You will have the option to select the transportation option once you have registered for a camp at 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).

Read more about Goat Conspiracy Farm

WonderCamp Sessions at Goat Conspiracy Farm

May 22 – 26: Kids and Kids – Grades 2 – 3
June 26 – 30: Goats and Gardens – Grades 4 – 6
July 17 – 21: Kids and Kids – Grades 2 – 3
July 24 – 28: Goats and Gardens – Grades 4 – 6

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. There is no need to park. Staff will be at the drop-off / pick-up lines. Signs will indicate traffic flow.

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.

WonderCamp Sessions at Hilltop Garden and Nature Center:

May 22 – 26: Planting a Seed – Grades 2 – 3
July 10 – 14: Habitats and Homes – Grades 4 – 6
July 17 – 21: Power of Plants – Grades 4 – 6
July 24 – 28: Habitats and Homes – Grades 2 – 3

University Elementary School (UES) / IU School of Education

These camp sessions take place Monday – Thursday at 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. There is no need to park. Staff will be at the drop-off / pick-up lines. Signs will indicate traffic flow.

University Elementary School (UES): Monday – Thursday
1111 N Russell Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
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IU School of Education: Fridays
201 N. Rose Ave. Bloomington, In 47405
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WonderCamp Sessions at UES / IU School of Education:

June 5 – 9: Discovering STEAM – Grades K – 1
June 5 – 9: A World of Bugs – Grades 2 – 3
June 5 – 9: An Introduction to Climate Engineering – Grades 4 – 6
June 12 – 16: Constructions and Physics – Grades K – 1
June 12 – 16: Wings and Things – Grades 2 – 3
June 12 – 16: Full-on STEAM – Grades 4 – 6

Please note: Camp Sessions during the week of June 19 – 23 have a different location schedule:

Click here to view the June 19 – 23 Locations
June 19 – 23: Things that Fly – Grades K – 1
June 19 – 23: Exploring STEAM – Grades 2 – 3
June 19 – 23: Puzzles, Patterns, and Projects – Grades 4 – 6
June 19 – 23: Animal MD – Grades 4 – 6

June 26 – 30: Storybook Science #1 – Grades K – 1
June 26 – 30: Inventions – Grades 2 – 3
June 26 – 30: Creative Building and the Scientific Method
July 10 – 14: Storybook Science #2 – Grades K – 1
July 10 – 14: Playing with Potions – Grades 2 – 3
July 10 – 14: Exploring Flight – Grades 4 – 6

June 19 – 23 Camp Session Locations:

WonderLab / University Elementary School (UES) / IU School of Education

University Elementary School will be closed Monday, June 19 for the Juneteenth Holiday. On Monday of this week camp will take place at WonderLab.

These camp sessions take place Monday at WonderLab, Tuesday – Thursday at UES and on Friday 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. There is no need to park. Staff will be at the drop-off / pick-up lines. Signs will indicate traffic flow.

WonderLab – Monday
308 W 4th St
Bloomington, IN 47404

University Elementary School (UES): Tuesday – 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

WonderCamp Sessions at WonderLab / UES / IU School of Education:

June 19 – 23: Things that Fly – Grades K – 1
June 19 – 23: Exploring STEAM – Grades 2 – 3
June 19 – 23: Puzzles, Patterns, and Projects – Grades 4 – 6
June 19 – 23: Animal MD – Grades 4 – 6