Are you looking for fun, safe, outdoor camp-style care for your 5-10 year old? Wild Pear is thrilled to be offering weekly science, art, and nature based camps in the summer months. Kids will have lots of time to play and enjoy their days while also being engaged in hands on exploration of a variety of super exciting topics. Each week cost $350 and will run Monday- Friday 8:30-3:00, with the exception of closures on July 4th and August 8th. Free and flexible drop off starts at 7:30 each morning, and each day a free morning snack will be provided. Optional after care is available from 3:00-5:00 every day camp is open, and will include an afternoon snack. Aftercare cost $175 per week, or $50 per single afternoons.
Families wishing to use DHS/ERDC will need to pay for camps at the time of reservation and we will reimburse you after DHS pays us.
We understand that sometimes plans change. You can cancel your camp enrollment for a full refund before May 1st. After that, you can cancel 6 weeks before camp for a 50% refund. We are unable to offer refunds for cancelations made less than 6 weeks before the start date, due to staffing commitments.
Camps will be offered for nine weeks this summer. Each week children will be outside all day and will have abundant opportunities to choose their own adventures, exploring arts and crafts, building and tinkering, games and puzzles, gardening and food projects, sports and water play activities along with just enjoying being a kid outside in the summer. We will also have a theme each week to provide us with some exciting focused exploration of a particular topic. Check out the rad themes for this summer’s camps and sign up below.
The Summer 2025 School Age Camp Registration is LIVE! Click on the heading that lists the title and dates of the camp to be redirected to the sign up page where you will find more information, the enrollment forms, and critical information.
Please note, the “Younger Sibling Camp” and the “School Age Camp Counselor” programs are only available for currently enrolled WP children (sibs) or WP alumni (counselors). Both the School Age K/1 and 2-5 sign ups are available to everyone, current families, alumni and new friends!
Week #1 Fiber Arts (6/23-6/27)
As this week LOOMS ahead, we will see if we can avoid getting too tangled and knotted as we WEAVE our way through some activities that we FELT are SEW to DYE for.
Week #2 Backyard Habitats (6/30-7/3)
This week campers will explore the many different types of living things sharing the yard with us. After identifying what the flora and fauna need to thrive, we will creatively find ways to enhance their habitats. This is a short camp week- no camp on July 4th!
Week #3 To Infinity and Beyond (7/7-7/11)
Even though they’re far away, the sun, moon and planets have a huge impact on us! Along with learning some out-of-this-world facts about the solar system, we will explore gravity, light, and try our hand at cooking using the power of the sun!
Week #4 Beautiful Mess (7/14-7/18)
Making a mess is always fun, but some messes actually end up being quite beautiful! This week we will turn muck and gunk into useful and beautiful creations!
Week #5 Insects, Bugs and Creepy Crawlies (7/21-7/25)
We will learn about many different types of bugs, insects and other small creatures that share our yard with us. Learning to encourage those that support our gardens and ecosystems and how to discourage those that are less helpful, campers will soon understand why bugs don’t bug us at Wild Pear.
Week #6 Nature Potions (7/28-8/1)
This week we will invite campers to think outside the box when it comes to creating and mixing potions from natural ingredients. We will encourage them to explore the many interesting changes that occur when different materials are brought together, maybe even discovering something new and magical.
Week #7 Mystery Week (8/4-8/7)
We can’t give too much away about the mysteries this camp week will hold. Campers will have to follow clues, decipher codes, and solve mysterious puzzles to uncover various treasures and rewards. This is a short week and there is no camp on Friday, August 8th!
Week #8 Creek Week (8/11-8/15)
This week we will be ankle deep in the waters of Johnson Creek! We will observe and identify plants and animals that live in the creek habitat, collect and test water samples, and do some water flow activities.
Week #9 The Show Must Go On (8/18-8/22)
This week we will work together to create a child-lead production including characters, costumes, music, and a set to make a spectacular show! Families will be invited to attend our performance on Friday afternoon.
Wild Pear Preschool 