Beat the summer heat by playing in the water! Let’s keep ourselves cool and learn about some different ways that animals stay cool in the heat too. Campers will explore the creek, pond, and plants and animals at Morris in these aquatic habitats. We’ll also play water games, make water inspired art, and spend the hot afternoons cooling off in sprinklers and kiddie pools.

There is NO CAMP on Friday, July 3. 

June 29 - July 2  |  9:00am - 3:00pm
Members: $300 / Non-members: $330

Let’s spend the week cooling off in the water! We will explore aquatic habitats at Morris, the water cycle, and do some experiments to learn about scientific properties of water. We will also have daily nature crafts and games. This week wouldn’t be complete without plenty of water play, so every day you can expect us to break out the splash pad, sprinklers, and zero-waste reusable water balloons!

There is NO CAMP on Friday, July 3.

June 29 - July 2  | 9:00am - 3:00pm
Members: $300 / Non-members: $330

There is so much to see, hear, smell, and touch as we explore the woods and gardens here at Morris. We will immerse our senses in the beauty and complexity of nature and let our creativity run wild. Our daily crafts will involve a variety of media and will incorporate materials that we have gathered from nature.

July 6-10th | 9:00am - 3:00pm
Members: $340 / Non-members: $370

Spend your week being super creative as we reuse, reconstruct, and repurpose a variety of household materials to make “beautiful junk.” [AM3] We will also be spending lots of time outside in nature, and activities could include making boats to race in the creek, building fairy houses, and finding leaves and flowers on the grounds to incorporate into our art. When not crafting, campers will enjoy outdoor games, hiking, and plenty of afternoon water play to beat the heat.

July 6-10 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
Members: $340 / Non-members: $370

Millions of years ago, dinosaurs and other ancient creatures roamed the earth. At camp we’ll be using our imaginations to bring them back! During this action-packed week, we’ll play dino games, make fossils and other crafts, and learn some geology.

July 13 - 17  | 9:00am - 3:00pm
Members: $340 / Non-members: $370

Insect Detectives Week 3: BB (July 13 - 17)  
Are you ready to explore the world of insects and spiders? These small but fascinating creatures live in every habitat on earth, and about 1 million different species are known (with many more yet to be described). During this week, we’ll learn about different species, crazy adaptations, and imagine what it is like to live in the world of arthropods.

July 13 - 17  |  9:00am - 3:00pm
Members: $340 / Non-members: $370

Kids are often told not to make a mess at home, but at camp it’s just part of the day. We’ll learn about soil and how plants and animals use this important resource. Plus, nothing beats the fantastically tactile, squishy sensation of mud! Daily exploration and art projects will make use of sand, clay, and mud. We’ll do our best to wash up before going home but be sure to pack extra clothes throughout the week.

July 20 - 24 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
Members: $340 / Non-members: $370

During this week of camp, getting dirty will be part of the fun! Much more than dirt and dust, soil is vital to all life on our planet. Learn what soil is made of, how plants use soil, and find critters that call soil their home. We’ll do science and crafts throughout the week using sand, clay, soil, and mud. We might get messy (and wet from water play), so be sure to pack extra clothes.

July 20 - 24  |  9:00am - 3:00pm
Members: $340 / Non-members: $370

Who doesn’t love a cute animal baby? But while some babies are cute and cuddly, others can be slimy or spiny. Some babies look just like their parents, and others go through a process of complete metamorphosis. We’ll look for and investigate different animals and their babies, talk about animal lifecycles, and have all sorts of animal crafts and games.

July 27 - 31   |   9:00am - 3:00pm
Members: $340 / Non-members: $370

What do ants, birds, beavers, and spiders all have in common? They are all very impressive builders and engineers! We’ll learn about a variety of animals who dig, weave, and build their homes, and try our skills at doing the same thing.

July 27 - 31  |  9:00am - 3:00pm
Members: $340 / Non-members: $370

Let’s show some love to plants — we wouldn’t be here without them! We will see pollination in action, find different seeds, learn about plant parts, and see how plants support all the other living things in the world. From the tiniest seed to the largest tree, campers will explore our plants here at Morris.

Aug 3 – Aug 7  |  9:00am - 3:00pm
Members: $340 / Non-members: $370

What makes plants so fantastic? For one thing, they support all other life on this planet through the food chain. We’ll check out some interesting plants here at Morris, discuss plant adaptations, learn some edible or medicinal plants, and learn to ID a few plants to avoid. We’ll have plenty of time to explore, as well as daily crafts and games.

Aug 3 - 7  |  9:00am - 3:00pm
Members: $340 / Non-members: $370