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Gardening Camp, ages 6-12 yrs CKICK-5004-CR01D
with Carla Chesnek
Ages: 6 - 12
Dig into discovery at our Gardening Camp for Kids, where young learners grow their knowledge from the ground up! This hands-on workshop introduces campers to the wonders of gardening while blending science, creativity, and outdoor fun. Kids uncover the fascinating layers beneath their feet. They’ll create their own mini terrariums, plant a variety of vegetable and flower seeds, and learn how plants grow both in soil and hydroponic systems. Along the way, campers will also discover the important role bees play in pollination and why they are essential to our environment. With plenty of opportunities to dig, plant, build, and explore, plus delicious garden-themed snacks to enjoy, this camp is the perfect way to inspire curiosity and a love for nature. Campers will leave with new skills, hands-on projects, and a deeper appreciation for the world growing all around them!
Life Cycle of a Plant, ages 5-9 yrs CKICK 5453 TR01D
with Addi Obermark
Ages: 5 - 9
In this engaging class, children will explore the fascinating life cycle of a plant. They’ll create a booklet with diagrams, teaching explanations, and graphics to visually understand each stage of growth. Participants will also paint their own flower pot and plant a seed, bringing their learning to life in a creative, hands-on way!
Worms at Work!, ages 8-13 yrs CKICK-5068-NS01E
with Offered in partnership with U of I extension
Ages: 8 - 13
Get ready to meet the real MVPs of the garden—worms and bees! In this fun, hands-on 4-H workshop series, youth will build and care for a worm composting bin and watch as worms turn everyday food scraps into rich, natural fertilizer. Then, they’ll put those powerful worm castings to work by planting their own herbs and vegetables to take home and grow. But that’s not all—participants will also help pollinators by creating their own bee hotel, learning how these important insects support the plants we grow.
Youth will learn how to care for worms, reduce food waste, support pollinators, and grow healthy plants—all while getting their hands a little dirty. It’s a perfect mix of science, gardening, and real-life skills they can use at home long after the workshop ends!
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