Ages 5-10

School Age Summer Camp

Are you looking for fun, safe, outdoor camp-style care for your child? Wild Pear is thrilled to offer weekly science, art, and nature-based camps throughout the summer. Kids have plenty of time to play and enjoy their days while also diving into hands-on exploration of a variety of exciting topics.

Tuition & Schedule

Dates

Camp runs from weekly from June 22 - August 21, 2026. Registration for Wild Pear Summer Camp 2027 opens March 1st 2027. Get notified when our schedule reopens.

Hours

Wild Pear's Summer Camp hours are 7:30am-3:00pm.

Camp opens at 7:30am, we close our doors at 8:30am to allow for us all to start our day together with a morning snack provided by Wild Pear.

* Aftercare is available from 3-5pm, the cost is $175/week or $50/day and includes an afternoon snack.

Tuition

Summer camp at Wild Pear is $350/week.

Aftercare is available from 3:00pm-5:00pm for $175/wk or $50/day.

Families wishing to use DHS/ERDC will need to pay for camp at the time of reservation; Wild Pear will reimburse you after DHS reimburses the facility.

Registration

Registration opens annually on March 1st. Please note: the "Younger Sibling Camp" and "Junior Camp Counselor" programs are only available to currently enrolled Wild Pear children (siblings) or Wild Pear alumni (counselors).

What to Expect

Camp is offered for nine weeks during the summer. Each week, children are outside all day and have abundant opportunities to choose their own adventures: arts and crafts, building and tinkering, games and puzzles, gardening and food projects, sports and water play, and just enjoying being a kid outside in the summer. Each week also has its own theme, giving us a chance for some exciting, focused exploration of a particular topic.

Cancellation Policy

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 cancellations made less than 6 weeks before the start date, due to staffing commitments.

Registration Reopens March 1, 2027

Summer 2026 registration has closed. Reach out and we'll add you to the list to be notified as soon as Summer 2027 camp details and registration go live.

2026 Weekly Themes

Fiber Arts
Fiber Arts

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.

Backyard Habitats
Backyard Habitats

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!

*Closed 7/4/26

To Infinity and Beyond
To Infinity and Beyond

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!

*Closed 7/10/26

Beautiful Mess
Beautiful Mess

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!

Insects, Bugs and Creepy Crawlies
Insects, Bugs and Creepy Crawlies

We will learn about many different types of bugs, insects and other small creatures that share our yard with us. By learning to encourage the creatures that support our gardens and ecosystems and discourage the ones that are less helpful, campers will soon understand why bugs don't bug us at Wild Pear.

Nature Potions
Nature Potions

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.

Mystery Week
Mystery Week

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!

Creek Week
Creek Week

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.

The Show Must Go On
The Show Must Go On

This week we will work together to create a child-led production including characters, costumes, music, and a set to make a spectacular show! Families will be invited to attend our performance on Friday afternoon.

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