Bugs and Butterflies Summer Camp
Get ready for a week of exploration, creativity, and hands-on fun at Bugs and Butterflies Day Camp! Designed for children ages 5 through 12 (older, interested kids welcome!), this engaging camp brings young explorers up close to the fascinating world of insects and pollinators. Through interactive games, creative crafts, and outdoor exploration, campers will learn all about the tiny creatures that keep our ecosystems buzzing. Please reach out if you have any questions or need additional accommodations, or sign up now!
Dates: June 15-19, 2026 Register here!
Time 9:00-4:00 with optional before (8-9am) and after (4-5pm) care ($10 per hour additional fee)
Cost: $250
- Before care available from 8-9am: $10 per day.
- After care available from 4-5pm : $10 per day.
(scholarships are available, please fill out this form to request a scholarship)
Location: Monarch Joint Venture's Prairie Oaks Campus: 1200 W. South Street, Belle Plaine, MN 56011
- Nestled on 20 scenic acres in Belle Plaine, MN, Prairie Oaks offers a serene setting with restored prairies and wooded nature trails, providing an ideal environment for children to explore, learn, and connect with nature during our summer camp.
Each day of camp features a unique theme:
🦋 Day 1: A Bug’s a Bug! – What makes an insect an insect? Campers will dive into the world of bugs, create their own insect crafts, and play fun movement games.
🌿 Day 2: Habitat is Home – Explore where bugs live and why habitats matter while searching for insects in different environments.
🐞 Day 3: High and Low – Where Are the Bugs? – Investigate the hidden world of bugs in trees, underground, and everywhere in between!
🌼 Day 4: Pollinator Power! – Discover the incredible role of butterflies, bees, and other pollinators through interactive activities and hands-on learning.
🎉Day 5: Monarch Mania! - Monarchs all day long, from finding eggs and caterpillars in the prairie to their amazing migration, we’ll celebrate this amazing insect with games, crafts, and explorations.
Campers will read stories, play games like Bug Bingo and Monarch Migration, craft their own bugs, and even plant milkweed to support monarch butterflies. From running like insects in relay races to learning about how bugs move and survive, every moment is designed to spark curiosity and excitement.
Please note that summer camp sessions require a minimum of 10 participants to run. If this minimum is not met, sessions may be canceled and refunded—with notice provided no later than one month in advance.