Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–8 · $140/week
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Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly!

RW Farm Park · $140/week · ★ 4.7 (1583 reviews)

This Springfield Park District day camp for ages 6-10 explores the world of insects through hands-on activities, games, and crafts at the Henson Robinson Zoo.

▌ Editor's read The Springfield Park District website loads successfully and lists 'Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly!' as a day camp for children aged 6-10, held at the Henson Robinson Zoo. The camp runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with extended care options available. The Park District's general camp information page states that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. The Springfield Park District has a 4.5-star rating from 1,000+ Google reviews. While the specific 'Bugs' camp is not individually reviewed, the overall positive reviews for the Park District suggest a well-regarded organization. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for municipal park district programs. Social media handles for the Springfield Park District are @springfieldparkdistrict on Instagram and SpringfieldParkDistrict on Facebook.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. outdoors/nature content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 6–8
  • Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Address: Springfield, IL 62701, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Financial assistance available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly!

What ages does Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! accept?
Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! is open to children ages 6–8. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! cost?
Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! publishes $140/week for the standard session. USD. Financial assistance available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly!'s hours?
Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly!?
Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! provide lunch?
Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Springfield?
Bugs: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! is one of 20 outdoors/nature camps in Springfield that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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