Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–10 · $140/week
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▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–10

Farm Skills and Crafts

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

Farm Skills and Crafts is a day camp offered by the Springfield Park District, focusing on farm-related activities and crafts for children aged 6-10.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Springfield Park District's camp page, which lists 'Farm Skills and Crafts' as one of their summer day camp offerings. This camp is designed for children aged 6-10 and focuses on farm-related activities and crafts, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Springfield Park District is a municipal entity, indicating a public park system operates the camp. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and training, and a camper code of conduct is in place. The Springfield Park District has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 215 reviews. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. 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 8–10

Farm Skills and Crafts fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

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: 8–10
  • 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 Farm Skills and Crafts

What ages does Farm Skills and Crafts accept?
Farm Skills and Crafts is open to children ages 8–10. 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 Farm Skills and Crafts cost?
Farm Skills and Crafts 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 Farm Skills and Crafts's hours?
Farm Skills and Crafts 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 Farm Skills and Crafts?
Farm Skills and Crafts 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 Farm Skills and Crafts provide lunch?
Farm Skills and Crafts 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 Farm Skills and Crafts compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Springfield?
Farm Skills and Crafts 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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