Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 6–8 · $140/week
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Meet the Farm Animals

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

Meet the Farm Animals is a day camp offered by the Springfield Park District, providing children aged 6-8 with hands-on experiences with farm animals and nat...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.parkboard.org/CAMPS, loads successfully and is the official camp page for the Springfield Park District. 'Meet the Farm Animals' is listed as a day camp for ages 6-8, running from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with a cost of $140 per week for residents. The camp focuses on interacting with farm animals, exploring nature, and creating crafts. The Springfield Park District is a municipal parks organization, indicating a public entity as the owner. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website. Google reviews for the Springfield Park District generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with comments often praising the variety of programs and well-maintained facilities. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Social media handles found are @springfieldparkdistrict on Instagram and 'springfieldparkdistrict' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

Meet the Farm Animals 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 Meet the Farm Animals

What ages does Meet the Farm Animals accept?
Meet the Farm Animals 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 Meet the Farm Animals cost?
Meet the Farm Animals 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 Meet the Farm Animals's hours?
Meet the Farm Animals 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 Meet the Farm Animals?
Meet the Farm Animals 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 Meet the Farm Animals provide lunch?
Meet the Farm Animals 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 Meet the Farm Animals compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Springfield?
Meet the Farm Animals 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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