Mini Park Planners Camp

Mini Park Planners Camp is a hands on, imagination driven camp where kids explore what makes parks fun, welcoming, and creative. Participants will dream big as they design and create concepts for all kinds of parks, from nature inspired spaces to totally wild and imaginative ideas. Along the way, they will learn about teamwork, creativity, and how parks bring communities together.

This camp also celebrates National Park and Recreation Month in July, making it the perfect time for kids to explore local parks, get inspired by outdoor spaces, and discover why parks and recreation matter to communities of all sizes.

The camp includes special park exploring days where participants visit local parks to spark ideas and creativity. At the end of the program, participants will showcase their park designs during a public Park Design Showcase.

Dates: June 29–July 30
Times: Mondays and Thursdays, 5:00–6:30pm
Ages: Grades 2–6 (based on the 2026/27 school year)
Where: Baraboo Civic Center Room 38
Except on park exploring & showcase dates

Park Exploring Dates and Locations:
June 29: Ochsner Park Main Shelter
July 6: Campbell Park
July 13: Pierce Park

Park Design Showcase:
Thursday, July 30, 5:00–6:30pm
Baraboo Civic Center Room 12/14

The public is welcome to attend the showcase and check out the creative park designs created by participants.

Note:

Mini Park Planners Camp
Mondays & Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm
June 29- Ochsner Park Main Shelter
July 2- Civic Center Room 38
July 6- Campbell Park
July 9- Civic Center Room 38
July 13- Pierce Park
July 16- Civic Center Room 38
July 20-Civic Center Room 38
July 23-Civic Center Room 38
July 27- Civic Center Room 38
July 30- Civic Center Room 12/14

*Below project dates are subject to change

Project 1: What makes a great park? - June 29-July 2
• Brainstorm favorite park features
• Talk about who uses parks and why
• Design an “Ultimate Park” on paper
Project 2: Out of this World Parks – July 6-9
• Participants will explore what a park in space might be like
• Talk about what special features might be needed
• Design an “Ultimate Park” on paper
Project 3: Parks for Everyone – July 13-16
• Explore what might be needed in parks for people with disabilities
• Talk about what can be done to make a park that would bring everyone together
• Design an “Ultimate Park” on paper
Project 4: Model Park – July 20-27
• Participants will use what they learned to put together a model park
• Participants will use craft supplies to make their park and a report on their concept
• Participants will use their creative thinking to overcome some obstacles in their design process

Park Design Showcase:
Thursday, July 30, 5:00–6:30pm
Baraboo Civic Center Room 12/14
The public is welcome to attend the showcase and check out the creative park designs created by participants.

For Program status due to weather - visit the Baraboo Parks & Recreation Facebook page or our website at www.cityofbaraboo.com/parksandrecreation under the Recreation Newsflash

Program Details
Field Value
Program Type Youth Camps - Seasonal
Program Subcategory -
Program Code -
Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 4/20/2026
Enrollment End Date 6/22/2026
Instructor(s) -
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 10
Maximum 20
Grade Minimum 2nd Enforced - As of date 9/1/2026
Maximum 6th Enforced - As of date 9/1/2026
Age Minimum -
Maximum -
Program Fees
Standard Fee Residency Restriction Membership Restrictions Amount
Resident Resident Only
-None-
$80.00
Non-Resident NonResident Only
-None-
$90.00
Program Schedule
Date Day Start Time End Time Location
06/29/2026 Monday 5:00 PM 6:30 PM Ochsner Main
07/02/2026 Thursday 5:00 PM 6:30 PM Civic Center Room 38 - Little Theatre
07/06/2026 Monday 5:00 PM 6:30 PM Campbell Shelter
07/09/2026 Thursday 5:00 PM 6:30 PM Civic Center Room 38 - Little Theatre
07/13/2026 Monday 5:00 PM 6:30 PM Pierce Park Shelter
07/16/2026 Thursday 5:00 PM 6:30 PM Civic Center Room 38 - Little Theatre
07/20/2026 Monday 5:00 PM 6:30 PM Civic Center Room 38 - Little Theatre
07/23/2026 Thursday 5:00 PM 6:30 PM Civic Center Room 38 - Little Theatre
07/27/2026 Monday 5:00 PM 6:30 PM Civic Center Room 38 - Little Theatre
07/30/2026 Thursday 5:00 PM 6:30 PM Civic Center Room 12/14