Crawly Creatures | Grades K-1

By Van Andel Institute for Education

Overview

4-day Camp For Students Entering Grades K-1 in Fall 2026

Get ready for four exciting days filled with exploration, discovery, creativity, and crawlies! In this hands-on camp, young explorers will dive into the amazing world of bugs, learning how insects help our planet by pollinating plants, recycling nutrients, and inspiring real-world inventions. Campers will observe and handle live insects, collect and record data like scientists, and design their own “super bugs” inspired by nature’s clever engineering.

Guided Activities

  • Observe and handle live bugs and insects.
  • Engineer a "super bug" by designing and constructing a unique bug model.
  • Explore the bugs in and around Van Andel Institute, identifying and collecting data like a real scientist.
  • Discover how bugs have changed human lives for the better through biomimicry.



Refund Policy:

  • Full refunds will be given if requested more than 7 days before the start date of your camp.
  • Partial refunds (50% tuition) will be given if requested 7 days or less of the start date of your camp.
  • EventBrite fees are nonrefundable.
Category: Science & Tech, Science

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  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

Van Andel Institute for Education

216 Division Avenue North

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Van Andel Institute for Education

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