Kids Camp
15th Annual Midwest Women's Herbal Conference
Honoring Deep Roots & Tending New Shoots
Featuring:
The Nature of Plants with Linda Conroy and Pam Montgomery
and Keynote Addresses by:
Robin Rose Bennett and Jiling Lin
May 22-24, 2026 • Almond, WI
Kids Camp offers engaging activities for kids during Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference workshop sessions, giving parents & guardians the opportunity to fully enjoy the workshops they attend.
Kids are with their parent/guardian during meals, evening activities and other in-between times.
Every child (girls & boys) age 3 to 11 years old who is attending the Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference must be enrolled in Kids Camp.
Childcare is available for an additional fee during Pre-conference Workshops, Thursday afternoon and evening and Friday morning.
Kids Camp
Children are an important part of our weekend village at the Midwest Women's Herbal Conference. Kids Camp, a place for forming and nurturing connections with plants and each other, is held during conference workshop sessions. Kids rotate between indoor herbal workshops, outdoor activities, and nature-themed discovery hikes.
The coordinators come from diverse backgrounds to create opportunities for learning through playful exploration of botanical knowledge through adventure games, songs, crafts and quiet time for reflection and journaling. Activities are appropriate for all ages and learning styles. Throughout the weekend, children will have the opportunity to feel a growing sense of empowerment and appreciation for plant wisdom.
Meet the Kids Camp Coordinators
Genevieve Needham
Genevieve grows extensive gardens and has a passion for wildcrafting. She studied under bioregional herbalist, Linda Conroy, frequents classes held by Matthew Wood, and has attended the Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference since its first year. Genevieve practices as a massage therapist and doula. She also works part-time at Rush Creek Growers, a greenhouse.
Brittany Tripp
Brittany Tripp is an artist from the Chicagoland area. She is mother to two children. Brittany grew up on a couple acres just outside of Chicago and spent summers away at camp near the Rock River. A deep love and respect of nature was fostered here. With decades of leading groups and exploring the natural world through camps, park district programs, and private art studios, she is grateful to return to Kids Camp as Co-Coordinator again this year.
