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Kids Camp
12th Annual Midwest Women's Herbal Conference
"Germinating Regenerative Wisdom"
Featuring Keynote Speakers:
Robin Rose Bennett, Elena Terry, Rev. Judith Laxer
and Opening & Closing Ceremonies led by Kaitlin Ilya Wolf
May 26-28, 2023 • 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, 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.
Julie Hanson
Julie Hanson is a mother, herbalist, reiki master, and artist. She has a love for all things natural, learning new ideas, and sharing knowledge with others. She has been working as a massage therapist for 20 years and making her own herbal oils and salves for her practice, while studying herbs for the last 13. Julie finds her passion in herbal wildcrafting and living in harmony with nature, community collaboration, continuing education and teaching. She has always liked working with children and is excited to be a part of Kids Camp activities and experience nature through their eyes.
