Reserve your spot for an unforgettable experience at the Botanical Conservatory! As a VIP guest, this special occasion includes a personalized visit with exotic butterflies, a youth-oriented craft and breakfast, too. Enjoy French toast sticks, bacon, hash browns, fruit and a beverage of your choice. You will also receive a souvenir and Painted Lady Butterfly Kit to continue the transformative fun at home. All attendees must register including adults and children under age 2. All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Please reserve highchair or booster seat during registration. Registration deadlines: May 24 and May 31. Min. 20. Max. 48.

*Adult/Child

You'll get a little messy creating awesome art projects using paint, glue, sculpting materials and even some edible mediums, then get moving with fun activities afterward! Ages 1.5 -5. Registration deadline: July 26. Min.8 Max. 12.

*Adult/Child

Encourage your child's musical aptitude with joyful activities and connection with others. The two of you will participate in authentic musical activities such as singing, moving and playing simple instruments. We'll introduce songs, ideas and games that you can continue with your child at home. The First Steps in Music program was developed by Dr. John Feierabend, a national leader in early childhood music education. Open to infants and children up to age 5. Registration deadline: July 2. Min. 8. Max. 12.

Carriage Rides, Dancing, Crafts, Finger Food

Put on your most beautiful princess gown and invite the most charming prince you know - your daddy, of course - to the Princess Ball! (Stepfathers, grandpas and uncles are welcome to stand in for dads.)

Ages 4-10. $30 per princess/ $35 after June 7. Register by phone at 427-6000 or online at fortwayneparks.org. Min. 35. Max. 60. Code: 343042-F1

*Adult/Child

You'll get a little messy creating awesome art projects using paint, glue, sculpting materials and even some edible mediums, then get moving with fun activities afterward! Ages 1.5 -5. Registration deadline: July 26. Min.8 Max. 12.

Construction Adventures Camp:
Children love using tools and hammering is great practice for hand-eye coordination. It also works fine motor skills as children must think about the amount of pressure they need to use to puncture paper. “What happens if you tap a golf tee lightly? What if you do it harder?” This camp is a “must” for curious creative children! Ages 3-5. Registration deadline: May 27. Max. 20.

Fairy Tale Fantasy Camp:
Fairy Tale Fantasy Camp will spark creativity and a desire to learn by bringing stories to life. Activities explore the art of storytelling, imagination, nature and play. Campers will be encouraged to develop friendships through team-building projects, dramatic play and exploration. Ages 3-5. Registration deadline: June 17. Max. 20.

Lab Rats Camp:
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for young learners to immerse themselves in the world of science. Hands-on experiments will help ignite their curiosity and present scientific concepts in a fun, safe environment. Ages 3-5. Registration deadline: July 1. Max. 20.

Color Me Crazy: An Art Camp
Let’s take mess-making to a whole new level! Unleash your free spirit and expand your creative horizons as you experiment with messy and unique ways to create art. Leave the mess with us; after all, being a child is a messy business! Ages 3-5. Registration deadline: July 8. Max. 20.

Galaxy Explorations Camp:
Blast off into space and learn about the wonders of our galaxy through special activities, songs and crafts. Ages 3-5. Registration deadline: July 22. Max. 20.

Creative Construction: Lego Building Challenge:
Join the Lego Challenge and let your imagination soar! Compete in the team challenge for kids ages 5-12 with an adult or the solo challenge for ages 9-14. The team challenge is free-style build while the solo challenge theme is "Transportation". You will be provided 200 Legos and have 90 minutes to complete your construction. All projects will be displayed at the Community Center and the public will be invited to cast votes for their favorite, so let your family and friends know to stop by. Voting is open 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. July 15-18. Votes will be tallied and prizes awarded to the top three teams and individuals compliments of Hamilton Hunter Builders, Inc. and Martin Riley Architects & Engineers. Thank you, Schmidt-N-Bricks, for providing the Legos. Registration deadline: July 5.

Creative Construction II: Personal Lego Building Challenge
Enter our "Personal Challenge" where you’re allowed to bring in your Lego creations from home and place them on display for the community to vote on. Your project should not exceed 12" x 12" x 12" and may not be constructed from a Lego kit. You can drop off your entry on July 11 between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Voting will happen July 15-18 with prizes awarded to the top 3 winners. Your Lego creation may be retrieved on Friday, July 19. Registration deadline: July 5. Min. 8. Max. 15.