Monday-Thursday, Aug. 12-15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
$315 member/$330 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and project supplies plus the added value of an extra lunch hour (bring your own bag lunch) filled with bonus games and activities.
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WAITLIST TIP: Add your name to the waitlist, we will contact you if a spot opens and offer you the option to register. Those on the waitlist are contacted in the order they were waitlisted.
Is this camp sold out? Add your name to the waitlist, we will contact you if a spot opens and offer you the option to register. Those on the waitlist are contacted in the order they were waitlisted.
**FULL-DAY camps combine morning and afternoon themed camps, separated by a fun lunch hour. These camps are offered bundled together as full-day only, and are not available individually as half-day options. Full day also offers flexible extended drop off and pick-up times: Drop off between 8:30-9:00 a.m.; Pick up between 4:00-4:30 p.m.
Program location: Learning Center
Artful Outdoors (Morning)
Mix creativity, a love of nature, and a little imagination using the outdoor world as inspiration for fabulous arts and crafts while discovering ways to use gathered items in one-of-a-kind creations.
- Use nature’s patterns as models for unique and colorful designs.
- Work in various styles like ceramics, photography, watercolors, charcoal, and wood burning.
- Design sun prints, seed paper and natural dyes.
- Paint, draw and sketch among the gardens.
- Host a gallery show to showcase art works on the final day of camp.
Incredible Edible Cooking Challenge (Afternoon)
This culinary adventure promises a delightful journey where nature meets flavor, inviting you to savor the joy of harvesting and preparing fresh ingredients straight from the Arboretum gardens. Ignite a passion for cooking while learning essential kitchen safety and fundamental cooking techniques.
- Transform everyday foods into extraordinary delights as you add your own flair to cooked creations
- Gain insight into the journey of food, tracing the path from the field to your fork
- Put your new culinary skills to the test in a friendly cooking challenge!
Print and complete the Day Camp Gate Pass form that will be sent to you by email from the Camp Coordinator before camp begins. Show your completed form to the gate attendant to receive limited 15-minute admission for Day Camp drop-off and pick-up only. If you intend to stay at the Arboretum on the same day as your child’s Day Camp for longer than 15 minutes, you must reserve admission tickets and present your tickets to the gate attendant.
Helpful information - Education
Cancellations & Exchanges for educational programs
Review the cancellation policies prior to purchasing a class.
Waitlist
The best chance of being enrolled in a sold out class is to add your name to the waitlist. Click the "waitlist" button or link next to the class and complete the form. There is no obligation to register if a spot opens. If the waitlist shows enough demand, additional sessions may be added.
Member purchasing policy
Can Members register accompanying Non-member participants for Educational programs at the discounted member rate?
Yes. Arboretum Education policy is that Members may purchase a class or camp on behalf of an accompanying Non-member at the discounted Member price as long as they are registering and paying for at least one spot for themselves. Members must Sign in, enter the total number of Member-price tickets for all participants they are purchasing for, and then complete each participant’s name and prompted information at the checkout screen. The transaction must be completed at the same time as the Member's registration(s). This policy applies only to Arboretum Education programs and classes, and is not applicable to other Arboretum purchases like Events or Admission Tickets.
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