Photo by Arboretum Camp Staff
Monday-Thursday, July 27-30, 2026, 1-4 p.m.
$175 member/$195 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and project supplies
WAITLIST ME Sold out.
Did your camp choice sell out? Add your name to the waitlist*, we will contact you if a spot opens and offer you the option to register. *Note that waitlist requests are contacted in the order they are submitted.
HALF-DAY camp sessions CANNOT be combined into a full-day option, and we do not recommend piecing camps together. Lunch-hour care is NOT provided. For more details, see our FAQs.
Program Location: Learning Center
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, advance tickets are recommended to ensure your admission to the Arboretum and should be presented to the gate attendant. Make reservations to visit.
