Monday-Thursday, June 29-July 2, 2026, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
$350 member/$370 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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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 a.m.; Pick up between 4-4:30 p.m.
Program location: Learning Center
Immerse yourself in Earth’s basic elements; earth, wind, fire and water through hands-on experiments, outdoor exploration, and engineering adventures in this full day camp experience.
- Create wind-born wonders that you can fly at home.
- Build a campfire in nature and cook a tasty snack.
- Become a soil scientist and dig a little deeper into the world of dirt.
- Look beyond the surfaces of our wondrous wetlands to explore the watery world below.
- Make elemental discoveries while exploring little-known areas of the Arboretum.
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.