Monday-Thursday, July 29-Aug. 1, 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.
WAITLIST ME Sold out.
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
Eco Spy (Morning)
** TOP SECRET ** New recruits needed for Eco Spy Academy training. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to work undercover to develop skills of stealth, awareness and survival. The natural world will be the setting for experiments and investigations in chromatography, forensics and code-breaking.
- Receive top-secret instruction and a secret agent name.
- Craft a sneaky hiding spot for spy gear.
- Train as a garden detective and solve sensory mysteries.
- Team up with other secret agents to hunt for clues that will reveal some of the Arboretum’s hidden wonders!
Geo’-mon Explorers: A Pokemon-Inspired Adventure (Afternoon)
Welcome to the ultimate Arb adventure blending the joy of nature discovery with the enchanting world of Pokémon. Immerse yourself in the magic of the great outdoors as you embark on a journey filled with exploration, creativity, and teamwork.
- Explore, study, and capture your favorite pocket monsters in their natural habitats
- Use your imagination to design your own powerful creatures designed to live in a variety of biomes
- Team up with fellow campers to tackle daily challenges and earn badges that test your powers of observation, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- Visit the Pokémon Academy Library, a hub of knowledge, connecting trainers with the secrets and marvels of the plant world.
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
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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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