(Ages 9-11) Creative By Nature Half-Day Camp

Creative by nature day camp
Date

Monday-Thursday, July 27-30, 2026, 1-4 p.m.

$175 member/$195 non-member, includes Arboretum admission and project supplies

 HALF-DAY camp sessions are not available as a part of a full day option, and piecing camps together is not recommended. Staff will not be available for lunch hour care or to provide transportation between camp locations.

Program location: Learning Center

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.
  • Create lasting prints,homemade paper, nature mobiles and much more!
  • Hunt for natural materials and inspiration throughout the Arboretum’s gardens and forests.
Maximum participants
18
Arboretum entry instructions

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.

Girls working on crafts with natural materials
Creative by nature day camp