Photos by Arboretum Staff
Monday-Thursday, July 13-16, 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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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.
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: Margot Picnic Shelter B (across from Learning Center)
Outdoor Survival Adventure (Morning)
Sharpen your survival skills "tool kit" as you tackle challenges in the Arboretum’s great outdoors. Plunge into hands-on exploration, creation, and adventure while developing lifelong skills along the way!
- Master the Elements: Learn the ancient art of fire-building using flint and steel, and use your success to prepare food outdoors.
- Navigate Like a Pro: Complete an engaging orienteering treasure hunt using a map and compass to test your navigation skills.
- Gear Up: Craft essential takeaway items, including your own custom survival wristband and all-weather firestarters.
- Identify Nature's Resources: Discover the secrets of the forest by learning to identify key wild plants.
Eco-Trek (Afternoon)
Bring your spirit of adventure and teamwork as we use hiking and biking treks to connect with the natural world throughout the Arboretum and beyond:
- Master survival skills by building shelters, finding clean water, starting a campfire, and crafting useful camp gear.
- Take on team challenges with exciting adventure games and mock survival scenarios that put your skills to the test.
- Hit the trail along the newly connected Arboretum bike path and discover nearby parks filled with nature and exploration opportunities.
Requirements for participation: All campers must be able to bike 8 miles to be eligible, and will need to bring a properly functioning bike and helmet on one or more of the days (registrants will be contacted prior to camp with the date of “bring your bike and helmet” day)
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.
