Youth Programs

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Youth Programs

Youth Programs  
Learn, play, explore together in nature

Youth and Family programs appeal to children ages 2 to 18 with investigative science, gardening, and career exploration. Together, adults and children can explore cool things about how plants connect to science, art, history, and culture.

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Nature Preschool

Nature Preschool

Nature Preschool will delight and engage your 3- or 4-year-old in an adventure of discovery about the natural world and prepare them for a future of lifelong learning.

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Summer Camp

Summer Camp CBG

At Camp CBG children participate in high-quality learning activities with experienced teachers who use inquiry-based, hands-on activities such as dissecting and plant seeds, exploring fragrant herbs and flowers, searching for birds and plants on nature hikes, creating take-home science-themed projects, and much more!

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School Break Camps

School Break Camps

The ³ÉÈËbÕ¾ offers day camps for children during winter, spring, and summer school breaks. Our day camps are accredited by the American Camping Association. Your child can explore the Garden with nature and plant investigations, science and art activities, and outdoor discoveries all year long! Each camp is lead by highly qualified staff.

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School Day-Off Camps

School Day Off Camp

Children participate in fun learning activities that connect nature to a range of content, including plants, weather, art, cuisine, and conservation. These camps will be held outside; please dress for the weather.

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Available Programs

School Day-off Camps

Thursday, October 3: Fall Fun
Monday, October 14: Fall Colors
Monday, November 25: Thankful for Nature
Tuesday, November 26: Acorn Adventure
Monday, January 20: Let it Snow!
Monday, February 17: Winter Adaptations

9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

My First Camp: Fall

4 Fridays:
October 4 – 25, 
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
or
11 a.m. – noon

Weekend Camp: Nature Play Grades K-4

Saturdays:
October 12, November 2, March 8, 
or April 12

Weekend Camp: Nature Makers Grades 5-8

4 Saturdays:
October 12, November 2, March 8, 
or
April 12 
9:30 a.m. – noon

Nature Preschool Open House: Online

Saturday
November 2 
11 – 12:30 p.m.

Winter Break Camp

Monday, December 23: Snow Art 
Thursday, December 26: Ice Experiments
Friday, December 27: Wonderful Winter 
Monday, December 30: Winter Celebrations 
Thursday, January 2: Exploring Evergreens
Friday, January 3: Snow Science

9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

My First Camp: Winter

4 Fridays:
February 7 – 28, 
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
or
11 a.m. – noon

Spring break camp

Spring Break Camp

Monday, March 24: Signs of Spring
Tuesday, March 25: Greenhouses and Gardens
Wednesday, March 26: A Walk in the Woods
Thursday March 27: Seed Science 
Friday March 28: Outdoor Adventure

9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

My first camp: Spring

My First Camp: Spring

4 Fridays: 
April 11 – 25 
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or
11 a.m. – noon