Nature explorers will use their observation skills to hunt for insects and arachnids that call the arboretum home. Our mini-entomologists will learn about insect lifecycles, learn the differences between insects and arachnids, and create fun “buggy” crafts.

July 5 - July 9

Have fun among the flowers and trees and all things green. Learn all about flowers, pollinators, and what it takes to go from seed to sprout.

July 12 - July 16

We will use our senses (touch, smell, sight, and hearing) to explore everything that the arboretum has to offer. Our week will include sensory games, scavenger hunts, nature play, and nature inspired art.

July 19 - July 23

Butterflies, birds, bees, bats…. Learn all about things with wings, and what makes them similar and different. Experiment with making things that fly, and search for signs of flying creatures all around the arboretum.

July 26 - July 30

From butterflies to beetles, junior explorers will search for the arboretum’s smallest and most numerous inhabitants. Campers will hike, make crafts, and play games, all while learning about the incredible world of insects.

July 5 - July 9

Did you know that about 1/3 of what we eat and drink is delivered via pollinator? Campers will hop, skip, and jump their way through fields and flowers, while also learning about pollinator diversity and monarch migrations, and meeting a bee keeper.

July 12 - July 16

Did you know that one teaspoon of soil can hold one billion organisms? Dig, experiment, and explore, in this exciting week of STEM in the garden. Get ready to test your critical thinking skills!

July 19 - July 23

From hummingbirds to hawks, campers will become honorary ornithologists (bird scientists). We’ll go on bird walks and flap our way around the arboretum while playing games and learning about our feathered friends.

July 26 - July 30

Nature Ninjas are back again! Jump like a rabbit, slither like a snake, flutter like a butterfly… This week will be filled with games, races, and nature explorations.

August 2 - August 6

 Art and nature go hand in hand. During this creative and colorful week, campers will draw inspiration from nature and create beautiful works of art. Time for hiking, exploration and nature games will be included.

August 9 - August 13