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Camp CBG - Chicago Botanic Garden
Camp CBG
Camp CBG offers exciting and enriching learning         Muddy Buddies                                           Muddy Buddies
experiences for your child, with programs for           Create in this camp that focuses on exploratory         Create in this camp that focuses on exploratory
children ages 2 to 15. All camps incorporate            processes and the beauty of fleeting, ephemeral         processes and the beauty of fleeting, ephemeral
nature exploration, inquiry-based activities,           art. Young campers will use natural materials           art. Young campers will use natural materials
games, hands-on projects, and planting.                 such as water, bark, leaves, grass, and mud as          such as water, bark, leaves, grass, and mud as
At this time, we are planning for camp to take          they paint, draw, weave, and build.                     they paint, draw, weave, and build.
place within COVID-19 Phase 5. Therefore, we            July 12 & 14                                            July 11, 13, and 15
are bringing back our My First Camp, Cooking            August 9 & 11                                           August 8, 10, and 12
Camp, and Leaders-in-Training programs. We will
also be offering Before- and After-Care again.          Sticks and Stones                                       Sticks and Stones
                                                        Curious children will take a deep dive in this          Curious children will take a deep dive in this
Members may register early, beginning January 5.
                                                        nature-play-focused camp. We will explore               nature-play-focused camp. We will explore
Registration opens to everyone on January 12.
                                                        all types of natural elements and loose parts           all types of natural elements and loose parts
As always, Garden Plus members receive a 20
                                                        through sensory play—mud, sand, wind,                   through sensory play—mud, sand, wind,
percent discount on camps.
                                                        plants, sticks, and animal habitats.                    plants, sticks, and animal habitats.
Visit chicagobotanic.org/camp for complete              June 28 & 30                                            June 27, 29, and July 1
information about current COVID guidelines,             August 2 & 4                                            August 1, 3, and 5
registration, membership, cancellation policies,
and special attention services.                         Wonderful Water
                                                        Little scientists will investigate water in this
                                                        exploration- and observation-focused camp.
My First Camps                                          Campers will observe how water changes,
                                                        use tools to practice measuring and scooping,
A smaller version of Camp CBG for little ones
                                                        and play with colorful liquid and solid water.
with their grown-ups
                                                        June 21 & 23
                                                        July 26 & 28
My First Camp Age 2
Born on or before September 1, 2020                     My First Camp Age 3
Our early childhood parent-child camp focuses           Born on or before September 1, 2019
on the joy of exploring the natural world with          Our early childhood parent-child camp focuses
a caring adult. Each camp is inspired by a classic      on the joy of exploring the natural world with a
tale from children’s literature. Campers and their      caring adult. Each camp is inspired by a classic
adults spend time together each day learning,           tale from children’s literature. Campers and their
exploring, and creating. Camp meets Tuesdays            adults spend time together each day learning,
and Thursdays.                                          exploring, and creating. Camp meets Mondays,
Please note: An adult must accompany each               Wednesdays, and Fridays.
registered child. Please do not bring unregistered      Please note: An adult must accompany each
children, including siblings, to camp. Nursing          registered child. Please do not bring unregistered
mothers may call (847) 835-8361 to make                 children, including siblings, to camp. Nursing
arrangements.                                           mothers may call (847) 835-8361 to make
$38/$48 per child per week | Learning Campus            arrangements.
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. – noon                     $57/$72 per child per week | Learning Campus
                                                                                                                Wonderful Water
Dates as noted below                                    9:30 – 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. – noon
                                                        Dates as noted below                                    Little scientists will investigate water in this
                                                                                                                exploration- and observation-focused camp.
Flower Power
                                                                                                                Campers will observe how water changes, use
Budding gardeners will get dirty working in the         Flower Power
                                                                                                                tools to practice measuring and scooping, and
garden, explore garden critters, and learn about        Budding gardeners will get dirty working in the         play with colorful liquid and solid water.
the life cycle of plants. Busy hands will dig, plant,   garden, explore garden critters, and learn about        June 20, 22, and 24
water, sort seeds, and harvest with real tools and      the life cycle of plants. Busy hands will dig, plant,   July 25, 27, and 29
experience the thrill of growing something.             water, sort seeds, and harvest with real tools and
June 14 & 16                                            experience the thrill of growing something.
July 19 & 21                                            June 13, 15, and 17
                                                        July 18, 20, and 22

                                                                     To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/camp or call (847) 835-6801.
Camp CBG - Chicago Botanic Garden
Camps for Grades K – 8                                 Green Sprouts Half-Day                                 Nature Art
                                                       PreK – Kindergarten                                    Explore all the ways to make art from nature.
June Adventure Camp
                                                       Most children are 4 or 5                               Green Sprouts will use the sun’s power to make
Grades 1 – 4                                                                                                  prints and dyes, use clay for sculpture, and
Grades 5 – 8                                           $181/$227 per child per camp | Learning Campus
                                                                                                              become inspired by flowers with watercolor
                                                       Monday through Friday, dates and times as
$77/$96 per child per day | Learning Campus                                                                   painting.
                                                       noted below
Each day, campers will visit a different area of the                                                          June 20 – 24, 9:30 a.m. – noon
Garden, conduct a science investigation, dabble in                                                            July 18 – 22, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
art, and prepare their own healthy snack as they       Bug Brigade
learn more about the natural world at the Garden.      Is your child fascinated by bugs? Children will get
                                                                                                              Sprouting Wizards
Sign up for single days or the whole week.             up-close and personal with butterflies and bees,
                                                       learn how their favorite insects see, and make a       Kids become science wizards as they explore basic
Pack a water bottle and nut-free lunch daily.
                                                       bug sucker to collect and study insects.               chemistry and the properties of solids, liquids, and
June 6 – 10, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                                                                                                              gases through experimentation. No need to bring
                                                       June 27 – July 1, 9:30 a.m. – noon
                                                                                                              magic wands…we’ll make our own.
July Adventure Camp                                    July 25 – 29, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
                                                                                                              June 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – noon
Grades 1 – 4
Grades 5 – 8                                           Fun with Physics
                                                                                                              Super Seedlings
$77/$96 per child per day | Learning Campus            Green Sprouts will perform basic physical science
                                                       experiments and discover the laws that rule the        Campers will dig, plant, water, weed, and sow
Each day, campers will visit a different area of the                                                          in the Garden. Working together, they’ll create
Garden, conduct a science investigation, dabble in     natural world. They’ll explore why items sink or
                                                       float, discover how magnets work, and learn            a garden, practice seed dissection, and become
art, and prepare their own healthy snack as they                                                              true gardeners.
learn more about the natural world at the Garden.      about static electricity.
                                                       July 11 – 15, 9:30 a.m. – noon                         July 11 – 15, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Sign up for single days or the whole week.
                                                       August 8 – 12, 12:30 – 3 p.m.                          July 25 – 29, 9:30 a.m. – noon
Pack a water bottle and nut-free lunch daily.
July 6 – 8, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                                                       Garden Expedition                                      Green Sprouts Full-Day
August Adventure Camp                                  Young ecologists will investigate trees, leaves,       PreK – Kindergarten
Grades 1 – 4                                           prairie plants, and aquatic creatures, discovering     Most children are 4 or 5
                                                       all that the natural world of Illinois has to offer.   $399/$499 per child per camp | Learning Campus
$385/$481 per child | Learning Campus
                                                       They’ll learn how to preserve these wonders for        Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Campers will work in age-appropriate groups in
                                                       future generations.
summer camp activities with a botanical twist:
capture the flag, scavenger hunt, dance party,         June 13 – 17, 12:30 – 3 p.m.                           Creative Kids
s’mores and campfire, along with new art,              August 8 – 12, 9:30 a.m. - noon
                                                                                                              Campers will let their creativity shine with
science, and nature activities. Pack a water                                                                  inspiration from all around the Garden. Each day,
bottle, nut-free lunch, and snack daily.               Habitat Hunters                                        they will use natural materials to create art and
August 8 – 12, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.                      Habitat Hunters will explore the different habitats    build projects.
                                                       the Garden has to offer, learn how to track            June 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                                                       animals, and make a habitat for one of the             July 11 – 15, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                                                       creatures that live here.
                                                       June 27 – July 1, 12:30 – 3 p.m.                       Exploring Outdoors
                                                       August 1 – 5, 9:30 a.m. - noon
                                                                                                              Does your child love to move? Campers will
                                                                                                              practice fun outdoor skills like tree climbing
                                                       Hidden Treasures                                       and hiking and learn about how bugs and
                                                       Campers will use a map to find their way, create       animals move.
                                                       a treasure chest, and dig up a treasure to keep.       June 20 – 24, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                                                       They’ll also bring home a plant with a hidden          July 18 – 22, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                                                       treasure to share.                                     August 8 – 12, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                                                       June 20 – 24, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
                                                       July 18 – 22, 9:30 a.m. - noon                         Sensational Science
                                                                                                              Each day, young scientists will explore one of
                                                       Mad Scientists                                         their senses in nature. Campers will see like a
                                                       Young explorers wonder how fireflies glow, why         bug, listen for birds, and plant an herb garden
                                                       leaves change, whether fish sleep, or just why.        to taste at home.
                                                       They’ll find these answers and many more as            June 27 – July 1, 9: 30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                                                       they become not-so-mad scientists.                     July 25 – 29, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                                                       August 1 – 5, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

                                                                    To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/camp or call (847) 835-6801.
Camp CBG - Chicago Botanic Garden
Green Thumbs Half-Day                                   Plant People                                          Outdoor Skills
Grades 1 – 2                                            Young horticulturists will explore the fascinating    Does your child love to explore? Green Thumbs
Most children are 6 or 7                                life cycle of plants with plenty of opportunity for   will learn all about nature through movement
                                                        scientific discovery, hands-on experiments, and       as they hike, run, jump, and climb around
$175/$219 per child per camp | Learning Campus
                                                        garden cultivation.                                   the Garden.
Monday through Friday, dates and times as
noted below                                             June 20 – 24, 9:30 a.m. – noon                        June 20 – 24, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                                                        August 1 – 5, 9:30 a.m. - noon                        July 18 – 22, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Art in the Garden
                                                        Treasure Hunt                                         Super Scientists
Green Thumbs discover different natural artistic
styles while they explore the Garden. They’ll           Campers will develop map-reading skills, use          Campers will investigate fascinating adaptations
sculpt with clay, make plant dyes, and create           compasses, and discover how archaeologists            in nature: carnivorous plants that lure in
their own paper.                                        excavate sites. They will create a hidden treasure    unsuspecting bugs, animals that can see in
                                                        map and find secret plant treasures too.              the dark, insects that can lift more than 1,000
June 20 – 24, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
                                                        July 11 – 15, 12:30 – 3 p.m.                          times their weight, and more.
July 18 – 22, 9:30 a.m. – noon
                                                                                                              June 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                                                        Wildlife Wanderers                                    July 11 – 15, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Digging into Math                                                                                             August 1 – 5, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Campers will search for numbers and shapes in           Junior ecologists will study creatures on the
                                                        ground, in the air, and in the water. Create a
nature in this STEM-focused camp. Each day’s
activities will unveil mathematical patterns in the
                                                        science kit, plant a terrarium, identify trees and    Explorers Half-Day
                                                        animal tracks, and record everything in your          Grades 3 – 4
world around us.
                                                        journal.                                              Most children are 8 or 9
August 1 – 5, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
                                                        July 11 – 15, 9:30 a.m. – noon                        $175/$219 per child per camp | Learning Campus
                                                        July 25 – 29, 12:30 – 3 p.m.                          Monday through Friday, dates and times as
Expert Wizardry                                                                                               noted below
Young wizards will discover the magic of science
as they create strange potions and perform
                                                        Green Thumbs Full-Day
                                                        Grades 1 – 2                                          Engineering Investigations
unbelievable experiments while learning basic
chemistry. No book of spells necessary—we’ll            Most children are 6 or 7                              STEM is the focus, and campers will solve
make our own.                                           $385/$481 per child per camp | Learning Campus        different engineering problems every day by
                                                        Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.             designing solutions. Engineer towers, water,
June 13 – 17, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
                                                                                                              transportation, flight, and a final day of
                                                        *New!* Growing Artists                                challenges.
Explore Your World                                                                                            June 20 – 24, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Curious campers will learn about the natural            Does your child enjoy the arts? Campers will
                                                                                                              July 25 – 29, 9:30 a.m. – noon
world through guided exploration and discovery          explore the Garden with art, movement,
by visiting the many habitats at the Garden.            and planting activities that encourage
They’ll also learn how to help preserve these           creative expression.
habitats.                                               June 27 – July 1, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
June 27 – July 1, 9:30 a.m. – noon                      July 25 – 29, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Grossology
Campers will uncover the science behind “gross”
things around and inside them as they explore
slimy and smelly natural phenomena. They’ll use
their observation skills along with scientific tools.
July 18 – 20, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

Insect Investigation
Bug lovers, unite! Green Thumbs will search for
insect homes, make insect display cases, and
create insect-vision glasses to take home.
June 27 – July 1, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
July 25 – 29, 9:30 a.m. – noon

Kinetic Kids
Budding physicists will discover cool science
tricks, explore the laws of motion, and perform
physical science experiments with toys.
June 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – noon

                                                                      To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/camp or call (847) 835-6801.
Camp CBG - Chicago Botanic Garden
Garden Photography                                 Konnichiwa Japan                                     Explorers Full-Day
Campers will discover how the art of photogra-     It’s time for immersion in Japanese culture as       Grades 3 – 4
phy has been inspired by nature. Focusing on       we explore Sansho-En, learn the art of bonsai,       Most children are 8 or 9
the work of famous photographers, campers          create sushi-inspired snacks, discover the art
                                                                                                        $385/$481 per child per camp | Learning Campus
will learn composition and framing while taking    of calligraphy, and visit the Shoin House.
                                                                                                        Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
photos around the Garden with digital cameras.
                                                   June 27 – July 1, 9:30 a.m. – noon
June 27 – July 1, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
July 11 – 15, 9:30 a.m. – noon
                                                                                                        Adaptation Investigation
                                                   Making Art Supplies                                  Explorers will learn about plant, animal, and
                                                   Art-inspired campers will make their own materials   human adaptations while using the scientific
Forensic Files                                                                                          process. Campers will enjoy hands-on ecology,
                                                   to create masterpieces. This hands-on experience
This year’s all-new mystery will require young     will include papermaking, chalk and chalkboards,     botany, physics, and chemistry.
CSI team members to try investigative techniques   watercolors, stencils, ink, and more.                June 27 – July 1, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
used by the pros to help us get to the bottom                                                           July 25 – 29, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                                                   June 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – noon
of this summer’s hot case.
                                                   July 11 – 15, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
July 18 – 22, 12:30 – 3 p.m.                                                                            Multimedia Makers
                                                   Math Mysteries in the Garden                         Calling all creative thinkers! While exploring the
Garden Caching                                                                                          Garden, campers will use creative multimedia
                                                   Campers will investigate the amazing
A new Garden adventure awaits. Explorers will      mathematical patters found in nature:                expression, including art, engineering, move-
search for hidden caches using compasses,          spider webs, honeycombs, sunflowers, and             ment, and planting.
maps, and GPS as they learn the etiquette of       more. They’ll discover the science and math          June 20 – 24, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
geocaching. They’ll also create a cache for        behind the beauty as they explore the Garden.        July 18 – 22, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
others to find.
                                                   August 1 – 5, 9:30 a.m. – noon
July 18 – 22, 9:30 a.m. - noon                                                                          Nature Quests
                                                   Surviving Outdoors                                   Does your child love a challenge? Campers will
Garden Spa                                                                                              keep their bodies and minds active with tree
                                                   Explorers will discover the secrets pioneers used
Create plant-based products for yourself and       to find water, make a collection of safe and         climbing, hiking, team building, and more.
your home. Campers will make their own soap        useful plants, create a shelter, and learn how to    June 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
and lip balm, discover how herbs and essential     predict weather and storms.                          July 11 – 15, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
oils can make soothing sachets or potpourri,                                                            August 1 – 5, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                                                   June 20 – 24, 9:30 a.m. – noon
and make their own tea blend.
                                                   July 25 – 29, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
June 13 – 17, 12:30 – 3 p.m.
August 1 – 5, 12:30 – 3 p.m.

                                                               To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/camp or call (847) 835-6801.
Adventurers                                             focusing on life skills that will help them in
                                                        future job searches, taking leadership roles at
                                                                                                              Cuisine
Grades 5 – 7                                                                                                  Grades 5 – 7
                                                        school, and even college preparation. Then, they      Most children are 10 to 12
Most children are 10 to 12                              will immerse themselves in camp for the
Pack a water bottle, nut-free lunch, and snack daily.                                                         Campers will discuss menu techniques and
                                                        afternoon. Upon finishing their two weeks, LITs
                                                                                                              preparation; learn principles of cooking with
$385/$481 per child per camp | Learning Campus          will have the option to volunteer with Camp
                                                                                                              fruits, vegetables, and grains; improve knife-han-
Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.               CBG.
                                                                                                              dling skills; and learn the importance of kitchen
                                                                                                              safety, setting a table, plating dishes, and
Artistic Skills                                         Applications will be available in December,           creating a healthy meal. Pack a nut-free lunch
Artists will introduce Adventurers to the use of        interviews will begin in January, and placement       that does not require refrigeration.
various media to create their own art. Using the        will be confirmed within two weeks of the             Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Garden as a backdrop, students will develop             interview. For an application and more informa-       June 20 – 24, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
their photography, sculpture, and drawing skills.       tion about the LIT program, please contact the        July 18 – 22, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
They will explore the use of natural materials and      camp manager at alabus@chicagobotanic.org.            August 1 – 5, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
learn various tricks of the trade used by               June 13 – 24, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
professional artists.
                                                                                                              Other Camp Programs
June 27 – July 1, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.                    ITW Kitchen Camps                                     Before- and After-Camp Care
August 1 – 5, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                                                        Cooking campers will cook up something good           Grades preK to 7 (ages 4 – 12)
                                                        each day in our teaching kitchen. Each camp           Supervised before- and after-camp care is
Fantastic Plants                                        focuses on vegetables and fruits harvested from       available. Activities include games, art projects,
Adventurers will explore the fascinating world of       the Garden (when available) and healthy recipes.      and gardening. More information is available on
botany. Campers will examine plants in their            Camp tuition includes materials fee.                  the Camp CBG webpage.
natural habitats as well as under a microscope,
                                                        Please note: We will make every attempt to            June 15 – August 14
conducting experiments to understand what
                                                        accommodate participants with food allergies by
makes plants work and why they are essential
                                                        substituting alternative ingredients as needed.       Morning Care: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
for our survival.                                                                                             $60 per week per camper | Learning Campus
                                                        However, our kitchen is not certified gluten-free
June 20 – 24, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.                        and it is not kosher. Kindly consider your child’s
July 25 – 29, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.                                                                              Afternoon Care: 3 – 5:30 p.m.
                                                        needs before enrolling in any camp involving
                                                        cooking and food.                                     $75 per week per camper | Learning Campus
New! Survival Skills                                    $412/$515 per child per camp | ITW Kitchen
                                                                                                              No member discount for Before- or After-Camp
                                                                                                              Care.
Campers will explore the Garden and gain                Classroom, Learning Campus
important skills for outdoor adventures. They will      Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
learn how to navigate, forage, and build a                                                                    Camp CBG Cancellation Policy
campfire to develop a deeper connection to the          Cooking A – Z                                         Cancellations made by May 31, 2022, will be
natural world around them.                              Grades 1 – 2                                          refunded at 75 percent of the total fee. Transfers
July 11 – 15, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.                                                                              will be granted until May 31, 2022, at no cost.
                                                        Most children are 6 or 7
August 8 – 12, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.                                                                             Registration fees are nontransferable after that
                                                        The kitchen challenge this week is to make            date.
                                                        recipes that use ingredients that start with every
Field Science                                           letter of the alphabet. Campers will make a new       Cancellations made on June 1, 2022, or later will
What does an ecologist do at the Garden?                recipe every day, and will bring home an A – Z        not be refunded. Registrations made after June 1
Adventurers will discover what scientists do as         recipe book at the end of the week. Pack a            are included in this policy. To cancel or change
they explore the Garden’s native Illinois habitats.     nut-free lunch that does not require refrigeration.   your registration, please call (847) 835-6801.
Campers will conduct studies in our prairie,            June 27 – July 1, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
wetland, and woodland habitats, becoming                                                                      If your child is unable to attend camp due to
                                                        July 25 – 29, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
familiar with native species. They will perform                                                               medical reasons, you may receive a refund
their own surveys, identifications, and field                                                                 (minus a 10 percent administration fee) at any
                                                        Botany in the Kitchen                                 time prior to the start of camp by providing a
observations.
                                                        Grades 3 – 4                                          doctor’s note. We are unable to refund for
June 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                                                        Most children are 8 or 9                              missed days of camp.
July 18 – 22, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
                                                        This new full-day camp allows young chefs to
                                                        spend more time in the kitchen. Campers will          The Garden reserves the right to cancel a camp
Leaders in Training                                     review kitchen safety, learn how to properly hold     due to low enrollment or Garden closure.
Grades 8 – 10                                           a knife and chop, cook savory and sweet               Camps canceled by the Garden because of low
Ages 13 – 15                                            muffins, create homemade spaghetti sauce, and         enrollment or Garden closure will be fully
$440 | Learning Campus                                  more. Pack a nut-free lunch that does not require     refunded.
Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.               refrigeration.
                                                        June 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Over the course of two weeks, each Leader in
                                                        July 11 – 15, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Training (LIT) participant will work with the LIT
                                                        August 8 – 12, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
coordinator every morning on a new topic

                                                                    To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/camp or call (847) 835-6801.
Camp CBG Schedule
                                               Week 1       Week 2          Week 3           Week 4        Week 5        Week 6       Week 7         Week 8           Week 9        Week 10
                                              6/6-6/10     6/13-6/17        6/20-24          6/27-7/1      7/6-7/8      7/11-7/15    7/18-7/22      7/25-7/29         8/1-8/5       8/8-8/12

                    7:30-9:30 a.m.                        Before Care     Before Care      Before Care                 Before Care   Before Care   Before Care      Before Care    Before Care
My First Camp

                                   9:30-                  Flower Power      Wonderful        Sticks &                    Muddy         Flower       Wonderful         Sticks &       Muddy
                 2-3 year olds

                                 10:30 a.m.                                  Water           Stones                      Buddies       Power         Water            Stones         Buddies

                                  11 a.m.                    Flower         Wonderful        Sticks &                    Muddy         Flower       Wonderful         Sticks &       Muddy
                                  - noon                     Power           Water           Stones                      Buddies       Power         Water            Stones         Buddies

                                 9:30 a.m.                 Sprouting         Nature             Bug                     Fun With       Hidden        Super            Habitat        Garden
Green Sprouts

                                  – noon                    Wizards           Art             Brigade                    Physics      Treasures     Seedlings         Hunters       Expedition
                 Pre K-K

                                  12:30 –                   Garden           Hidden          Habitat                     Super         Nature           Bug            Mad          Fun with
                                   3 p.m.                  Expedition       Treasures        Hunters                    Seedlings       Art           Brigade        Scientists     Physics

                                 9:30 a.m.                  Creative        Exploring       Sensational                  Creative     Exploring     Sensational       Creative      Exploring
                                  – 3 pm                      Kids          Outdoors         Science                       Kids       Outdoors       Science            Kids        Outdoors

                                 9:30 a.m.                  Kinetic           Plant        Explore Your                  Wildlife     Art in the       Insect          Plant
Green Thumbs

                                  – noon                     Kids             People          World                     Wanderers      Garden      Investigation      People
                 Grades 1-2

                                   12:30                     Expert         Art in the         Insect                   Treasure     Grossology      Wildlife         Digging
                                  – 3 p.m.                  Wizardry         Garden        Investigation                  Hunt                      Wanderers        Into Math

                                 9:30 a.m.                  Super            Outdoor         Growing                     Super        Outdoor        Growing          Super
                                  – 3 pm        June       Scientists         Skills          Artists         July      Scientists     Skills         Artists        Scientists      August
                                              Adventure                                                    Adventure                                                                Adventure
                                                Camp                                                         Camp                                                                     Camp
                                               Gr 1-4                                                       Gr 1-4                                                                   Gr 1-4
                                 9:30 a.m.                 Making Art       Surviving       Konnichiwa                   Garden       Garden        Engineering        Math
                                  – noon                    Supplies        Outdoors          Japan                    Photography    Caching      Investigations   Mysteries in
Explorers
                 Grades 3-4

                                                                                                                                                                    the Garden
                                   12:30                    Garden         Engineering        Garden                   Making Art     Forensic       Surviving
                                  – 3 p.m.                   Spa          Investigations    Photography                 Supplies        Files        Outdoors       Garden Spa

                                 9:30 a.m.                  Nature         Multimedia       Adaptation                   Nature      Multimedia     Adaptation        Nature
                                  – 3 pm                    Quests          Makers         Investigation                 Quests       Makers       Investigation      Quests
Adventures

                                                June                                                          July
                Grades 5-7

                                 9:30 a.m.    Adventure      Field          Fantastic         Artistic     Adventure     Survival      Field         Fantastic        Artistic       Survival
                                  – 3 pm        Camp        Science          Plants            Skills        Camp         Skills      Science         Plants           Skills         Skills
                                               Gr 5-8                                                       Gr 5-8

                                 9:30 a.m.
Cooking

                                                           Botany in                                                    Botany in                                                   Botany in
                                  – 3 pm                                     Cuisine       Cooking A-Z                                 Cuisine     Cooking A-Z        Cuisine
                                                          the Kitchen                                                  the Kitchen                                                 the Kitchen
Grades 8-10
Leaders in

                                 9:30 a.m.
 Training

                                  – 3 pm                       Leaders in Training

                    3 – 5:30 p.m.                         After Care       After Care       After Care                 After Care    After Care     After Care      After Care     After Care

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