Monk Botanical Gardens is partnering with the Children’s Imaginarium for a two-day Spring Break Camp full of hands-on learning and exploration.

Monday, March 30: Camp takes place at the Children’s Imaginarium, where campers will explore winter trees and enjoy interactive museum exhibits.
Tuesday, March 31: Camp moves outdoors to Monk Botanical Gardens for nature exploration and hands-on activities. Children should dress for the weather.

• 8:30 AM–3:30 PM both days

• $120 per child (both days)

• Ages 5+

• Pack lunch, snacks, and a water bottle

• Drop-off and pick-up at the Imaginarium on Monday and at the Gardens on Tuesday

• Children must register for both days

Summer Camp in the Gardens is the ultimate mashup of Mother Nature’s playground and classic camp shenanigans!

Get ready for a whirlwind of fun with pond dipping, crafty creations, epic talent shows, wacky experiments, green-thumb gardening, and fort-building adventures galore. Register for a few weeks or for all summer long. Half and full-day options available

Summer camp 2026 runs from June 8-August 21, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm with early drop off (7:30 am) available for $5 a day.

Half days 8:30 am- 12:00 pm, $170 a week

Full days 8:30 am- 4:30 pm, $265 a week

Summer Camp 2026 Handbook

Be sure to register your child(ren) based on the age the child will be on their first day of camp.

The Junior Counselor program is a volunteer program for individuals ages 12-17 who are interested in working with kids and enjoy spending time outdoors. Volunteers are an integral part of everything we do at the Gardens! New this year, pre-season training will be completed online.

Junior Counselors practice leadership skills by assisting Lead Counselors with a group of 12-18 campers each week. Campers range in age from 3-8 years old. As a volunteer, you will learn valuable leadership and job skills and have the opportunity to be part of a fun, hard working team.

In the summer of 2025, six Junior Counselors were selected to take part in a camp improvement project, made possible with funding from the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin. They chose to create a magical play village for the youngest campers and Sprouts students. Welcome to Sprouts City!

Looking to get outside with your kids and spend some time with other families this winter? Come to the Gardens for a Winter Walk Meet Up every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 10 am beginning on 1/6/26.

Meet at the potager/ kitchen pavilion. This is a self-guided walk intended as a casual opportunity for families to connect and is not a formal program.  Dress for the weather and be prepared to walk in snow and/or slippery conditions. It may be difficult to push strollers, etc.

A Gardens volunteer may be present to help guide the group except in the case of inclement weather.

Join our Preschool Lead Teacher & Outreach Coordinator, Ms. Amanda, on Tuesdays from 1-2 pm.

Meet at the Red Yurt for an hour of fun with your little one. Get outside and participate in a craft or activity, and a story. Dress for the weather as we will be outside as much as possible. This program is for children from birth to five and their families. Free for all. Donations are encouraged to help with the cost of materials.

There will be no program on 3/31.

The last day of Babes & Tots in the Gardens will be on 5/19. During the summer, this program will be replaced with Play & Learns by Childrens Wisconsin. (Watch this page for more details to come on that program.)

Saturday, April 11 12-3 

Come join us for a Kickoff Event to celebrate the Week of the Young Child! Since its inception, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), has empowered communities to honor the value of early education. Partnering with our state affiliate, the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA), local organizations and members of the community,Monk Botanical Gardens invites you to partake in a day of fun and play!

There will be several activities available for you to enjoy, such as water coloring, bug catching, music playing, and more! This is a free event, open to the public!