Summer Camp in the Gardens
Registration for Summer Camp opens 1/27/25 for the public!
If you would like to register now, purchase a Gardens Membership at the Family level or higher.
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 register for all 10 weeks (now with the option to pay in 4 installments!)
Camp runs June 9 through August 22, Monday-Friday. There is no camp June 30-July 4.
7:30- 8:30 am Drop off window, free choice for campers
8:30 am Scheduled morning activities begin
12:00 pm Pick up for half day campers, lunch for full day campers
1:00 pm Scheduled afternoon activities begin
3:30-4:30 pm Pick up window, free choice for campers
Volunteer Junior Counselor Program
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!
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.
To become a volunteer Junior Counselor candidates must:
- Be 12 years old by 6/9/25, no older than 17 years old.
- Complete the Junior Counselor Application.
- You will receive your acceptance or denial notice by email within one week of applying. If accepted, you will recieve the online registration form.
- Complete the online registration form with the help of a parent or guardian (requires adult signatures).
- Attend a 4 hour training course at the Gardens (date options TBD)
- Commit to volunteering for a minimum of one full week of camp (Mon-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm) and a maximum of 3 full weeks of camp.
Weekend Wonders
These programs are designed for explorers of all ages to do together as a family! Every month features a different topic to get you and your family outdoors, learning about the plants and animals in our big backyard.
Third Saturday of the month at 10 am
$15 per family; 20% off for members.
Registration is required. Deadline to register is 9am the day before. Best for families with young children. Dress for the weather, we will spend time outdoors. Meet at the potager.
Tots In the Gardens
Tuesdays at 10:00
Tots will not be held on the following 2025 dates: January 21, May 27, July 1, Sep 2, Nov 11, Nov 25, Dec 23, Dec 30
Meet at the red yurt for an hour of fun with your little one. Activities are most appropriate for preschool aged children, but all are welcome.
$5 per Tot, free for members
Cash at the door only
Babes In the Gardens
Tuesdays at 8:30
Babes will not be held on the following 2025 dates: January 21,May 27, July 1, Sep 2, Nov 11, Nov 25, Dec 23, Dec 30
Meet at the red yurt and enjoy some relaxed, unstructured time with other families in the area. Babes in the Gardens was created with babies and toddlers in mind, but there is no age limit and all are welcome.
Free for all
First Days: Celebrate the Change of Seasons
Celebrate the changing of the season in the Gardens!
A Winter’s Rest: Winter Solstice Mini-Retreat in the Yurt, January 2 at 5:00 pm.
Come join us for some wintering, intention setting, and a light yoga practice that will lead to a yoga Nidra with Kerri of Live Today Yoga. $40/person, 20% discount for Gardens members. Ages 16 and up.
