Children and Families

Spring Break in the Gardens
Summer Camp in the Gardens
Junior Counselor Program
Weekend Wonders
Babes in the Gardens
Tots In the Gardens

“No School” Day Camp

April 18 & 21 and May 23 , 8:30 am- 12:00 pm
If the kids don’t have school but you still need to work, the Gardens “No School” day camp is a great way to get the kids off the screen and out of the house. 

We will play, learn, and enjoy the outdoors.

“Extended day” until 3:30 pm is available.

$50 per day, 20% discount for members

Register for No School Camp

Spring Break in the Gardens

March 24-28 , 8:30 am- 12:00 pm
Are your kids feeling a little stir crazy? Send them to the Gardens for Spring Break!

We will experiment, explore, and enjoy the outdoors.

Register for the full week or just the days that work for your family. “Extended day” until 3:30 pm is available.

$50 per day, 20% discount for members

Register for Spring Break

Summer Camp in the Gardens

Registration for Summer Camp is open now!

Become a Gardens Member (Family Level or higher) for 20% off camps.

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 

2025 Summer Camp Handbook 

Ages 3-4 Sprouts
Ages 5-6 Seedlings
Ages 7-8 Saplings
Ages 9-11 Silver Maples

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.

2025 Summer Camp Handbook 

2025 JC Volunteer Handbook

Junior Counselor Application

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. Dates and times are subject to change, and programs may be canceled due to weather or low registration. Check here for the up-to-date schedule of programs and events. 

Best for families with young children. Dress for the weather, we will spend time outdoors. Meet at the potager.



Register for Weekend Wonders

Tots In the Gardens

Tuesdays at 10:00

Tots will not be held on the following 2025 dates: February 18, 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

Snowboarding

Babes In the Gardens

Tuesdays at 8:30

Babes will not be held on the following 2025 dates: February 18, 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