Child and Youth
Programs
Youth Programs
Learn, play, explore together in nature
Our youth programs appeal to children ages 2 to 18 with investigative science, gardening, and career exploration. Together, adults and children can explore cool things about how plants connect to science, art, history, and culture.
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Nature Preschool
Nature Preschool will delight and engage your 3- to 4-year-olds through adventure and discovery of the natural world. Inspire their appreciation, and help prepare your children for a future of lifelong learning.
My First Camp
The Garden offers day camps for 2- to 3-year-olds throughout all 4 seasons. You will discover the joys of exploring the nature's beauty while spending time together each Friday learning and creating.
Camp CBG Summer Camp
At Camp CBG children participate in high-quality learning with experienced teachers through inquiry-based, hands-on activities such as dissecting plant seeds, exploring fragrant herbs and flowers, searching for birds on nature hikes, creating science-themed take-home projects, and more!
School Break Camps
The Garden offers day camps accredited by the American Camping Association during winter, spring, and summer school breaks. With our highly qualified staff leading the way, children explore the Garden through nature and plant investigations, science and art activities, and fun outdoor discoveries all year long! .
School Day-Off Camps
Children participate in fun learning activities that connect nature to a range of content, including plants, weather, art, cuisine, and conservation. These camps will be held outside; please dress for the weather.
Weekend Camps
Missing Camp CBG during the school year or curious to try it out before the summer? Kids will have fun exploring the Garden and creating multimedia projects inspired by nature. The majority of time will be spent outdoors so please dress for the weather.