NYBG Adventure Camps
About
After a massively successful inaugural campaign, the New York Botanical Garden is proud to offer an expanded lineup of Winter, Spring and Summer Break camp programs. Children, ages 5 to 10 years old, will enjoy outdoor explorations, science investigations inside the Adventure Garden labs and behind the scenes tours of the garden's world renowned facilities. Throughout the year, the camps will have different themes. Ranging from art inspired camps to investigations of historical scientists like George Washington Carver, each week will take full advantage of the garden's vast plant collection, state-of the art technology, and unique habitats like the 50-acre native forest, colorful rose garden and soon-to-be revealed Native Plant Garden.
We have a three formats for a variety of age ranges. —please see below for details.
Registration Information
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Call 718.817.8181 to Register
or E-mail the Registration Office
Winter Science Camp: Plant Pioneers
Be a plant pioneer like George Washington Carver, an American scientist, botanist, educator, and inventor. Kids explore the fascinating worlds of plants and participate in exciting experiments, hands-on activities, and fun science games and crafts. Learn more
February 18 – 22 OR February 18-19:
9 a.m – 4 p.m.*; For 8-10 year-olds
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*Early drop-off (8 a.m.) and late pick-up (5:30 p.m.) available. Fee: $15 per morning or afternoon or $25 per day for both morning and afternoon.
Spring Science Camp: The Living lab
Go behind the scenes of the Garden to uncover how discoveries are made, and plants are grown. Campers visit scientists and gardeners, and use iPads and microscopes to explore the forest and wetlands. Learn more
March 25 – 29: 9 a.m – 4 p.m.*; For 8-10 year-olds
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*Early drop-off (8 a.m.) and late pick-up (5:30 p.m.) available. Fee: $15 per morning or afternoon or $25 per day for both morning and afternoon.
Summer Camp
Each week celebrates a different theme for exploring the garden. From painting with plant parts to climbing trees, the summer will be full of adventure. The themes, Art in the Garden, Wild Wetlands and Forest Adventures are all offered for children 5 to 10 years old. Sign-up for a single or multiple week plan. Learn more
All weeks listed offer concurrent programs for 5-7 year-olds and 8-10 year-olds.
Please be advised:
-All 5-7 year-old Camps are SOLD OUT
-All 8-10 year old Camps starting July 15, July 22 and August 5 are SOLD OUT.
Slots still available for weeks starting July 8, 29 and August 12
Summer Break Session I (July 8 – July 26)
Summer Break Session II (July 29 – August 16)
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*Early drop-off (8 a.m.) and late pick-up (5:30 p.m.) available. Fee: $15 per morning or afternoon or $25 per day for both morning and afternoon.