The New York Botanical Garden is the place to be for school breaks! Our 250 acre campus inspires amazing adventures in all types of weather and seasons. Kids spend time making friends, exploring new ideas and trying new activities in a safe and engaging day camp environment.
Science-, gardening- and nature-themed Day Camps for kids in Grades K–8 feature outdoor explorations, science investigations, and behind-the-scenes tours. Each week takes full advantage of the Garden’s vast plant collection and unique habitats like the Edible Academy’s vegetable garden, 50-acre native forest, wetlands, and Native Plant Garden.
Be sure to check out our exciting new Nature Camp for early learners this summer in the renovated Everett Children’s Adventure Garden!
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NYBG Neighbors get a 5% discount off of Member and Non-Member rate (for select zip codes: includes all of the Bronx plus Washington Heights and Inwood). When prompted during registration, select your zip code in the drop-down menu to apply the discount.
Learn and grow alongside your little ones! Drop the kids off at day camp, then head to your own class with our adult summer intensive programs in floral design, gardening, or landscape design. Save 20% when you register for one summer camp and one summer intensive program.
February 18–21; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.* (Tuesday–Friday)
$336 Member | $378 Non-Member
Campers chill out with fun science experiments, games, and hands-on activities during Winter Break Camp. Kids explore states of matter by turning liquids into solids and investigate adaptations that allow plants and animals to survive cold, icy winters. They warm up with visits to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory’s tropical and desert collections to compare the plants growing in these environments.
*Early drop-off (8 a.m.), late pickup (5 p.m.), and extended pickup (until 6 p.m.) available on a weekly basis. Pre-registration is required; register here. Weekly fees: $60 per morning or afternoon, and $120 for extended pickup. Late fees apply if children are picked up after their designated checkout time.
April 14–18; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.* (Monday–Friday)
$420 Member | $472.50 Non-Member
Dig in to the spring season! Using the Edible Academy’s greenhouse, classroom building, and gardens, campers will investigate plant growth and learn all about vegetables. Children will engage in hands-on gardening, learn about sustainability, and participate in culinary and crafting activities.
*Early drop-off (8 a.m.), late pickup (5 p.m.), and extended pickup (until 6 p.m.) available on a weekly basis. Pre-registration is required; register here. Weekly fees: $75 per morning or afternoon, and $150 for extended pickup. Late fees apply if children are picked up after their designated checkout time.
Session 1: Monday, June 30 – Friday, July 18 (no program July 4); 9 a.m.–3 p.m.*
$1325 Member; $1470 Non Member
Session 2: Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 15; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.*
$1420 Member; $1575 Non Member
With the reopening of the Everett Children’s Adventure, we are now able to offer summer camp for kids entering Pre-K and Kindergarten in the fall! From woodland walks, sensory play and nature crafts, these little explorers will experience science and nature first hand. Must be fully toilet-trained.
*Camp starts daily at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Early drop-off (8 a.m.), late pickup (5 p.m.), and extended pickup (until 6 p.m.) available on a weekly basis. Pre-registration is required; register here. Weekly fees: $75 per morning or afternoon, and $150 for extended pickup. Late fees apply if children are picked up after their designated checkout time.
Session 1: June 30–July 18 (no program July 4); 9 a.m.–3 p.m.* (Monday–Friday)
$1325 Member | $1470 Non-Member
Session 2: July 28–August 15; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.* (Monday–Friday)
$1420 Member | $1575 Non-Member
Dig in to the summer season! Using the Edible Academy’s greenhouse, classroom building, and gardens, campers will investigate plant growth and learn all about vegetables. Campers will use the NYBG grounds as an outdoor classroom to investigate themes of art and ecology. Children will engage in hands-on gardening, learn about sustainability, and participate in culinary and crafting activities.
*Camp starts daily at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Early drop-off (8 a.m.), late pickup (5 p.m.), and extended pickup (until 6 p.m.) available on a weekly basis. Pre-registration is required; register here. Weekly fees: $75 per morning or afternoon, and $150 for extended pickup. Late fees apply if children are picked up after their designated checkout time.
Session 1: June 30–July 18 (no program July 4); 9 a.m.–3 p.m.* (Monday–Friday)
$1325 Member | $1470 Non-Member
Session 2: July 28–August 15; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.* (Monday–Friday)
$1420 Member | $1575 Non-Member
Dive into the wonders of the natural world this summer at NYBG’s Science Camp! Campers spend the day outdoors on the 250-acre NYBG campus: hiking, experimenting, creating art and playing with their fellow campers and staff. Weekly themes feature junior botanists, woodland adventures and wild wetlands.
*Camp starts daily at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Early drop-off (8 a.m.), late pickup (5 p.m.), and extended pickup (until 6 p.m.) available on a weekly basis. Pre-registration is required; register here. Weekly fees: $75 per morning or afternoon, and $150 for extended pickup. Late fees apply if children are picked up after their designated checkout time.
Session 1: July 28–August 15; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.* $1420 Member | $1575 Non-Member
Do you have a tween who loves spending time outdoors, collecting data, and working in teams? Students will get wet and dirty as they learn more about the plants and animals on the Garden grounds and go behind the scenes to find out about field research happening at the Garden, in the city, and around the world!
*Camp starts daily at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Early drop-off (8 a.m.), late pickup (5 p.m.), and extended pickup (until 6 p.m.) available on a weekly basis. Pre-registration is required; register here. Weekly fees: $75 per morning or afternoon, and $150 for extended pickup. Late fees apply if children are picked up after their designated checkout time.
Questions? Email childed@nybg.org, or call 718.817.8181.