Camps

Explore the Bronx River! Campers dive into real science—collecting data, exploring wildlife, and going behind the scenes to discover how NYBG studies the Bronx River and beyond.  

*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. Please email Childed@nybg.org for discount code of $5.00 off combination extra care for either early drop off and late pick-up or early drop off and extended pick-up.

Calling all curious PreK and Kindergarten adventurers! This summer, we’re heading outside for sunshine-filled days of woodland walks, splashy sensory play, and nature crafts that spark wonder.

From bug hunts to mud kitchens, our little explorers will discover science and the magic of nature through hands-on fun and creative play. All participants 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. Please email Childed@nybg.org for discount code of $5.00 off combination extra care for either early drop off and late pick-up or early drop off and extended pick-up.

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. Please email Childed@nybg.org for discount code of $5.00 off combination extra care for either early drop off and late pick-up or early drop off and extended pick-up.

Dig into 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. Please email Childed@nybg.org for discount code of $5.00 off combination extra care for either early drop off and late pick-up or early drop off and extended pick-up.

This Spring Break, little explorers in Pre-K and Kindergarten can join the fun at the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden! Campers will tiptoe through blooming trails to Daffodil Hill and the Native Plant Garden, where nature is waking up all around them. 

Each day is packed with joyful songs, outdoor play, and hands-on crafts that celebrate the magic of spring. All participants 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. Please email Childed@nybg.org for discount code of $5.00 off combination extra care for either early drop off and late pick-up or early drop off and extended pick-up.

Spring into adventure! Campers will explore the vibrant 250-acre New York Botanical Garden as it bursts into bloom. They’ll discover amazing plants, create colorful crafts, and dive into fun experiments that show how plants, animals, and even rocks are all connected. With scavenger hunts and nature journals in hand, campers will become plant detectives—observing, exploring, and uncovering the secrets of the wonderful world of plants!

*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. Please email Childed@nybg.org for discount code of $5.00 off combination extra care for either early drop off and late pick-up or early drop off and extended pick-up.