Summer Camp

Summer Camp at the Children's Garden 2022

Nature fun awaits you at our Summer Camp! There is a new adventure everyday and the wonders of Mother Nature to explore! Our camps are designed for kids ages 5 to 10 years old. We encourage your child's imagination, we foster creativity and we allow for Make-Believe!

Sign-ups are now open for our 2022 Summer Camp! You can fill out our registration form and waiver online here, or grab one in person at the Garden.

You can pay for Summer Camp through PayPal below, over the phone, or in person.

Important Information

Each camp day runs from 10am to 2pm with drop offs no earlier than 9:45am and afternoon pickups no later than 2:15pm.

Cost for camp runs $150.00+tax for non-members and $135.00+tax for garden members. We do discounts for siblings in the same family or if you book a second week. We always donate $10.00 for each enrolled camper to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Sarasota County. It is our way of helping grant wishes to those special children who need them!

Arts & Crafts, education, storytelling, dress-up & creative play are all incorporated in our camp days and the best part is that we are out in nature getting our hands dirty . Play clothes and tennis shoes are highly advised as we play a lot. Pack a healthy lunch with extra water as we get thirsty. Please apply sunscreen and bug spray before camp. Best to wear long loose fitting pants!

Nature Scouts - Full!

Mon, June 6th through
Fri, June 10th

My Earth’s Pledge: “I pledge allegiance to the Earth, to its mountains, rivers, soil & skies. One planet, irreplaceable, to be cherished & protected by all.”
This is a week of exploration & discovery of Mother Nature’s wonders. Some of our fun will be going on Bug Hunts, Lizard Chasing, Bird Watching, Tree Hugging & Upcycled Crafting. For being good Scouts & Stewards of the Earth, each child will earn a pin or patch to keep!

This week is now full!

Art Around the World 2 - Full!

Mon, June 13th through
Fri, June 17th

Crafty kids are going to love this camp week! Each day we are learning about a new country and the history behind their beautiful crafts & vibrant colors. This year we are starting with the Outback Australia and then moving to Bustling China and then Maple Country - Oh, Canada! This is a delightful artist’s week to inspire their creativity. We will serve a traditional snack for each country for the children to enjoy.

This Week is now full!

Earth Magik

Mon, June 20th through
Fri, June 24th

Calling all Fairies, Elves & Wizards to an Enchanting week of unearthing the powers of Mother Nature in the Garden. We will be busy with Nature Spells, Potions, Concoctions & Herbal Magic! Fairy Dust, Wild Crafting & Forest Foraging for materials adds to the whimsy. A little make-believe makes this a week for the imagination!

Mini-Day Camp Week

Drop in for one day, two days… or all four! Fun nature activities and art & crafts make for treasured camp memories. Each mini-day camp is $30+tax for non-members & $27+tax for garden members. Each camp day runs from 10am to 2pm with drop offs no earlier than 9:45am and afternoon pickups no later than 2:15pm.