Wednesday, June 28; 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Summer Nature Camp
Program Details
2025 SUMMER NATURE CAMP
Summer Nature Camps provides children with exciting hands-on experiences designed around a diverse array of educational subjects. Each week of summer camp focuses on a different nature-based theme, and combines playful explorations of the garden with art, science, and cooking activities. Providing exciting opportunities for children to learn and explore at their own pace while forming meaningful peer relationships, our program aims to inspire children to foster a connection with nature through unforgettable, joyful experiences.
Registration opens February 11th, 2026 at noon!
DATES: Coming Soon!
AGES: 5-10 years old
COST PER WEEK: $425 members; $450 non-members
SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
COHORTS: Our summer camp program consists of two separate cohorts of 24 children. Friend groupings are not guaranteed.
THEMES: Though some themes are identical to previous years, the projects will be different.
Read our Summer Camp Frequently Asked Questions page HERE.
SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEERING
Applications available here March 1st!
Camp spaces are available on a first come first served basis. We do not maintain a wait list for sold out summer camp weeks. If spaces become available in sold out weeks, they will be opened on the website for public registration. Please monitor the website for any spaces released.
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*For more information, please contact Brooke Applegate at brooke.applegate@arboretum.org or (626) 821-5897.
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REFUND POLICY
PLEASE NOTE THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING:
Summer Nature Camp is a highly sought-after program. Space is limited and demand far exceeds availability. Please do not register unless you are confident you can commit to your chosen dates.
THE FOLLOWING PENALTY FEES APPLY TO ALL CANCELATIONS WITHOUT EXCEPTION:
-All camp cancelations are subject to a $100 penalty fee per child per week regardless of when they are requested.
– In order to qualify for a partial refund, all camp cancellations must be requested no later than two weeks (14 days) in advance of the first day of the camp week start date. Partial refunds are registration fees minus the $100 penalty fee per child per week.
-Cancelations requested less than two weeks (14 days) in advance of the first day of the camp week start date will not qualify for a refund of any kind.
-Your registration denotes your understanding and acceptance of this policy.
Cost
COST PER WEEK:
Members: $425
Non-members: $450
More Information
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING REFUND POLICY BEFORE REGISTERING:
Arboretum Nature Camp is a highly popular program. Space is limited and demand tends to far exceed availability. We ask that families please not register unless they are confident they can commit to their chosen dates.
THE FOLLOWING PENALTY FEES APPLY TO ALL CANCELATIONS WITHOUT EXCEPTION:
– All camp cancelations are subject to a $100 penalty fee per child per week regardless of when they are requested.
– In order to qualify for a partial refund, all camp cancellations must be requested no later than two weeks (14 days) in advance of the first day of the camp week start date. Partial refunds are registration fees minus the $100 penalty fee per child per week.
– Cancelations requested less than two weeks (14 days) in advance of the first day of the camp week start date will not qualify for a refund of any kind.
– Your registration denotes your understanding of this policy.
