Sprouts Camps
2025 Sprouts camps are now live!
Questions? Contact wpeck@waterfrontgardens.org
arts in nature
spring break camp
Our half-day drop-off programs last from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and are perfect for younger children who aren’t quite ready for a full day of camp. All campers must be potty trained.
For centuries, artists of all kinds have been inspired by the beauty of nature. Join us for a week of dance, drama, music, and visual arts as we use the marigolds and magnolias as our muses.
We will investigate, create, move, play, and make friends during our time in the Gardens. Campers should dress for both indoor and outdoor exploration. Please plan to send lunch with your child each day.
SUMMER CAMPS
Plants are paramount at Waterfront Botanical Gardens’ Sprouts Summer Camps. Whether we are painting pots, scooping soil for seeds, or peering at our planet’s predominant pollinators, age-appropriate botany is always at our core.
All summer camps take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday at Waterfront Botanical Gardens, 1435 Frankfort Avenue.
All campers must be fully potty-trained in order to attend camp.
Parents/Guardians should plan to provide transportation, a snack, and a lunch for their camper each day.
Shovels, Dirt, Tractors, & Mud
June 2nd-June 6th
Ages 4-6
$285/Members $240
Can we build it? Yes, we can! Come and get your hands dirty while learning about what goes on beneath the surface to make gardens such a beautiful and bountiful place.
Ocean Commotion
June 9th-June 13th
Ages 7-9
$285/Members $240
Take a dip into the wonderful world under the sea. Come and explore how plants like kelp and seagrass help diverse ocean animals survive beneath the surface.
Garden Critters
June 16th-June 20th
Ages 4-6
$285/Members $240
Did you know that plants and animals work together? Come learn how the biggest birds and the smallest ants help plants to grow and thrive.
Cool as a Cucumber
June 23rd-June 27th
Ages 6-10
$285/Members $240
Put on your chef’s hat for our garden-to-table camp where we will explore the journey fruits and vegetables take-from the small seeds to scrumptious snacks!
Sunshine, Rainbows, and Clouds
July 7th-July 11th
Ages 4-6
$285/Members $240
Don’t let a rainy day stop you from enjoying the natural beauty around you.
Campers will learn to look at the world in a different light and what makes up a healthy ecosystem.
Branching Out
July 14th-July 18th
Ages 7-9
$285/Members $240
Campers will develop deep roots to reach new horizons as we spend time learning about the different parts of a tree & exploring which species are growing in our Gardens.
Upcycled Art
July 21st-July 25th
Ages 7-9
$285/Members $240
One kid’s trash is another kid’s treasure in this camp where we will turn items headed to the landfill into unseen works of art.
Konichiwa, Japan
July 28th-August 1st
Ages 6-10
$285/Members $240
Immerse yourself in one of the world’s oldest and richest cultures. We will explore ancient, modern, and futuristic activities such as ikebana, zen gardening, and creating your very own manga or anime character!
more info
For more info about our youth camps, contact WBG Youth Education Manager, Wanda Peck at wpeck@waterfrontgardens.org
Summer Camp Cancellation Policy:
We allow cancellations through the month April. During this time, if you choose to cancel your booked week of camp, you will receive an 80% refund of your payment. After May 1st, we are unable to offer refunds for summer camps.
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