Youth & Family Programming

Three side-by-side images of children and families smiling at events.

WE STRIVE TO ENRICH AND EDUCATE YOUNG GUESTS THROUGH DISCOVERY AND CREATIVITY.

From summer camps to storytime, we invite our young guests to get curious in the Gardens.

QUESTIONS? GET IN TOUCH!

Wanda Peck, Youth Education Manager

wpeck@waterfrontgardens.org

SPROUTS CAMPS

Children exploring and playing outdoors at Waterfront Botanical Gardens summer camp.

Spring break and summer Sprouts Camps are perfect for budding horticulturists.

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GARDENS STORYTIME

Children and caregiver reading books together in a garden classroom.

Gardens Storytime is FREE and includes two colorful stories and a nature-inspired activity.

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FIELD TRIPSTwo young boys outdoors. One has a red shirt and is writing on a clipboard. The other is laughing.

Waterfront Botanical Gardens offers field trips for students in grades K-8.

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Community Engagement Programs

Children learning in the classroom

Let the Gardens come to you! Community Engagement visits are currently available for grades Pre K – 5.

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SCOUTS

Girl Scouts participating in a hands-on environmental activity at Waterfront Botanical Gardens.

From August through May, we offer 90-minute Scout Programs to help troops earn environmental-themed badges and belt loops.

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VIRTUAL & DISTANCE LEARNING

Children engaging in a hands-on gardening activity during a virtual learning session.

Check out our virtual learning library to supplement your environmental education needs.

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We also offer Adult Classes and Workshops!