Huntsville Botanical Garden
July 2020
Nature: Inside and Out Summer Camp
For children entering Grades 1-3 Each day we'll participate in nature activities inspired by the popular series, The Magic School Bus. We'll read books that explore the inner workings of nature and then we'll head outdoors to experience it ourselves! Register HereGrades 1-3 Garden Member: $280/weekNon-member: $310/week We offer both early and after care options for our day camps. Click here for information. Please Note:Camp activities will take place primarily outdoors.Students will need to provide a morning snack (including drink), a lunch,…
Find out more »Literature in the Garden Summer Camp
For children entering kindergarten. Nature has a lot of stories to tell! We'll spend the week reading stories and exploring outdoor spaces to apply what we learn. Topics include what plants need to survive, environmental awareness, animals in the garden, container gardening, and identifying plant parts and their functions. Register HereJune 15-19 Register HereJuly 6-10 Garden Member: $280/weekNon-Member: $310/week Please Note:Camp activities will take place primarily outdoors.Students will need to provide a morning snack (including drink), a lunch, and an…
Find out more »Plants, Plants, Plants! Summer Camp
For children entering Grades 4 - 6 Humans rely on plants for food, clean air, water, fuel, clothing, shelter, and much more. We'll learn about the different ways plants have been used historically, how some of those uses have changed, and the vital role plants will continue to play in our future. Register HereGrades 4-6 Garden Members: $280/weekNon-Members: $310/week We offer both early and after care options for our day camps. Click here for information. Please note:Camp activities will take place primarily outdoors.Students will…
Find out more »Firefly Garden Hike
Join us for a special guided hike featuring the amazing fireflies that call the Garden home. These intriguing insects are most active as the sun is setting and it starts to get dark. You'll learn about their life cycle and how you can create a habitat for them in your own backyard. This program includes a presentation on fireflies, a guided walk through the Garden, and an opportunity to catch fireflies. We will release them We recommend bringing a clean,…
Find out more »Join us for the Golden Hour
We are extending our hours on Wednesdays for you to enjoy the Golden Hour, an elevated evening experience at the Garden. Illuminated by the warm glow of the setting sun, the Golden Hour invites guests to unwind and enjoy the Garden’s natural beauty in a new light. From 5 - 8 p.m., we welcome you to explore our 112 acres with food, drinks, and live music, spreading out safely whether you are strolling along our nature trails or lounging in…
Find out more »Family Picnic Night
Join us for an evening picnic in the Dogwood Grove with the soothing sounds of the Damson Aquatic Garden. As you enjoy dinner, Garden staff will do a presentation on nocturnal activity in the Garden and then lead you on a guided night hike to experience the magic of that activity first-hand. Preregistration is required for the program. You will need to provide a blanket, dinner, and flashlights. Space is limited! Let us help you make family memories that will last…
Find out more »Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp: Grades 3-5
For children entering Grades 3-5 This nationally recognized program centers around learning about gardening and getting your hands dirty! Activities will include mostly outdoor activities with some indoor as well. Campers need to be prepared to get down in the dirt and work in the garden as part of the week’s activities. Register HereKindergarten Register HereGrades 1-2 Register HereGrades 3-6 Garden Member: $280/weekNon-member: $310/week We offer both early and after care options for our day camps. Click here for information. Please Note: Camp activities…
Find out more »Family Campout in the Garden
New to camping? Don’t feel like traveling far to spend a relaxing evening outdoors? Join us for our Garden campout! We will have boxed dinners from Chick-fil-A, an evening snack to pop over the fires, a story at bedtime, and a chance to experience the Garden on a guided night hike. Bring your own flashlights, tent, sleeping bags, pillows, and lawn chairs, and come enjoy a summer evening outdoors with your family. Click here to read the precautions put into place to protect…
Find out more »Senses in Nature
For children entering Grades K-2 Our senses help us experience the natural world in amazing ways. Campers will use their five senses to explore areas in the Garden, developing an appreciation for the world around them and enjoying it at the same time! Register HereGrades K-2 Garden Member: $280/weekNon-member: $310/week We offer both early and after care options for our day camps. Click here for information. Please Note: Students will need to provide a morning snack (including drink) and a lunch.
Find out more »Exploring Ecosystems Summer Camp
For children entering Grades 3 - 4 Ecosystems are made up of living and nonliving elements. With lots of hands-on activities, we'll take a deep look at the producers, consumers, and decomposers that make up the unique ecosystems in the Garden. Register HereJune 15-19 Register HereJuly 20-24 Garden Member: $280/weekNon-Member: $310/week We offer both early and after care options for our day camps. Click here for information. Please note:Camp activities will take place primarily outdoors.Students will need to provide a morning snack…
Find out more »Art in Nature Summer Camp
For children entering Grades 5 - 6 Science and art are two subjects that go really well together: they both help us understand and describe the world around us. Hands-on activities will lead students on an exploration of the Garden. They'll then create different forms of art using natural craft materials to demonstrate what they've learned. Register HereGrades 5-6 Garden Member: $280/weekNon-Member: $310/week We offer both early and after care options for our day camps. Click here for information. Please note:Camp activities…
Find out more »Wonders of the Garden Daily Summer Camp (July)
For children entering Grades K-6 Each day will have its own theme and set of activities that teach about the building blocks of a natural habitat. Students will learn about living and non-living organisms, their habitats, how they interact with each other (and us!), and the impact they have on our environment. Campers will have an opportunity to participate in the other events taking place in the garden, providing it is age appropriate. Your child can come all week or…
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