Spring Break Camps in the Garden
Does your child suffer from Nature Deficit Disorder? Do they miss the enjoyment of being outdoors and exploring the wonders of the natural world? Breathing fresh air? Watching the birds migrating at White Rock Lake? Getting their hands dirty? Learning a new skill? Don’t have your child spend the week of spring break in front of a TV or computer screen, indoors deprived of sunshine and fresh air, but rather treat them to a week of fun, engagement and the beauty of the Arboretum.
The kids may have just returned to school after a long holiday break, but it isn’t too early to start planning for an action-packed spring break! The Dallas Arboretum’s Spring Break Camps are organized by grade level and cater to a variety of interests.This year, all camps will feature STEM-based (science, technology, engineering and math) activities, as well as nature encounters, making for an unforgettable learning adventure. Campers will explore the gardens, discover natural wonders and bring home a nature-inspired project.
Week-long camps will be offered for kindergarten through fourth-grade students, and half-day sessions are designed to allow your middle-school student to create their own #hashtag-worthy camp experience. All classes are led by Arboretum educators and are held rain or shine. Register now for a camp that makes nature and learning fun for your young’uns!
Nature U!
Kindergarten through fourth-grade students
9AM to noon
March 7–11 or March 14–18
Your kindergartners to fourth-graders will get to experience a different adventure each day during this weeklong investigation into the mysteries of Mother Nature. Campers will participate in hands-on science activities, search for creatures on daily nature walks, create take-home science-themed projects and much more!
#PhotoSafari
Fifth- through eighth-grade students
9AM to noon
Monday, March 7, or Monday, March 14
If your kids love capturing everyday events in pictures, then they’ll love recording the Arboretum’s beauty on board our Photo Safari. Campers will learn to experiment with different photographic techniques and will choose their favorite photo to print and take home.
#MiniGarden
Fifth- through eighth-grade students
1 to 4PM
Wednesday, March 9, or Wednesday, March 16
Nature has long been an inspiration for artists, and now your camper will get to connect nature, art and gardening during Mini Garden. Here campers will investigate a diversity of plants and create a garden design using various plantings to build their very own, you guessed it, mini garden.
#ChemistryOfToys
Fifth- through eighth-grade students
1 to 4PM
Thursday, March 10, or Thursday, March 17
Calling all future innovators! In this hands-on camp, your kids will be able to explore polymers like a scientist, experimenting with some everyday polymers to create the perfect toy!
#EarthArtDesigns
Fifth- through eighth-grade students
9AM to noon
Friday, March 11, or Friday, March 18
Our Earth Art Designs camp teaches your budding artists to explore nature and create original works of art with natural materials. Campers will also get to express their artistic side using photography, so a camera or Smartphone is recommended.
Whether your kids are future Einsteins or O’Keeffes, the Arboretum’s Spring Break Camps offer an unforgettable adventure to all. Register now before they fill up!
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