EDUCATION — Camp cbg

Amazing Adaptations
July 19 – 23 9:30 a.m. – noon
August 9 – 13 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Explorers will unearth the secrets of plants, animals and insects as they discover how each has adapted in cool, scary, or wacky ways in order to live in their habitats.

Botany in the Kitchen
June 28 – July 2 9:30 a.m. – noon
August 2 – 6 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Young chefs will discover how fruits, vegetables, herbs, and nutrients make cooking fascinating. They’ll harvest vegetables and plant an herb garden.

Camera Craft
June 21 – 25 9:30 a.m. – noon
July 12 – 16 12:30 – 3 p.m.
July 26 – 30 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Campers will learn the elements of composition and framing snapshots, and practice shooting photos around the Garden. They’ll create a pinhole camera and rediscover the magic of nineteenth-century photography. Each camper must bring two disposable cameras on the first day of camp.

Forensic Investigators
June 14 – 18 9:30 a.m. – noon
July 19 – 23 12:30 – 3 p.m.
This year’s all-new mystery will require young CSI team members to try investigative techniques used by the pros to help us get to the bottom of this summer’s hot case.

New! Garden Caching
June 21 – 25 12:30 – 3 p.m.
August 2 – 6 9:30 a.m. – noon
A new Garden adventure awaits! Explorers will search for hidden caches using compasses, maps, and GPS as they learn the etiquette of Geocaching. They’ll also create a cache for others to find.

New! Konnichiwa Japan
June 28 – July 2 12:30 – 3 p.m.
July 26 – 30 9:30 a.m. – noon
Time for immersion in Japanese culture as we explore Sansho-En, learn the art of bonsai, create sushi-inspired snacks, explore the art of calligraphy, and visit the Shoin House.

Surviving Outdoors
June 14 – 18 12:30 – 3 p.m.
July 12 – 16 9:30 a.m. – noon
August 9 – 13 9:30 a.m. – noon
Explorers will discover the secrets pioneers used to find water, make a collection of safe and useful plants, create a shelter, and learn about how to predict weathers and storms.