EDUCATION — Camp cbg

Art in the Garden
June 21 – 25 12:30 – 3 p.m.
July 12 – 16 9:30 a.m. – noon
July 26 – 30 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Green Thumbs discover different natural artistic styles while they explore the Garden. They’ll sculpt with clay, make plant dyes, and create their own paper.

Explore Your World
June 28 – July 2 12:30 – 3 p.m.
August 2 – 6 12:30 – 3 p.m.
August 9 – 13 9:30 a.m. – noon
Curious campers will learn about the natural world through guided exploration and discovery by visiting the many habitats at the Garden. They’ll also learn how to help preserve these habitats.

Expert Wizardry
June 14 – 18 12:30 – 3 p.m.
June 28 – July 2 9:30 a.m. – noon
July 19 – 23 12:30 – 3 p.m.
August 9 – 13 9:30 a.m. – noon
Young wizards will discover the magic of science as they create strange potions and perform unbelievable experiments while learning basic chemistry. No book of spells necessary—we’ll make our own.

Fantastic Fare
June 21 – 25 12:30 – 3 p.m.
July 19 – 23 9:30 a.m. – noon
July 26 – 30 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Young chefs will learn how to grow and harvest fruits, vegetables, and herbs from the garden to prepare tasty meals using kitchen tools in this hands-on camp.

New! Grossology
June 14 – 18 9:30 a.m. – noon
June 28 – July 2 12:30 – 3 p.m.
August 2 – 6 9:30 a.m. – noon
Campers will uncover the science behind “gross” things around and inside them as they explore slimy and smelly natural phenomena. They’ll use their observation skills along with scientific tools.

Insect Investigation
June 21 – 25 9:30 a.m. – noon
July 12 – 16 12:30 – 3 p.m.
July 26 – 30 9:30 a.m. – noon
Bug lovers, unite! Green Thumbs will search for insect homes, make insect display cases, and create insect-vision glasses to take home.

Kinetic Kids
June 28 – July 2 9:30 a.m. – noon
July 19 – 23 9:30 a.m. – noon
August 9 – 13 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Budding physicists will discover cool science tricks, explore the laws of motion, and perform physical science experiments with toys.

Treasure Hunt
June 21 – 25 9:30 a.m. – noon
July 12 – 16 12:30 – 3 p.m.
July 26 – 30 9:30 a.m. – noon
August 9 – 13 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Campers will develop map-reading skills, use compasses, and discover how archeologists excavate sites. They will create a hidden treasure map and find secret plant treasures, too.

Wildlife Wanderers
June 14 – 18 9:30 a.m. – noon
July 19 – 23 12:30 – 3 p.m.
August 2 – 6 9:30 a.m. – noon
Junior ecologists will study creatures on the ground, in the air, and in the water. Create a science kit, plant a terrarium, identify trees and animal tracks, and record everything in your journal.

Plant People
June 14 – 18 12:30 – 3 p.m.
July 12 – 16 9:30 a.m. – noon
August 2 – 6 12:30 – 3 p.m.
Young horticulturists will explore the fascinating life cycle of plants with plenty of opportunity for scientific discovery, hands-on experiments, and garden cultivation.