summer camp

My First Camp

Age 2
Born on or before September 1, 2010

Spend time learning, exploring, and bonding with your toddler. Camps focus on parent and child interaction with nature, science, art, and garden activities. All camps are designed specifically for tots' fine and gross motor skills and social development. These two-day camps (Tuesday & Thursday) are unique to the Garden’s youngest kids.

Registration

Age: Children age 2, adult must accompany each registered child

To make camp enjoyable and fair to all, do not bring unregistered children, including siblings, to camp. Nursing mothers may call (847) 835-8361 to make
arrangements.

Days: Tuesday and Thursday

Time: 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Fees:
$82 nonmember per child per camp
Garden Plus members receive a 20 percent discount
Register by February 29, 2012, for a $5 early bloomer discount

emergency form
We must have a completed form on file for your child to attend camp.

Refund and Cancellation Policy

Camp Guidelines

class information

Attire
Dress for the weather

What to Bring
Pack a water bottle and peanut-free snack daily.

location
Camp locations will be e-mailed the week prior to your camp.

	Art & Music June 19 & 21 July 24 & 26 Share the joy of creating garden-inspired art with your child. Have fun practicing fine and gross motor skills while developing your child’s appreciation of nature and the arts.
	Fantastic Foods July 17 & 19 August 14 & 16 Is your tot interested in helping out in the kitchen, setting the kitchen table, or eating new foods? Discover new foods, prepare a tasty snack, and work on kneading, mixing, grating and spreading skills.
	My First Garden June 26 & 28 August 7 & 9 Your little gardener will dig, sow, and harvest with our child-sized tools! Grow those gardening skills by digging in the dirt and helping us create a garden!
	Small Scientists July 10 & 12 July 31 & August 2 Toddlers will explore the world using magnets, water, sand, and the colors of the Garden. Discover textures and smells in nature, practice observation skills, and use scientific tools.