Chicago Botanic Garden

EDUCATION — Camp cbg

PHOTO mom and child plant My First Camp - Age 3

Born on or before June 14, 2007

Do you have a 3-year-old who would enjoy going to camp like a big kid? Would you like to spend some time learning, exploring, and bonding with your child in an engaging environment? Welcome to My First Camp! An adult must accompany each registered child for daily 9:45 – 11:15 a.m. camp sessions.

 

Art & Music

Art & Music
June 14 – 18
July 19 – 23
Preschoolers’ creativity will thrive with nature inspired art and music activities. Engage in clay work, movement, music and interactive storytelling with your little one at the Garden.

Fantastic Foods

Fantastic Foods
July 12 – 16
August 9 – 13
You and your preschooler will discover the different foods that come from plants. Plant an herb garden, practice slicing, pouring, and chopstick skills, and make a fruit salad!

My First Garden

My First Garden
June 28 – July 2
August 2 – 6
Your preschooler will create a garden and care for plants, from planting to watering to harvesting. Taste the bounty of the Garden and sell produce at our Farmers’ Market!

Small Scientists

Small Scientists
June 21 – 25
July 26 – 30
Preschoolers will be introduced to the parts of a flower; learn about ants and their body parts; and explore wind, water and worms through developmentally appropriate activities.