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Youth and Family programs appeal to children ages 2 to 18 with investigative science, gardening, and career exploration. Together, adults and children can explore cool things about how plants connect to science, art, history, and culture.
Become a Household Plus Garden member today, and enjoy a special discount.
Nature Preschool will delight and engage your 3- or 4-year-old in an adventure of discovery about the natural world and prepare them for a future of lifelong learning.
At Camp CBG children participate in high-quality learning activities with experienced teachers who use inquiry-based, hands-on activities such as dissecting and plant seeds, exploring fragrant herbs and flowers, searching for birds and plants on nature hikes, creating take-home science-themed projects, and much more!
The Chicago Botanic Garden offers day camps for children during winter, spring, and summer school breaks. Our day camps are accredited by the American Camping Association. Your child can explore the Garden with nature and plant investigations, science and art activities, and outdoor discoveries all year long! Each camp is lead by highly qualified staff.
Children participate in fun learning activities that connect nature to a range of content, including plants, weather, art, cuisine, and conservation. These camps will be held outside; please dress for the weather.
June 10 – August 9
(except week of July 1 – 5)
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
June 10 – 14
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
July 8 – 12
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
July 29 – August 2
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
June 10 – 14, July 8 – 12 or
July 29 – August 2
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
June 10 – 14, July 8 – 12 or
July 29 – August 2
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
July 8, 10, & 12
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
11 a.m. – noon
August 5, 7, & 9
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
11 a.m. – noon
June 17 – 21
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
July 15 – 19
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
August 5 – 9
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
June 24 – 28
9: 30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
July 22 – 26
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
August 5 – 9
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
June 17 - 21, July 15 - 19, or
August 5 - 9
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
July 9 & 11
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
11 a.m. – noon
August 6 & 8
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
11 a.m. – noon
Tuesdays and Thursdays
September 3, 2024 – May 22, 2025
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Monday through Thursday
September 3, 2024 – May 22, 2025
12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
September 3, 2024 – May 23, 2025
12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
September 4, 2024 – May 23, 2025
Mondays and Wednesdays
September 4, 2024 – May 21, 2025
12:30 – 3:30 p.m