Summer Camps
Immersive, nature-focused summer camps at Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden
Holden Forests & Gardens offers nature-focused summer camp programs featuring adventurous and educational activities. Each session is tailored to the age group and will keep the mind and body active during the summer months. Find camps convenient to your location at the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden!
When signing up for our summer camp programs, we encourage you to take note of our registration process:
- Select your desired camp(s), browsing the options at either campus below.
- Click new user if you did not register campers in 2024.
- Click returning user if you registered for camps in 2024 using CampSite.
- Fill out forms for each camper and complete payment using CampSite.
Please read our FAQs and email camps@holdenfg.org with any questions you may have.
Cleveland Botanical Garden Camps
Young adventurers will explore the beauty and diversity of plants and animals in our vibrant outdoor and indoor spaces with each session offers unique opportunities for campers to build social skills and try new things.
Holden Arboretum Camps
Explore all the creatures that buzz, crawl, swim, and soar around Holden! Campers will embark on a thrilling journey to explore and appreciate the diverse and fascinating living things that inhabit our planet.
Summer Camps FAQ
Contact camps@holdenfg.org for other questions/concerns
Yes. Discounts for members and scholarship holders will be applied BEFORE payment is processed.
How do I cancel my registration?
Cancellations must be requested at least 2 weeks prior to the camp start date in your CampSite account. Cancelling your registration will result in loss of deposit.
You will receive a reminder email 10 days prior to your camp date with instructions about what to bring, drop-off, pickup and what to expect. If you aren’t contacted 10 days prior to your camp date, please contact us.
How do I apply for a scholarship?
Criteria 1: 1 per camper per summer, select which camp.
Criteria 2: Must have transportation.
Criteria 3: Scholarship form must be completed for each camper.
Applications are closed for summer 2025.
