Summer Camps

Holden Forests & Gardens will be offering immersive, nature-focused summer camps conveniently located at the Holden Arboretum and Cleveland Botanical Garden. Led by expert staff members, our programs are designed to spark creativity and build appreciation of the natural world around us. Come hike, learn, and be engaged with the wonders of Northeast Ohio.

Registration for the 2023 camping season will open in early February. Check back in a few weeks for full camp listings and live registration.

Camp consent and scholarship forms

Do I need to fill out forms if I plan on accompanying my own child?

Yes. If you need to arrange to send them with somebody else, we will have all the information we need to accommodate that request.

Do Botanical Beginnings camps require a caretaker to accompany?

Yes. We will have staff to facilitate, but these camps require an assigned caregiver who is also a primary or secondary contact on their camp form.

Do I need to complete a set of forms for each camp?

No, but each camper must have a completed set of forms before registration can be processed.

Do I need to complete a set of forms for each camper?

Yes.

Are discounts available?

Discounts for members and scholarship holders will be applied AFTER the booking request and BEFORE payment is processed.

How do I cancel my registration?

Cancellations must be requested 48 hours ahead the camp start date and there will be a $15 processing fee.

How do I prepare for camp?

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.

Why are parents asked not to interact with campers if they aren’t participating as an accompanying caregiver for MicroMixer of Botanical Beginnings Camps?

Campers participating in camps that don’t allow caregivers to accompany them are meant to focus on socialization with peers and personal development. Outside distractions from family can often trigger separation anxiety in campers.

How do I apply for a scholarship?

Apply via bookeo. Criteria 1: 1 per camper per summer, select which camp. Criteria 2: Must have transportation. Criteria 3: Must have completed camp forms.

How do I register for multiple days of Sensational Senses or MicroMix camps?

Register for additional days of these camps through the same process on Bookeo. Each additional day requires its own booking although each camper will only need to complete their forms once.

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