Holden Arboretum Camps
Discover the creatures that buzz, crawl, swim, and soar! Campers at the Holden Arboretum become naturalists, exploring wildlife big and small while learning to observe, appreciate, and respect the world around them.
Each session is tailored with engaging opportunities that fit the specific age range.
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Tiny Trailblazers (ages 4-6)
Nature play and discovery for little hands and big curiosity!
Tiny Trailblazers are 3-day, half-day nature camps for preschoolers where curious minds meet the great outdoors! Campers will participate in activities that use all their senses to touch, smell, and marvel at the natural world. Designed as an introduction to the outdoors, your explorer will foster unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. Choose from four unique sessions!
Week 1: Backyard Discoveries
Discover the wonders of gardens, meet friendly bugs, and learn how pollinators help our world bloom through hands-on crafts, playful movement, and nature-filled adventures.
June 2-4, 9am-Noon
$170 member, $220 nonmember
Week 2: Nature Detectives
Young nature detectives use their senses to explore trees, plants, and animals through hands-on investigations, creative crafts, and playful discovery.
June 9-11, 9am-Noon
$170 member, $220 nonmember
Week 3: Wings, Water, and Wildlife
Campers dive into the wonders of water, discover the magic of living things with wings, and explore wildlife through hands-on experiments and outdoor adventures.
July 14-16, 9am-Noon
$170 member, $220 nonmember
Week 4: STEAM in the Forest
Young explorers will dive into STEAM-based fun with art projects, building challenges, experiments, and musical discoveries- right in our forests!
July 21-23, 9am-Noon
$170 member, $220 nonmember
Eco-Voyagers (ages 7-9)
Adventure across continents – no passport required!
Eco-Voyagers is a 5-day, full-day camp which explores the natural wonders of North American forests through Indigenous traditions. Embrace Aboriginal culture with homemade didgeridoos, learn about Zen gardens inspired by Japan, and create rain sticks like those in the Amazon. This camp immerses children in nature’s beauty across diverse cultures.
June 15-19, 9am-3pm
$365 member, $415 nonmember
SuperNature! (ages 7-10)
Discover the hidden superpowers of plants!
SuperNature! is a 5-day, full-day nature camp full of incredible superpowers—from camouflage and photosynthesis to extreme strength and survival skills! At SuperNature!, campers become nature investigators as they uncover the hidden powers of plants, animals, fungi, and natural forces. Through hands-on experiments, outdoor exploration, and creative challenges, campers will discover how nature inspires the superheroes we imagine—and maybe even unlock a superpower or two of their own.
June 22-26, 9am-3pm
$365 member, $415 nonmember
Citizen Scientists (ages 10-12)
Investigate nature, collect data, solve mysteries!
Become a real-world scientist this summer! Our Citizen Scientists 5-day, full-day nature camp invites campers to explore the arboretum as field researchers, collecting data that helps scientists around the world study birds, insects, water quality, plant health, and more. Throughout the week, campers will learn scientific tools and techniques while contributing to real citizen science projects that make an impact. From streams to treetops, every observation helps solve nature’s biggest mysteries!
July 6-10, 9am-3pm
$365 member, $415 nonmember
Registration Instructions
- Browse the session options at each campus.
- Click new user if you did not register campers in 2024 or 2025.
- Click returning user if you registered for camps in 2024 or 2025 using CampSite.
- Select the session(s) you’d like to sign up for.
- Fill out forms for each camper and complete payment using CampSite.
