Garden Camps for Kids

The Gardens offers camps for kids ages 6-12 (only) that are full of exploration, games, activities, mindfulness and plants to take home.

Registered families must complete all required camper forms in our camp family portal by March 2, 2026 to secure enrollment in camp. You will receive a link to log into your existing family portal or create a new family profile in your initial booking confirmation email. Email gardencamp@botanicgardens.org with questions.

Program fee: $350 per week for 5-day camps, $300 per week for 4-day camps
 

• Camp registration opens for members on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. Registration links will be posted on this page.
• Any remaining spots will go on sale to the public on Friday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. 

Week-long Camps for Kids Ages 6-12

Farm Camps at Chatfield Farms

Join us for an unforgettable week on the farm, where adventure meets nature! Dig in the dirt, meet adorable farm animals and immerse yourself in the daily rhythms outside of the city. Each day, make new discoveries through exciting art projects, hands-on science experiments, gardening and outdoor explorations. All Farm Camps take place at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms in Littleton. Please note: No aftercare is available at Chatfield Farms.

Spring Break Camp at Chatfield Farms

Plant Detectives
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., March 23-27
Investigate the adaptations that plants and animals possess to withstand seasonal changes. Inspect the clues they leave behind and how relationships with one another enhance their survival. Plant an everlasting perennial garden to bring home.

Chatfield Farms Summer Camps

Life on the Farm
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., June 8-12 or July 6-10
Immerse yourself into farm life and learn about what it was like to live on Hildebrand Ranch in the past. Dig into what farming looks like today and imagine where farming might go in the future. Plant a farm animal inspired garden to bring home.

Nocturnal Nature 4-day camp, cost $300
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., June 15-18, no camp on Juneteenth
Ever wondered what plants and animals do after sunset?  Discover the relationship between life on earth and our night sky. Examine creatures that are specially adapted for the dark. Plant a midnight garden to take home.

Nocturnal Nature 
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., July 13-17  
Ever wondered what plants and animals do after sunset? Discover the relationship between life on earth and our night sky. Examine creatures that are specially adapted for the dark. Plant a midnight garden to take home.

Art on the Farm
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., June 22-26 or July 20-24
Explore the intersection between art and nature while being inspired by the beauty of Chatfield Farms. Adventures include painting, drawing, sculpting and more. Design a miniature dye garden to take home.
 

Garden Camps at York Street

Grow your mind, plant a new friend and dig into the Gardens with our week-long day camps. Each camp contains a variety of activities that allow you to discover the world of plants through art, science, gardening and outdoor exploration. No aftercare is available in 2026.

Spring Break Camp at York Street

Trowels Around the World
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., March 30 – April 3
Learn about plants through the lens of other cultures, past and present. Explore our international gardens, complete snack-tivities and art projects, and plant a mini garden to take home.
 

York Street Summer Garden Camps

Enchanted Ecology
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., June 8-12 or July 6-10
Discover enchanted gardens while learning about plant myths, mysteries and histories! Create fantastic, flora-inspired art, go on exciting and enchanting adventures and plant a magical mini garden to take home.

Smarty Plants 4-day camp, cost $300
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., June 15-18, no camp on Juneteenth
Are plants smart? Discover the world through the leaves of our botanical friends through scientific investigation, art activities, garden exploration, and planting a mini garden to take home.

Smarty Plants 
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., July 13-17
Are plants smart? Discover the world through the leaves of our botanical friends through scientific investigation, art activities, garden exploration, and planting a mini garden to take home.

Plantimals
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., June 22-26 or July 20-24
Explore the fascinating connections between plants and animals in a hands-on journey through the Gardens. From symbiosis to biomimicry, discover the extraordinary ways that flora and fauna interact – and our role in nature. Plus, plant a container garden to take home.

Plant to Plate
9 a.m. – 4 p.m., July 27-31
Grab your garden gloves and chef hats! From planting to harvesting, we’ll learn how to cultivate a new culinary creation, inspired by global cultures, to taste each day of the week. We will plant a salsa garden to take home. 


Scholarships: The scholarship application is now closed for 2026; all scholarship opportunities have been filled.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations before May 1 are subject to a 15 percent cancellation fee. Cancellations after May 1 are non-refundable.