TBG camps (ages 3 to 11-years-old) are held primarily outdoors in the Teaching Garden and surrounding ravine, but campers will also explore artifacts in the beautiful James Boyd Children’s Centre.
CAMPS FOR 3- AND 4-YEAR-OLDS (WITH PARENT/GUARDIAN)
Animal Camp
[TG13SAC1] If your little one is curious about creatures, this camp is for them! Learn which animals live in and around the TBG, find out what they eat, sing fun songs, create cool animal crafts, and help our animal friends by planting in the garden!
Morning Session: July 2 to 5, 9:30 to 12 p.m.
Public $125/ Members $100
PROGRAMS FOR 5- AND 6-YEAR-OLDS
Creature Camp
[TG13SCC] Spend a fun-filled week exploring the gardens for creatures, going on bug hunts, learning about amazing animal adaptations, and making some cool animal crafts. We will celebrate all our learning with a live animal show!
Afternoon Session: July 2 to 5, 1 to 4 p.m.
Public $140/ Members $120
Jurassic Camp
[TG13SJUR] There are so many dinosaur adventures to have at Toronto Botanical Garden! We will go looking for fossils, learn about geology, study dinosaur tracks, and discover plants that dinosaurs might have eaten. Come on out and explore the amazing world of these historic creatures.
July 8 to 12, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Public $265/ Members $245
Bug Camp
[TG13SBC] Grab your net and join the bug hunt! Together we’ll catch bugs of all kinds in the Teaching Garden, create cool critter crafts, and learn about good and bad bugs. Help our creepy crawly friends by creating your own bug hotel to take home!
July 22 to 26, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Public $265/ Members $245
Garden Camp
[TG13SGC] It’s time to get down and dirty in the Teaching Garden. We will plant and tend to vegetables in our organic garden, learn how all creatures play important roles in nature, and celebrate with a harvest party. Enjoy-garden themed games, projects, crafts and more!
August 12 to 16, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Public $265/ Members $245
Creativity Camp
[TG13STIV] Are you a creative kid? Come and enjoy a week of artistic exploration in the garden. Let the garden scenery inspire you as we draw and paint, make nature art, recycled sculptures, mosaics, and more. Perfect for the budding artist!
August 26 to August 30, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Public $265/ Members $245
PROGRAMS FOR 7-TO 9-YEAR-OLDS
Survival Camp
[TG13SSUR] Want to learn how to survive in the woods? Discover edible plants and try orienteering and shelter building as we stroll through Wilket Creek. Learn survival tips from some amazing animals and test your skills in a game of predators and prey.
July 15 to July 19, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. SOLD OUT!
Public $265/ Members $245
Art Camp
[TG13SART] Attention art lovers! During this camp we will use nature as our inspiration as we paint, draw, make amazing animal masks, and design our own T-shirts. Campers may have the opportunity to display their art in the TBG Art Gallery for the fall season.
July 29 to August 2, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. SOLD OUT!
Public $265/ Members $245
Cooking Camp
[TG13SCOO] Calling all kids who love cooking and eating! Spend a fun-filled week in the garden growing and picking fresh ingredients, creating simple and delicious treats, and even making food art. All creations will be nut-free.
August 19 to 23, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Public $265/ Members $245
PROGRAMS FOR 9- TO 11-YEAR-OLDS
Green Explorers Camp
[TG13SGRE] Are you a nature nut? Curious about the role plants, animals, and insects play in a healthy community? We’ll explore our green city together with trips to Riverdale Farm, Allan Gardens Conservatory, and High Park! All trips will have a minimum 1:4 ratio.
August 6 to 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Public $265/ Members $245
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