Overview
Summer Camps provide children with daily hands-on investigations and garden explorations that will spark their imagination in STEM and nature. Camps integrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills to foster a sense of environmental stewardship and adventure in children.
Campers will be divided each week into age groups with a curriculum specially designed to provide unique age-appropriate activities and explorations while sharing a common theme and bringing in special guests to enhance the experience.
Dallas Arboretum Summer Camps run June 1–August 7, 2026, and are designed for students entering grades 1–6 in fall 2026. Camps take place Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Cost is $330 for members and $350 for non-members.
Science in Nature June 1-5 Science comes to life as campers experiment, build, and explore the natural world. Campers become outdoor scientists and nature detectives, exploring physics, chemistry, engineering, and ecology through fun experiments. They'll build towers and bridges from natural materials, test water filtration, track insects, and discover how energy and forces work in the wild. Every day is packed with hands-on challenges, exciting discoveries, and plenty of adventure in the great outdoors.
