Summer Camp at Bookworm Gardens
Enrollment for 2024 camps began on February 5 (10 AM) for Members and is now 100% full. Waitlist information is available below. Questions? Please email Bianca Beilke, Early Childhood Education Coordinator, at bianca@bookwormgardens.org
If your camp is now full, please sign up on our waitlist. Currently, the following camps are filled:
Friends in the Garden - Session I (3 years old)
Friends in the Garden - Session II (3 years old)
Groovin’ in the Gardens (4K)
Creative Creatures (4K)
Little Botanists (K5 + 1)
Edible Adventures (K5 + 1)
Storybook STEM Adventures (2-5th grades)
2024 Camp bookworm offerings
Registration for Bookworm Gardens Members begins on February 5, 2024 at 10 AM online.
If there are available slots, non-member registration will begin February 19, 2024 at 10 AM online.
2024 Summer camp schedule
Friends in the Gardens - Session I - FULL
Age Group: 3 years of age by July 1
July 1-3 9:00am-11:30am
Join us for three magnificent mornings in the Gardens for our youngest campers! Campers will experience the Gardens’ colors and textures, explore objects both BIG and small, and celebrate nature. This three day drop-off camp is a perfect first Camp Bookworm experience with activities just right for busy bodies and brains.
Friends in the Gardens - Session II* - FULL
Age Group: 3 years of age by August 7
August 7-9, 9:00am-11:30am
*This cap is identical to Session I. Please enroll in only Session I or Session II.
Groovin’ in the Gardens - FULL
Age Group: Preschool (Entering 4K)
June 10-14, 9am-12pm
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a weeklong celebration inspired by music and the sounds of nature at Bookworm Gardens! Campers will learn new songs, play instruments, and bust out some cool dance moves! Campers will also enjoy featured stories, art experiences, and garden exploration. Love the Gardens? Sign up for Creative Creatures, too!
Creative Creatures - FULL
Age Group: Preschool (Entering 4K)
June 17-21, 9am-12pm
Ready, set, ROAR! Journey to where the Bookworm wild things are. We'll explore the Gardens through the eyes of our animal friends and meet critters large and small. Our mornings will be spent reading stories about curious creatures, investigating homes and habitats throughout nature, and making art inspired by animals of all types! Love the Gardens? Sign up for Groovin’ in the Gardens, too!
Little Botanists - FULL
Age Group: Entering Kindergarten or 1st Grade
July 15-19, 9am- 12pm
Join us for a scientific exploration of plant life at the Gardens! Our mornings will be full of observations, experimenting, and other hands- on activities involving the Gardens’ flora and fauna. Put on your thinking caps and get to know your natural world! Love the Gardens? Sign up for Edible Adventures, too!
Edible Adventures - FULL
Age Group: Entering Kindergarten or 1st Grade
July 22-26, 9am-12pm
Calling all future foodies! The Bookworm Café is open for learning. Harvest herbs and veggies and create stellar dishes during this week-long exploration of food. Campers will participate in a farm-to-table experience like no other. Hands-on culinary experience and garden fun coming right up! Love the Gardens? Sign up for Little Botanists, too!
Storybook STEM Adventures - FULL
Age Group: Entering 2nd-5th Grades
June 24-28, 9am-12pm
Grab your thinking caps and join us for a week of STEM exploration at Bookworm Gardens! Campers will partake in hands-on science and engineering challenges that are inspired by the storybooks and characters that are featured in our Gardens. Nature-based play and games will be woven throughout the morning to complement the learning experience.
general camp information
Learners Age 3+ are invited to join us for engaging week-long camp experiences at Bookworm Gardens. At our camps your child will experience the Gardens in new, exciting ways. With the aid of specially selected children's literature, campers will interact with, explore, observe, play, and even eat the natural environment!
Camp themes vary from rainbows to animals to botany, so there is something for all interests. All programs take advantage of the wondrous environments found at Bookworm Gardens to stimulate curiosity and creativity.
important Camp Notes (2024)
Weather
Bookworm Garden camps are rain or shine! Please make sure your camper is dressed appropriately. We encourage rain boots and waterproof jackets/ponchos on rain days. In the case of inclement or severe weather, we will either move inside or cancel.
Prices
Become a member and get priority registration and reduced rates!
Per camp (aged preschool - 5th grade): Members $165 / Non-Members $215
Friends in the Gardens Camps (Aged 3 years): Members $85 / Non-Members $125
Registration
Registration will open for members on February 5 and non-members February 19. Registration forms must be submitted digitally. Payment must be received with registration.
Confirmation
A confirmation email of enrollment and receipt of payment will be sent via email immediately after online registration. Another email will go out to families two weeks prior to your camper’s time at the gardens with additional information about drop-off and what to expect at camp.
Wait List
If the camp you desire is full, you can put your child on the wait list. Should space become available in camp, you will be contacted.
Cancellation Policy
When canceling a camp 30 days or more in advance, a refund of 50% will be issued. No refund will be given for camps canceled with less than 30 days notice.
Snack
Bookworm Gardens will not be providing snacks, though there may be opportunities to taste and create food from the Gardens. Campers will be allowed to bring a small snack of their choosing, but please note that we do not have the capacity to refrigerate snack items. Please mark any food or other allergies on the registration form so that all campers can be provided the best experience.
Potty Training
It is our expectations that your camper will be potty trained by the beginning of their camp start date. If you have questions about your child’s specific needs or situation, please contact Bianca at bianca@bookwormgardens.org.
Contact
For questions regarding camp programs, please contact Bianca Beilke, Early Childhood Programs Coordinator.
