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The Arboretum has a wonderful variety of activities and learning experiences for families and kids of all ages. You and your children can take adventure hikes, learn about the creatures that make The Arboretum their home, plants and gardening, and have a chance to express your artistic side! All of this set within the beautiful Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden!

Arboretum Summer Nature Camp

The Arboretum Summer Nature Camp is a chance for your child to experience the wonders of nature through outdoor, hands-on experiences. Our adventure-packed sessions are spent hiking through the 127 acre Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden discovering the amazing animals and plants from around the world found here. Your child will get to discover the science behind gardening, cook with fresh organic veggies from the children’s gardens, and explore their creative side with nature crafts. Our small counselor to student ratio ensures that your child will experience summer fun in a safe and personal environment.

Age Group

5-10

Dates

 One Week Summer Sessions (Monday – Friday):
Session 1: June 14-18
Session 2: June 21-25
Session 3: June 28-July 02
Session 4: July 05-09
Session 5: July 12-16
Session 6: July 19-23
Session 7: July 26-30

Time

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Fees

Session: $300 members / $335 non-members / 10% Sibling discount

Extended Hours

Extended Hours are available (per session):
Members: $25 for AM (8am-9:30am) / $30 for PM (3:30pm-5:30pm)
Non-members: $30 for AM (8am-9:30am) / $35 for PM (3:30pm-5:30pm)
Extended Hour Drop-in: $10.00/$15.00

NOTE: T-shirts included in the price of registration

Daily Schedule

8:00-9:30  Extended Care
9:30-12:00  Morning Session - Wilderness Adventures / Youth Gardening
12:00-1:00  Lunch supervision provided for full day campers. Campers must bring a sack lunch or purchase food from the Peacock Cafe
1:00–3:30
Afternoon Session - Arboretum Art / Cooking from the Garden
3:30-5:30  Extended Care

There will be a $25 processing fee for all cancellations before May 1. No refunds after May 1.

For more information, please contact Ted Tegart: ted.tegart@arboretum.org OR 626.821.5897

Call 626.821.4623 to regsiter for Summer Camp!

 

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Bookworms Story Time

Bookworms is a free storytelling program. Come explore The Arboretum Library and our great story trees! Enjoy plant & nature stories and a take home craft. Join us for The Arboretum Bookworms Story Time, check the calendar for times and dates. This program will go rain or shine. It is an indoor/ outdoor program; please dress appropriately. Meet your bookworm guide at The Arboretum Main Entrance!

KidsArt at the The Arboretum

Help develop attention, ability, and self-confidence. KidsArt teaches drawing so that students have the opportunity to learn fundamental skills. Students learn how to “see” in a new way. KidsArt teaches students how to measure with the eye,how to break something into its parts and put it back together again to make a whole picture. Students are shown that what may look difficult to draw at first glance, is really simple once they learn to see it piece by piece.

For more information or to register, please call KidsArt at 818.248.2764

Events & Classes

Check out Events & Classes for Kids & Families for upcoming activities.

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