SUMMER CAMP

Join us for Summer Camp in July and August! Our full-day camps are designed for children ages 5–12 who love nature, hiking the trails, exploring the gardens, crafting, playing outdoor games, and diving into hands-on science and creative experiments. With new themes each week, there’s always something fresh to discover!

Summer camp has concluded for this year, 2026. Please stay tuned for 2027 registrations.

Looking for fun during February and April break? Check out our School Vacation Week programs here!

SUMMER CAMP WEEKS

Growing Gardens

July 6 to 10 | Ages 5-6 & 7-10
August 3 to 7 | Ages 7-9 & 10-12
Play, explore, and grow! Become a budding botanist, go on gardening adventures, dig in the dirt, spot curious critters, and learn about the amazing science of plants.

Member: $395 CHILD; Non-Member: $445 CHILD

Nature Quest

July 13 to 17 | Ages 7-9 & 10-12
Embark on epic side quests as we explore outdoors and unlock hidden secrets of the plant realm. Adventure awaits—are you ready to play?

Member: $395 CHILD; Non-Member: $445 CHILD

Myths & Magic

July 20 to 24 | Ages 5-6 & 7-10
Join us for a week of play, exploration, and investigation as we search for signs of magic in our enchanted gardens, cast spells, and make nature potions.

Member: $395 CHILD; Non-Member: $445 CHILD

Wings, Claws, & Tails

July 27 to 31 | Ages 7-10
Bunnies, turtles, and birds—oh my! From tiny bugs to big mammals, become a junior biologist and explore the amazing secrets of the animal kingdom.

Member: $395 CHILD; Non-Member: $445 CHILD

PROCEDURES & POLICIES

Summer Camp Overview
Learn more about what to expect for the summer by reading our Camp Overview Document.

Deposit and Refund Policy
A non-refundable deposit of $50 per participant is required and built into the class registration fee. If you need to cancel your registration you must notify the Registrar at registrar@nebg.org, or at 508-869-6111 x174. A refund, minus the non-refundable $50 deposit, will be allowed until June 1, 2026. If you cancel after June 1, 2026, NO REFUNDS will be offered. This includes unexpected absences and sick days.

If New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill cancels a camp week due to low enrollment, you will receive a full refund including the deposit. If the Garden is forced to close unexpectedly on a day of camp due to extreme weather or emergency, a partial refund will be provided for that missed day of camp.

Meningitis Fact Sheet
Campers are not considered to have increased risk of Meningococcal Disease, but the Department of Public Health requires us to provide information online.

Camp Policy Requests
You may request copies of the background check, healthcare, behavior management & discipline, and abuse & neglect policies for Summer Camp by emailing youtheducation@nebg.org.

Camp License
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill Summer Camp complies with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105 CMR 430) and is licensed by the Boylston, MA Board of Health.

Check out our photo gallery from previous summer camps below.