2025 Summer Camp

Ages 4 – 12
June 2 – August 8, 2025
Children are taught in classes by age: 4, 5 – 6, 7 – 8, and 9 – 12

Register your kids for our fun-filled, week-long camps that explore the natural world through active, hands-on indoor and outdoor adventures at this 155-acre nature sanctuary.

Looking for summer opportunities for different age groups or time frames? Check out Animal Tales and Little Explorers for preschoolers, Teen Volunteer Opportunities for ages 13-17, and Discovery Days for camp-age kiddos who can only come for a few hours each week.

Extended Day After Camp

Ages 5-12
Monday – Friday, 3:00 – 5:30 pm

Campers will enjoy outdoor nature walks, games, or time on the Nature Playscape and indoor activities like crafts, board games, and card games. In the event of weather advisories, students will have the option to watch child appropriate nature videos or movies.

After Camp is not a standalone program and is only available to students registered for that week’s camp.

Summer Camp registration will open Tuesday, February 4 for Arboretum Members. Nonmember registration will open Tuesday, February 11.

Pricing

Nature Camp T-shirt – $25

The week of July 4th will be prorated – please see below for pricing.

Family Tree membership level and above required for member discount.

Registration Notes

• The Houston Arboretum Nature Camps are primarily focused on education and follow a curriculum-based approach. To ensure proper registration, campers are required to enroll based on their age at the time of the camp. For instance, 4-year-old campers must be at least 4 years old to participate.
• Classes are separated by age and feature age-specific activities. Half Day classes and Full Day classes are also separate, even if they serve the same age group.
• Every camper is expected to demonstrate respectful behavior and be able to attend independently without the need for assistance. This guarantees a safe and inclusive atmosphere for all participants.
• For a comprehensive understanding of our Waitlist, Transfer, or Cancellation policies beforehand, please visit the Cancellation Policy page on our website.

Prior to finalizing your purchase, please review your shopping cart for any campers who may be waitlisted for camps. This step is crucial, especially for siblings. Once the registration fee has been paid, the registration process is deemed complete.

Fun in the Sun

Have a cool time this summer learning to kayak, fish with a cane pole, tie knots, and be an outdoor explorer. Under the shade of our tall trees we’ll play games, get wet and messy, and have a fun-filled week of adventure play.

Marvelous Mammals

What do mice, whales, and humans have in common? We are all mammals! Come learn more about this diverse and fascinating group of creatures, and get to know some of the special mammals that live right here in Texas. We’ll discover the wonders of fur, test our acute mammal sense of smell, and see what helps mammals survive!

Nature Callin’

Have you ever wondered how naturalists uncover the secrets of the wild? In this camp, young explorers will transform into naturalists, sharpening their observation and tracking skills as they journey through our nature sanctuary. Campers will craft their own field tools, learn techniques for scientific data collection, and tune in to the sounds of birds and wildlife. Each day offers a new adventure in discovering how naturalists observe, preserve, and protect the natural world.

Forest Rangers

Have you ever wondered what types of trees and wildlife live in the Arboretum’s forests? Come explore the outdoors with us while learning about forest and wildlife management! We will discover what it takes to be a conservationist with hands-on projects.

Eye on the Sky

This week we’ll take to the skies to explore the fascinating natural and manmade wonders above our heads. Learn the answers to questions about bees, kites, helicopters, tall trees, and more.