BotaniCamp: Plant STEM

Houston Botanic Garden’s BotaniCamp, a plant-centric nature camp for K-5 students, uses a sensory and inquiry-driven curriculum to present many opportunities to go beyond just observation. BotaniCamp connects children with plants and nature through thoughtful and diverse lessons, with creative hands-on activities.

August 4-8 — Plant STEM
Campers will discover the amazing abilities of plants and uncover the mind-blowing science behind things we see every day in this fun and interactive day camp. We will turn vegetables into batteries, make string out of algae, and much more as we look at the STEM of plants.

BotaniCamp is $315 per camper per week. Garden members receive a $25 discount per camper per week.

Who can attend BotaniCamp?

BotaniCamp is open to students ages 5-11. While all campers will be dropped off together and have the opportunity to interact throughout the day, age groups of 5-7 and 8-11 will work separately and have age-appropriate activities and curriculum.

When is BotaniCamp?

BotaniCamp is a day camp that runs Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where will my camper(s) spend time during BotaniCamp?

BotaniCamp is a nature camp, and we spend as much time as weather allows outdoors. We are always mindful of dangerous weather conditions, such as excessive heat or strong thunderstorms, and we adjust activities accordingly.

What should my camper(s) wear?

Please send your child to camp in breathable, comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty. And, always send a refillable water bottle.

What does my camper(s) need to bring?

Parents are required to provide a sack lunch for campers daily.  Campers will be provided two snacks per regular camp day, and one for after camp. 

What if I can’t pick up my camper(s) at 2 p.m.?

For an additional weekly fee — $115/child for non-members, or $90/child for members — Garden After-Camp is available in the summer from 2-5 p.m. Since after camp is during the hottest part of the day, campers will mostly stay indoors and have the choice of viewing an age-appropriate movie or participating in games or passive activities that match the week’s theme.