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Desert Discovery Camps 2024

DATE: June 10 - July 18
TIME: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
PRICE: $295 for general public, $250 for Garden members


The Garden’s Summer Camps are back! Register your child to one of three drop-off camps that will encourage the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts, conservationists and environmental scientists.

Desert Adventurers Camp:

June 10 – 13 & July 8 – 11
Ages 8–12
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Program Fee: $295 for general public, $250 for Garden members.

Embark on an adventure about outdoor exploration and desert survival! Join us for immersive journeys through the garden, explore plants and animals of the desert, and tackle hands-on activities and challenges to become a desert adventurer.

June Sign Up here
July Sign Up here

 

Desert Explorers Camp:

June 17th – 20th & July 15th – 18th
Ages 8–12
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 


Program Fee: $295 for general public, $250 for Garden members.

Enter a captivating journey of the garden and blend desert exploration with exciting scientific discovery. Unravel the secrets of nature, participate in hands-on experiments and activities, and learn about the plants and animals of the garden as a desert explorer.

June Sign Up here
July Sign Up here

Desert Artists Camp:

June 24 – 27
Ages 12–16
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. 


Program Fee: $295 for general public, $250 for Garden members.

Embrace your creativity in the beauty of the desert. Explore photography, fine arts and an exploration of nature with the gardens’ unique plants and wildlife as inspiration. Develop art of your own and learn the skills to transform into a desert artist.

Sign up here

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Become a member and get unlimited access all year!

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