Camps
We have nine weeks of summer camp plus multiple mini camps throughout the year!
| Turtle Tots | Explorers | Trailblazers |
| 4 year olds to Kindergarteners | 1st and 2nd graders | 3rd and 4th graders |
December Mini Camp
December 27th-29th, 2023
9 AM-3 PM
In this new camp offering, Trailblazers will explore the forest during the winter season, learning about how plants and animals manage the cold winter weather through stories, games, crafts, and hands-on science. Topics will focus on New Jersey native animals that either Sleep, Stay, or Fly Away to survive the cold, snowy season. Please bring a snack and lunch, and dress for the outdoors. Pre-registration, health forms, and membership are required. You can register for one day or all three. This camp is specifically designed for current 3rd and 4th grade students. Contact info@hartshornarboretum.org with any questions.
This camp offering is for Trailblazers (3rd and 4th graders) only
February Mini Camp
February 19th-23rd, 2024
Turtle Tots: 9 AM-Noon
$70/day or $325/week
Explorers: 9 AM-3 PM
$90/day or $425/week
Campers will explore the forest during the winter season, learning about how plants and animals manage the cold winter weather through stories, games, hikes, and crafts. All campers should bring a snack and dress for the outdoors. Explorers should also bring a lunch. Pre-registration, health forms, and membership are required. You can register for one day or the whole week.
Registration opens December 4, 2023
March Mini Camp
March 25th-29th, 2024
Turtle Tots: 9 AM-Noon
$70/day or $325/week
Explorers: 9 AM-3 PM
$90/day or $425/week
We welcome camper to join us as the seasons change once again and winter creeps into spring. During the week, children will experience the natural world through playtime, stories, crafts, hikes, and hands-on science. All campers should bring a snack and dress for the outdoors. Explorers should also bring a lunch. Pre-registration, health forms, and membership are required. You can register for one day or the whole week.
Registration opens February 1, 2024
April Mini Camp
April 8th-12th, 2024
Turtle Tots: 9 AM-Noon
$70/day or $325/week
Explorers: 9 AM-3 PM
$90/day or $425/week
We welcome camper to join us as the seasons change once again and winter creeps into spring. During the week, children will experience the natural world through playtime, stories, crafts, hikes, and hands-on science. All campers should bring a snack and dress for the outdoors. Explorers should also bring a lunch. Pre-registration, health forms, and membership are required. You can register for one day or the whole week.
Registration opens February 1, 2024
Summer Camp
June – August 2024
Details about our summer camp sessions will be available in December 2023 and registration will begin on February 1st, 2024 at 6 AM.
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Turtle Tots 4 years old-kindergarten 9 AM-Noon Extension available until 3 PM for rising kindergarteners |
Explorers
1st-2nd grade 9 AM-3 PM |
Trail Blazer
3rd-4th grade 9 AM-3 PM |
Parent/Guardian Handbook
Please read through our Parent/Guardian handbook for useful information about Arboretum program rules and procedures. All program participants need to sign and return the agreement (found on the last page) two weeks before the start of a camp and/or Arboretum program. You can download the Parent/Guardian Handbook here: Parent Camp Handbook
Cancellation Policy
Registrations are accepted in the order in which they are received. All cancellation requests must be made in writing. In order to obtain a refund, cancellations must be made at least 30 days prior to the start of camp. Any cancellations made after the 30 days will only receive a refund if we are able to fill the spot. CHA has the right to cancel any program and CHA will refund the full amount that was paid.