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.

 

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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.

 

Register Here

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.

 

Register Here

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.

 

Register Here

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.

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.