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School Break Day Camps: The fun keeps on growing!

Botanical Garden school break day camps in Des Moines allow youth to explore the natural world through botanical, artistic and scientific activities. Our innovative day camps for kids inspire youth to create, explore and discover in our unique garden classrooms. Whether you’re interested in spring break camps, winter break camps or another holiday camp, we have something your little one is sure to love.

All camps run 9 am-4 pm and are designed for students in first through fifth grade.

Camp Policies & Procedures

Prices

Three-Day Camps:

  • Member $165
  • Nonmember $195

Two-Day Camps:

  • Member $128
  • Nonmember $150

One-Day Camp:

  • Member $68
  • Nonmember $80

    When you click-thru to register be sure to sign in as a member to apply your member discount.

    Member Benefits

    Members receive a discount on camp fees.
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    2026 Day Camps

    Winter Break Camps – December

    OPEN

    ARTrageous!

    Dec 21, 22, 23 (3-Day)

    Our collection of plants and unique garden spaces inspire creativity in artists of all ages. With unlimited prompts from nature, campers will explore their creative side as they grow their artistic expression through different artistic mediums & natural materials. 

    Register Here
    OPEN

    Mad Scientists

    Dec 28, 29, 30 (3-Day)

    This 3 day camp allows campers to dive into science. Campers can experiment with plants, test methods of seed dispersal, and perform plant dissections during this action-packed camp. 

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    Check out our Summer Day Camps.
    Spots fill fast so grab your spot early!

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    Camp Logistics

    All camps are designed for first-through fifth-graders. Enroll your child based on what grade they are currently in.
    All camps are capped at 14 participants.
    Prices are listed per child per camp and includes a camp souvenir, snack, supplies for all activities and multiple projects to take home and enjoy.
    Youth should bring a sack lunch to enjoy.
    Camp Information & Policies

    Multi-Age Classrooms

    Advantages and benefits to cross-grade learning:

    Encourages youth of all ages to learn together
    Promotes cooperation and mentoring
    Children learn at their own pace
    Younger children look for guidance from the older students
    Older students organically develop leadership skills
    Allows older children to revisit and fully understand complex concepts while the younger students are being introduced to the idea
    Educators have the capability to work with children individually or in a group with similar abilities and understanding regardless of age

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