Chicago Botanic Garden

Education — Center for Teaching and Learning

After-school and Camp

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The Chicago Botanic Garden offers activities and programs for children ages 2 to 18. As part of our commitment to educating the next generation, our programs offer participants a chance to do investigative science, learn gardening and horticultural skill, explore careers, and much, much more!

The following enrichment programs are open to all.
Information is available on each program's individual cost and group requirements below.

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Camp CBG

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Scout
Programs

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Family
Programs

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After-school
Club CBG

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Break Camps

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Campouts

The following programs are available to a limited population and have application requirements. Please select a program below to learn more, or apply for participation.

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Science First

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College First

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The Fairchild
Challenge