Break Camp
The Chicago Botanic Garden offers day camps for children during winter, spring, and summer school breaks. Our day camps are accredited by the American Camping Association. Your child can explore the Garden with nature and plant investigations, science and art activities, and outdoor discoveries all year long! Each camp is lead by highly qualified staff.
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Winter Break Camp
Winter 2023
December 27: Snow Art
December 28: Ice Experiments
December 29: Winter Celebrations
January 2: Exploring Evergreens
January 3: Plant and Animal Adaptations
January 4: Snow Science
January 5: Wonderful Winter
New three-day camp!
December 26 – 28
Young cooks will make, bake, cut, build, and finally decorate a gingerbread house to take home. Campers will also make savory recipes using ginger. No need to pack a lunch, we’ll make our own each day.
January 2 – 4
Young cooks will learn cake decorating techniques, ending the three-day program with a treat to share with family. Each day, campers will make a salad, vegetarian main dish, and a sweet treat.
Grades 5 – 8
ITW Kitchen, Learning Center