View the light show of fireflies after dark in the PreserveThe fireflies are out en masse and they put on a spectacular show this time of year! We'll set out just before sunset and meander through open meadows as the fireflies awaken from their slumber and begin to display their love language. Meet in the…
(families with children ages 3 and up) Discovery Weekends return for the Spring! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as autumn brings amazing changes. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center…
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.
(5-10 years old) Cooking is part science, part art, and totally fun. In this camp, kids become kitchen explorers as they chop, mix, stir, and taste their way through recipes…
Rising 1st – 2nd Grade Campers will enjoy a fun-filled week of imagination, color, and creativity as they express their inner artist through a variety of methods…
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Rising 1st- 2nd Grade Lunch Buddies returns this summer! Campers attending morning sessions (9am-12pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay for an additional hour of food, fun and…
(5-10 years old) Lunch Buddies returns this summer! Campers attending morning sessions (9am-12pm) can bring their lunch, and plan to stay for an additional hour of food, fun and friends!…
Participants will learn how to harvest yarrow and calendula. They will then weed and plant summer vegetables.In step with the growing season, beginner gardeners are invited to gain hands-on learning…
Soul Line Dancing - a fun, physical, and social activity with J-Boogie from Step 4 Step Soul Line Dancers.
Join us for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Watch your kids as they embark on an exciting adventure with our Storytime expert. We will introduce your little…
Join us two days a week from 10 am – 12pm for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Ms. Lisa is excited to create some…
Outdoor Adventures Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm August 4 – Growing in the Garden Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn about the outdoor world through crafts, scavenger hunts, activity sheets and displays. Each program will focus on a specific theme, and our Van Vleck Education team will…
A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.
Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive…
Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.
Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.
