Forts and shelters capture the imagination of kids. It allows them to use their minds to design structures, and their hands and bodies to create them. We’ll design and build forts and shelters using the raw materials that nature provides and our historical knowledge of primitive shelters in this area. Sign your wilderness architect up today!

Future Vet Camp @ Home is for kids that love animals and are interested in exploring a career as an animal care provider. Campers will learn what it takes to be a vet through a variety of live virtual content and fun self-paced activities. We will explore veterinary science and learn how to check a pet’s vitals, what heartworms actually are, and even talk to a professional Lollypop Farm Veterinarian!

Pet Pals & Farmyard Friends Camp @ Home is for young animal lovers who want to learn about the animals we help at Lollypop Farm. Campers will have fun learning through a mixture of independent, self-paced activities and virtual life animal experiences and guest speakers. We will learn about animal body language, real-life on the farm, dog bite prevention, and what animals need to live a happy, healthy life.

Discover a new theme each week, which is tied to the plants and animals that live at the Arboretum. We’ll roam the Bartlett’s grounds from swamp to forest to greenhouse. Along the way we will create art, complete hands-on investigations indoors and out, have lots of time to play, and enjoy nature together!

Discover a new theme each week, which is tied to the plants and animals that live at the Arboretum. We’ll roam the Bartlett’s grounds from swamp to forest to greenhouse. Along the way we will create art, complete hands-on investigations indoors and out, have lots of time to play, and enjoy nature together!

Each of our six weekly camp sessions features a different theme, which is integrated into the activities and programs for the week, taking full advantage of the SM&NC's unique setting. Programs are led by an experienced SM&NC Environmental Educator or Preschool Teacher to provide exciting and engaging interactive experiences both in the classroom and in the natural world. Please ensure that you are registering your child for the correct age/grade camps. Registrations for children outside the listed age/grade of camps will be cancelled and refunded. Camper information and medical forms must be received by SM&NC a minimum of one week before your child’s start date of camp. Campers will not be allowed to attend camp without completed forms and refunds or credits will not be issued should forms not be complete.

Discover a new theme each week, which is tied to the plants and animals that live at the Arboretum. We’ll roam the Bartlett’s grounds from swamp to forest to greenhouse. Along the way we will create art, complete hands-on investigations indoors and out, have lots of time to play, and enjoy nature together!

At Wild Botanicals Camp, we learn about plant medicine and food by foraging to make healing salves and other simple, wholesome gifts from the land. Your child will also try things like dandelion fritters, garlic mustard stir fry, wild tea, and many other delicious wild dishes.

The earth’s creativity is endless. Campers will find inspiration in her beauty and diversity and discover more about themselves by experimenting with nature’s palette of colors, shapes, and textures. Join us and discover your own artistic voice using materials found in nature.