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STEAM Camps
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Get excited for a summer full of activity and fun at the Idaho Botanical Garden!

Our STEAM camps feature hands-on, activity-focused programming that sparks creativity, problem-solving, and a love for nature. Campers will conduct experiments like scientists, explore the beauty of the Treasure Valley, and dive into our outdoor classroom and living museum. It’s the perfect blend of learning and fun!

We are excited to offer extended camper programming at the Garden this summer - camps are Monday through Friday! Over five hours a day of programming and hours run from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm. This means learners will participate in structured activities, eat their lunch on-site, and explore our outdoor classroom in varying weather conditions.

To ensure the best camper experiences, ideal learners will have completed Kindergarten or previously participated in a daycare and/or preschool educational setting and be at least five years of age when camp is held. 

Ideal for: K-3rd Graders (5-8 years old)

Check out some of the highlights of our upcoming camps:

6/23-6/27: Blooming Artists
A nature-inspired quest to explore the elements of the arts!
[7-8 year old cohort is SOLD OUT]

7/7-7/11: Phenomenal Plants
Get to know the Garden’s unique plants and how to care for them through investigation, exploration, and gardening!

7/21-7/25: STEAM Camp - Taking Flight
Explore the world of flight- birds, seeds and humans. Students can make observations and test flight using technology.

8/4-8/8: STEAM Camp - Garden's Greatest Hits
Missed out on one of our camps? Come to Garden’s Greatest Hits to experience favorite activities of campers from throughout the summer!

8:30a-2:00p Monday – Friday
Age Groups: 5-6 years of age | 7 – 8 years of age
20 campers maximum per age group per week
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5 days a week!

Extended camper programming at the Garden this summer - over 27 hours a week

SOLD OUT: Unleash the Magic: Enroll Your Young Wizard in an Enchanting Summer Camp!

The Discovery Center of Idaho and the Idaho Botanical Garden are excited to partner again this year to provide whole day programming full of hands-on magical fun! Learners will start their day at the Garden and end each day at the Discovery Center, where campers will be sorted into unique houses, learn about herbology, potions, magical creatures and more! The week will end with a scavenger hunt (your wand will choose you!) and an official wizarding ceremony!

*Transportation daily from the Idaho Botanical Garden to the Discovery Center is included in the Wizarding Camp cost. Drop-off location: Idaho Botanical Garden. Pick-up location: Discovery Center of Idaho.

Wizarding Camp registration will be through the Discovery Center of Idaho webpage. For partnership camps, there are no membership discounts. Wizarding Camp offers no member discounts that will apply for either IBG or DCI members.

Key Details: 

  • Dates: June 2-5 & June 9-12 
  • Time: 8:30am-4:30pm 
  • Cost: $450 (Includes daily transportation from the Idaho Botanical Garden to the Discovery Center) 
  • Registration Opens: March 3rd via the Discovery Center of Idaho 

Don't let your young wizard miss out on this enchanting experience! Register through the Discovery Center of Idaho starting March 3rd—but hurry, spots fill will up fast! Please reach out to the Discovery Center with any questions.

Spring Break Adventure: Fun, Exploration, and Learning Along the Way!

Our STEAM Camp for K–3rd graders is an exciting mix of outdoor adventure and hands-on fun! This year’s theme, “Know Your Home,” takes campers on a journey through the Boise Foothills, where they explore nature, discover local wildlife, and enjoy interactive activities. Whether they’re fascinated by science or simply love being outdoors, this camp is always a blast!
 
Spring Break Camp Registration is Now Closed
Our 2025 Spring Break Camp is fully booked, but we hope you’ll check back next year to sign up your child for another unforgettable adventure. Stay tuned for updates and future camp opportunities!
 
Keep us in mind for next year’s Spring Break adventure!

Getting Here

Bike, walk, carpool, or even jump on a broom stick. We love our planet and we love it when our guests use alternative forms of transportation. But if driving is a must, here are some directions! Please be advised there are detours on Warm Springs Ave.

2355 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise, Idaho 83712

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