The Garden is open for general admission Monday & Wednes-Friday, 9am-4pm | please check-in at the admin office. 

STEAM Camps
with IBG

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

Looking for an exciting way for your child to spend their Spring Break? Our STEAM Camp for K–3rd graders is the perfect mix of outdoor adventure and hands-on fun! This year’s theme, “Know Your Home,” will take campers on a journey through the Boise Foothills, where they’ll explore nature, discover local wildlife, and enjoy all sorts of interactive activities. Whether they’re fascinated by science or simply love being outdoors, they’re sure to have a blast!

New this year: Register for the full week at a discounted rate or choose individual days!

Pricing:
• Daily: $65 for members | $80 for non-members
• Entire Week (March 17–21): $300 for members | $380 for non-members

Camp runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, so there’s plenty of time for discovery and fun.

Register Here

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 - over 5 hours per day! New 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.

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!

7/7-7/11: 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

Watch for more details. Sign-ups begin on March 10th.

5 hours / day

extended camper programming at the Garden

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

Attention young wizards! The Discovery Center of Idaho and the Idaho Botanical Garden are joining forces once more for a summer filled with enchantment. This immersive camp kicks off at the Garden and wraps up at the Discovery Center. Campers will be sorted into their houses, discover magical creatures, and embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt (where your wand will choose you, naturally!). The adventure concludes with an official wizarding ceremony to honor their newly acquired magical skills. Don't miss this spellbinding experience!

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! 

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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