2026 Discovery Camp: Week 10

Membership Information:

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Discovery Camp Cancellation Policy:

Eventbrite service fees and processing fees are non-refundable. If you choose to issue a refund more than 30 days prior to the program start date, you will be refunded the full ticket price; however, Eventbrite will keep the service and processing fees. If you cancel your purchase(s) 30-11 days prior to the program start date, half the total fee is refundable. If cancellation occurs 10-0 days prior to the start date, none of the total fee is refundable.

Waitlist Information:

A link to our Discovery Camp 2026 waitlist will be posted when Open Enrollment begins on February 25th.

Camps Running August 17th - 21st:

Rising K/1st Grade

Buggin' Out (Session 2)

Bring your friends and meet new ones as we spend the week splashing in the creek and walking through the woods to learn about all things bugs! We will learn about butterfly life cycles, pollinators, aquatic insects, and so much more. Join us to make crafts, play games, tell stories, and explore The North Carolina Arboretum’s bugs!

Head 2 Toe (Session 2)

Come grow your knowledge and explore the outside world from head to toe with this tree-mendous camp! Campers will look up, down, and all-around to notice living things that are both big and small. We'll put the 'dirt' in determined, as we unearth new discoveries and learn about a range of topics- from towering trees, all the way to the soil beneath our feet. As we explore our inner scientist for the week, we'll dig into hands-on activities and grow our knowledge with fun-filled games. Our world is connected, and sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest impact!

Rising 2nd/3rd Grade

Active Adventurers (Session 3)

Get “unplugged” and have fun outside this summer with a different outdoor, active adventure every day! Spend your days hiking the Arboretum trails, exploring the creeks, and playing outdoor games. Make friends, have fun, and challenge yourself as we explore the trails and woodlands of the Arboretum. We’ll even hunt for treasures using GPS devices. Don’t miss out on this week of fun and adventure in the great outdoors!

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