2026 Discovery Camp: Week 3

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 June 22nd - 26th:

Rising K/1st Grade

Buggin' Out (Session 1)

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!

Rising 2nd/3rd Grade

Aquatic Adventures (Session 1)

Discover the diversity of aquatic life in our natural environment. Explore aquatic wonders on creek walks, pond investigations, a salamander safari, and a trip to Lake Powhatan. Learn to use kick nets and dip nets to capture and observe a variety of life; and most importantly, learn how to protect our amazing aquatic habitats.

Junior Mountaineers (Session 1)

As Junior Mountaineers, we'll practice all sorts of outdoor skills, games and activities, like making shelters out of found materials, fire building, and learning how to use a map while on a hike. Create nature themed crafts, splash in a creek, and play outdoor games. Get ready for a week of outdoor fun!

Rising 4th/5th Grade

Mountain Sports (Session 1) Off-Site

Embark on an exhilarating week of adventure in Mountain Sports camp! Uncover hidden geocaches at the North Carolina Arboretum, swim by stunning waterfalls in Dupont State Forest, try your hand at catch-and-release fishing at one of western North Carolina’s renowned fish hatcheries, and dive into even more outdoor thrills surrounded by the region’s striking mountain landscapes. We provide transportation to each off-site location, with convenient daily drop-off and pick-up at the Arboretum.

Disclaimer: In this camp we’ll be exploring different locations around the Asheville area. Campers should be ready and able to spend up to 2 hours of travel time in the car as we journey to these exciting destinations

Rising 6th-8th Grade

Outdoor Artists (Session 1)

Nature has always offered inspiration to artists, whether from the shape of a delicate flower, the rushing waters of a mountain stream, or the vivid colors of a songbird. Discover the many trails and secret spots of the Arboretum that will ignite the inner artist in you. Using natural materials and/or art supplies, this camp will offer open space and time to hone your unique artistic voice and create original works of art you might not have known you were capable of creating!

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