2026 Discovery Camp: Week 4

Membership Information:

Membership discounts cannot be added retroactively, please read the following and be prepared with the proper information before checking out: To activate your membership discount at checkout, you must enter your member promo code and click "apply", before checking out your cart. Please note that your promo code is not the same as your member ID. If you have questions regarding your membership or promo code, please contact Membership at [email protected] or call 828-665-2492.

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 29th - July 3rd:

Rising K/1st Grade

Arboretum Adventures (Session 1)

Join us as we explore all the amazing classic camp adventures waiting for you at the Arboretum. Bring your friends and meet new ones as we hike in search of critters, splash in creeks, and play games outside. Each day will be different and you’ll get to make at least one craft to remember your time here!

Wet and Wild (Session 1)

Creeks and ponds and puddles, oh my! Come along as we visit the many aquatic habitats found in our forests and along our trails. We’ll use nets and magnifying lenses in search of fish, salamanders, dragonflies and other animals. There’s no telling what sort of water critters we’ll encounter! Water games and crafts will serve as a great way to cool off this summer!

Rising 2nd/3rd Grade

Nature's Superheroes (Session 1)

Ever notice how many superheroes and heroines get their powers from nature and wildlife? Join our “Creature Crew” as we choose our own secret identities, learn about animals that have their own superpowers, and discover ways that we can be heroes in nature. We'll head outside to observe animals and learn about their adaptations through games, observation, and exploration. Be sure to get in on the adventure!

Appalachian Tales and Trails (Session 1 )

Have you ever wondered what the wild woods would say if they could talk? Join us as we dive into the stories of the outdoors! From myths and legends of Appalachia, to folk tales of the people who came before, we’ll explore how tales of nature have shaped our world. Each day we’ll connect with nature and our imagination through exploration, reading, art, and play!

Rising 4th/5th Grade

Eco-Investigators (Session 1)

Just like detectives, scientists ask questions and search for answers. As Eco-Investigators, we'll help scientists explore questions like, "How do box turtles live so long?" and "Why do birds love to call the Arboretum home?" With the tools of a naturalist and the spirit of a detective, we'll adventure through the Arboretum's forests, fields, and streams, play games, get creative, and use our observation skills to discover the answers to all our nature-related questions.

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