Botanical Design Collective Summer Camp for Kids & Teens

This one-week plant and design summer camp in Jersey City invites kids and teens to explore gardening, botanical art, and sustainable plant care through hands-on projects with local experts.

Summer Camp Date: June 22 – June 26, 2026

Hours: 9:00 AM–2:30 PM

Fee: $750 + $50 one-time registration fee (first-time campers only) | Pay via School (Lower Fee)

Age Requirement: Grades 5–10 (upcoming school year)

Campus: 209 3rd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Early Bird Special: Get 10% off camp fees when you register by March 1, 2026! | Applies to school payment only.

Register Now: https://faacademy.org/specialty-summer-camps-for-grades-5-9-in-jersey-city-elementary-middle-high-school/

The Botanical Design Collective Summer Camp is a one-week immersive program for kids and teens ages 10–16, located in Downtown Jersey City.

In partnership with local plant shop PLNTD, campers will explore the art of plant care and design while creating their own living works of art. Using traditional Japanese techniques like kokedama (moss ball planting), campers will design moss gardens, learn about plant biology, sustainability, and mindful gardening practices. This hands-on week blends creativity, nature, and culture as children nurture plants from start to finish and take home beautiful, living creations.

Instructor from PLNTD, a local botanical shop, will lead campers in plant design, care, and eco-friendly art.

• Hands-on plant care and botanical lessons
• Design and decorate your own plant pot
• Build a take-home herb garden box
• Discover rare and exotic plant species
• Create moss balls using the Japanese art of kokedama
• Enjoy outdoor exploration, nature-based activities, and a visit to PLNTD

Note: Activities are not limited to those listed above.

Campers will bring home their own herb garden box, custom succulent bowl, and handcrafted kokedama moss ball, living projects they’ll continue to nurture.

Along the way, they’ll gain real-world skills in plant care, sustainable gardening, and creative botanical design.

We offer the following week-long specialty summer camps in 2026.

All summer camps are conducted in English and led in partnership with various local vendors and experts.

Week 1 | June 22–26, 2026

Week 2 | June 29–July 2, 2026

Week 3 | July 6–July 10, 2026

Week 4 | July 13–July 17, 2026

Week 5 | July 20–July 24, 2026

Week 6 | July 28–August 1, 2026

Week 7 | August 3–August 7, 2026

Week 8 | August 10–August 14, 2026

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