Garden Camp 2022

Garden Camp is back for an exciting summer of outdoor fun and learning for children ages 5 to 10. Connecting children to plants and each other through structured activities and unstructured play amidst plants from around the world, Garden Camp is a place for curious minds, active bodies, and budding artists. With experiences anchored in gardening, ecology, art, and wellness, we strive to enrich the “whole child” and develop deep appreciation for plants, comfort with outdoor learning, and a lifelong love of San Francisco Botanical Garden.

Thank you for an incredible summer!

At this time, we are pausing all camp programming until next summer. Thanks for your patience and understanding. Stay tuned for more.

We'll see you in Summer 2023!

2022 Dates

Each session of Garden Camp is two weeks long, with hours from 9am-4pm.

Session 1

June 20 - July 1

*Registration Closed*

Session 2

July 5 - July 15

*no camp Monday, July 4, or Monday, July 11*

*Registration Closed*

Session 3

July 18 - July 29

*Registration Closed*

Session 4

August 1 - August 12

*Registration Closed*

*updated 7/25/22 at 10:30am*

Please note: Campers may only attend for one session of Garden Camp.

2022 Fees

In 2022 we are excited to move to a Tier System for the Garden Camp program. Please consider selecting the highest level you can afford, knowing that, in doing so, you are enabling others to participate as well - and our community benefits from greater diversity.

Tier A - $1050: This most closely reflects the market rate of camp pricing and helps enable us to provide a subsidized rate for families in need.

Tier B - $770: Partially subsidized for families needing some support to make camp more affordable. Suggested for families that make less than $128K* annually.

Tier C: Scholarship program only - see details below.

PLEASE REMEMBER: All campers receive the same high quality camp experience regardless of payment tier chosen. Your selection is kept confidential. Members will receive a 10% discount regardless of their chosen tier, which will be applied through a discount code sent out prior to registration.

*median household income for a family of 4 in 2020

Scholarships

Garden Camp strives to be accessible for all and offers meaningful scholarships to families in need.

Full and partial scholarships are available to SNAP recipients.

To establish need and understand you and your child's interest in Garden Camp, please complete a Scholarship Application. Please note that submission of a scholarship application does not guarantee an award.

Scholarship Application Period:

Scholarship recipients will be notified on a rolling basis. Applications will be closed when scholarship funds are disbursed.

All applicants will be notified of application status beginning March 1 or sooner.

Scholarship Application Period is currently CLOSED. Thank you!

COVID-19

Garden Camp was thrilled to run during the last two summer seasons despite the ongoing pandemic. We were able to adapt our program to meet all requirements outlined by the Department of Public Health for an exciting summer.

We are looking forward to continuing our commitment to a safe summer camp season.

A few of our adapted procedures are listed here:

Campers and counselors are requested to wear masks during indoor settings.
Campers are kept in stable pods no larger than 12 campers, with 2 counselors each.
Campers are to stay 3 feet apart from each other during lunch and snack.
Counselors and Lead Staff are fully vaccinated.

We will continue monitoring any requirements outlined by the Department of Public Health and will adapt our program as necessary. Thank you for your flexibility as we all strive to keep our children safe!

If you have any specific questions or concerns related to COVID-19 please check your confirmation email for more information before contacting us at gardencamp@sfbg.org.