Community Calendar

Get to know the Garden’s unique plants and how to care for them through investigation, exploration, and gardening! Our STEAM camps feature hands-on, activity-focused programming that sparks creativity, problem-solving, and a love for nature. It’s the perfect blend of learning and fun! We are excited to offer extended camper programming at the Garden this summer - camps are Monday through Friday! Over five hours a day of programming and hours and run from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm.

Dates: 7/7-7/11
Cost: $225 members, $300 non-members/public
Age Groups: 5-6 years of age | 7 – 8 years of age
20 campers maximum per age group per week

Sign-ups begin on March 10th. Look out for updates and more details on our website.
https://www.idahobotanicalgarden.org/youth-camps/

Get your animal-loving kids engaged in fun with lots of chances to learn, explore, and grow at Zoo Boise! Camps can include animal encounters, experiments, arts & crafts, ecology-based games, zookeeper talks, tours, and much more.

REGISTER: zooboise.org/camps

(Various weekly dates from June 2 - August 8)

Zoo Education Programs are sponsored by Stinker.

Get your animal-loving kids engaged in fun with lots of chances to learn, explore, and grow at Zoo Boise! Camps can include animal encounters, experiments, arts & crafts, ecology-based games, zookeeper talks, tours, and much more.

REGISTER: zooboise.org/camps

(Various weekly dates from June 2 - August 8)

Zoo Education Programs are sponsored by Stinker.

Get your animal-loving kids engaged in fun with lots of chances to learn, explore, and grow at Zoo Boise! Camps can include animal encounters, experiments, arts & crafts, ecology-based games, zookeeper talks, tours, and much more.

REGISTER: zooboise.org/camps

(Various weekly dates from June 2 - August 8)

Zoo Education Programs are sponsored by Stinker.

Elmer Day! A Storytime
Friday, July 11th, 11:00am
Elmer is a very special elephant, but he doesn’t think that about himself. The classic children’s book by David McKee, Elmer, will be celebrated in this special storytime alongside other companion stories & songs about being a unique & creative you! After the storytime we will make our own unique Elmers & self-portraits highlighting what makes us each special in our own way.

Sphero Robotics
Friday, July 11th, 3:00pm-4:30pm, Ages 12-17
This lesson teaches coding and robotics using Sphero BOLTs—programmable, app-controlled robots with sensors and LED displays—ending with a fun coding challenge. Hosted by Boise State's Institute for Microelectronics Education and Research. Registration required.

This ongoing class is designed for entry-level and experienced students alike, looking for more practice time on the pottery wheel. Experienced clay instructor, Casey Gurr, will offer guided, small-group instruction for anyone interested in learning the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel. More advanced students are welcome to use this time to practice what they already know and try new tricks! After creating about 1-3 pieces, we will dry and fire their pieces for them. Most pieces are ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks.

Ceramics teach a number of valuable skills, including perseverance, patience, problem solving, and creativity! Bring your kiddos in to come play on the clay wheel and learn how to use this fun tool to create functional and decorative pieces, or join in on the fun and make some ceramic pieces of your own! The whole family is welcome!

Get your animal-loving kids engaged in fun with lots of chances to learn, explore, and grow at Zoo Boise! Camps can include animal encounters, experiments, arts & crafts, ecology-based games, zookeeper talks, tours, and much more.

REGISTER: zooboise.org/camps

(Various weekly dates from June 2 - August 8)

Zoo Education Programs are sponsored by Stinker.

Get your animal-loving kids engaged in fun with lots of chances to learn, explore, and grow at Zoo Boise! Camps can include animal encounters, experiments, arts & crafts, ecology-based games, zookeeper talks, tours, and much more.

REGISTER: zooboise.org/camps

(Various weekly dates from June 2 - August 8)

Zoo Education Programs are sponsored by Stinker.