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Nature Explorers Summer Camps

Summer Camps at Tyler Arboretum connect kids and nature as campers explore our unique and diverse ecosystems.

 

Enthusiastic, highly-qualified staff and low student/teacher ratios facilitate fun, interactive learning with nature and stewardship projects, games, naturalist-led lessons, crafts and hikes.

Camp Details

Young Explorers

Camps are full-day programs (9 am - 3 pm) for children ages 6 to 11. Note: Nature in Art Camp is limited to ages 7-11.

Campers are grouped according to ages. The decision of camp staff is final. Children should bring their own snacks, beverages and lunches.

The 2010 Parents' Guide and Camper Information Form will be available soon and printable in PDF format.

Tiny Trackers

Camps are half-day programs (9 - 11:30 am or 12:30 - 3 pm) for children ages 4 and 5. Children should bring their own snacks and beverages.

  • Extended childcare is available for Young Explorers campers for an additional fee. Early drop-off is offered from 8 to 9 am, and after care from 3 to 5 pm. Campers must be pre-registered for this service. Fee: $10 per hour/fraction of an hour, or $60 per week, paid during camp.
  • Additional information will be sent upon receipt of registration.
  • Dress for the outdoors as portions of each program are held outside in fields and forests, along streams and at the pond.
  • Volunteer opportunities are available for Junior Counselors (minimum age of 14). For more information, call the Volunteer Coordinator at 610-566-9134, ext. 205.

Camp Prices:

Please download the Tyler Camp brochure PDF for details and pricing.

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Registration:

Registrations are accepted in the order in which they are received, and are limited to Tyler members from January 1 - February 15. Registration open to the public after February 15.
Registration fees can be mailed, faxed, phoned in, or brought to the Visitor Center, and directed to Joanne Landau, Registrar, ext. 215.

For information on becoming a member, please call 610-566-9134. Memberships can be purchased online or over the phone.

Payment in full, or a $50 deposit per session, must accompany the registration form. If a deposit is submitted, the remainder of the fee is due June 1. Places will not be held without payment.

A full refund will be issued for cancellations made before May 1, less a $10 administration fee. A full refund, less a $50 administration fee, will be issued for cancellations made, in writing, at least 10 days prior to the start of the camp. No refunds will be issued for withdrawal or absence with less than 10 days notice. The 2010 Summer Camp Registration Form will be available soon and printable in PDF format.

 

Questions about registration?
Call 610-566-9134 ext. 215

Questions about camps?
Call 610-566-9134 ext. 202