Story Hour

[Ages 3 - 6] Bring your child for an hour of great stories, fun crafts and a snack.

FEE: Optional donation

LOCATION: Barber House

• Tuesday, June 10; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  TOPIC:Whose Garden is It?
• Tuesday, July 8; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  TOPIC: How Groundhog's Garden Grew
• Tuesday, August 5; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  TOPIC: Clara Caterpillar

Nature Adventures

[Ages 7 - 12] Participants will use Slayton Arboretum as an outdoor laboratory for learning about science and nature. Dress to explore. Snacks provided.

FEE: Optional donation

LOCATION: Little Stone Lab in the Arb

• Thursday, June 12; 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
  TOPIC: “Water Ecosystems”
• Thursday, July 10; 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
  TOPIC: “Garden Veggies”
• Thursday, August 7; 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
  TOPIC: “Creepy Crawlies”
  

Summer Day Camp

[Ages 8 - 12] Children spend time in the Arboretum playing games, doing crafts, learning and having fun! Each day, a guest artist will demonstrate how he or she makes artwork, and students will have the opportunity to create their own art sample. Supplies and snacks provided.

FEE: $25; $5 for additional family members

LOCATION: Slayton Arboretum

Dates: July 21, 22, 23

• 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. noon each day
  

Nature Art in the Arboretum with Lorie Dickinson

[Ages 5 - 12] Students will learn a variety of artistic styles and use mixed media.  Each week, students will take a nature walk (so dress comfortably for walking) and do an art project using a different art form. Supplies and snacks provided. 

FEE: $5 per session

LOCATION: Little Stone Lab in the Arb

Dates: June 18, June 25, July 9, July 16

• Session I: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Session II: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.