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Discover. Learn. Grow.

1st & 2nd Grade | Ages 6 - 8

Garden member registration opens on March 4 at 10 a.m. Public registration opens on March 5 at 10 a.m.

Registration required. Please register for the grade your camper will be entering this August 2025.

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Fill out the Pre-Registration Form.

EXCITING NEWS! You can now conveniently complete our required Pre-registration Form online anytime before the registration dates. Once you've finished the form, a link will be emailed to you for easy access to our camp registration pages.

Please note: Some camps will sell out quickly. Pre-registration does not guarantee summer camp availability.

If the camp you prefer is full, please add your name to our waiting list.

Click on the panels below for more information about each camp.

GRADE:

1st / 2nd

AGES:

6-8

SESSION:

JUNE 9-12 (4-day week)

Mon-Thur, 9 a.m.-Noon

Books 'n Blooms

Calling all bookworms! Come read your way through the Garden as we explore the plant and animal connections found in some of our favorite books. Each day will involve crafts and games inspired by the days theme and books. Join us for an exciting week of literary adventure!

LOCATION:

Red Butte Garden: 300 Wakara Way, SLC, UT 84108

COST:

Garden members $112 | Public $140

CONTACT INFORMATION:

801-581-8454

GRADE:

1st / 2nd

AGES:

6-8

SESSION:

JUNE 17-20 (4-day camp)

Tue-Fri, 9 a.m.-Noon

Kitchen Wizards

Become a culinary wizard this week at camp as you discover the magic of cooking. In addition to practicing essential kitchen skills like chopping, mixing, blending, and more, you’ll also learn how chefs use items from the Garden in cooking. No need to bring magic wands since you’ll make your own, along with a “spell book” of recipes.

LOCATION:

Red Butte Garden: 300 Wakara Way, SLC, UT 84108

COST:

Garden members $112 | Public $140

CONTACT INFORMATION:

801-581-8454

GRADE:

1st / 2nd

AGES:

6-8

SESSION:

June 23-27

Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-Noon

Green Thumb Gardeners

What does it take to be a great gardener? Learn the unique skills and knowledge you need to grow amazing flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Explore the fun world of gardening through crafts, games, and planting your own container garden to take home!

LOCATION:

Red Butte Garden: 300 Wakara Way, SLC UT 84108

COST:

Garden members $140 | Public $175

CONTACT INFORMATION:

801-581-8454

GRADE:

1st / 2nd

AGES:

6-8

SESSION:

JUNE 30-JULY 3 (4-day camp)

Mon-Thur, 9 a.m.-Noon

Garden Superheroes

Super villains have invaded the Garden, and we need your help to catch them! Spend the week learning special skills and abilities from superheroes like Groot, Wonder Woman, and The Hulk that mimic the real-life adaptations of plants and animals found in the Garden. From plants with super-strong armor to seeds that fly without wings, you’ll discover all the skills you need to stop the super villains from taking over the Garden.

LOCATION:

Red Butte Garden: 300 Wakara Way, SLC, UT 84108

COST:

Garden members $112 | Public $140

CONTACT INFORMATION:

801-581-8454

GRADE:

1st / 2nd

AGES:

6-8

SESSION:

JULY 7-11

Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-Noon

Miniature Garden Magic

The natural world is full of magic, and you’ll learn all about it this week at camp! Explore a new part of the Garden each day and discover the gnomes, elves, fairies, and other magical creatures that call Red Butte home. Later, use what you’ve learned to create the perfect habitat for these magic critters by combining basic garden design principles with small-scale plants and handcrafted accessories to create a magical miniature garden.

LOCATION:

Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, SLC, UT 84108

COST:

Garden members $140 | Public $175

CONTACT INFORMATION:

801-581-8454

GRADE:

1st / 2nd

AGES:

6-8

SESSION:

JULY 14-18
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-Noon

Adventures in Art

Ready for an artistic adventure? Explore the world of art this week at camp as you paint, draw, and sculpt your way across the Garden. You’ll learn the basics of line, shape, color, and texture, and end the week with a gallery stroll to showcase all the incredible art you create during camp.

LOCATION:

Red Butte Garden: 300 Wakara Way, SLC, UT 84108

COST:

Garden members $140 | Public $175

CONTACT INFORMATION:

801-581-8454

GRADE:

1st / 2nd

AGES:

6-8

SESSION:

JULY 28-AUGUST 1

Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-Noon

Fantastic Fairy Tales

Fee-fi-fo-fum, join us for a camp full of fairy tale fun! Come explore the plant and animal connections found in some of the most popular fairy tales. Each day will focus on a fairy tale, as you discover the Garden with games and crafts.

LOCATION:

Red Butte Garden: 300 Wakara Way, SLC UT 84108

COST:

Garden members $140 | Public $175

CONTACT INFORMATION:

801-581-8454