Full Semester 30% Off
September 17 – November 19, 2026
$1,050
Registration for this schedule starts on 09/01/2026 and ends on 11/18/2026
Participants must currently be 6 years to 16 years old.
First Half Semester 20% Off
September 17 – October 15, 2026
$600
Registration for this schedule starts on 09/01/2026 and ends on 10/14/2026
Participants must currently be 5 years to 16 years old.
Explore the fascinating world of butterflies through the garden and hands-on activities. Children may observe butterflies and caterpillars, learn about their life cycle and host plants, explore pollinator-friendly gardening, and create butterfly-inspired art and projects.
Activities may include garden exploration, planting, nature observation, cooking, art, books, and outdoor play.
Registration for this schedule starts on 09/01/2026 and ends on 09/16/2026
Participants must currently be 5 years to 16 years old.
Discover the busy world of bees and the important role they play in our gardens and food system. Children may observe bees in the garden, explore pollination, learn about different kinds of bees, and discover the flowers and plants that help pollinators thrive.
Activities may include garden exploration, planting, honey-inspired activities, art, books, cooking, and outdoor play.
Registration for this schedule starts on 09/01/2026 and ends on 09/23/2026
Participants must currently be 5 years to 16 years old.
Explore the wild animals that call the Appalachian Mountains home. Children may learn about local mammals, their tracks, habitats, food sources, and the ways animals adapt to life in our forests and mountains.
Activities may include forest exploration, animal tracking, nature projects, art, storytelling, cooking, and outdoor play.
Registration for this schedule starts on 09/01/2026 and ends on 09/30/2026
Participants must currently be 5 years to 16 years old.
Discover the birds that live in and migrate through our region. Children may observe birds outdoors, learn to recognize common species, and explore nests, feathers, migration, and the plants and habitats that help birds thrive.
Activities may include garden exploration, planting, nature observation, cooking, art, books, and outdoor play.
Registration for this schedule starts on 09/01/2026 and ends on 10/07/2026
Participants must currently be 5 years to 16 years old.
Take a closer look at the tiny creatures living throughout the garden. Children may search for insects and other small creatures, investigate where they live, and discover the important roles bugs play in a healthy garden ecosystem.
Activities may include garden exploration, planting, nature observation, cooking, art, books, and outdoor play.
Registration for this schedule starts on 09/01/2026 and ends on 10/14/2026
Participants must currently be 5 years to 16 years old.
Second Half Semester 20% Off
October 22 – November 19, 2026
$600
Registration for this schedule starts on 09/01/2026 and ends on 11/18/2026
Participants must currently be 5 years to 16 years old.
Explore trees during the changing fall season. Children may investigate leaves, bark, seeds, roots, and seasonal changes while discovering the many ways trees provide food, shelter, and habitat for wildlife.
Activities may include garden exploration, planting, nature observation, cooking, art, books, and outdoor play.
Registration for this schedule starts on 09/01/2026 and ends on 10/21/2026
Participants must currently be 6 years to 16 years old.
Discover the animals living all around us, from squirrels and rabbits to chipmunks and other familiar backyard visitors. Children may explore their habitats, tracks, food, behaviors, and the clues they leave behind.
Activities may include garden exploration, planting, nature observation, cooking, art, books, and outdoor play.
Registration for this schedule starts on 09/01/2026 and ends on 10/28/2026
Participants must currently be 5 years to 16 years old.
Enter the fascinating world of mushrooms and fungi. Children may search for fungi outdoors, investigate how mushrooms grow, explore decomposition, and discover the important role fungi play in healthy forests and gardens.
Activities may include garden exploration, planting, nature observation, cooking, art, books, and outdoor play.
Registration for this schedule starts on 09/01/2026 and ends on 11/04/2026
Participants must currently be 5 years to 16 years old.
Dig beneath the surface to explore soil, rocks, minerals, and the ground beneath our gardens. Children may investigate different types of soil and rocks, experiment with soil and water, and discover how healthy soil supports plants and other living things.
Activities may include garden exploration, planting, nature observation, cooking, art, books, and outdoor play.
Registration for this schedule starts on 09/01/2026 and ends on 11/11/2026
Participants must currently be 5 years to 16 years old.
Explore the world of farm animals and their relationship with people, food, and the land. Children may learn about different farm animals, what they eat, how they are cared for, and the roles animals can play on a farm.
Activities may include garden exploration, planting, nature observation, cooking, art, books, and outdoor play.
Registration for this schedule starts on 09/01/2026 and ends on 11/18/2026
Participants must currently be 5 years to 16 years old.
Garden Camp Homeschool is a hands-on, nature-based learning program where children spend the day exploring, creating, cooking, gardening, and learning outdoors. Designed for homeschool families, the program combines child-led exploration with thoughtfully planned seasonal activities and plenty of time for play, curiosity, and connection.
Each week introduces a different nature-inspired theme. Children learn through real experiences in our gardens, kitchen, and creative spaces rather than through a traditional classroom format. Depending on the week's theme and season, activities may include gardening, planting and harvesting, cooking, nature exploration, art and creative projects, books and storytelling, seasonal projects, and outdoor play.
Our approach is intentionally flexible and child-led. Children are encouraged to follow their interests, work at their own pace, ask questions, experiment, and participate in ways that feel natural to them. Activities are designed to work across a range of ages, allowing younger and older children to engage with the same theme at different levels.
Children may also bring home seeds, plants, projects, books, recipes, or other resources connected to what they explored that week, giving families opportunities to continue learning, cooking, and gardening at home.
Fall 2026 Full Semester
• Thursdays, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
• 10 week program
• September 17 - November 19, 2026
• Ages 6-16
• Full Semester Tuition: $1,050
Enrollment in the Full Semester reserves your child's place for all 10 weeks of the Fall 2026 program.
Families who prefer a shorter commitment may also register separately for either the First Half (5 weeks) or Second Half (5 weeks) of the semester. Individual Drop-In Days will also be available separately, subject to space availability.
Because much of Garden Camp takes place outdoors and activities change with the season, each week is a little different. Our goal is to give children a welcoming environment where they can explore nature, develop practical skills, make things with their hands, and enjoy learning alongside other homeschoolers.
“One of the most meaningful and enjoyable experiences of her childhood, with memories that will last a lifetime.”
— Mary Ellen
“This camp is wonderful at fostering independence and nature exploration in a safe, supervised environment!”
— Sarah
“If you are looking to get your kids off of the devices and out discovering and interacting with the natural world, this is the best camp for it!”
Please contact The Educational Garden Project, LLC if you have any questions.