The camp offers a unique blend of hands-on STEM learning in horticulture and agriculture, complemented by immersive field trips to local farms and research facilities.
JC Raulston Arboretum Summer Garden Camps offer children a unique opportunity to engage with the natural world through hands-on science lessons, garden investigations, arts and crafts, and games. Campers explore plants, animals, and natural habitats, fostering a deeper appreciation for nature and developing new skills. Activities vary by camp theme but often include building solar ovens, creating hydroponics systems, tending garden plots, and participating in daily taste tests and recipe preparation in camps like "Garden Chefs." The "Cultivating Science" camp for middle schoolers focuses on STEM topics in horticulture and agriculture through experiments, building projects, and field trips to local farms and research facilities. Campers gain an understanding of plant development, environmental stewardship, and how plants impact ecosystems and food systems. The program aims to inspire a lifelong interest in horticultural and agricultural sciences.
A typical day for middle schoolers in the "Cultivating Science" camp involves hands-on building activities, experiments, and field trips to local farms and research facilities to explore STEM topics in horticulture and agriculture.
This camp is best for rising 6th through 8th graders who are passionate about exploring the natural world and discovering science from a fresh perspective, eager to engage in STEM topics related to horticulture and agriculture.
JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
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