Summer Camp 2026
Lockerly Arboretum’s Camp Discovery provides children with opportunities to learn, examine, explore, and play amongst the many natural wonders the Arboretum has to offer. All camps are led by Kensey Amerson, Director of Education, and GCSU student employees. Camp includes hands-on learning activities and games that teach children to be curious about the natural world. We offer 3 different camps suited to different age groups.
SUMMER CAMP
ACORN CAMP
Rising 3K – Kindergarten
9:30 – 11:30 am
June 2-4
July 21-23
Our Acorn Discovery Camp is a perfect introduction to camp for your little one. It is a half-day program where campers participate in activities alongside a parent/guardian. Daily activities will focus on getting our little acorns comfortable and curious about what nature has to offer here at the Arboretum.
SAPLING CAMP
Rising 1st – 3rd Grade
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
June 8-12
June 29-July2 *No Camp July 3
July 6-10
This full-day, weeklong camp experience is filled with wild nature activities for kids who love being outside! Each session will have a different nature theme to get them learning and excited about the world around them. Daily activities range from indoor crafts and cooking to wild romps through the creek and forest of Lockerly.
OAKS CAMP
Rising 4th – 6th Grade
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
June 15-18 *No Camp June 19
June 22-26
July 13-17
This full-day, weeklong camp experience is filled with wild nature activities for kids who love being outside! Each session will feature a different nature theme to help them learn and become excited about the world around them. Daily activities range from indoor crafts and cooking to wild romps through the creek and forest of Lockerly.
Camp Hours and Extension Care
Sapling and Oak camp hours are from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Camper drop-off begins at 9:00 am, and pick-up extends until 4:00 pm. If you need care for your camper outside these hours, we offer before-camp care from 7:30 -9:00 am and after-camp care from 4:00 – 5:30 pm. The cost of extended care is $20 a week for just before or just after camp, or $35 a week for both.
Camp Scholarship
At Lockerly, we understand that some deserving students who would benefit from a summer camp experience simply can’t afford our camps. This year, we launched a financial aid program specifically for Sapling and Oak summer camps to ensure all members of our community have access to camp activities.
If you know of a deserving child, please see the attached application.