STEAM Camps
🦋Fall & Winter STEAM Camps! ✏️
Day Programs for fall are 8:30am-3:30pm
(programming 8:45am-3:15pm with 15 min. drop off and pick up windows)
[Geared towards 5 - 10 year olds*]
Fri. October 9th 🐞 Insect Investigations
Discover the different types of insects that live in the Garden
and what they do for the environment!
Thurs. October 15 🍂 Autumnal Art & Science
Learn how and why leaves change color in the fall through artistic creations!
Fri. October 16 📒 Fall Nature Journaling
Explore the Garden and record observations using your scientific senses!
Tues. November 3rd 🌻The Garden in Harvest
Have you ever wondered how plants and gardeners prepare for winter?
Mon. November 23rd 🐟 Playful Printmaking
Get creative and discover ways of preserving nature through art!
Tues. November 24th 🐿️ Tree Tales
Explore our new Arboretum spaces and learn how trees help both humans and animals!
[*Adams Elementary Only : 1/2 Day] Mon. December 21st 🔬 Scientists in Training
Learn how scientists use tools and technology in the field! *This program runs 1:15 - 4:15 pm
Tues. December 22nd 🔮 Winter Wizarding
Discover where we can find magic in the winter season!
Mon. December 28th ✏️ All About -ologies
Uncover information about many amazing scientific fields and what scientists do!
Wed. December 30th ❄️ Winter Habitats
Ever wondered how plants and animals survive the winter?
Mon. January 4th 🎨 Da Vinci in the Garden
Art, inventions, and experiments abound in this exploration of Da Vinci's impacts!
*For more information or questions please call us at 208-275-8610
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Registration closes 1 week prior to program date.
Expectations:
An IBG staff member will reach out two weeks before the camp to gather your learner’s information.
We are excited for your child to experience a STEAM Camp with IBG. Thank you for your support!
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Cancellation Policy
Day Programs 2026
• Registration for STEAM Day Camp programs includes a $25 non-refundable deposit to the Garden.
• Should you need to cancel your learner's registration for a STEAM Day Camp program, two weeks prior to the program date is the last day to receive a refund, barring emergency. If after the two-week deadline, emergency refunds will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact education@idahobotanicalgarden.org with any questions.
• The Garden reserves the right to cancel any camp due to low enrollment.
• Programs cancelled by the Garden will be automatically fully refunded.
Spring Break and Summer 2026 (weeklong programs)
• Registration for camps includes a $50 non-refundable deposit to the Garden.
• Should you need to cancel your learner's registration for a Summer STEAM Camp, June 1, 2026, is the last day to receive a full refund minus the $50 non-refundable deposit, barring emergency. If after June 1st, and at least two weeks prior to the start of the camp you are registered for, a 50% refund minus the $50 non-refundable deposit will be made. Emergency refunds will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact education@idahobotanicalgarden.org with any questions.
• The Garden reserves the right to cancel any camp due to low enrollment.
• Programs cancelled by the Garden will be automatically fully refunded.
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General Accessibility Information
Please let us know of any accessibility concerns prior to the start of camp, contact education@idahobotanicalgarden.org.
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