Children and Family Programs

Spring Science Camp: Pop-Up Plants

Explore the plants of spring at The Morton Arboretum!

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Investigate sprouting plants this spring at The Morton Arboretum. Explore the science behind seed dispersal, how seeds sprout, and the plant lifecycle.

This weeklong camp meets in person at the Arboretum and includes the following five meeting times.

Monday, March 30, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

When registering, please select the section that corresponds with the child’s current grade level.

Section A: Kindergarten
Section B: Grades 1 and 2
Section C: Grades 3 and 4
Section D: Grades 5 and 6

Instructors: Science camp instructors, The Morton Arboretum

Age: Kindergarten through grade 6

Course number: C992

Spring Science Camp is generously supported by:

What to Know

Each section of the spring camp is limited to 12 campers.

All sections of this program take place Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please select a section based on the child’s current grade level.

Supervised Play is not available before or after the camp session.

Dress for the weather; this program takes place outdoors.

Campers should bring a water bottle, backpack, snack, lunch, sunscreen, and bug spray with them each day.

Program Schedule

This weeklong camp meets in person at the Arboretum and includes the following five meeting times.

Monday, March 30, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Thornhill Shelter (parking lot P-21), West Side

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