The North Carolina Arboretum: Discovery Camps

Outdoors, Education · Asheville, NC · Ages 5–13

By The North Carolina Arboretum

Schedule

• Jun 8 – Jun 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · Fur, Feathers, and Scales, Advanced Nature Rangers, Eco Detectives, Wild Encounters
• Jun 15 – Jun 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · Advanced Nature Rangers, Eco Detectives, Natural Wonders, Natural Artists
• Jun 22 – Jun 26, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · Buggin' Out, Junior Mountaineers, Aquatic Adventures, Mountain Sports
• Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · Arboretum Adventures, Nature's Superheroes, Eco-Investigators, Wet and Wild
• Jul 13 – Jul 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · Little Mountaineers, Woodland Ways, Appalachian Time Travelers, Active Adventurers
• Jul 20 – Jul 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · Advanced Nature Rangers, Junior Mountaineers, Arboretum Adventures, Plant to Plate
• Jul 27 – Jul 31, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · Buggin' Out, Active Adventurers, Head 2 Toe, Nature's Studio
• Aug 3 – Aug 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · Fur, Feathers, and Scales, Buggin' Out, Junior Mountaineers, Aquatic Adventures
• Aug 10 – Aug 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · Eco Detectives, Natural Wonders, Nature's Superheroes, Wet and Wild
• Aug 17 – Aug 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · Buggin' Out, Junior Mountaineers, Active Adventurers, Advanced Mountain Sports

About

We can’t wait to welcome rising Kindergarten through 8th grade campers back to the Arboretum in 2026! During camp, kids spend a week exploring the great outdoors across our beautiful 434-acre campus. Most activities take place outside, with occasional indoor programming.