Horticulture Youth Camps
Camp T.U.R.F.
Camp T.U.R.F. is a two-week, residential academy at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.
Students will interact with professors and explore a variety of careers in horticulture
and landscaping with hands-on activities at botanical gardens, field research stations,
a turfgrass research center, greenhouses, research laboratories and design workshops,
as well as special OSU facilities such as the Insect Adventure and The Botanic Garden.
Helpful sessions about college admission, financial aid, and skills for success will
be included in the academy as well as evening and recreational activities.
Jr. Master Gardener Program
Jr. Master Gardener's mission is to grow good kids by igniting a passion for learning,
success and service through a unique gardening education program. Children can explore
their world through meaningful activities to encourage leadership development, personal
pride and community involvement. Critical thinking skills, identifying community concerns
and learning to take action skills are developed through individual and group projects.
Plants and Bugs Camp
Plants and Bugs Day Camp is Junior Master Gardener plus Bug Zoo fun! One full week
from 8 am to 5 pm of garden activities, crafts, games and snacks in the morning and
bug activities, games, crafts and snacks in the afternoon. Come race a termite, decorate
a garden box, make a stepping stone, and eat a snack of fried mealworms! Activities
are geared for ages 9 through 12 and the cost includes all supplies and snacks as
well as two adult helpers to keep youth safe and busy. Kids love camp because it's
fun and entertaining.