Horticulture Youth Camps
Plants and Bugs Camp
Plants and Bugs Day Camp is Junior Master Gardener plus Bug Zoo fun! One full week
from 9 am to 3 pm of garden and bug activities such as racing a termite, collecting
bugs, basket weaving, nature walks, and eating snacks of fruit and veggie sampling!
Activities are geared for ages 9 through 12. Camp fee includes supplies, snacks as
well as two adult helpers to keep youth safe and busy. Kids love camp because it's
fun and entertaining. All camps are located at the Insect Adventure (directions), and youth must bring their own lunch. No microwave or refrigerator are available.
2022 Camp Dates:
- June 6-10; $200/child
- July 5-8; $160/child
- July 18-22; $200/child
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.
Camp T.U.R.F.
"Thanks for a good 10-year run of Camp T.U.R.F." Camp T.U.R.F. was 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. For curriculum or information contact Shelley Mitchell.