Summer Camps for Elementary Age Children
2026 Summer Garden Camps
We’re knee-deep in planning mode, developing some amazing new camp experiences for this season. Are you eager to get your summer calendar filled up with fun? Sign up to receive a notification when summer camp registration opens for 2026.
Join us in the Garden this summer for our sell-out Garden Camps! Every week includes daily cooking and tasting so kids build skills, confidence, and willingness to try new foods. Children garden, engage in nature-based arts and crafts, learn environmental stewardship, and savor unstructured time to play and explore outside. Special guests and field trips round out the camp experience. We can't wait to welcome your child to camp!
Camp information
There are nine weekly camps beginning the week of June 8th and ending the week of August 3rd.
Each camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for rising 1st through 6th graders. (With schedule exceptions to accommodate the Independence Day holiday.)
Camp is held at Summit Community Gardens, 4056 Shadow Mountain Dr, Park City, UT 84098 (off of Old Ranch Road).
Each camp is $325 per child. (Scholarships may be available if cost is a barrier.)
Parent/Guardian must submit this SMARTWAIVER for each camper before they can participate in camp.
What the kids say about camp:
“This is the best camp I’ve ever done!”
“Emocionada por la apicultura.”
“I want to grow a garden too!”
What the parents say about camp:
“We were driving by the recycle center recently and my son said, “I wish we had more time and could stop at the recycle center- I really want to show you all the things I learned!”
“My daughter proudly shared so many things about her time at camp, including learning about composting, and she was especially fascinated with the water treatment facility!”
Scholarships
We want to make sure all kids can come to camp. If cost is preventing your family from participating, scholarships may be available! Children whose families live in Summit or Wasatch County and have an income below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) for Summit County may be able to have qualify for a full scholarship, and attend for free. For children whose families are 80-120% AMI, a partial scholarship may be available. We would also like to hear from you if there is a special circumstance. Scholarships are limited to 2 per child, 4 per family, to enable more young people to participate. Please reach out to our education team at education@summitcommunitygardens.org for more information. We have already given out over 55 scholarships this year! Please sign-up below to be considered for a scholarship if more open up.
2026 Summer Garden Camp Schedule - Elementary Age Children
June 8 - 12
June 15 - 19
June 22 - 26
June 29 - July 2 (four day camp)
July 7 - 10 (four day camp)
July 13 - 17
July 20 - 24
July 27 - 31
August 3 - 7
Refund Policy
You will receive a full refund (minus the 3.5% processing fee) if notice is given within 10 days of registration or purchase. You will receive a 50% refund if notice is given no later than 30 days prior to the start date. We are not able to offer refunds less than 30 days before a camp, class, or event starts (even if notice is given within 10 days of registration or purchase). Please email your request to withdraw to education@summitcommunitygardens.org.