Garden Camp for Elementary
Join us this summer at Garden Camp — where children grow their connection to food, nature, and community.
Located at Summit Community Gardens, campers are immersed in our 1.5 acre space full of growing food and flowers, surrounded by nature, and nestled under the mountains. Each week, campers plant, tend, and harvest in the garden, then cook simple, seasonal recipes right on-site using fresh ingredients. Campers create nature-based art, investigate soil, plants, and ecosystems, and spend meaningful time digging and discovering outdoors.
Through this hands-on learning and exploring, children build practical skills, learn to care for the land, and gain a deeper understanding of where their food comes from, all while experiencing the fun and freedom of summer outdoors.
New this year, camp runs 9 am - 1 pm with an option to go Beyond the Garden exploring some of our most engaging community partners. Beyond the Garden field trips, from 1 -3 pm on select weeks, give campers the chance to connect gardening and cooking to local history, art, nature.
“This is the best camp I’ve ever done!”
“Emocionada por la apicultura.”
Garden Camp Details
Nine weekly camps begin June 8th - 12th and
run through August 3rd - 7thFor Rising 1st - Rising 6th graders
Monday - Friday from 9 am to 1 pm
Garden Camp fees are $300 (except 4-day camps around the July 4th holiday)
Drop off/Pick up at Summit Community Gardens, 4056 Shadow Mountain Dr, Park City, UT 84098
All of our camps are ripe for adventure—but some fill up fast! Get on the waitlist, and you could be the next to harvest a spot!
Beyond the Garden
Four Beyond the Garden weeks include:
June 8th - 12th, June 15th - 19th, July 20th - 24th, July 27th - 31stField trips are from 1 pm to 3 pm
Beyond the Garden fees are $125 (all field trip costs included)
Pick up location based on each week’s destination
For Rising 1st - Rising 6th graders
We have a limited number of spots for our field trips, to get on our waitlist please click here.
FAQs
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To help streamline logistics for families with both Preschool and Elementary campers attending camps together, parents may choose to pick up Preschool campers at 1 pm alongside their Elementary camper, or pick up both campers at 12 pm if that works better for their schedule.
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LINK Click here to register for preschool garden camp
Financial Assistance
A Family Contribution Rate may be available for families who qualify for free and reduced lunch and/or earn less than 50% of the Area Median Income.
Partial Scholarships may be available for families who don’t meet the above qualifiers. If the registration fee will put a burden on your family and your family income is 50-80% of the Area Median Income please submit a partial scholarship application.
Click here to learn more about Family Contributions, Partial Scholarships, and to register.
Register for Elementary Garden Camp
Financial Assistance
We want to provide the opportunity to participate in Garden Camp for as many kids as possible. Please see below for qualification, application, and registration information. Financial assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. We ask that families use assistance for 2 weeks of camp maximum to allow as many children as possible to participate. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you at camp. If you have any questions, please contact gabriela@summitcommunitygardens.org.
Family Contribution Rate - $25
Pay the Family Contribution Rate of just $25 if your child qualifies for the free and reduced lunch program and/or your family earns less than 50% of the Area Median Income. This incredible discount is made possible by a caring community that wishes for all kids to enjoy summer camp. To register, please choose the camp(s) you want and select the Family Contribution Rate - $25 option in the dropdown menu on the registration form.
Partial Scholarships - $200
You may still qualify for financial assistance if you don’t meet the requirements for the Family Contribution Rate. If the registration fee will put a burden on your family, and your income is 50-80% of the Area Median Income, you may apply for a Partial Scholarship. Please register, please choose the camp(s) you want and select Partial Scholarship - $200 on the registration form. complete the Partial Scholarship Application to help us understand your financial challenges. We will review applications and upon approval will email you the link for payment. The information you choose to share with us is confidential and will be used only for purposes of determining your eligibility for a partial scholarship.
Refund Policy
A full refund (minus 3.5% processing fee) will be issued if we are notified at least 60 days before the camp start date. Please email your request to withdraw to gabriela@summitcommunitygardens.org.
June 8th - 12th
9am - 1pm
Camp kickoff is perfect for budding environmentalists! Garden Guardians invites campers to explore how the garden ecosystem works and what plans need to thrive. Campers will dig into healthy soil, learn about the water cycle, practice plant identification and care, and discover the creatures that help-and sometimes hinder- the garden. Through hands-on exploration and play, children will build a deeper connection to nature while learning how to care and protect the garden.
Beyond the Garden (optional)
1pm - 3 pm
Extend your camper’s day with our Beyond the Garden field trip experience. Beyond the Garden is an optional afternoon extension from 1-3 p.m. where campers travel off-site to connect gardening and cooking to local history, art, and nature through immersive community experiences.
Weekly Schedule:
• Monday: Local history exploration at Park City Museum
• Tuesday: Gallery visit and visual exploration at Kimball Arts Center
• Wednesday: Nature discovery experience at Swaner Preserve
• Thursday: Hands on cooking experience at Shepherd of the Mountain Church kitchen
We will travel together via High Valley Transit bus. Pickup will be at that day’s field trip location at 3:00 p.m.
A detailed email with all logistics, transportation details, and pickup information will be sent before your camp week begins.
**Garden Guardians Camp is for elementary age students only. Camps for preschoolers begin June 15th with Garden Cycles.**