Friends of the Garden
Friends of the Garden
Elementary Garden Camp
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.
March 2nd
Registration opens exclusively for Friends of the Garden, be a friend!
March 16th
Registration opens for the public, sign up to be notified when registration opens!
Garden Camp
Elementary (For Rising 1st - Rising 6th graders)
Nine weekly camps beginning June 8th - 12th
Monday - Friday from 9 am - 1 pm
Preschool (For Preschool age 3 - Rising kindergarteners)
Eight weekly camps beginning June 15th - 19th
Monday - Friday from 9 am - 12 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
Beyond the Garden
For Elementary only (Rising 1st - Rising 6th graders)
Four Beyond the Garden weeks:
June 8th - 12th; June 15th - 19th;
July 20th - 24th; July 27th - 31stMonday - Thursday from 1 - 3 pm
Beyond the Garden fees are $125 (all field trip costs included)
Pick up location based on each week’s destination
Scholarships
Scholarships available for eligible families
Two scholarship levels include:
1) Regular Scholarship (Family Contribution $25)
2) Partial Scholarship (Family Contribution $200)Beyond the Garden is provided at no charge for qualifying families
Awarded first-come, first-served
Based on family size and income
Register for Elementary Garden Camp
Scholarships
We want to provide the opportunity for every kid to participate in Garden Camp. We ask that families request no more than two weeks of scholarships for camp to allow as many children as possible to participate. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Thank you! We look forward to seeing you at camp. If you have any questions, please contact gabriela@summitcommunitygardens.org.
Regular Scholarship (Family Contribution $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, you automatically qualify for a Regular Scholarship. To register, please select the Regular Scholarship option on the dropdown menu when you add the camp to your cart. This incredible discount is made possible by a caring community that wishes for all kids to enjoy summer camp. Our team will get in touch with you if we have a question about your scholarship eligibility.
Partial Scholarship (Family Contribution $200)
If you don’t meet the requirements above but the registration fee will put a burden on your family, and your income is 50-80% of the Area Median Income, you may qualify for a Partial Scholarship. To register, please select the Partial Scholarship option on the dropdown menu when you add the camp to your cart. Our team will get in touch with you if we have a question about your scholarship eligibility.
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 pm 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 pm
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.**