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 for Friends of the Garden, become a friend today!

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 - 31st

  • Monday - 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

  • Learn more and check eligibility

  • "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!"

    —Camp mom

  • "Emocionada por la apicultura."

    —campista en edad preescolar

  • "My kids loved the “snack garden” and showed a greater interest in gardening after attending this camp. My son also enjoyed making the bee sticks with yarn and couldn’t wait to show us what they’re used for. Both kids seemed happy and engaged each day."

    —Camp mom

  • "This is the best camp I've ever done!"

    —elementary age camper

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 please select the Regular Scholarship option in the dropdown menu on the registration form. This incredible discount is made possible by a caring community that wishes for all kids to enjoy summer camp.

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 Partial Scholarship on the registration form and click the box marked “yes” at the bottom to indicate your desire for a partial scholarship. After reviewing applications, we will contact you to confirm your scholarship or to ask for additional information.

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.