Enjoy a nature-filled summer with day camps at Lauritzen Gardens! Campers ages 5-12 will explore nature themes, ranging from dinosaurs and weather to art and animals. Plus, our popular partner camps are back with Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium. Summer Camp 2026 will include daily time in Sofia's Play Garden and additional gardens across our 100 acres, plus guest speakers, crafts, games, and more!  

  

  

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 2, 2026 

  

Camp Calendar - shop by week 

 

  

Camp Hours, Pricing, and Information 

  

ˇ         All camps take place Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the exception of the weeks that include Memorial Day and Juneteenth (four-day weeks).  

ˇ         Extended before and after care packages are available from 8 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. for $50 per week.   

o    On weeks with partner camps, before and after care is only available for
Monday through Wednesday at Lauritzen Gardens for $30 per week.  

o    On holiday weeks, before and after care for the four days of camp is available for $40 per week.  

ˇ         Check-in and pick-up will be at the visitor and education center each day (unless the camp takes place at a partnering institution).  

ˇ         Campers are asked to bring a lunch each day of camp. Lunch will also be available to order from the café at Lauritzen Gardens for an additional fee. Information on ordering lunch will be provided prior to the start of camp.   

ˇ         An email with camp details and a camper information form will be sent to the registrant's parent/guardian prior to the camp. To be sure our emails always make it to your inbox, please add the omahabotanicalgardens.org domain to your email whitelist. (Click here for a quick how-to)  

  

  

Member Pricing
- Active garden members receive 10% off of each camp price listed below. Not a member? Join today!

Early Bird Pricing
- Register by January 19 to receive $20 off of each week of camp (discount does not apply to partner camps with Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium)

Standard Camp Pricing
- Day Camp Only - $250 per week
- Day Camp Plus Before and After Care - $300 per week  

Partner Camp Pricing (Where the Wild Things Are)
- Day Camp Only - $280 per week
- Day Camp Plus Before and After Care - $310 per week (Monday through Wednesday only) 

Holiday Week Camp Pricing
- Day Camp Only - $200 per week
- Day Camp Plus Before and After Care - $240 per week 

NEW! Summer Camp Scholarships
- Scholarships are available for camp families who qualify based on participation in your school's free lunch program and/or receipt of SNAP or WIC benefits. Please click here for more information and to apply. 

  

A note for garden members: Summer Adventure Camp is sold in XtruLink, which links to your garden membership account. This is a separate program from Altru. If you have not created an account in XtruLink, please do so in order to receive your discounts on registrations. Once your account is linked, member discounts will appear after you add camp weeks to the cart.   

  

  

For all other registration questions, please contact Erin Heckeroth-Brown, Education Coordinator- School and Youth Programs, at (402) 346-4002, ext. 253 or e.heckeroth-brown@omahabotanicalgardens.org.  

 

 

Waitlists
Still interested in one of our sold-out camps? Please contact Erin Heckeroth-Brown, Education Coordinator- School and Youth Programs, at (402) 346-4002, ext. 253 or e.heckeroth-brown@omahabotanicalgardens.org.  

  

  

Refunds and Cancellations
Full refunds are available through February 28, 2026 if your summer plans need to be adjusted. Beginning March 1, 2026, a 50% refund is available up until 4 weeks prior to each camp, at which point camps are non-refundable.  

  

  

  

FUN CAMP THEMES THAT CONNECT CHILDREN TO NATURE   

STEM INTO NATURE
4-DAY WEEKS, MAY 26-29 OR JUNE 15-18 - Holiday Week
At Lauritzen Gardens, STEM meets nature! Campers will uncover the science of plants and ecosystems while exploring engineering, design, and innovation throughout the gardens, including Sofia's Play Garden and the reimagined Marjorie K. Daugherty Conservatory. It's a week designed to inspire big ideas, creative thinking, and discovery. 

ˇ         Day Camp Only - $200 per week  

ˇ         Day Camp Plus Before and After Care - $240 per week   

ˇ         Members receive 10% off of the prices above!   

DINOSAURS AROUND THE WORLD
JUNE 1-5, JULY 6-10, OR JULY 27-31 - Standard Camp
Calling all dinosaur fans! Our summer exhibition Dinosaurs Around the World, features 15 animatronic dinosaurs, in settings showcasing the original continent configuration of Pangea. In addition to these unique dinosaurs, we will explore themes like tectonic plates and geological formations that impacted how the dinosaurs lived! And, of course, camp wouldn't be complete without exploring plants at Lauritzen Gardens with prehistoric origins, along with dinosaur-themed crafts, games, and other activities! 

ˇ         Day Camp Only - $250 per week  

ˇ         Day Camp Plus Before and After Care - $300 per week   

ˇ         Members receive 10% off of the prices above!   

COLOR YOUR WORLD
JUNE 8-12 OR JULY 20-24 - Standard Camp
Art and nature go together like sunshine and flowers! This creative week of camp will feature all of the above, with an exploration of art across Lauritzen Gardens' 100 acres. Think beyond the joys of painting or coloring to explore music, drawing, sculpture, and more in the great outdoors.  

ˇ         Day Camp Only - $250 per week  

ˇ         Day Camp Plus Before and After Care - $300 per week   

ˇ         Members receive 10% off of the prices above!   

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
JUNE 22-26 OR JULY 13-17 - Partner Camp 
Dive into a world of WILD things in this unforgettable summer camp at Lauritzen Gardens and Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium. We invite campers to engage in team-building activities, fun games, nature-centered projects and observation to discover the fascinating world of wild animals, their unique features, and their habitats. Join us for a week of creativity, art, exploration, and appreciation for the wild wonders around us.   

ˇ         Day Camp Only - $280 per week  

ˇ         Day Camp Plus Before and After Care - $310 per week   

ˇ         Members receive 10% off of the prices above!   

WILD AND WONDERFUL WEATHER
JUNE 29-JULY 3 OR AUGUST 3-7 - Standard Camp
Where would we be without the wild, seasonal weather of the Midwest! What about the tropical nature of the Amazon Rainforest or the dry climate of the Sonoran Desert? Our gardens, and other natural areas around the world, depend on a variety of types of weather to grow and thrive. We'll explore them all in this worthwhile week of weather camp!  

ˇ         Day Camp Only - $250 per week  

ˇ         Day Camp Plus Before and After Care - $300 per week   

ˇ         Members receive 10% off of the prices above!   

 

  

REGISTER STARTING JANUARY 2, 2026