Summer Program at the HSBC Children's Garden at QBG:
Located in Flushing, Queens NY, the HSBC Children’s Garden at Queens Botanical Garden provides hands-on summer gardening camps for kids ages 5-12. We aim to teach them about nature, gardens, and plants in a fun and engaging way, while they enjoy playing in this beautiful environment. We also offer spring and fall programs for young gardeners.
Summer Gardening Camps for Kids ages 5-12:
Held in July & August for 2 days a week from 9am to 4pm. Your child can attend on Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays.
Your child is welcome to:
- attend the full 7-week program
- attend for July only
- attend for August only
Summer Camp Content:
Your child will:
- plant delicious summer vegetables
- learn about climate and environment
- build planters and terrariums
- raise and release butterflies
- bake cookies in a solar oven
- conduct scavenger hunts
- make salads from the spring vegetable plantings
and lots more!
Further Gardening Programs for Kids:
We also offer spring and fall programs for young gardeners.