Summer Camps 2026
New this year! Offerings in both June and July for each camp!
Your children will love these healthy, hands-on outdoor experiences at LSU's Hilltop Arboretum where they can play, learn, and develop respect for nature. Children will explore the beautiful trails, pond, and plants and learn about native plant and animal life through hands-on projects and activities. Each day will focus on a nature theme to include outdoor games, "search and discover" hikes, and art projects using natural materials.
New - Two separate sessions are being offered this year!
June 1-5, 2026 and July 14-18, 2026
8:30am-1:00pm
Camp Cost: Hilltop Members - $166.50/camper, Non-members - $185/camper
Your children (ages 4-7) will love this hands-on outdoor experience as they explore the beautiful grounds at LSU’s Hilltop Arboretum. Hilltop’s 14-acres is the perfect outdoor space to learn about plants and animal life. Kids will enjoy our trails, pond, trees and flowers. Camp is limited to 30 children.
Each day will focus on a nature theme and include:
Search and discover hikes
Playing in the dirt to plant seeds, study soil, or look for bugs
Art activities using natural materials
Outdoor games
Pond exploration
And much, much more
Campers need to bring their own lunch and drink daily. Mid-morning snacks are provided.
We highly recommend that you put sunscreen and insect repellent on your child before
arrival.
We reserve the right to cancel camp and refund fees if registration numbers are too low.
Louisiana Master Gardeners of East Baton Rouge Parish
Thank you to our local Master Gardeners for sponsoring and providing volunteers for
the program.
New - Two separate sessions are being offered this year!
June 9-13, 2026 and July 21-25, 2026
8:30am-1:00pm
Camp Cost: Hilltop Members - $166.50/camper, Non-members - $185/camper
Backyard Habitat Gardener is a get your hands in the dirt program that introduces children, ages 7-10, to natural habitats and allows them to explore the world through horticultural and environmental science activities. Campers will foster an appreciation for nature and nurture a sense of awe and wonder for the natural world. Our counselors are enthusiastic and experienced, but the real teacher at Hilltop is our most treasured resource, the land. It is Hilltop’s hope that we can encourage children to act in their own backyards and beyond!
Nutritious snacks will be provided each day. Parents will provide a brown bag lunch and drink. We highly recommend that you put sunscreen and insect repellent on your child before arrival.
We reserve the right to cancel camp and refund fees if registration numbers are too low.
Louisiana Master Gardeners of East Baton Rouge Parish
Thank you to our local Master Gardeners for sponsoring and providing volunteers for
the program.
Sprouts Camp
Backyard Habitat Gardener Camp
Camp Registration Details
June Camp Offerings
Sprouts Camp
June 1-5, 2026
8:30am-1:00pm
RegistrationHealth & Permission Form
Backyard Habitat Gardener Camp
June 8-12, 2026
8:30am-1:00pm
RegistrationHealth & Permission Form
July Camp Offerings
Sprouts Camp
July 13-17, 2026
8:30am-1:00pm
RegistrationHealth & Permission Form
Backyard Habitat Gardener Camp
July 20-24, 2026
8:30am-1:00pmRegistrationHealth & Permission Form
Questions? Please call 225-767-6916 or email.