Garden Build It!

Monday, July 19, 2021 through Friday, July 23, 2020 – 9:00 am–4:00 pm

DIY and the garden combine for a week of fun garden projects for middle school campers!

Join the Arboretum staff and friends to learn about construction, gardening, and art. Campers help with garden projects for the Yurt Yard like installing a bog garden, creating garden structures out of bamboo, and leaving their mark on the garden with art projects. Campers will take home their new knowledge and some of their projects to install in their own gardens!

Campers bring a bagged lunch and snack from home.

Camp registration will open with ten campers per session and may increase as allowed by University, state and federal gathering limits. Campers will be required to follow NC State University Community Standards.

Age

Rising 7th and 8th graders.

Cost

$350.00 for Arboretum Family/Dual level or above members, $380.00 for Nonmembers

Registration

Registration begins on February 22, 2021, for Arboretum members at the Family/Dual level or above.

Public registration begins March 8, 2021.

Registration is completed through our online system, Reporter. A link to registration will appear on each camp page once registration opens. Camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. When a camp fills, a waitlist will be started.

Full payment for camp will be due on May 7, 2021. You will receive an e-mail notice prior to the payment deadline. No payments will be taken at the time of registration.

Campers are responsible for providing a snack and lunch each day of camp.

If you would like to become a member to enjoy early registration, discounted camp registration fees, and other year-long benefits, please visit our membership page. Membership must be at the Family/Dual level or above to take advantage of early registration.

Registrations received during the members-only period (February 22, 2021–March 7, 2021) not associated with a current Family/Dual level or above membership will be refunded minus a 15% administrative fee. To make sure your registration is completed, join now!

Cancellation

Participants wishing to withdraw from a camp must provide a written request by May 21, 2021, to Elizabeth Overcash, children’s program coordinator, at elizabeth_overcash@ncsu.edu. If the withdrawal request is received by May 21, 2021, a refund will be processed minus a 15% cancellation fee per child, per camp. No fees will be refunded if registration is canceled after May 21, 2021.

If the Arboretum cancels a camp, a full refund will be made.

Membership donations made in association with a camp registration are not refundable.

Location

JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Directions

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Parking

Camp drop off and pick up will be in the brick circle at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center.

Questions

Try our frequently asked questions, or contact Elizabeth Overcash, children's program coordinator, at elizabeth_overcash@ncsu.edu or (919) 513-7011.