Epic Expeditions
natureFrom dinosaurs to deep space, campers explore big ideas through interactive expeditions in the garden. Take a journey through the Dallas Arboretum as you explore exciting themes like safaris, space, ...
From dinosaurs to deep space, campers explore big ideas through interactive expeditions in the garden. Take a journey through the Dallas Arboretum as you explore exciting themes like safaris, space, the Arctic, and dinosaurs. Each day brings a new “expedition” filled with hands-on, nature-inspired adventures. Come study the cosmos up close with space exploration tools, use AR to discover the true sizes of dinosaurs across the landscape, and engineer a cozy shelter for Arctic animals. On safari day, track “mystery animals” by decoding clues, footprints, and scat models to figure out who lives where and why. It’s an exciting, creative, and educational adventure in a beautiful garden setting.Additional Information
📋 Cancellation Policy
How do I cancel my reservation? Cancellations are subject to a $100 processing fee per child. Refunds cannot be issued for missed classes or cancellations made less than 10 business days prior to class. Cancellations must be sent to education@dallasarboretum.org Am I able to transfer from one camp to another? Transfer requests must be sent to education@dallasarboretum.org and approved at least four (4) weeks prior to the start of camp. There is a transfer fee of $25 per camp.
🍴 Lunch
Each child should bring a lunch that does not need to be refrigerated or heated and a snack. Please consider packing peanut-free items for the safety of other students.
🎒 What Should My Camper Bring
Please read your confirmation email carefully for details on what to bring. All children should bring a refillable water bottle, lunch and snack. Please refrain from sending electronics or toys.
⚠️ Allergies
At least two weeks prior to the start of the camp, please email the summer camp manager to see what accommodations can be made. Submit inquiries to education@dallasarboretum.org.
ℹ️ Additional Details
After all of the attendees are signed up and finalized, we will break up camps into small groups by age, as much as possible. Ideally, we will have one camp group for children going into 1st and 2nd grades, one group for 3rd and 4th grades, and one group for 5th and 6th grades. To balance groups evenly, we reserve the right to assign or redistribute groups to best fit the needs of the group and the child. We are unable to honor requests for group placement. If there are any concerns about a camper’s group placement, please reach out to the Camp Manager directly. Where should I park to drop off and pick up my child? Please enter the Arboretum at Gate 1 and park in the lot. Walk to the Main ticket booths and you will be directed to the Education classrooms. For your child’s safety, you will need to walk your child into camp each day and sign them in. At check-in on the first day, you will receive a hanging car tag and a carpool pick-up map for dismissal. This is for your child’s safety. Please have your photo ID and the hanging car tag visible on your car’s rearview mirror to pick up in carpool dismissal. Cars in the carpool line will be filled in the order of arrival. If you elect to park your car and walk up to the dismissal area, please have your pick-up tag and ID available when signing your child out for the day. If you need to pick up your child early, please park in the parking lot and walk to the classrooms. If possible, notify the camp teacher or manager so they will be prepared for your child’s departure.
Session Details
Jul 13 - Jul 17, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$350
About the Organization
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical GardenSummer Camps provide children with daily hands-on investigations and garden explorations that will spark their imagination in STEM and nature. Camps integrate critical thinking and problem-solving ski...
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