Idaho Botanical Garden
15-acre botanical garden adjacent to the Old Idaho Penitentiary. Permanent thematic garden displays plus year-round Youth Education Programs (STEAM Camps for ages 5–8, out-of-school day camps, spring break camp). Summer 2026 STEAM Camp lineup: Artful Outdoors (June 22–26), Teeth, Talons & Tails! (July 27–31), Garden's Greatest Hits (Aug 3–7). 8:30 AM–3:30 PM, two age cohorts per camp (5–6 and 7–8), 16 participants per group. Also hosts the partnership Wizarding Camp with Discovery Center of Idaho.
Programs offered
3 programs · tap for detailsIdaho Botanical Garden Summer Youth Camps
STEAM-focused summer camps in the garden. 8:30am-2:30pm daily. Topics include Artful Outdoors (Jun 22-26), Teeth/Talons/Tails (Jul 27-31), Garden's Greatest Hits (Aug 3-7).
STEAM Camp: Artful Outdoors
Idaho Botanical Garden summer STEAM camp combining outdoor exploration, garden walks, and art projects. Two age cohorts per camp (5–6 and 7–8), 16 participants per group. Pre-registration required, closes 1 week before start.
STEAM Camp: Teeth, Talons, & Tails!
Idaho Botanical Garden summer STEAM camp focused on animals, biology, and the natural world. Two age cohorts per camp (5–7 and 8–10), 16 participants per group.
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