Camden Children's Garden

SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS Visit the Garden on a self-guided tour. Enjoy the various themed gardens, learn about butterflies at the Philadelphia Eagles Four Seasons Butterfly House and Education Centre, dig into our seasonal planting station, ride some of our amusements and enjoy a day at the Garden. GROUP ADMISSION PRICE is $7.00 per student, which includes admission and two tokens to ride the Spring Butterfly, Train, or Carousel. One adult is required for every five (5) students/children and receives free admission. Other adults in the group are $5.50. Extra tokens can be acquired for $1.50 each. On the Carousel, standing adults assisting children ride free of charge. ADULTS, CHAPERONES, TEACHERS, COUNSELORS: Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For the safety of our visitors, unruly/unsafe children will be asked to leave exhibit areas and a security officer will be called. EATING AT THE GARDEN: Schools and groups can bring lunch to the Garden and eat under one of our two tents. A $10.00 maintenance fee is required for every 50 people in the group. Only snacks and drinks are sold at the Garden. BUS PARKING is available near the Garden, at one of the Camden Parking Authority’s lots. Parking fees are $10.00 per bus. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: Enhance your visit to the Camden Children’s Garden by scheduling a Garden Lesson. You will need to schedule your lesson when you make your group reservation. A variety of topics are available for students K through 12, including butterflies, soil, biodiversity, tropical rainforests, nutrition and many more. Costs range from $60.00 to $80.00 per lesson. For additional information or to book a visit, please call (856) 365-8733 and ask for our Garden Educator. You can also make a reservation by clicking on the link on left and filling out our Field Trip Booking Request Form. GARDEN LESSONS On-site Garden Lessons are available to classes visiting the Camden Children's Garden. Lessons are offered on the grounds of the Garden and are designed for students K – 8th. All of our lessons are aligned to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and the American Association for the Advancement of Science Benchmarks for Science Literacy. Costs range from $60.00 to $80.00 per lesson. Lessons are between 30 to 45 minutes in duration. You will need to book your lesson when you make your field trip reservation. To download a complete listing of our lessons with their description and costs, click on the desired link on left. GARDEN FESTIVALS FOR SCHOOLS Our Garden Festivals for Schools are excellent ways for students to explore a variety of hands-on activities and at the same time have some fun! Developed specifically for 3rd to 6th grade students, the festivals are centered on four main themes: Spring is Here!: Spring is the start of planting season. Learn how to compost, the importance of water, how to identify plants and what seeds need to grow. Then take some seeds home to start your garden. Earth and Arbor Day: Save the Earth! Join us while we learn to make recycled paper, explore water pollution, plant a tree to take home, and make some wacky planters from reusable materials. Butterflies, Birds and Cinco de Mayo: Take flight with the monarchs while learning about butterfly migration, explore plants that attract butterflies and birds to your garden (and take a plant home with you!), identify birds by their beaks, and learn a little Spanish in our Cinco de Mayo Activity. Fit and Fun: Having a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be boring! Learn some fun, easy ways to add exercise to your day, explore the new USDA Food Pyramid, find out what rainbows have to do with eating, and start your own healthy garden by planting a tomato to take home. All the festivals are during the Spring. The activities are all aligned to the New Jersey Department of Education Core Curriculum Content Standards, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science Benchmarks for Science Literacy. Reservations are required, and space is limited. Fees are $9.00 per student, which includes admission, four hands-on activities, a student passport and two tokens for our amusements. One adult is required for every five (5) students/children and receives free admission. For the dates of the festivals and/or to request a reservation, please click on the link at left.