Hershey Gardens offers an outdoor learning experience for camp groups of all ages. Spend the day at the Gardens with lunch in our outdoor picnic area!
“Winging It”
June – August, Pre-K to Grade 2
Students will become “lepidopterists” as they explore the magical metamorphosis of the butterfly. Program includes a guided tour of the Butterfly Atrium, educational activity, and a self-guided Gardens exploration.
Green Thumbs
Year-round, Kindergarten to Grade 3
Students will cultivate their own green thumbs as they explore the importance of living plants. Planting a seed to take home, tending to our garden and examining plants up-close are some of the activities students will enjoy. This trip will also include a visit to the Butterfly Atrium and Educational & Horticultural Wing.
Pricing for both programs is below.
- $11 per student (minimum of 15 students or equivalent value)
- 1 free adult for every 5 students (must maintain a 1:10 ratio)
- $13 per additional adult (No discounts, passes or memberships are accepted for this program.)
Hershey Area Playhouse
Summer Theatre Camp
July 7 – 18, 2025
For students 4th through 9th grade
Join us for a two-week camp and final performance!
The Stuff of Legend, based on a book by James C. Christensen, and adapted and written by Jennifer Feldser, is an epic adventure featuring a cast of classic and popular literary figures. From characters like Peter Rabbit to the Wicked Witch, and fantastical places like Narnia and Wonderland, there is something for everyone! The camp will be complete with auditions, casting of all 30 campers, acting games, rehearsals, memorized lines, blocking and stage combat.
Limited spots available, please register early.
Monday rehearsals are at the Playhouse, Tuesday through Friday rehearsals are at Hershey Gardens. The camp will culminate with a full production on Friday, July 18. Learn more and register at HersheyAreaPlayhouse.com.
2025 Summer Camps
Our exciting, hands-on approach to science gives children the unique opportunity to conduct exciting and engaging experiments and activities. We make learning science FUN!
Full day options are $415/week; half day options are $240/week.
For more information or to register for the camps, please visit scienceexplorers.com
Prior to April 30, 2025 use code EARLYBIRD25 on Science Explorers website when registering to receive $50 off full day registration and $30 half day registration.
Wizarding World of Science (Formerly Potions, Powders and Polymers)
June 23 – 27
Half Day: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Full Day: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 7-11
Is it science or magic? You’ll find out! In our half-day camp you’ll create erupting foam monsters, conduct amazing air pressure experiments, dig for hidden treasures, unravel the mysteries of illusions and build your own spectroscopes to explore the vibrant spectrum of light. Stay for the full day and prepare for more captivating discoveries! We’ll reveal many mysteries of science as we investigate creepy creatures, learn clever troll tricks, capture a rainbow in a bottle, make instant snow, mix up glowing slime and conduct lab tests on mystery substances.
Camp CSI
July 21 – 25
Full Day: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 7-11
Become a Science Explorers CSI! We’ll use forensic techniques to document evidence, lift fingerprints, analyze mystery powders, conduct simulated blood testing, extract DNA from bananas, perform fiber analysis, and use a black light to uncover hidden clues. See If you’ll be the one to crack the case!
Science Adventures!
July 28 – August 1
Half Day: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Full Day: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 7-11
Join us for an exciting week-long camp where we transform our 2024-25 after-school club topics into unforgettable adventures! Uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt, build your own weather station to explore the wild world of meteorology, and get elbow deep in the science of slime. Plus, you’ll whip up delicious homemade ice cream, investigate the fascinating realm of sound, and experiment with chemistry mixtures that fizz and pop. Each day is packed with fun and discovery!
Take A Dive
August 4 – 8
Half Day: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Full Day: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 7-11
Dive into the world of marine biology and oceanography! In our half day camp you’ll dissect a real shark, participate in fisherman’s challenge, examine the anatomy of a fish and learn the ancient technique of gyotaku or “fish rubbing”, learn to survive at sea with a homemade solar still, create a kelp forest and make your own submarine. Stay for the full day camp and come face-to-face with some unique sea creatures! You’ll complete a squid dissection, bring to life genuine Triassic Triops, conduct a whale adaptations lab, and examine many weird wonders that live under the sea!
Jr. Discoverers
August 11 – 15
Half Day Only: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages 4-6
Come join us for an unforgettable week of fabulous hands-on fun! Get ready to roll up your sleeves and explore botany, oceanography, astronomy and entomology! We’ll dissect a plant and learn what each part does, plant seeds in your very own terrarium, investigate a real octopus, discover the fascinating world of shell-dwelling creatures, craft a constellation viewer, and embark on a journey through space in our homemade planetarium. Plus get ready to “bug out” as we create insect habitats so we can investigate our 6-legged friends up close. This will be an exciting exploration of the natural world that promises to spark curiosity and imagination!
