Camp Grow
Camp Sessions
Summer Camp registration opens on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10am.
See below for camp sessions and rates. The camp season will begin on Monday, June 22, 2026.
At Camp Grow, campers will participate in a variety of activities including nature hikes, games, exploration, storytelling, arts & crafts, live animal presentations, and more! All activities will take place at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, at 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna, Virginia.
Schedule for all Camps: Monday through Friday
Check In: 9-9:15am
Camp Hours: 9am-4pm
Check Out: 4pm-4:15pm
New this Year: All Camps are being offered as two new age-appropriate themes:
- WHERE NATURE LIVES: Exploration of forests, fields, ponds, our gardens, and beyond as campers learn how plants and animals interact with each other and the world around them.
- WINGS, FINS, PETALS & SEEDS: Discovery of how every feather, fin, petal, and seeds helps plants and animals survive and thrive in nature.
Ages 5-6
Sprouts Camps
Session 1 (WINGS, FINS, PETALS & SEEDS): July 6 – July 10 (20 campers)
$405 per camper in / $455 per camper out of jurisdiction
Discover how every feather, fin, petal and seed helps animals and plants survive and thrive in nature.
Session 2 (WHERE NATURE LIVES): July 20 – July 24
$405 per camper in / $455 per camper out of jurisdiction
Explore forests, meadows, gardens, and beyond to discover how plants and animals interact with one another and their environment.
Session 3 (WINGS, FINS, PETALS & SEEDS): August 3 – August 7
$405 per camper in / $455 per camper out of jurisdiction
Discover how every feather, fin, petal and seed helps animals and plants survive and thrive in nature.
Ages 7-9
Cardinals Camps
Session 1 (WHERE NATURE LIVES): June 22 – June 26
$405 per camper in / $455 per camper out of jurisdiction
Explore forests, meadows, gardens, and beyond to discover how plants and animals interact with one another and their environment.
Session 2 (WINGS, FINS, PETALS & SEEDS): July 27 – July 31
$405 per camper in / $455 per camper out of jurisdiction
Discover how every feather, fin, petal and seed helps animals and plants survive and thrive in nature.
Session 3 (WHERE NATURE LIVES): August 17 – August 21
$405 per camper in / $455 per camper out of jurisdiction
Explore forests, meadows, gardens, and beyond to discover how plants and animals interact with one another and their environment.
Ages 10-12
Dragonflies Camps
Session 1 (WHERE NATURE LIVES): July 13 – July 17
$405 per camper in / $455 per camper out of jurisdiction
Explore forests, meadows, gardens, and beyond to discover how plants and animals interact with one another and their environment.
Session 2 (WINGS, FINS, PETALS & SEEDS): August 10 – August 14
$405 per camper in / $455 per camper out of jurisdiction
Discover how every feather, fin, petal and seed helps animals and plants survive and thrive in nature.
