Camp Discovery
Join us for Camp Discovery 2025!
Cost: $200
A mix of various activities to give campers a well-rounded experience of summer fun. Campers learn about local ecosystems, plant and animal species. Camps will provide opportunities for youth to engage in a variety of activities that promote personal growth, teamwork, and physical activity, all while being immersed in nature.
Camp registration includes a t-shirt, snacks, bottled water.
Camp Discovery FAQ’s
What is included with camp?
Each day of camp is filled with fun, high-energy activities, take-home crafts, and games. A camp t-shirt, as well as two snacks each day for full-day camp is included. Our goal is to send your child home excited about the next day, messy from outdoor exploring, and most importantly, happy.
What is your age policy?
Campers must be the age listed in the description by the first day of camp. Please make sure that your child is registered for the appropriate camp. Camp activities for each week are specifically designed for the age that is listed. There are no exceptions and false registrations will be canceled and fees will be refunded, minus the nonrefundable deposit.
How much is camp?
Week-long Camps
$200 per child, per week +tax
How do I register my child and is there a waitlist?
Ue the buttons at the top of the page to choose the correct week and age group.
What is your cancellation policy?
The Elizabethan Gardens reserves the right to cancel or change programs at any time due to weather conditions, safety, or changing policies. If the Gardens cancels a program, we will contact parents/guardians and issue a refund, minus the non-refundable deposit. If a program needs to be canceled by the Gardens, staff will do their best to contact parents/guardians a week in advance of camp start date.
Cancellation requests must be received no later than one-week prior to the first day of camp to receive a full refund. The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. To cancel please contact Jenna Livernois, Programs Manager, (252) 473-3234 ex. 102 or email programsmanager@elizabethangardens.org. Cancelations after the one-week deadline will not be eligible for a refund. Membership fees are non-refundable.
What should my child bring to camp?
For your child to fully enjoy their time with us and for safety we require each child have the following items:
- You are responsible for providing lunch for your child every day of camp. TEG will provide two small snacks each day for full-day camps; however, we do not provide lunch. We have refrigeration at TEG, but no way to heat items.
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen- You are responsible for supplying sunscreen appropriate for camper and applying the first layer of sunscreen on child before drop-off. Camp staff will take every measure to assist your child in reapplying sunscreen when necessary. For added protection we recommend your child bring a hat.
- Appropriate clothing. Camp activities can be messy. Please send your child to camp in clothing that is comfortable, durable, and you do not mind getting wet or dirty. We recommend bringing a rain jacket as well- We play, rain or shine!
- Close-toed shoes with a back that are durable for walking, playing, and getting wet. Flip-flops or dress-shoes are not permitted at camp.
- Needed medications or supplies. Please indicate what items your child requires on the Medical Information Form.
- Optional: Insect repellant
- Optional: We recommend that your child have a swimsuit, towel, or change of clothes with them at camp. There will be water activities and other messy play while at camp.
