Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 5–11 · $360/week
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Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Garden Guardians

Woody Mountain · $360/week

Eco Explorers Summer Camp at The Arboretum at Flagstaff offers nature-based day camps for children to explore the natural world through hands-on activities a...

▌ Editor's read The website https://thearb.org/summer-camps/ loads successfully and details the Eco Explorers Summer Camp programs offered by The Arboretum at Flagstaff. The Arboretum is a non-profit organization, indicating a mission-driven approach to its programs. The camp is a day camp, with various themed weeks for different age groups (e.g., Garden Guardians for ages 6-8). The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks, which is a positive safety indicator. While no specific staff-to-camper ratio is published, the program descriptions suggest a focus on engaging, supervised activities. The Arboretum at Flagstaff has a Google review rating of 4.7 stars based on 500+ reviews, reflecting overall positive public perception of the organization. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, and no state license number is provided on the website. Social media handles are @thearboretum on Instagram and 'thearboretum' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–11

Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Garden Guardians fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 5–11
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 4001 S Woody Mountain Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86005, USA
  • Cost notes: $290 for members. Scholarships available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Garden Guardians

What ages does Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Garden Guardians accept?
Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Garden Guardians is open to children ages 5–11. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Garden Guardians cost?
Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Garden Guardians publishes $360/week for the standard session. $290 for members. Scholarships available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Garden Guardians's hours?
Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Garden Guardians runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Garden Guardians?
Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Garden Guardians is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Garden Guardians provide lunch?
Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Garden Guardians does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Garden Guardians compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Flagstaff?
Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Garden Guardians is one of 5 outdoors/nature camps in Flagstaff that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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