Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 3–5 · $109/week
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Preschool Garden Camp

SU-Bugs · $109/week

Preschool Garden Camp offers young children nature-based activities, crafts, and games focused on gardening and outdoor exploration through Boise Parks and R...

▌ Editor's read The Preschool Garden Camp is offered by the City of Boise Parks and Recreation Department, as indicated by the URL and the document title 'Boise Parks and Recreation Summer 2026 Activity Guide'. This suggests it is a municipal program. The camp is described as a 'Preschool Garden Camp' for ages 3-5, focusing on 'nature-based activities, crafts, and games' with a gardening theme. The activity guide lists the camp as a day program, running for a week at a time. No information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found within the provided document. The document is a comprehensive activity guide, not a dedicated camp website, which limits the depth of specific camp information available.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–5

Preschool Garden Camp is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. outdoors/nature programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 3–5
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Address: Julia Davis Park, 700 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID 83702
  • Phone: (208) 608-7680
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Preschool Garden Camp

What ages does Preschool Garden Camp accept?
Preschool Garden Camp is open to children ages 3–5. 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 Preschool Garden Camp cost?
Preschool Garden Camp publishes $109/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Preschool Garden Camp's hours?
Preschool Garden Camp runs 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Preschool Garden Camp?
Preschool Garden Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Preschool Garden Camp provide lunch?
Preschool Garden Camp 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.

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