Summer Camp Sessions

Camps for Ages 13-17

Discovery Crew: Teen Leadership Summer Program

Dates: June 1–5, 2026
Morning Camp Session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Optional Afternoon Volunteer Session: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Pricing:

• Members: $175
• Non-Members: $200
• Lunch is included in pricing.

Morning Leadership Session

In this immersive half-day summer camp, teens step into leadership roles as representatives of a fictional city. Throughout the week, campers face evolving challenges inspired by real- world environmental stewardship, community planning, and problem-solving. Every decision has lasting consequences, physically changing a shared city map and shaping the story of their world over time.

Using a choose-your-own-adventure style storyline, teens engage in hands-on STEM challenges, mapping and navigation activities, and guided discussions to determine how their city responds to new obstacles. Activities take place across multiple locations, including Texas Discovery Gardens, Big Tex Urban Farms, Leonhardt Lagoon, and the Children’s Aquarium, allowing campers to connect decision-making scenarios to real environments.

Afternoon Volunteer Session (Optional)

Teens may stay for an optional volunteer session to earn documented service hours. Participants assist staff with preparations for upcoming camps, help with tasks in the butterfly house, and support Homeschool Day on June 4. Discovery Crew teens may also earn additional volunteer hours by assisting with future youth camp sessions.

Camps for Ages 5–6

Habitat Safari | June 8–12, 2026

Habitat Safari takes young explorers on a journey through various natural habitats. Campers will discover how plants and animals survive in forests, wetlands, deserts, and gardens through hands-on activities, sensory exploration, crafts, and outdoor scavenger hunts. This camp builds early science skills through play and exploration.

Animal Adventures | July 6–10, 2026

Animal Adventures invites campers to explore the amazing world of animals, from insects and birds to reptiles and mammals. Through animal-themed crafts, hands-on investigations, storytelling, and outdoor exploration, campers will learn about animal needs, behaviors, and habitats. Designed for young learners, this camp encourages curiosity and creativity.

Camps for Ages 7–9

Bug Squad Adventures | June 15–19, 2026

Bug Squad Adventures combines STEAM activities with hands-on insect exploration. Campers learn about bugs and ecosystems through live insect encounters, outdoor bug hunts, and problem-solving challenges. Teamwork, curiosity, and creativity are encouraged throughout the week.

Nature Navigators | July 13–17, 2026

Nature Navigators challenges campers to explore the gardens like real explorers. Through habitat investigations, challenges, and outdoor discovery, campers will learn how plants, animals, and landscapes are connected. This camp builds observation skills, environmental awareness, and confidence outdoors.

Camps for Ages 10–12

Habitat Guardians | June 22–26, 2026

Habitat Guardians empowers campers to think about wildlife and the habitats they depend on. Through hands-on activities, campers explore how human actions affect wildlife and how individuals and communities can help protect ecosystems. This camp emphasizes stewardship, problem-solving, and real-world conservation thinking.