Camper Age Groups
- Mini Camp-1 week camp (Grades PreK-2nd)
- Middle School Camp-1 week camp (Grades 6th-8th)
- Elementary Camp-2 week camp (Grades K-2nd)
- Elementary Camp-2 week camp (Grades 3rd-5th)
Camp Staff and Guest Presenters
Our camp staff this year included returning director, Jim Ritter (working with our older campers) in addition to a new director, Alex Jones, who worked with our younger campers. We had several phenomenal counselors, some returning and some new! The two directors, along with Education Director Erika Castillo, led most activities while counselors took small groups and assisted. We had some outstanding guest presenters who were experts in different areas: Sara Service (DIG Garden), Clare Maffei and Sally Lent (USFWS Bee experts), Sarah Ford (CAF, who brought animal ambassadors to camp).
Quotes from Cylburn Camp Parents
- Kids loved it! Favorite of all the camps.
- Thank you so much for working so hard to keep kids with medical conditions safe!!! Excellent communication before and during camp!
- Thank you! I couldn’t be happier with [camper’s] experience, he played well and learned about plants and nature. He bonded with his group and was joyously ready to return to camp each morning. Organization of drop-off and pick up was efficient and well coordinated, even on rainy days.
- This was such an amazing camp—so well planned and run. Our son loved it and said he wished he could be at the arboretum all summer. He can’t wait to come back next year. After camp concluded, he brought us all to the arboretum to share his new knowledge and was our very informed tour guide on a hike around the grounds! Thank you for keeping the kiddos safe and happy while learning tons!
- Counselors were very friendly. Communication was always very clear and the right amount. My child had such a wonderful time at the camp
- My kids learned a lot and were able to explain concepts they learned at camp to us. Fort building and outdoor engineering projects were favorites.
- My child has ADHD and sometimes has a difficult time in new environments. He had a wonderful time and felt comfortable and happy.
- My child had an excellent experience and enjoyed every moment of camp.
- My daughter loves the activities, especially water play. She came home telling us all about the things she learned.
- Can’t express how much the kids love camp. They were excited to go every day and they had a blast. They also are even more interested in nature, wildlife and this incredible resource we live near! Very cool.
- My daughter enjoyed the time to just hang out with friends as well as the time to learn interesting things. She loved all of the counselors, too.
- Our kiddos loved Cylburn. We would be thrilled to send them again next year.
