Greenwich Botanical Center is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting horticulture, conservation, and the arts.
Greenwich Botanical Center is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting horticulture, conservation, and the arts.
Greenwich Botanical Center is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting horticulture, conservation, and the arts.
Greenwich Botanical Center is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to promoting horticulture, conservation, and the arts.

Summer
Forest Days

Spend your Summer at GBC! We are thrilled to introduce our new Summer Forest Days Program! Your child will experience the best summer has to offer in our expansive natural surroundings. Summer Forest Days is an all-weather, outdoor enrichment program designed to encourage young children to grow socially, emotionally, and physically through interest-led play and natural exploration.

Summer Forest Days

Summer Forest Days is an all-weather, outdoor enrichment program designed to encourage young children to grow socially, emotionally, and physically through interest-led play and natural exploration. Our schedule flows organically from what nature presents each day. Children can expect to explore nature by hiking, climbing, water play, observing birds and insects, building with rocks and natural materials, creating art with their discoveries, and letting their imaginations run wild!
Summer Forest Days 
Member Rate: $350/week, Non-Member Rate: $395/week

Sign up now for one-week sessions from
Monday, June 5 – Friday, August 18
REGISTER for summer forest days

Who?

Now Welcoming children age 3 – 8 years-old. Groups will not exceed 10 children and will be organized by age with some combined activities)

When?

Monday – Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm *Please bring a nut-free lunch and labeled, reusable water bottle.* A nut-free snack will be provided.

Where?

Outside on GBC’s expansive surrounding grounds, forest, and trails! We will be outdoors in all weather except in the event of lightening. 

Why?

Summer Forest Days is a one-of-a-kind program designed to encourage your children to play and socialize with peers while learning about, and gaining an appreciation for, our planet.
Summer Forest Days will be lead by Greenwich Botanical Center’s experienced educators supported by one assistant to maintain an optimal child-to-teacher ratio; a second assistant will be added when necessary. Our lead teacher is certified in Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and First Aid for First Responders. She is also trained to use an EpiPen. Certifications are updated annually. All staff must pass a thorough background check.

Explore with Me Summer Session

9:30-10:15a Wednesdays and Thursdays June 28 - July 27th

Forest Days Explore with Me is an all-weather outdoor enrichment program for children 12 - 36 months and their caregivers. This offering is designed to encourage young children, with the help of their parent or caregiver, to experience nature via circle time, walks, outdoor sensory play, songs and forest exploration. 

Mark Your Calendar for These Can't miss Events

Don't miss out on all the exciting events happening at the Greenwich Botanical Center! From nature walks to gardening workshops, there's something for everyone. Check out our events calendar now and plan your visit.

OUR DETAILS

Greenwich Botanical Center
130 Bible Street, P.O. Box 1600
Cos Cob, Connecticut 06807
+1 203-869-9242
info@greenwichbotanicalcenter.org
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Mon - Fri :  9:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday : Closed
Sunday : Closed