Cape Fear Botanical Garden is pleased to announce the receipt of a $5,000 Summertime Kids grant from Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. which will support camp activities and scholarships.

“Camp at the Garden includes hands-on environmental science activities, art projects, STEM learning and opportunities for children to get outside and become excited about the natural world as they build friendships and enjoy a feeling of belonging. Summer camp is an experience every child deserves, but not every family can accommodate. Scholarship funds from the Cumberland Community Foundation are vital in bridging the gap” said Development Manager Meg Suraci in a press release. 

“This grant allows us to offer exceptional programming while creating lasting memories for our campers. We feel truly honored to mentor the children in our community and provide them with a fun-filled summer experience” shared Lead Environmental Education Specialist Valerie DeLeon in a press release.

Exciting and educational summer camp sessions include:

• Let’s Grow (ages 4-6) - Little Sprouts campers will discover the joy of gardening through hands-on activities like planting seeds, watering, and harvesting vegetables.
• Treasures of the Earth (ages 5-8) - Young Explorers will study sparkling crystals, colorful rocks, and ancient fossils while uncovering the science of rocks by cracking open geodes, building bubbling volcanoes, and creating unique rock art.
• Science of Food (ages 9-13) Budding culinary scientists will discover how science relates to cooking. From baking reactions to the chemistry of fizzy sodas, campers will explore the physics and biology that transform simple ingredients into delicious creations.
• STEM Leaders (ages 10-14) - Science, nature and innovation come together as campers engage in advanced experiments and real-world problem-solving while breaking open geodes, dissecting owl pellets and building clay circuits.

For more about the cultural and educational programs taking place at Cape Fear Botanical
Garden, please visit capefearbg.org or call 9120.486.0221.