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Summer Camps

Rotary Botanical Gardens offers summer camps and programs for every kind of young explorer. The Kids Garden Art Camp invites ages 6 to 11 to create and discover over three days of themed art and garden activities. Curiosity Camp is a hands-on STEAM series for ages 6 to 10 featuring exciting topics like butterflies, bubbles, and the wonders of plants. Me and My Big Classes brings kids and their favorite grown-up together for shared hands-on experiences in the garden. Something for everyone this summer!

  • The Royal Walkers
    The Royal Walkers
    Multiple Dates
    16 Jun 2026, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    16 Jun 2026, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    The Royal Walkers Club runs April 7 through October 31 and meets Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings from 9:00–10:00 AM. The expanded schedule allows Rotary Botanical Gardens' Members with varying availability to participate, making the club more accessible to a wider audience.
  • Once Upon a Garden
    Once Upon a Garden
    Multiple Dates
    16 Jun 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    16 Jun 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    Bring the magic of story time into the garden! Once Upon A Garden is a new seasonal program at Rotary Botanical Gardens that pairs a beloved classic children's book with hands-on garden activities designed for children ages 4 to 7.
  • Sound in Bloom Sound Bath Series
    Sound in Bloom Sound Bath Series
    Multiple Dates
    16 Jun 2026, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    16 Jun 2026, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    Relax and reconnect with nature at Rotary Botanical Gardens with Sound in Bloom, part of the Garden Movement Series. This outdoor sound bath and meditation experience uses the vibrations of live instruments to balance the nervous system, calm the mind, and restore the spirit.
  • Curiosity Camp: A Hands-On STEAM Summer Series - Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!
    Curiosity Camp: A Hands-On STEAM Summer Series - Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!
    17 Jun 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    17 Jun 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    This camp is part of Curiosity Camp: A Hands-On STEAM Summer Series, a new program at Rotary Botanical Gardens designed to spark imagination and bring science, technology, engineering, art, and math to life through interactive experiments, creative projects, and outdoor exploration.
  • What's in Bloom Garden Tours
    What's in Bloom Garden Tours
    Multiple Dates
    17 Jun 2026, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    17 Jun 2026, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    Every month from May to September, you’ll discover what’s currently in bloom, learn insider gardening tips, and get a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the gardens’ vibrant landscapes.
  • Curiosity Camp: A Hands-On STEAM Summer Series - Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!
    Curiosity Camp: A Hands-On STEAM Summer Series - Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!
    17 Jun 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    This camp is part of Curiosity Camp: A Hands-On STEAM Summer Series, a new program at Rotary Botanical Gardens designed to spark imagination and bring science, technology, engineering, art, and math to life through interactive experiments, creative projects, and outdoor exploration.
  • Curiosity Camp: A Hands-On STEAM Summer Series - Solids, Liquids, and Gas! Oh My!
    Curiosity Camp: A Hands-On STEAM Summer Series - Solids, Liquids, and Gas! Oh My!
    07 Jul 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    Get ready for a messy, magical science adventure! Solids, Liquids, and Gas! Oh My! is a three-hour STEAM camp for kids ages 6 to 10 packed with hands-on experiments and ooey-gooey fun.
  • Kids Garden Art Camp: Fantastical Garden Creations
    Kids Garden Art Camp: Fantastical Garden Creations
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 14 Jul
    14 Jul 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    Step into a world where imagination blooms! Kids Garden Art Camp at Rotary Botanical Gardens invites young artists ages 6 to 11 to explore the fantastical side of nature through art, storytelling, and hands-on garden activities.
  • Water Adventure One Day Camp
    Water Adventure One Day Camp
    Sat, 18 Jul
    Rotary Botanical Gardens
    18 Jul 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    Dive into a one-of-a-kind aquatic adventure at Rotary Botanical Gardens! Water Adventure Camp is a hands-on, get-wet outdoor experience for kids ages 9 to 12, led by Dave Bendlin, naturalist and former biology and environmental studies teacher at Milton High School.
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