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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!

  • 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.
  • The Royal Walkers
    The Royal Walkers
    Multiple Dates
    18 Jun 2026, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    18 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.
  • Lunch at the Gardens with Bodacious Brew
    Lunch at the Gardens with Bodacious Brew
    Multiple Dates
    18 Jun 2026, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    18 Jun 2026, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    Come and grab lunch and have a picnic in a beautiful setting here at Rotary Botanical Gardens with special pop up catering by Bodacious Brew
  • The Gardens After Hours
    The Gardens After Hours
    Multiple Dates
    18 Jun 2026, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    18 Jun 2026, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    The gardens are staying open late and you're invited! Garden After Hours is a brand-new weekly summer evening series at Rotary Botanical Gardens, running every Thursday from May 21 through September 24, 2026. Stop by after work, bring your people, and enjoy the beauty of the gardens.
  • The Royal Walkers
    The Royal Walkers
    Multiple Dates
    20 Jun 2026, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
    Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr, Janesville, WI 53545, USA
    20 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.
  • 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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