Birmingham Botanical Gardens
About
Alabama's Largest Living Museum
Birmingham Botanical Gardens spans 67.5 acres in Lane Park with thematic gardens, walking trails, and a Plant Adventure Zone built for hands-on outdoor exploration. The grounds are free to the public daily, with a public education program that has run for decades.
Summer Camps for Kids
Half-day garden camps for ages 4-5 (cap 15) and ages 5 through 6th grade (cap 20), 9 a.m. to noon. Programs include:
- Grab Your Passport
- Garden to Table
- Nature's Engineers
- Plant Believe It or Not
- Garden Artists
- Enchanted Forest
- Bugs at Work
- Nature's Music Makers
What's Included
- Guided exploration of the Gardens tied to the camp theme
- Garden Center classroom time with STEM and literacy crafts
- Free play in the Plant Adventure Zone Garden Lab with magnifying glasses and trowels
- Summer camp shirt with registration
Experience
Outdoor nature camp atmosphere with small groups, garden science, and active discovery. Suits kids who like plants, bugs, and being outside all morning.