Brookgreen Gardens still has openings for its nature-inspired spring break camps for students

If you’re a busy parent who hasn’t made plans yet for your child’s upcoming spring break, Brookgreen Gardens  has a solution for you! There are still openings available for its Spring Break Camp series, offering students from kindergarten through sixth grade an immersive experience at the intersection of art and nature.

Scheduled for April 6–9, the four-day program is held at the Wall Lowcountry Center Learning Lab, with sessions running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Your child will enjoy a hands-on educational experience with a number of activities led by the gardens’ staff. The camp is divided into two distinct age groups to provide tailored educational content:

• The Hungry Garden (Grades K-3): Younger explorers will study the “lunchbox of the garden,” investigating food chains across plants, insects, and mammals. Highlights include a behind-the-scenes greenhouse tour, a visit to the Lowcountry Zoo, and creative art projects like kaleidoscope making and sun prints.

• Wonders of the Wild (Grades 4-6): Older students will act as field scientists and artists, focusing on spring biology. Participants will engage in bug observation labs, tree identification challenges, and the creation of kinetic sculptures and fairy gardens.

Registration is currently open to both members and the general public. Tuition for the week is $185 for members and $210 for non-members.

Located in Murrells Inlet, Brookgreen Gardens is a National Historic Landmark known for its expansive sculpture collection and botanical gardens. Parents and guardians can find more information or register online at the official Brookgreen Gardens website.