Hosted by the Tampa Garden Club, Earth Day, Every Day Kids Summer Camp is an immersive, hands-on environmental program designed to help children connect with nature through exploration, creativity, movement, and real-world learning. Led by experienced educator, Marcy White (Hillsborough County Public School Teacher), and supported by Garden Club members and trained teen volunteers, this camp blends environmental education with engaging activities that encourage curiosity, confidence, and care for the planet.
What Parents Want to Know
Dates: June 15-19, 2026
Times: Drop-off: 8:30–8:45am | Pick-up: 12:15–12:30pm
Ages: Finished Kindergarten – 4th Grade
Campers must be able to independently participate in a large group setting.
Required Supplies: Campers should arrive each day with a yoga mat, a daily snack, and a reusable water bottle. Children should wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes with socks suitable for outdoor activities. A towel and hat are optional but recommended.
Cost:
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$150 for the week
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$135 for Tampa Garden Club members (before 2/20/26)
Capacity: Maximum of 20 campers per week
Acceptance based on completed registration and payment. Camp registration closes April 30, 2026. After purchasing, you will receive an email with a link to fill out a required intake form.Your child is not officially registered until this form is completed. Please note you can only register your own children.
~ Register by March 31 and your child is guaranteed a one-of-a-kind earth-friendly gift on the first day of camp. ~
What Campers Want to Know
During From the Farm to the Table to Me, campers explore food systems through cooking, gardening, and sustainability-focused lessons that empower them to become thoughtful “food savers.” Each day includes a hands-on cooking activity, garden learning, and take-home creations for families to enjoy.
Highlights for campers include:
- Daily cooking activities: Campers prepare and bring home treats like applesauce, salsa, pesto, and herbed butter
- Special visit from Feeding Tampa Bay
- Learn how food travels from farm to table
- Understand why reducing food waste matter
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Food saver lessons: Learn how to repurpose leftovers and make sustainable choices
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Seed planting
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Soil quality and plant health
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Exploring edible plants from roots to stems to flowers
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Garden education with Charlotte Hillman
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From Moonlight Garden Circle & the SOG Community Garden
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Seed planting
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Soil quality and plant health
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Exploring edible plants from roots to stems to flowers
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Outdoor games reinforcing daily lessons
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Daily kids yoga & mindfulness activities
Interested in our first week of camp? Week One: Nature Investigators dives into bees, composting, water science, and ecosystems. Learn more here.
