Arboretum Underground is a outdoor & nature summer camp in Houston, TX for ages 4 to 12. Enrollment is currently unknown.
4-12
Sessions (11)
Arboretum Underground
Discover the hidden world beneath our feet! From twisting plant roots and deep soil layers to animals that live their lives in the dark, campers will explore the underground and uncover the processes that shape the world we walk on.
Planet Defenders
A Planet Defender explores, investigates, and protects the natural environment. Learn skills to protect and improve our planet’s ecosystems. We will investigate the environment through experiments, games, and hands-on activities. Gain insightful knowledge on how you can best defend the planet in your everyday life and why it is important to do so.
Eat or Be Eaten
Why does a cat stalk its prey? Why are some grasshoppers shaped like a leaf? Life on our planet is a never-ending struggle between predators and prey. Come find out how creatures great and small use smarts, speed, strength, special senses, coloration, and weapons to survive.
Weird Science
Learn about crazy critters and perform exceptional experiments, exploring key scientific principles and how they function in nature. Become a weird scientist and investigate the strange – learning not only how things happen, but more importantly why – during this week of experimentation, outdoor inquiry, and play. Remember—it’s not magic, it’s science!
Happenin' Herps
Leaping lizards, slithering snakes, fantastic frogs, awesome alligators, and terrific turtles! Spend the week getting to know these fascinating animals at the Arboretum. Learn to safely and carefully observe reptiles and amphibians in their natural environment.
Nature Detectives
Become a nature detective! Learn tracking skills, identify animal signs, and solve ecological mysteries in the wild.
Forest Friends
Connect with the forest environment, understanding tree life cycles, forest inhabitants, and the importance of conservation.
Wildlife Wonders
Discover the amazing wildlife of Houston Arboretum, from birds and insects to reptiles and mammals, and learn about their habitats.
Eco Adventures
Embark on eco-adventures, focusing on sustainable practices, environmental stewardship, and hands-on projects to protect our planet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What ages does Arboretum Underground accept?
- Arboretum Underground accepts children ages 4 to 12.
- Is Arboretum Underground still accepting registrations?
- Arboretum Underground enrollment is currently unknown.
Data compiled for Summer 2026. Always verify details directly with the camp provider before registering.