Summer Camp at SEEDS
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SEEDS summer camp in Durham offers an exciting, hands-on learning experience where children explore nature through gardening, cooking, and outdoor activities. Held in a two-acre garden, located minutes from the city center, the camp allows students to actively engage with the environment by planting fruits and vegetables, observing wildlife, and learning sustainable practices. The program is designed for elementary-aged children and emphasizes experiential learning, giving campers the chance to connect with the natural world while developing practical skills like growing food and preparing simple, healthy meals.
In addition to gardening, the SEEDS summer camp encourages creativity, teamwork, and curiosity through interactive lessons and group activities. The overall goal of the program is to build confidence and environmental awareness while fostering a sense of community, making it a fun and meaningful summer experience for young learners in Durham.
Hours & Rates
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday
2026 Rates: $300 per week, per child
Sibling discounts and scholarships are available.
Ages
For the summer of 2026, our offerings are limited to rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders (children who are entering these grades for the 2026 - 2027 school year). We hope to expand to include more age groups in the coming years!
2026 Weekly Themes
Week 1: [June 22 - 26] | Dig In: All About Dirt and Our Ecosystem from the Ground Up
Week 2: [June 29 - July 3] | Journey to the Past: History of the Piedmont
Week 3: [July 6 - 10] | Adventure Awaits: Camping and Wilderness Survival Skills
Week 4: [July 13 - 17] | Friends, Not Foes: Animals of the Garden
Week 5: [July 20 - 24] | Around the World in Five Days: International Growing and Cooking
Week 6: [July 27 - 31] | DIY: Make Your Own Food, Clothing, and More!
Week 7: [August 3 - 7] | Art of the Wild: Creative Takes on Nature
Week 8: [August 10 - 14] | Future Farmers: Leaving the World a Better Place
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