Horticulture Centre of the Pacific

SEED STARTING for KIDS (KIT+VIDEO)
2021-02-20 00:00 - 2021-06-20 00:00 (America/Vancouver) | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Growing vegetables from seed is a fun way for children to become self reliant and aware of their own food security. This class includes the introduction to growing 6 different cool weather crops from seed, their maintenance and replanting information. Participants will learn about the best soils to use for starting seeds, how to water, when to harden off and how to plan for successive crops. Participants will take home a tray with their planted seeds and the potential to fill a small garden or several containers with seasonal vegetables.
*Family members are welcome to participate (in the safety of your home) for a virtual session which can be accessed at your convenience and an instruction sheet the workshop. Our take-home kits will be prepared as they are ordered and a pick- up date assigned for safe distribution.
Age: 6 years +
Fee: $20/child members, $25/child non-members
Take-home kits are the same price as in person workshop.
Registration: Online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online

SPRING BREAK CAMPS
2021-03-15 09:00 - 16:00
Spring 2021
Spring in our gardens has so much promise! During these weeklong camps, we will be preparing and planting the vegetable garden plots in our JMG Garden for the season ahead. We will be putting in our potato crops and checking on the garlic planted by last falls Pro-D Day campers! Our week together is not complete without a potato roast in our own Cob Oven! We will harvest our earliest chives and parsley for toppings and create a feast while learning about these amazing vegetables, their history and how to grow them. During the week we will also plant up potatoes in your very own potato pot to learn to care for and continue to nurture at home.
Dates: March 15 – 19 & March – 22 – 26
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ages: 5 – 12 years (school age)
Fee: $180/child
Registration: Online below or call 250 479 6162
March 15-19
March 22-26

GARDEN NATURE ACADEMY - Spring Session
2021-04-06 09:00 - 11:30
The outdoors offers safe and seasonal opportunities for your preschooler to explore explore. The small group sizes and our experienced nature educators help to create a through play, games, songs, and activities! These outdoor sessions will include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways, and native plant forest areas to nurturing and engaging environment for young children to learn, play and grow! Limit: 8
Date: Tuesday's from April 6 – May 25
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Age: 3-4 years
Fee: $160/child
Register: Online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online

Garden Friends
2021-04-08 10:00 - 11:30
Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of NATURE ACTIVITIES. Each session will include a garden wander, a sharing circle and story-time (plan to bring along your snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather?) Limit: 8 children.
Dates: Thursday's, April 8 (Garden Creatures), April 15 (Curious About Plants), April 22 (The Earth), April 29 (Garden Helpers)
Time: 10:00am - 11:30 am
Age: 3 - 6 years
Fee: $55/4 sessions for members or $65/4 sessions for non-members
Register: Below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online

Summer Camps
2021-07-05 09:00 - 16:00
Summer 2021
Dates & Times:
Click on Date to Register:
July 5 to 9; 9:00am to 4:00pm
July 12 – 16; 9:00am – 12:00pm
July 19 to 23; 9:00am to 4:00pm (Full, taking waitlist)
August 3 to 6; 9:00am to 4:00pm (Full, taking waitlist)
August 9 – 13; 9:00am – 4:00pm
August 16 to 20; 9:00am to 12:00pm (Full, taking waitlist)
Fee:
Five-day camps (9am – 4pm): One child – $180, two children – $315, three children – $450
Four-day camp (9am – 4pm): One child – $145, two children – $250, three children $355
Half-day camp (9am – 12pm): One child – $95, two children – $170, three children – $245
Registration: Click on the camp date above to register or call 250 479 6162

Fairy Gardens 2021 (Beach Theme) - In Person
2021-07-30 10:00 - 11:30
Every fairy garden workshop is a bit different and this one features a house to create a beach theme. If you are new to these fun mini gardens, this is a great one to start with! We will be using plants suited to these miniature gardens that will hold up to endless garden adventures. These gardens are meant to be played in! All materials are provided! Limited to 10 participants. Ages 4+ (under 6 with an adult participant)
Date: Friday, July 30, 2021
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Age: 4+ (under 6 with an adult participant)
Fee: $25/members, $30/non-members
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Planting a Fall Garden 2021- In Person
2021-08-16 13:30 - 15:00
We love our summer gardens, but did you know that the middle of summer is the perfect time to start seeding for fall and winter crops? Our Pacific Northwest climate allows us this opportunity to enjoy our fresh harvests well into the colder months, and depending on the season and where you are growing them, into spring! Let's discover the best plants to grow in the cooler seasons for ongoing harvests. Then assemble seeds and plantings to take home and learn how to look after them, transplant and harvest. All materials are provided! Limited to 10 participants. Ages 5 to 15
Date: Monday, August 16, 2021
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Age: 5 to 15 years
Fee: $25/members, $30/non-members
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Terrarium Gardens 2021- In Person
2021-08-18 13:30 - 15:00
This class is an introduction to tropical gardening in an easy way that children can manage and enjoy. We will learn about the individual needs of these interesting plants and create a safe environment for them to grow in while using a glass container that is being reused or upcycled. Once you make one you may have to go home and look for more containers to make into gardens for yourself and others. These make great gifts! 6+ years Limited to 8 participants.
Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Age: 6 + years
Fee: $25/members, $30/non-members
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Garden Nature Academy (Mornings)
2021-09-07 09:00 - 11:30
The Garden Nature Academy is a half day program that runs on Tuesday's for 8 consecutive weeks. The outdoors offers safe and seasonal opportunities for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs, and activities! These outdoor sessions will include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways, and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group sizes and our experienced nature educators help to create a nurturing and engaging environment for young children to learn, play and grow! Groups will be small (maximum 8). Ages 3 to 4 years
Dates: 8 Weeks: from September 7th to October 26th, 2021
Time: 9:00am to 11:30am (Morning)
Age: 3 to 4 years old
Fee: $160 (price is for full series)
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Garden Friends (Parent & Child)
2021-09-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-10-07 10:00 - 11:30
Garden Friends is a half day program for parent and child that runs on Thursday's for 4 consecutive weeks. Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of nature activities. Each session includes a garden wander, sharing circle and story time. Bring a snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather. Limit: 8 children. For ages 3 to 6
Dates: Thursday's in September (September 9th to Oct 7th) (September 30th there is NO program due to holiday)
Time: 10:00am to 11:30 am
Age: 3 to 6 years
Fee: $55/4 sessions for members or $65/4 sessions for non-members
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Pro D Day Camp
2022-04-25 09:00 - 16:00
An outdoor garden experience where we take on seasonal gardening tasks and activities in our very own HCP Kids Garden. There are also opportunities to explore the vast wilderness areas to experience the natural systems that keep our gardens growing, get our hands busy with garden arts and crafts and more. Limit: 15
Apr 25, 2022
Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Ages: 5 to 12 years (school age)
Fee: $40/child
Register: Click on camp date to register or call 250 479 6162

Garden Friends – A Series for Children and a Parent/Adult
2022-06-02 03:00 - 04:30
Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of nature activities. Each session includes a garden wander, sharing circle and story time. Bring a snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather.
Dates: Every Thursday from June 2- 23, 2022
Time: 10:00 to 11:30am
Age: 3 to 6 years old, plus parent/guardian
Fee: $75 members rate, $85 non-members (price is for full series)
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162 or phone (250) 479-6162

Pollinator Day Event
2022-06-25 02:00 - 07:00
Join us for a pollinator centered event in celebration of national pollinator week.
There will be activities for children and families, a Pollinators for the Planet plant sale and a free speaker event.
Let's all learn how to be actively involved with helping our pollinators! See you there.

Summer Camp: July 4 - 8
2022-07-04 09:00 - 16:00
During these camps, we will busy ourselves with seasonal gardening activities in our very own HCP Kids Garden! There will also be an exploration of the many natural systems that keep our gardens growing, garden arts and crafts, and more!
NOTE: All dates are sold out. Click below to sign up for the waiting list.

Jul 4-8, 2022 (full day, 5 days/week)
Jul 11-15, 2022 (half day, 5 days/week)
Jul 18-22, 2022 (full day, 5 days/week)
Aug 2-5, 2022 (full day, 4 days/week)
Aug 8-12, 2022 (half day, 5 days/week)
Aug 15-19, 2022 (full day, 5 days/week)
Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Ages: 5 to 12 years (school-age)

Fee:

Five-day Camps: $180/child; $345/2 children; $495/3 children
Four-day Camps: $145/child; $275/2 children; $390/3 children
Half-day Camps: $95/child; $180/2 children; $255/3 children

Summer Camp: July 11 - 15
2022-07-11 09:00 - 12:00

Outdoor Fairy Gardens Workshop
2022-07-12 13:30 - 15:00
(adult + child)
Inviting all garden enthusiasts!! It might still be a bit early to get out into our gardens this month, but we really want to!! Here is a fun way to get creative, using seasonally appropriate plants that will stand up to the elements and give a head start to doing some early planting! This workshop is geared to an adult and child looking for an outdoor class together. Combine your efforts or each make your own miniature garden to take home. We will begin with a garden tour to inspire us, then collect natural materials to begin our Fairy Garden making together. Please dress for the weather. Class size is limited.
Age: 4+ years
Fee: $25/members, $30/non members
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online

Herbal Creations
2022-07-14 13:30 - 15:00
Many of us grow herbs in our gardens, but what can you do with them? In this fun and hands-on class, children will learn about some of the plants we know as herbs including; some of their uses, how to harvest them. We will practice methods of drying and creating teas, self care items and gifts that are easy and natural. Participants will make items to take home and share with their family and friends.

Date: Thursday, Jul 14, 2022
Time: 1:30 - 3:00pm
Age: 4+ years
Fee: $25/members, $30/non members
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Summer Camp: July 18 - 22
2022-07-18 09:00 - 16:00

Summer Camp: August 2 - 5
2022-08-02 09:00 - 16:00

Summer Camp: August 8 - 12
2022-08-08 09:00 - 12:00

Succulent Gardens Workshop
2022-08-09 13:30 - 15:00
These plants come in a variety of colours, shapes, and sizes and are easy to grow and to propagate. Let's get creative as we explore these interesting and diverse plants, using our many demonstration gardens for inspiration. We will use planters to create stunning container gardens that are drought tolerant and child friendly.
Age: 6+ years
Fee: $25/members, $30/non members
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online

Succulent Gardens
2022-08-09 13:30 - 15:00
These plants come in a variety of colours, shapes, and sizes and are easy to grow and to propagate. Let's get creative as we explore these interesting and diverse plants, using our many demonstration gardens for inspiration. We will use planters to create stunning container gardens that are drought tolerant and child friendly.

Date: Tuesday, Aug 9, 2022
Time: 1:30 - 3:00pm
Age: 6+ years
Fee: $25/members, $30/non members
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Tea Time
2022-08-11 13:30 - 15:00
Tea brewing is an art form that goes back to ancient times. Did you know that many of the herbs growing in our gardens are easy to use for brewing. Children love to explore and learn about these interesting plants that provide our brews with flavours, colours and scents. Together we will explore the herb and flower gardens to create a better understanding of these plants and their uses. Then we will create our own blends to take home and sample, discussing drying and storing techniques while we taste our teas.

Date: Thursday, Aug 11, 2022
Time: 1:30 - 3:00pm
Age: 6+ years
Fee: $25/members, $30/non members
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Summer Camp: August 15 - 19
2022-08-15 09:00 - 16:00

Garden Nature Academy - Fall Session
2022-09-06 09:00 - 23:30
*This recurring outdoor nature program is limited to 10 students and it fills quickly!
The outdoors offers a unique opportunity for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs and activities! These outdoor sessions include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group sizes and our experienced nature educators help to create a nurturing and engaging environment for young children to learn, play and grow!

Dates: Tuesday's for 12 weeks: from September 6 to November 8, 2022
Time: 9:00am to 11:30am
Age: 3 to 5 years
Fee: $250/1 child, $, $295/non-members (price is for full series)
Register: HERE or phone (250) 479-6162

Garden Club - Fall Session
2022-09-10 10:00 - 11:30
Our Pacific Northwest offers many advantages for growing food crops year round. In this fall session, we will plant, seed start, transplant, maintain, harvest and seed save as the season transitions to fall. Some of these crops will be for fall harvesting and others, such as leeks, garlic, carrots, chard, kale, brussel sprouts, broccoli and beets, will be for late winter harvest.
This program is suited to school age children to attend independently or with a family member and for pre-k learners with a family member for support.
Date: Saturday's, September 10, 17, 24, October 01, 08, 15, 2022.
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Age: 3 to 12 years
Fee: $85/child(ren + adult) for the session
Register: HERE

Flower Pressing Workshop
2022-09-17 13:30 - 15:00
Remember pressing flowers as a child? This memory is one that is enjoyed by many and easy to do. Together, we will gather flowers and leaves from the garden for pressing in our own little presses to take home. Then we will make some pressed flower crafts to learn how to preserve these little treasures for years to come! Enjoy some creative time with a child in your life and sign up for two! All materials are provided.
Date: Saturday, September 17
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00
Age: 6+ years
Fee: $25/members, $30/non-members
Register: HERE

Pro-D Day Garden Camps
2022-09-23 09:00 - 16:00
These non-instructional day camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in our very own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food, learn to support natural systems and enjoy the many wilderness areas surrounding us!

Dates: February 17 and/or May 19
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Age: 5 to 12 years (school age)
Fee: $40/child

Register: Click on the camp date to register or call 250 479 6162

HCP Home Learners' Drop In Program
2022-09-23 09:00 - 16:00
Bird Migration (5 - 14 years)
This unique drop in opportunity provides some garden time where we will be focusing on support for our local overwintering birds as we tend the space. We will also have a special guest from Rocky Point Bird Observatory take us on a bird walk and talk about our migratory birds. This will be a part of our non-instructional day camp series featuring this special focus suited to your child's interests. There are very limited spaces available for this day.
Date: Friday, Sep 23, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ages: 5 - 14 years
Fees: $40
REGISTER ONLINE or call 250 479 6162
