HCP Kids - Natural Plant Dyes
2024-08-01 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
The history of natural dyes can be traced back to the earliest civilizations, where plants, insects, and even minerals were used to create a variety of colours. In this session we will explore some plants that contribute their pigments for dyeing, in our Herb Garden as well as natural spaces at HCP. With some guided foraging, we will collect plant materials and create some paper and fabric items to take away. Age: 7+ years (recommended)

Date: Thursday August 01, 2024
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Fee: $35/child or $30 with Family Membership
Registration: Online or call 250-479-6162

YP Summer Camps 2024 - July 29 to August 2
2024-08-02 09:00 - 16:00
During these camps, we will be busy 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.
Fees: $225.00 or $200.00 with a Family Membership
Registration will open April 3 for those with a Family Membership, April 4 for General Public

YP Half Day Garden Arts Camp 2024 - August 6 to 9
2024-08-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-08 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-09 09:00 - 12:00
The program runs 9 to noon daily and our time is spent gathering and using natural materials to create garden art as well as a variety of other mediums for 4 or 5 days in July and August. Limited to 16 participants. For children between 5 and 12 years (School age)
Fees: $100.00 or $80.00 with a Family Membership
Registration will open April 3 for those with a Family Membership, April 4 for General Public

YP Summer Camps 2024 - August 12 to 16
2024-08-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-16 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.
Fees: $225.00 or $200 with a Family Membership
Registration will open April 3 for those with a Family Membership, April 4 for General Public

YP Kids - Garden Nature Academy Fall 2024
2024-09-12 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-19 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-26 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-03 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-17 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-24 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-31 09:30 - 12:00 and 1 more date
The Gardens at HCP is our classroom and we explore all of it; from the native plant and ethnobotany trails to the HCP Kids Garden and to the surrounding trails and forests. Some of the nature-based activities at our program include nature art, gardening for food and pollinators, nibbling on edible plants, flowers and vegetables, songs and games! This program is based outside, rain or shine, with access to the lower classroom portable for the bathroom, snack, storytime and warming up or for those extra stormy days. Outdoor school is about children having time to explore their own interests through child-led and play-based learning in nature. Being outdoors develops an appreciation for the natural world and our responsibilities related to its preservation. Ages 3 - 6

Dates: Sept 12 through Nov 28, 2024
Times: 9:30 - 12:00 noon
Fees: $300.00 /child or $240.00 per child with a Family Membership
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids - Garden Club Fall 2024
2024-09-14 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-21 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-28 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-05 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-12 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-19 09:30 - 11:30
Do you know a child or youth who loves the outdoors and thrives in the garden? Our HCP Kids Garden provides many opportunities for land-based engagement activities, including seed starting and propagation, planting, garden maintenance, pollinator habitats, and so much more. Each weekly class will have us in this amazing teaching garden where we grow our own food crops. Hope you can join us with your pre-k learner or drop-off (or join) your school age child. There are lots of takeaways. Ages 3 and up

Date: Saturday’s September 14 - October 19, 2024 (6 weeks)
Times:

Preschool (3 to 5) 9:30 am - 11:00 am
School Age (6 to 14) 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Fees:

Preschool (3 to 5)$120/child or $105/child with a Family Membership
School Age (6 to 14) $135/child or $120/child with a Family Membership

Registration: Online or call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids - Pro-D Day Camps 2025
2024-09-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-25 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!

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $45
Dates 2025:

Friday - May 16

Register by Clicking on the Date or call 250-479-6162
Camp is fully booked: registration for waitlist only

Harvest Festival
2024-10-05 10:00 - 16:00
Join us for a delightful celebration of the beautiful autumn season at our annual Harvest Festival!
Saturday October 5
There will be something for everyone to enjoy, So, gather your family and friends and join us!

HCP Kids - Autumn Fairy Gardens
2024-10-13 10:00 - 11:30
Magic is in the air this FALL as we gather inspiration and natural treasures from the gardens and many pathways at HCP. Then the creativity continues with lessons of making and designing our sweet miniature gardens to demonstrate our unique preferences. Plant care, placement, and garden design are all part of the fun and inspiring creative time.
These miniature gardens are perfect for budding gardeners and creative playtime too! Bring along a child to experience this precious session together and plan to make one yourself. Age: 3+ years

Date: Sunday October 13
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Fee: $35/All and $30/ Family Membership
Registration: Online or call 250-479-6162
