Spring Break Camp - Week 1
2023-03-20 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Date: March 20-24, 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age: 5 - 12 years (school age)
Fee: $185
Registration: ONLINE or call 250 479 6162

Spring Break Camp - Week 2
2023-03-27 09:00 - 16:00
Date: March 27-31, 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Age: 5 - 12 years (school age)
Fee: $185
Registeration: ONLINE or call 250 479 6162

Garden Nature Academy - Spring 2023
2023-04-06 09:00 - 11:30
The Garden Nature Academy is a half day program on Thursday's. 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!
Date: Thursday's, April 6 - June 15, 2023 (No class April 27)
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Age: 3 - 6 years
Fee: $275/ 11 weeks
Registration: Register HERE or call 250 479 6162

HCP Kids Garden Club
2023-04-08 09:30 - 11:00
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, including seeds, transplants and more! Please pack your child's own garden gloves if you have some and bring along a water bottle (and snack if needed:)
Date: Saturday's, April 8 - June 3, 2023 (No class April 29)
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Age: 3 - 14 years
Fee: $120/ 9 weeks
Registration: Register ONLINE or call 250 479 6162

Fairy Gardens Spring 2023
2023-04-15 13:30 - 15:00
Fairy Garden Workshop
Join us for some fun and creative time as we enter the world of fairy garden making! Your child will be introduced to garden design as we visit various gardens looking for inspiration, collecting items in nature to create furnishings with. and followed by a hands-on lesson to make their own garden to take home. These miniature gardens offer hours of play potential for children of all ages. Plant care, planting techniques, and furnishing making will all be featured. Consider signing up with your child and making one of your own! For ages 4 and up (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
April 2023 - Mushroom Hollow

Time: 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Fee: $30 for 1 garden/ $55 for 2 gardens
Register: Here or Call 250-479-6162

Stories in the Garden
2023-05-09 11:00
Imagine a gentle nature walk with your child to calm and inspire you both! This rain or shine outdoor program on our endless pathways provides us with many social and nature connections. This is followed by a story time that encourages the development of listening skills and small group interactions. Plan to bring along your favourite story blanket and snack to enjoy during the story with your child and invite a friend. Pre-registration is required to determine if this program will run.

Dates: Tuesdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30 & June 6, 13, 2023
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 am
Age: 3 - 6
Fee: $75.00/6 sessions (for 1 or more children) or $60.00 for Family Memberships

Register: HERE or call 250 479 6162

Fairy Gardens Spring 2023
2023-05-13 13:30 - 15:00
Fairy Garden Workshop
Join us for some fun and creative time as we enter the world of fairy garden making! Your child will be introduced to garden design as we visit various gardens looking for inspiration, collecting items in nature to create furnishings with. and followed by a hands-on lesson to make their own garden to take home. These miniature gardens offer hours of play potential for children of all ages. Plant care, planting techniques, and furnishing making will all be featured. Consider signing up with your child and making one of your own! For ages 4 and up (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult)

Date: May 13 - Blossom Lane
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Fee: $30 for 1 garden/ $55 for 2 gardens
Register: Here or Call 250-479-6162

Garden Creatures - May 2023
2023-05-17 09:30 - 11:30
Join us for a fun morning in the gardens! Exploring the various species of creatures that make up our gardens, wetlands and forests provides us with many lessons. Each day we will deepen our understanding of these creatures through observations, hands-on activities and garden explorations. Gaining a better understanding of how every garden creature is essential to their habit allows us to better understand how we can support them. Ages: 5 - 14 yrs

Dates: May 17, 24 & 31
Time: 9:30 to 11:30 am
Fee: $75.00
Register: online or call 250-479-6162

Fairy Gardens Spring 2023
2023-05-27 13:30 - 15:00
Fairy Garden Workshop
Join us for some fun and creative time as we enter the world of fairy garden making! Your child will be introduced to garden design as we visit various gardens looking for inspiration, collecting items in nature to create furnishings with. and followed by a hands-on lesson to make their own garden to take home. These miniature gardens offer hours of play potential for children of all ages. Plant care, planting techniques, and furnishing making will all be featured. Consider signing up with your child and making one of your own! For ages 4 and up (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult)

Date: May 27 - Sweets Retreat
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Fee: $30 for 1 garden/ $55 for 2 gardens
Register: Here or Call 250-479-6162

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Full Day - July 3 to 7
2023-07-03 09:00 - 2023-07-07 16:00
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These 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!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

July 3 to 7; Full Day
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $185.00
Register online or call 250-479-6162

Stories in the Garden - July 2023
2023-07-04 11:00 - 12:00
Imagine a gentle nature walk with your child to calm and inspire you both, followed by a story. Plan to bring along your favourite story blanket and snack. Age: 3 + years recommended (all welcome:)

Dates: July 4, 11 & 18
Time: 11:00 am to noon
Fees: $37.50 or $30.00 with Family membership
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Full Day - July 10 -14
2023-07-10 09:00 - 2023-07-14 16:00
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These 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!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

July 10 to 14; Full Day
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00pm
Fee: $185.00
REGISTER online or call 250-479-6162

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Full Day - July 17 to 21
2023-07-17 09:00 - 2023-07-21 16:00
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These 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!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

July 17 to 21; Full Day
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $185.00
Register online or call 250-479-6162

Camp is booked; if you would like to be added to the wait list please use the registration link above.

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Half Day - July 24 to 28
2023-07-24 09:00 - 2023-07-28 12:00
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These 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!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

July 24 to 28; Half Day
Time: 9:00 am to Noon
Fee: $95.00
Register online or call 250-479-6162

Camp is booked; if you would like to be added to the wait list please use the registration link above.

Tea Time
2023-07-25 13:30 - 15:30
Tea Time Workshop
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 discuss drying and storing techniques while we taste our teas. This makes a great “friends meet up” for your child for an afternoon of creativity, gathering and fun!

Date: Tuesday July 25, 2023
Time: 1:30-3:00pm
Age: 6+ years
Fee: $30/child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

Flower Pressing
2023-07-26 13:30 - 15:00
Flower Pressing Workshop
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: Wednesday July 26
Time: 1:30-3:00pm
Age: 6+ years
Fee: $30/child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Full Day - Aug 1 to 4
2023-08-01 09:00 - 2023-08-04 16:00
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These 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!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

Aug 1 to 4; Full Day
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $150.00
Register online or call 250-479-6162

Please enter adult name on first page of registration form, child info will be added on second page

Stories in the Garden - August 2023
2023-08-02 10:30 - 11:30
Imagine a gentle nature walk with your child to calm and inspire you both, followed by a story. Plan to bring along your favourite story blanket and snack. Age: 3 + years recommended (all welcome:)

Dates: August 2, 9 & 16
Time: 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Fees: $37.50 or $30.00 with Family membership
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Half Day - Aug 8 to 11
2023-08-08 09:00 - 2023-08-11 12:00
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These 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!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

Aug 8 to 11; Half Day
Time: 9:00 am to Noon
Fee: $ 80.00
Register online or call 250-479-6162

Please enter adult name on first page of the registration form, child info will be added on second page

Fairy Gardens - It's TeaCup Time
2023-08-09 13:30 - 15:00
Join us for some fun and creative time as we enter the world of fairy garden making! Your child will be introduced to garden design as we visit various gardens looking for inspiration, collecting items in nature to create furnishings with. and followed by a hands-on lesson to make their own garden to take home. These miniature gardens offer hours of play potential for children of all ages. Plant care, planting techniques, and furnishing making will all be featured in this hands on make and take program. Consider signing up with your child and making one of your own! Age: 4+ years (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Theme: TeaCup Time!

Date: Wednesday August 9, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fee: $30/participant, $25/accompanying adult or second child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

Herbal Creations
2023-08-10 13:30 - 15:30
Herbal Creations
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 August 10, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Age: 4+ years (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Fee: $30/participant, $25/accompanying adult or second child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

JMG Summer Camps 2023 Full Day - Aug 14 to 18
2023-08-14 09:00 - 2023-08-18 16:00
Junior Master Gardener Summer Camp
These 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!
Limited to 16 children ages 5 to 12 years

Aug 14 to 18; Full Day
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $185.00
Register online or call 250-479-6162

Please enter adult name on first page of the registration form, child info will be added on second page

HCP Kids Garden Club - Fall 2023
2023-09-16 09:30 - 11:00
HCP Kids Garden Club
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, including seeds, transplants and more! Please pack your child's own garden gloves if you have some and bring along a water bottle (and snack if needed:)

Date: Saturday's, September 16, 23 (no Club on Sept 30) October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Age: 3 - 14 years
Fee: $80/ 6 weeks
Register

Herbal Creations
2023-09-16 13:30 - 15:00
Herbal Creations
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: September 16, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Age: 4+ years (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Fee: $30/participant, $25/accompanying adult or second child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids Garden Club - Fall 2023
2023-09-23 09:30 - 11:00
HCP Kids Garden Club
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, including seeds, transplants and more! Please pack your child's own garden gloves if you have some and bring along a water bottle (and snack if needed:)

Date: Saturday's, September 16, 23, (not Sep 30) October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023
Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Age: 3 - 14 years
Fee: $80/ 6 weeks
Register

Everyday Wreath Making for Kids
2023-09-23 13:30 - 15:30
Children love to create with natural materials and this class is perfect for those who enjoy crafting and using their hands. Using a variety of materials, including invasive plants and grapevines, we will create some interesting projects to take away.

Date: September 13, 2023
Times: 1:30pam – 3:30 pm
Ages: 7 – 14 years
Fees: $40 or $35 with Family Membership
Register

Fairy Gardens - October
2023-10-07 13:30 - 15:00
Join us for some fun and creative time as we enter the world of fairy garden making! Your child will be introduced to garden design as we visit various gardens looking for inspiration, collecting items in nature to create furnishings with. and followed by a hands-on lesson to make their own garden to take home. These miniature gardens offer hours of play potential for children of all ages. Plant care, planting techniques, and furnishing making will all be featured in this hands on make and take program. Consider signing up with your child and making one of your own! Age: 4+ years (6 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Theme:

Date: October 7, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fee: $30/participant, $25/accompanying adult or second child
Register: ON-LINE or call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids - Pumpkin People
2023-10-14 10:00 - 11:00
﻿We have a tradition at HCP to make a display featuring Pumpkin People in our lower field. Families and small groups are encouraged to sign up and add to this display by bringing along old clothing, hats, boots and such. We provide the pumpkins and straw to stuff the clothing and position the creations for the public to enjoy. This is also a wonderful time to celebrate the seasonal changes and harvests from our gardens. One registration is good for up to 5 participants.

Date: October 14
Time: 10:00 am
Register: OnLine or Call 250-479-6162

Pro-D Day Camp
2023-10-20 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!

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $45
Date: 20 October 2023
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

Family Event - Harvest Festival
2023-10-28 09:00 - 15:00
A day of Family friendly activities, exhibits and more!
Admission by donation.
