Horticulture Centre of the Pacific

HCP Kids - Wreathmaking for Families - 2023
2023-12-01 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Vancouver) | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Wreath Making for Families

Join us for this annual gathering to prepare a wreath for your home this holiday season. Using a selection of greenery along with friendly guidance, create a unique wreath to enjoy or gift! These small sized workshops are meant for children and their families. We offer a slower and easier pace for small hands to lend assistance with. All materials provided.
One registration is good for up to 5 participants; for example mom, granddad and two children.
Fee: $40 or $35 with Family Membership (Discount will be applied at payment stage)
Register: by using the links provided or call 250-479-6162

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HCP Kids - Nature Centre piece
2023-12-09 10:00 - 11:30
Nature Centre piece Workshop
Using our gardens and natural spaces for inspiration, we will explore designs and a variety of materials to create a beautiful centre piece for your holiday season. All materials are provided.

Date: Saturday December 9
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 AM
Fee: $30/family membership $35/other
Register: On-line or Call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids - Holiday Gift Making
2023-12-10 13:30 - 15:00
Holiday Gift Making
Please someone this holiday season with handmade gifts inspired by the garden! We will explore a variety of easy and unique gifts made with local materials that will be a delight to give and receive. All materials provided. For children between 6 and 14 years

Date: December 10
Time: 1:30 to 3:00 PM
Fee: $40 or $35 with Family Membership (Discount is applied at payment stage)
Register: On-line or call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids - Seed starting with Kids
2024-02-10 10:00 - 11:30
As gardeners it never seems early enough to begin seed starting. This is an inexpensive way to produce food crops, herbs and flowers; we explore them all. There will be lots of seeds planted and brought home to continue growing and enjoying. This is a great skill to have as a budding gardener! Ages 5 to 14 (Parents welcome to attend)

Date: Feb 10
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Fee: $35 or $30 with Family Membership (Discount will be applied at payment stage)
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids - Pro-D Day Camp
2024-02-16 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!

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $45
Date: 16 February 2024
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

Family Day 2024
2024-02-19 09:00 - 14:00
You are invited to

Admission by donation

Join us and help Rocky Point Bird Observatory celebrate its 30th anniversary while participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count! Bring your binoculars and take part in Bird Walks, play Bird Bingo, check out the Interactive Display Table and Colouring stations.

Terrarium Gardens
2024-03-10 10:00 - 11:30
Gardening with tropicals and succulents is an easy way for children to use their creativity to make these miniature gardens. 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. These make great gifts!

Date: Saturday March 9, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fee: $35 or $30 with Family membership
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

Spring Break Camps 2024 - March 18 to 22
2024-03-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-22 09:00 - 16:00
Join us for an outdoor garden experience where we will busy ourselves with seasonal gardening activities in our very own Junior Master Gardener plot! There will also be exploration of the many natural systems that keep our gardens growing, garden arts and crafts and more! Limited to 16 participants. For children between the ages of 5 and 12 years (School age)

Dates: March 18 to 22
Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fees: $225.00 or $200 with Family Membership
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

Spring Break Camps 2024 - March 25 to 28
2024-03-25 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-28 09:00 - 16:00
Join us for an outdoor garden experience where we will busy ourselves with seasonal gardening activities in our very own Junior Master Gardener plot! There will also be exploration of the many natural systems that keep our gardens growing, garden arts and crafts and more! Limited to 16 participants. For children between the ages of 5 and 12 years (School age)

Dates: March 25 to 28
Times: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fees: $180.00 or $160 with Family Membership
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids Garden Club - Spring 2024
2024-04-06 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-13 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-04-20 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-04 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-11 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-18 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-25 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, 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:) Age: 3 - 14 years
Please note there are two fees: Preschool and School Age; the School age program is 30 minutes longer

Date: Saturdays - April 6 - June 1, 2024 (no class April 27)
Times:

Preschool: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
School Age: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Fees:

Preschool: $160/ 8 weeks or $140.00 with a Family Membership
School Age (5 - 14): $180.00 or $160.00 with a Family Membership

Register: ONLINE or Call 250-479-6162

YP Kids - Springtime Fairy Garden
2024-04-20 13:30 - 15:00
We look forward to welcoming you to this springtime themed fairy garden workshop. Beginning with a garden walk for inspiration, let's create a special miniature garden depicting all the colour that the season has to offer! This making workshop provides your child with another creative way to connect with nature and become a plant steward while experiencing joyful moments of play for days, weeks and months to come! Need some playtime too? Why not sign up and make your own miniature garden!! 4+ years (6 and under with an adult)

Date: Saturday 20 April 2024
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fee: $40 or $35 with Family Membership
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids - Stories in the Garden - May
2024-05-02 10:45 - 11:45, 2024-05-09 10:45 - 11:45, 2024-05-16 10:45 - 11:45
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 storytime 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. Minimum registration is required. Please share word of this engaging program with your friends and make it a play date! Consider making a morning with us and add Exploring Nature Through Crafts too!

Dates: Thursdays May 2, 9, 16 2024
Time: 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Fee: $35 or $30 with a Family Membership
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

YP Kids - Spa Gift Basket Workshop
2024-05-04 13:30 - 15:30
We love our Spa times! Many spa treatments are based on herbs and other plants for their healing and nourishing qualities. In this session, we will learn about a few of the many helpful plants we often find in our gardens and pantries, explore how to use them, and create a basket of healthful and restorative products to gift Mom. This hands on crafting session will provide children with a working knowledge of some common plants and how to use them for self care. All materials will be provided for a beautiful gift basket of handmade spa items.

Date: Saturday 4 May 2024
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Age: 5+ years (6 and under with an adult)
Fee: $40/basket
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

YP Kids - Teatime with Mom
2024-05-11 13:30 - 15:30
We have come up with a very special way to share the love of tea and time together. This Tea Time with Mom session will include an informative garden tour to explore plants for tea making followed by a tea brewing time and tasting. Plan to join us for this journey into tea time and celebrations of plants and how they help create joyful moments together. A great gift for a special Mom and Child in your life!

Date: Saturday 11 May 2024
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Age: Adult + Child(ren)
Fee: $40/adult + 1 child, $50/adult + 2 children
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162

HCP Kids Pro-D Day Camp - May 2024
2024-05-17 09:00 - 16:00
Join us for an outdoor garden experience where we will busy ourselves with seasonal gardening activities in our very own Junior Master Gardener plot! There will also be exploration of the many natural systems that keep our gardens growing, garden arts and crafts and more! Limited to 16 participants. Ages 5 to 12 (school age)

Date: 17 May 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee: $45
Register: Online or call 250-479-6162
