Hemlock Camp
WHO: Rising 7th – 9th graders, typically youth aged 12 – 14
WHEN: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; after care available from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Washington Park Arboretum and nearby green spaces
COST: $485.00; after care $107.50
Discount available for current UW employees, current UW students, and Arboretum Foundation members
Financial aid available
Hemlock Camp is an exciting opportunity for curious campers who like asking questions, trying new things, problem solving, and working as a team. Through exploration of ourselves, our relationships to others, and our relationship to place, we will reflect on the intersection of community and environment. The Hemlock journey will allow campers to strike out as their own unit, not only to all corners of the Washington Park Arboretum, but also to other local green spaces. Let wonder and heart lead the way in this unique camp experience.
Our 2026 Summer Camp Lottery registration is open now through 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
If you have questions about our camps, please email uwbgeduc@uw.edu.
2026 Sessions
Space is limited. Each camper may attend one session.
Session 1: August 3 – August 7
Session 2: August 10 – August 14