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: $440; after care $97.50
Discount available for current UW employees, current UW students, and Arboretum Foundation members
Financial aid available
2025 Sessions
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.
2025 Hemlock Camp Session Schedule
* Space is limited. Each camper may attend one session.
- Session 1: August 4 – August 8
- REGISTER FOR SESSION 1
- Session 2: August 11 – August 15
- REGISTER FOR SESSION 2
Waitlists for all Fir & Cedar camps will open on Monday, February 3rd.