Garvan Woodland Gardens is on a mission to get kids outside! Studies show spending time in nature is beneficial to every aspect of our health. We aim to provide programming that instills a love and respect for nature while helping children learn, build resilience, and gain confidence.
More information on programs we currently offer are listed below. Register today!
Questions? Email fentress@uark.edu
Signed up for a program? Fill out the appropriate forms below to save time at check-in!
Handbook (all programs):
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Enrollment/Waiver (drop-off programs only):
https://www.jotform.com/sign/250475558442058/invite/01jmakyb1p7057bca82cb1e700
https://www.jotform.com/sign/250513723619051/invite/01jmmersrx035ee08a32a34930
Consent Form (Sprout & Explore only):
https://www.jotform.com/sign/250475655971063/invite/01jmamb36kf245e65e1662e241
Wednesdays in April @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
April 9, 16, 23
This drop-off program follows children’s interests while playing and exploring areas of the gardens. Parents may choose to stay and enjoy the gardens or leave and return at pick up! Space is limited to 12 children per session.
Requirements to participate:
-Must be potty trained and able to perform all bathroom tasks independently -Able to follow instructions and respect perimeter boundaries -Weather appropriate clothing
-Able to move through the gardens with little redirection -Parents provide small snack and refillable water bottle
Please ensure child is able to meet the requirements. If a child is signed up and is unable to safely participate, they will not be allowed to continue in the program and no refund will be granted.
Bundle Price (all 3 days): $120 non-member/$75 member
Per Session (one day): $45/$30
You must register and fill out necessary information to participate.
Sprout & Explore
Select Wednesdays in April @ 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
April 9, 16, 23
Please call to register for this FREE program or register by email to fentress@uark.edu.
Parent-involvement is required in this program designed for younger children. Following weekly themes, this program facilitates outdoor play and exploration activities to promote young children’s social and emotional development
Requirements to participate:
-Membership or paid daily admission
-Parent must stay with child the entire session
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Parents provide small snack and refillable water bottle
Wednesdays in April @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
April 9, 16, 23
This drop-off program follows children’s interests while playing and exploring areas of the gardens. Parents may choose to stay and enjoy the gardens or leave and return at pick up! Space is limited to 12 children per session.
Requirements to participate:
-Must be potty trained and able to perform all bathroom tasks independently -Able to follow instructions and respect perimeter boundaries -Weather appropriate clothing
-Able to move through the gardens with little redirection -Parents provide small snack and refillable water bottle
Please ensure child is able to meet the requirements. If a child is signed up and is unable to safely participate, they will not be allowed to continue in the program and no refund will be granted.
Bundle Price (all 3 days): $120 non-member/$75 member
Per Session (one day): $45/$30
You must register and fill out necessary information to participate.
Sprout & Explore
Select Wednesdays in April @ 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
April 9, 16, 23
Please call to register for this FREE program or register by email to fentress@uark.edu.
Parent-involvement is required in this program designed for younger children. Following weekly themes, this program facilitates outdoor play and exploration activities to promote young children’s social and emotional development
Requirements to participate:
-Membership or paid daily admission
-Parent must stay with child the entire session
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Parents provide small snack and refillable water bottle
Wednesdays in April @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
April 9, 16, 23
This drop-off program follows children’s interests while playing and exploring areas of the gardens. Parents may choose to stay and enjoy the gardens or leave and return at pick up! Space is limited to 12 children per session.
Requirements to participate:
-Must be potty trained and able to perform all bathroom tasks independently -Able to follow instructions and respect perimeter boundaries -Weather appropriate clothing
-Able to move through the gardens with little redirection -Parents provide small snack and refillable water bottle
Please ensure child is able to meet the requirements. If a child is signed up and is unable to safely participate, they will not be allowed to continue in the program and no refund will be granted.
Bundle Price (all 3 days): $120 non-member/$75 member
Per Session (one day): $45/$30
You must register and fill out necessary information to participate.
Sprout & Explore
Select Wednesdays in April @ 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
April 9, 16, 23
Please call to register for this FREE program or register by email to fentress@uark.edu.
Parent-involvement is required in this program designed for younger children. Following weekly themes, this program facilitates outdoor play and exploration activities to promote young children’s social and emotional development
Requirements to participate:
-Membership or paid daily admission
-Parent must stay with child the entire session
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Parents provide small snack and refillable water bottle
Outdoor Adventure Academy
Thursdays in May @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
This drop-off program follows children’s interests while playing and exploring areas of the gardens. Parents may choose to stay and enjoy the gardens or leave and return at pick up! Space is limited to 12 children per session.
Requirements to participate:
-Must be potty trained and able to perform all bathroom tasks independently
-Able to follow instructions and respect perimeter boundaries
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Able to move through the gardens with little redirection
-Parents provide small snack and refillable water bottle
Please ensure child is able to meet the requirements. If a child is signed up and is unable to safely participate, they will not be allowed to continue in the program and no refund will be granted.
Bundle Price (all 5 days): $180 non-member/$120 member
Per Session (one day): $45/$30
You must register and fill out necessary information to participate.
Sprout & Explore
Thursdays in May @ 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Please call to register for this free program or register by email to fentress@uark.edu.
Parent-involvement is required in this program designed for younger children. Following weekly themes, this program facilitates outdoor play and exploration activities to promote young children’s social and emotional development
Requirements to participate:
-Membership or paid daily admission
-Parent must stay with child the entire session
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Parents provide small snack and refillable water bottle
Outdoor Adventure Academy
Thursdays in May @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
This drop-off program follows children’s interests while playing and exploring areas of the gardens. Parents may choose to stay and enjoy the gardens or leave and return at pick up! Space is limited to 12 children per session.
Requirements to participate:
-Must be potty trained and able to perform all bathroom tasks independently
-Able to follow instructions and respect perimeter boundaries
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Able to move through the gardens with little redirection
-Parents provide small snack and refillable water bottle
Please ensure child is able to meet the requirements. If a child is signed up and is unable to safely participate, they will not be allowed to continue in the program and no refund will be granted.
Bundle Price (all 5 days): $180 non-member/$120 member
Per Session (one day): $45/$30
You must register and fill out necessary information to participate.
Sprout & Explore
Thursdays in May @ 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Please call to register for this free program or register by email to fentress@uark.edu.
Parent-involvement is required in this program designed for younger children. Following weekly themes, this program facilitates outdoor play and exploration activities to promote young children’s social and emotional development
Requirements to participate:
-Membership or paid daily admission
-Parent must stay with child the entire session
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Parents provide small snack and refillable water bottle
Outdoor Adventure Academy
Thursdays in May @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
This drop-off program follows children’s interests while playing and exploring areas of the gardens. Parents may choose to stay and enjoy the gardens or leave and return at pick up! Space is limited to 12 children per session.
Requirements to participate:
-Must be potty trained and able to perform all bathroom tasks independently
-Able to follow instructions and respect perimeter boundaries
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Able to move through the gardens with little redirection
-Parents provide small snack and refillable water bottle
Please ensure child is able to meet the requirements. If a child is signed up and is unable to safely participate, they will not be allowed to continue in the program and no refund will be granted.
Bundle Price (all 5 days): $180 non-member/$120 member
Per Session (one day): $45/$30
You must register and fill out necessary information to participate.
Sprout & Explore
Thursdays in May @ 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Please call to register for this free program or register by email to fentress@uark.edu.
Parent-involvement is required in this program designed for younger children. Following weekly themes, this program facilitates outdoor play and exploration activities to promote young children’s social and emotional development
Requirements to participate:
-Membership or paid daily admission
-Parent must stay with child the entire session
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Parents provide small snack and refillable water bottle
Outdoor Adventure Academy
Thursdays in May @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
This drop-off program follows children’s interests while playing and exploring areas of the gardens. Parents may choose to stay and enjoy the gardens or leave and return at pick up! Space is limited to 12 children per session.
Requirements to participate:
-Must be potty trained and able to perform all bathroom tasks independently
-Able to follow instructions and respect perimeter boundaries
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Able to move through the gardens with little redirection
-Parents provide small snack and refillable water bottle
Please ensure child is able to meet the requirements. If a child is signed up and is unable to safely participate, they will not be allowed to continue in the program and no refund will be granted.
Bundle Price (all 5 days): $180 non-member/$120 member
Per Session (one day): $45/$30
You must register and fill out necessary information to participate.
Sprout & Explore
Thursdays in May @ 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Please call to register for this free program or register by email to fentress@uark.edu.
Parent-involvement is required in this program designed for younger children. Following weekly themes, this program facilitates outdoor play and exploration activities to promote young children’s social and emotional development
Requirements to participate:
-Membership or paid daily admission
-Parent must stay with child the entire session
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Parents provide small snack and refillable water bottle
Outdoor Adventure Academy
Thursdays in May @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
This drop-off program follows children’s interests while playing and exploring areas of the gardens. Parents may choose to stay and enjoy the gardens or leave and return at pick up! Space is limited to 12 children per session.
Requirements to participate:
-Must be potty trained and able to perform all bathroom tasks independently
-Able to follow instructions and respect perimeter boundaries
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Able to move through the gardens with little redirection
-Parents provide small snack and refillable water bottle
Please ensure child is able to meet the requirements. If a child is signed up and is unable to safely participate, they will not be allowed to continue in the program and no refund will be granted.
Bundle Price (all 5 days): $180 non-member/$120 member
Per Session (one day): $45/$30
You must register and fill out necessary information to participate.
Sprout & Explore
Thursdays in May @ 9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Please call to register for this free program or register by email to fentress@uark.edu.
Parent-involvement is required in this program designed for younger children. Following weekly themes, this program facilitates outdoor play and exploration activities to promote young children’s social and emotional development
Requirements to participate:
-Membership or paid daily admission
-Parent must stay with child the entire session
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Parents provide small snack and refillable water bottle
You’ve been asking for summer camps and they are finally here!!!
Register today to reserve your spot. Spots are VERY limited.
Woodland Wanderers: SUMMER CAMPS!
Meeting Location: Parking Lot 8 (to walk to amphitheater)
Must register and fill out necessary information to participate
Three summer camps will be offered for school aged children. Each week will have a focus theme while also following the interests and guidance of participating children.
Space will be limited to 15 children per session.
Requirements to participate:
-MUST be potty trained and able to perform ALL bathroom tasks independently
-Able to follow instructions and respect perimeter boundaries
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Able to move through the gardens with little redirection
-Parents provide small snack, change of clothes and refillable water bottle
-Children must be able to participate in active play for extended time periods
*Please ensure child is able to meet the requirements. If a child is signed up and is unable to safely participate they will not be allowed to continue in the program and no refund will be granted.
Child’s admission included with cost
Bundle Price(all 3 weeks): $500 non-members/$350 members
Per Session(week): $175/$125
Dates & times:
8-11 a.m. M-Th 6/9-6/12
Week 1 Pollinator Pals
Help us kick off summer camps by celebrating pollinator month with an in depth study of pollinators and their effect on our environment. Planting that benefits pollinators will also
be incorporated!
8-11 a.m. M-Th 6/16-6/19
Week 2 Survivor
Children will discuss how animals survive in the wild and scenarios that force animals to adjust to their surroundings while learning how humans can also survive in the wild if they have the necessary knowledge!
8-11 a.m. M-Th 6/23-6/26
Week 3 Creative Camp
Use natural materials to create art mediums, musical instruments, or costumes for a play! This one is for the kids that have a passion for the performing arts!
Please call our education director to register! 501.262.9300
You’ve been asking for summer camps and they are finally here!!!
Register today to reserve your spot. Spots are VERY limited.
Woodland Wanderers: SUMMER CAMPS!
Meeting Location: Parking Lot 8 (to walk to amphitheater)
Must register and fill out necessary information to participate
Three summer camps will be offered for school aged children. Each week will have a focus theme while also following the interests and guidance of participating children.
Space will be limited to 15 children per session.
Requirements to participate:
-MUST be potty trained and able to perform ALL bathroom tasks independently
-Able to follow instructions and respect perimeter boundaries
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Able to move through the gardens with little redirection
-Parents provide small snack, change of clothes and refillable water bottle
-Children must be able to participate in active play for extended time periods
*Please ensure child is able to meet the requirements. If a child is signed up and is unable to safely participate they will not be allowed to continue in the program and no refund will be granted.
Child’s admission included with cost
Bundle Price(all 3 weeks): $500 non-members/$350 members
Per Session(week): $175/$125
Dates & times:
8-11 a.m. M-Th 6/9-6/12
Week 1 Pollinator Pals
Help us kick off summer camps by celebrating pollinator month with an in depth study of pollinators and their effect on our environment. Planting that benefits pollinators will also
be incorporated!
8-11 a.m. M-Th 6/16-6/19
Week 2 Survivor
Children will discuss how animals survive in the wild and scenarios that force animals to adjust to their surroundings while learning how humans can also survive in the wild if they have the necessary knowledge!
8-11 a.m. M-Th 6/23-6/26
Week 3 Creative Camp
Use natural materials to create art mediums, musical instruments, or costumes for a play! This one is for the kids that have a passion for the performing arts!
Please call our education director to register! 501.262.9300
You’ve been asking for summer camps and they are finally here!!!
Register today to reserve your spot. Spots are VERY limited.
Woodland Wanderers: SUMMER CAMPS!
Meeting Location: Parking Lot 8 (to walk to amphitheater)
Must register and fill out necessary information to participate
Three summer camps will be offered for school aged children. Each week will have a focus theme while also following the interests and guidance of participating children.
Space will be limited to 15 children per session.
Requirements to participate:
-MUST be potty trained and able to perform ALL bathroom tasks independently
-Able to follow instructions and respect perimeter boundaries
-Weather appropriate clothing
-Able to move through the gardens with little redirection
-Parents provide small snack, change of clothes and refillable water bottle
-Children must be able to participate in active play for extended time periods
*Please ensure child is able to meet the requirements. If a child is signed up and is unable to safely participate they will not be allowed to continue in the program and no refund will be granted.
Child’s admission included with cost
Bundle Price(all 3 weeks): $500 non-members/$350 members
Per Session(week): $175/$125
Dates & times:
8-11 a.m. M-Th 6/9-6/12
Week 1 Pollinator Pals
Help us kick off summer camps by celebrating pollinator month with an in depth study of pollinators and their effect on our environment. Planting that benefits pollinators will also
be incorporated!
8-11 a.m. M-Th 6/16-6/19
Week 2 Survivor
Children will discuss how animals survive in the wild and scenarios that force animals to adjust to their surroundings while learning how humans can also survive in the wild if they have the necessary knowledge!
8-11 a.m. M-Th 6/23-6/26
Week 3 Creative Camp
Use natural materials to create art mediums, musical instruments, or costumes for a play! This one is for the kids that have a passion for the performing arts!
Please call our education director to register! 501.262.9300