State Arboretum of Virginia
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The State Arboretum of Virginia sits within Blandy Experimental Farm, a University of Virginia research field station in Boyce, and runs nature-science summer camps for children in June and July - recent sessions include Summer with a Scientist, EcoExplorers and Wild Things. Campers work in small groups with naturalists, camp leaders and Blandy's working scientists, exploring ecosystems through observation, experimentation and hands-on field activities. Camps enroll by session and share the site with the arboretum's public grounds and school-group programs.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact State Arboretum of Virginia directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Niccolo00The Virginia State Arboretum is a beautiful place to visit. The bamboo forest is a must-see—it's absolutely stunning! You can enjoy a scenic drive through the grounds, and there are clean restrooms, large picnic areas, historic sites, and a lovely herb garden to explore. Depending on the season, you may even be able to purchase plants to take home. It's a peaceful and enjoyable destination that I highly recommend.
★★★★★Shane MillerWe went during the Ginko tree blooms in early November. Super cool experience. Very pretty. Nice , well maintained grounds. They offer 5ks throughout the year and other activities. Very nice place. From the parking lot, it's about a 10 minute walk to the grove.
★★★★★Maria CelesteHeaven on Earth! Seeing ruby red cardinals in the rosy white dogwood trees sent my spiraling down into Wonderland. In George Washington's Journal over the Mountains in 1748, he writes about the land between "his Lordships Quarter" and the "Shannondoah" river. Sounds like the Arboretum to me! • Rode to his Lordships Quarter about 4 Miles higher up y River we went through most beautiful Groves of Sugar Trees & spent ye best part of y Day in admiring ye Trees & richness of ye Land. Sunday March 13, 1748
★★★★★Geo eliaWas amazing a really nice place for a walk with family and friends, the best part was I mean all area everywhere you check is so clean 😊 👍🏽. I can't wait to come back
★★★★★MelThe Arboretum is a beautiful park. It’s well worth the visit. The variety of trees, and wildlife is fantastic. It’s peaceful and the people are friendly. This is a great place to support.