Youth Camps
Summer Camps registration is now open!
Spring Break Camp
We offer a full day (9:00am-4:00pm) Spring Break Camp during the vacation week for 1st-6th graders. Each day throughout the week campers participate in a variety of activities that correlate to the days’ theme.
Registration will open next spring!
Summer Camps
Summer Camps provide a safe, fun, and educational environment during summer vacation for youth entering 1st-6th grade or age equivalent. Campers spend the day on-site participating in activities related to each weekly theme, swimming in the creek, playing at Rotary Park, and so much more!
Registration is now open! See below.
Garden Leaders Camps
Our new Garden Leaders Summer Camps provide incoming 7th and 8th graders the opportunity to develop their garden-based leadership skills! As a Garden Leader, campers will spend time with our farmers learning how we garden at YGP, and will complete leadership-inspired lessons that correlate with our weekly themes!
Registration is now open! See below.
Summer Camp Details (1st-6th grade)
Summer Camp Details
YGP Summer Camp runs during nine weeks of summer vacation! Camps are one-week sessions each with a unique theme – campers can sign up for all nine weeks or pick and choose what looks most fun to them! Throughout the day, campers participate in activities related to the week’s theme, explore the garden, free play at Rotary Park, engage in teambuilding games, and so much more! Our camper to staff ratio is 6:1.
2026 Summer Camp Cost: $260 per week, per child
Camp Hours: 9am – 4pm, M-F
In an effort to offer programming for more kids, we partner with Canyonlands Field Institute (CFI). In conjunction with our regular summer camps, we will be offering an additional off-site camp, Expedition Day Camp, for youth entering 4th-6th grades or ages 9-12 during two weeks out of the summer. Cost for Expedition Camps is the same as for YGP Day Camps.
We have a sliding scale rate of $65/$135/$195 for qualifying families who apply for a scholarship.
If you’re unsure whether Summer Camp is right for you and your camper(s), take a look at our FAQs about YGP Summer Camp (2026).
Please don’t hesitate to contact the Youth Programs Director by e-mailing katie@youthgardenproject.org or calling 435-259-BEAN with further questions.
Camp Schedule
Week 1: Green Thumbs! (June 1st- 5th)
Join us for the first week of summer camp as we learn how to plant, water, harvest, and care for growing veggies! Each day will include hands-on activities that highlight the many ways we can have fun and learn at the garden!
Week 2: Bloom & Build! (June 8-12)
It’s a week full of building! Campers will dive into activities that range from building friendships, to constructing structures, to creating fairy and gnome villages!
Week 3: Upcycle-it! (June 15- 19)
Get ready to craft and create! This week is all about hands-on upcycling projects where campers transform everyday materials into garden-inspired art and creations!
Week 4: The Wonderful World of Water (June 22- 26)
Dive into water week at the Youth Garden Project! Throughout the week summer campers will learn about, experiment, and play with all things H20! A raft day may be included pending confirmation!
Week 4: *FULL!* Expedition Week- partnering with Canyonlands Field Institute! (June 22-26)
CFI and YGP are partnering to provide an expedition week for youth ages 9-12! Campers will meet at YGP and head out from there to explore the beauty of Moab with CFI instructors! Hiking, swimming, and a raft day on the Colorado River will all be included in the weeklong adventures.
Note: Thanks to a generous donor, CFI Expedition week will be free of cost! A $50 deposit will be required upon registration, and will be refunded after attending the camp week!
*This week is full! Further registrations will be placed on waitlist.
July 6th- 10th, Week 5: YGP on Broadway!
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! YGP campers will be putting on another fabulous theatrical performance! Join us for this unique week of set-making, costumes, activating, and a final performance for the Moab community at Historic Star Hall.
July 13th-17th, Week 6: Community Connections!
The Moab community is full of plants, animals, people, and organizations that make it the special place it is! YGP campers will hear from surprise guest speakers and take part in engaging activities that highlight what makes Moab such a vibrant and connected community.
July 20th-24th, Week 7: It’s a Bugs Life!
Get your microscopes and bug boxes out, it’s bug week at YGP! YGP is home to many little critters that are essential to the garden! Come learn about decomposers, build bug homes, and investigate all the ways bugs play a role in the YGP community.
Week 7: Expedition Week- partnering with Canyonlands Field Institute (July 20th-24th)
For our second CFI and YGP partnering week we will be continuing to explore the wonders of Moab! For youth ages 9-12, come hike, swim, and play games with CFI instructors!
Note: Thanks to a generous donor, CFI Expedition week will be free of cost! A $50 deposit will be required upon registration, and will be refunded after attending the camp week!
July 27th-31st: Week 8: What’s Cookin?!
Calling all chefs! Come whip up some culinary magic at the Youth Garden Project! We will be harvesting fresh veggies, learning how to prepare delicious dishes, and participating in some garden cook-offs!
August 3rd-7th: Week 9: Hangin’ with my gnomies!
What’s up gnomies! Join us in the last week of camp where we will celebrate the end of summer with silly activities, plenty of games, and a touch of gnome-like mischief!
Register for Summer Camp
Registration for 2025 Summer Camps is now open!
Registration is based on a first come first served policy, so be sure to sign-up as soon as possible.
Sign-up here: 2026 Summer Camp Registration. Registration forms are also available at the YGP office located at 530 S. 400 E. (right next to Grand County High School).
NOTE: A good faith deposit of $45 is due at the time of registration; even if you are applying for tuition asssitance. Your camper’s spot will not be reserved until we receive this deposit. Full camp payment will be due two weeks prior to the start of camp.
If we DO NOT receive your camper’s full payment one week prior to the start of camp, your camper’s spot will be offered to the next person on the waitlist. If you are signing up online, we will send a payment link to the email provided in the registration form. Payments can also be made by cash or check and dropped off or sent to the Youth Garden Project office. You will receive a confirmation email within 1-3 business days after successfully completing your registration.
Cancellation Policy:
The deposit is only refundable if you cancel 30 days prior to the camp start date or if we are able to fill your campers spot. If you decide to pay in full – a refund will only be possible if we fill your campers spot.
Apply for Tuition Assistance
Fill out the application for a 2026 scholarship: here! Paper copies will also be available to fill out at the YGP office (530 S. 400 E. right next to Grand County High School). The Youth Programs Director will be in touch with you during the week of May 19th (or sooner depending on how quickly we fill up) in regards to the tuition amount we are able to award.
NOTE: A $45 good faith deposit per child per session is due at the time of registration to hold your space, even if you are applying for tuition assistance.
Garden Leaders Summer Camp Details (7th & 8th grade)
Garden Leaders Summer Camp Details
YGP is excited to announce that we will have middle school programming options this summer! For six weeks of summer vacation, YGP will host one-week sessions that are two hours long each day focusing on garden-based leadership! For the first hour campers will spend time with one of our farmers learning about gardening and how we do it at YGP. The second hour will be hosted by one of our instructors with a lesson that specifically correlates to the weekly theme! Campers can sign-up for all six weeks or pick and choose based on what looks fun to them! We are opening 6 spots per week for this program, making our camper to staff ratio 6:1.
2026 Camp Cost: $75 per week, per child
Age Range: Entering 7th and 8th Grade
Hours: 8:00 a.m-10:00 a.m, M-F
Please don’t hesitate to contact the Youth Programs Director by e-mailing katie@youthgardenproject.org or calling 435-259-BEAN with further questions.
Camp Schedule
Week 1: Garden Leaders! (June 1-5)
This week, campers will discover the many ways they can be leaders in the garden and in their community. Through hands-on activities, they’ll explore their personal leadership styles and learn how those strengths can shine at YGP.
Week 2: Community Connections (June 8-12)
At YGP, community is at the heart of everything we do, and this week campers will explore how plants, animals, and people all work together to make the YGP and Moab community thrive. Through gardening, games, and hands‑on activities, campers will build meaningful connections with each other and the community around them.
Week 3: Service Learning at YGP (June 15-19)
Much of what we do at YGP is thanks to the generosity of our volunteers and community members! This week campers will explore meaningful ways to show gratitude for the plants, animals, and people of Moab, and participate in projects that will leave a lasting impact!
Week 4: Seed to Table (July 13-17)
Calling all chefs! This week is all about turning fresh garden harvests into delicious creations. Campers will gather veggies straight from the garden and use them to cook flavorful dishes that showcase the full seed‑to‑table journey. Campers will leave feeling confident, inspired, and excited to cook for themselves at home!
Week 5: Climate Resiliency in the Garden (July 27-31)
Moab is no stranger to the impacts of climate change as we’ve seen firsthand how fires, floods, and heat impacts our town. Through action-oriented and empowering activities, this week will highlight the ways in which the Youth Garden Project is impacted by climate change and how we can be resilient as community members!
Week 6: Garden Graduates (August 3-7)
After a busy and hot summer, it’s time to celebrate! This week will focus on celebrating each other and all the things we love about being in the garden! It will be a fun-filled week that features campers favorite crafts, games, and veggies!
Register for Summer Camp
Registration for 2026 Middle School Summer Camps is now open!
Registration is based on a first come first served policy, so be sure to sign-up as soon as possible.
Sign-up here: 2026 Middle School Summer Camp Registration. Registration forms are also available at the YGP office located at 530 S. 400 E. (right next to Grand County High School).
NOTE: A good faith deposit of $20 is due at the time of registration; even if you are applying for tuition assistance. Your camper’s spot will not be reserved until we receive this deposit. Full camp payment will be due two weeks prior to the start of camp.
If we DO NOT receive your camper’s full payment one week prior to the start of camp, your camper’s spot will be offered to the next person on the waitlist. If you are signing up online, we will send a payment link to the email provided in the registration form. Payments can also be made by cash or check and dropped off or sent to the Youth Garden Project office. You will receive a confirmation email within 1-3 business days after successfully completing your registration.
Cancellation Policy:
The deposit is only refundable if you cancel 30 days prior to the camp start date or if we are able to fill your campers spot. If you decide to pay in full – a refund will only be possible if we fill your campers spot.
Apply for Tuition Assistance
Fill out the application for a 2026 scholarship: here! Paper copies will also be available to fill out at the YGP office (530 S. 400 E. right next to Grand County High School). The Youth Programs Director will be in touch with you during the week of May 19th (or sooner depending on how quickly we fill up) in regards to the tuition amount we are able to award.
NOTE: A $20 good faith deposit per child per session is due at the time of registration to hold your space, even if you are applying for tuition assistance.
For questions or clarifications about any of our youth programming, please email us at info@youthgardenproject.org or call 435-259-BEAN!