The Summer Sprouts and Trail Buds programs are back for Summer 2026! These FREE South Jersey family programs help kids explore nature, learn about bugs, discover the environment, and enjoy hands-on outdoor fun.
Please note there are two age groups. These programs often fill quickly, so only register if you plan to attend.
For any additional questions on the programming, please send them an email.
SUMMER SPROUTS
AGES 6 AND UNDER
Summer Sprouts is a fun-filled nature program specially designed for little ones ages 6 & under! Kids will enjoy playful outdoor adventures, sensory activities, hands-on exploration, and lots of opportunities to connect with nature in a fun and engaging way.
July 14–July 28 classes open for registration on June 16, 2026.
August 4–August 25 classes open for registration on July 7, 2026.
Natural Artist
Date: July 14, 2026
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10 AM–11 AM
REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 16Crawling with Critters
Date: July 21, 2026
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10 AM–11 AM
REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 16Slithering Slimey Scales
Date: July 28, 2026
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10 AM–11 AM
REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 16Dinosaur Rocks!
Date: August 4, 2026
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10 AM–11 AM
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 7Budding Butterflies
Date: August 11, 2026
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10 AM–11 AM
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 7Dip into Ponds
Date: August 18, 2026
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10 AM–11 AM
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 7Farewell to our Wild
Date: August 25, 2026
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10 AM–11 AM
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 7TRAIL BUDS
AGES 7 - 12
Trail Buds is a FREE summer nature program for kids ages 7 to 12 at the Camden County Environmental Center. Kids will explore local woods, ecosystems, wetlands, live critters and more!
August 6–August 27 classes open for registration on July 7, 2026.
Scales, Slimes, Slither!
Date: August 6, 2026
Day: Thursday
Time: 10 AM–11 AM
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 7Crawlers & Flyers
Date: August 13, 2026
Day: Thursday
Time: 10 AM–11 AM
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 7For Reel Fishing
Date: August 20, 2026
Day: Thursday
Time: 10 AM–11 AM
OPENS JULY 7Kayak on the Cooper River
Date: August 27, 2026
Day: Thursday
Time: 1 PM–2 PM
REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 7- You must create/register for an account in order to view the available classes.
- Class availability is based on your child’s age. If your child is 7 and the program says ages 6 & under, you will not be able to register because the system is very age-restrictive.
- Once you are logged in, click the Activities tab.
- Look for the Summer Sprouts 2026 or Trail Buds 2026 links and click the program you want.
- Select the class or classes you would like to register for.
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