Have fun this summer at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus!

Camp Lookout is designed for nature lovers entering first to fifth grade. Take on a new role each week and experience the natural world through exciting and enjoyable outdoor activities. Register for just one week or join us for all four! Registration is limited to 30 campers per session.

Camp Lookout consists of four weekly sessions, running from June 3 to June 28 at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus. Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Drop off begins at 8:30 a.m. and pick-up ends at 3:15 p.m.

Weekly Tuition: $230 for Selby Gardens members, $250 for non-members

A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Email [email protected] for more information.

Weekly Themes 

Camp Lookout Session 1: "Flowering Artist" June 3-7

Selby Gardens is a canvas of many colors, patterns, shapes, and forms. Look to nature as a source of artistic inspiration and express your creativity through a variety of art-making activities tied to our current art and horticulture exhibition.

Camp Lookout Session 2: "Plant Detective" June 10-14  

Apply your sleuthing skills and follow nature’s clues to uncover the secrets of the gardens. Investigate the many ways in which plants have adapted to their environment and deduce why plants are essential to life on Earth.

Camp Lookout Session 3: "Budding Naturalist" June 17-21  

Use your powers of observation to reveal the wonders of nature. Follow in the footsteps of plant scientists as they collect, classify, and conserve the natural world. Find out how you can help promote plant conservation and environmental sustainability.

Camp Lookout Session 4: "Nature Explorer" June 24-28  

Discover plants from around the world and encounter diverse cultures from across the globe. Learn about the many uses of plants and how they enrich our lives. From cotton T-shirts to vanilla ice cream, plants are an essential part of our everyday experience.