Children's Programs
Children's Garden |
Children's Day
Children's Discovery Benches
Classes and Workshops | Summer Camps
Saturday Morning Story Time
Art in the Garden for children.Children's Garden
Introducing....Nature’s Fun in your backyard, our newly themed Children’s Garden.
Visit this down-to-earth and fun children’s garden exhibiting many ideas that engage children’s imaginations and will put them in touch with nature and the earth. This garden highlights natural beauty and natural fun. See what’s inside a gnome hut, follow stepping stones to a tea party, build and stack natural wooden blocks, pretend you are a farmer, climb into a tree house, observe life around a water garden, and discover important pollinating insects.
Children's Day
Saturday September 18, 2010
11am- 4pm
One of Brookside Gardens largest special events, Children's Day is offered annually on the third Saturday in September. All activities are free of charge thanks to the Friends Of Brookside Gardens and other local sponsors. Entertainment and hands-on activities fill the day from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and are located throughout several garden areas. Great fun and learning for families with children in pre-school through elementary school ages.
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Children's Discovery Benches
Self-guided exploration, hands-on activities, educational games, books, and puzzles are available in the Visitors Center Children's Classroom Tuesday - Friday*.
Hours: September through June- 2:00-5:00p.m.
July and August-9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Appropriate for children ages 2-7
*Children's Discovery Benches are open based on staff availability.
Hands-on activities such as garden walks for children. Classes and Workshops
- Brookside Gardens Children's Xperience
Guide to all children's programs and events, or visit www.parkpass.org. - Programs for Schools or Youth Groups
- "Wings of Fancy" Butterfly Exhibit Tours
Saturday Morning Story Time
Participate and listen to nature and seasonal stories that will encourage a child’s imagination and creativity. Each week a different story will be read followed by a hands-on craft.
Saturdays, April 3 – June 12, 10:00am
Free; Ages 3- 6; no registration required.
Story time is held in the Visitors Center Children’s Classroom.
Summer Camps
For current listings, check the Brookside Gardens Children's Xperience - Guide to Programs and Events, or visit www.parkpass.org
To volunteer with the Children's Program, call the volunteer coordinator, 301-962-1429
Montgomery County Department of Parks