Camp Hours
Monday – Friday, 9am – 3pm
*If you are interested in aftercare from 3-5pm for your camper, please contact our registrar at (440) 602-3833.
What to Bring Daily
- Lunch & Snack – No food service provided. No refrigeration provided.
- Water bottle – we will provide water for refills.
- A backpack with belongings labeled with the name of the camper.
- Face mask.
Attire
Plan to get dirty! For protection during outdoor exploration, the following is recommended:
- Shirts with sleeves
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sturdy footwear
- Sunscreen – apply prior to arrival.
- Face mask- to be worn at all times during camp.
Mark all belongings with your child’s name. Holden Forests & Gardens is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Drop Off & Pickup Procedures
@Holden Arboretum
Camper Drop Off
- Complete your Daily Health Check before leaving for camp.
- 8:45 – 9am
- Warren H. Corning Visitor Center — 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, Ohio
- Children may be dropped off no sooner than 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
- Temperatures will be taken upon arrival.
- Children who are not checked in by 9:15am will not be able to attend camp for the day.
Camper Pick Up
- 3 – 3:15 pm
- Warren H. Corning Visitor Center — 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, Ohio
- Anyone picking up your child will need to present a photo ID (ex: driver’s license or state ID) for release of your child. For your child’s safety, we are not able to release your child unless proper identification is given daily.
- Anyone authorized to pick your child up from camp, including yourself, must be listed in the Authorized Pickup section of the Camper Contact Information Form.
- You are welcome to stay and visit the Arboretum after pickup.
- Please do not pick your child up early without prior written notification.
Covid-19 Procedures
For more insight on pandemic procedures and summer camps, please read the following: HF&G Letter to Parents COVID-19
In the event of an emergency, please call the Visitor Center at 440.946.4400 and ask to be put in contact with Summer Camp.