Caterpillar Club Summer Edition 2026
June 1-5, 2026 or July 6-10, 2026
10 am-12 pm
Join Ms. Kristen for Caterpillar Club summer edition! You and your little one will enjoy sunny days filled with fun games, crafts, and activities designed to help you make the most of summer in your own backyard. Together, you’ll explore the wonders of nature and create memories.
Caterpillar Club is designed for parents (or grandparents, aunts, uncles, or nannies) to accompany their toddler or preschooler (ages 2-5) as they share stories, play games, create crafts, and explore the natural world. Led by Kristen Zemaitis, Youth Education Program Director, Caterpillar Club is one of the few preschool adventures in Memphis that gets your little one discovering nature, hands-on, in the great outdoors.
Caterpillar Club Summer Camp runs Monday, June 1 or July 6, through Friday, June 5 or June 6, from 10 am-12 pm.
Adventures in My Big Backyard
June 1-5, 2026
10 am-12 pm
Kick off summer with a week of discovery in My Big Backyard! We'll explore the plants and animals that call our own backyards home, digging into Wormville, buzzing through Pollinator Pass, and diving into hands-on activities, crafts, stories, and games. It’s curiosity, play, and nature all rolled into one unforgettable adventure.
Nature Detectives
July 6-10, 2026
10 am - 12 pm
Calling all curious, nature-loving preschoolers! Who left that footprint? What’s that sound? Why do bees adore flowers? Spend the week sleuthing through the Garden as we crack nature’s coolest mysteries. Little detectives will dig, discover, and uncover clues all around them because every good mystery deserves a muddy answer.
Cost for the Week:
$120 MBG Members/$150 Non-Members
Looking for our summer programs for your child aged 6-15? Click here to learn about our Summer Camps.
Have additional questions or need more information? Contact us at 901-636-4126 or email kristen.zemaitis@membg.org for more information.
Are you an MBG Member and want to access your discount? Click here to learn how to access Member pricing.
If you need assistance with registration please email boxoffice@membg.org.
The Memphis Botanic Garden is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to being an exemplary center for horticulture and environmental enrichment. Serving over 40,000 school-aged children annually, and hosting over 260,000 visitors each year, Memphis Botanic Garden strives to enhance lives by connecting people with nature, increasing awareness and appreciation of our environment. Our 96-acre property includes 30 specialty gardens and a Level 4 Arboretum, which provide the ability to interact with various families of plants, flowers, and trees.
The Garden offers year-round programming and events for children, families, adults, art lovers, food lovers, music lovers, gardeners, and more! Beyond our annual happenings, we have a diverse offering of adult workshops and classes, youth classes and activities, art exhibits, horticultural features and events, and outdoor fun for all. Click here to explore upcoming events at the Garden.
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