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Camps at Gabis Arboretum

Summer experiences at Gabis Arboretum promise immersive learning, hands-on experiments, exploration of wildlife and habitats and more!

Branching Out: An Outdoor STEM Camp

A child stands next to the pond in the Gabis Railway Garden.Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Branching Out Camp at Gabis Arboretum!

Campers will explore wetlands, prairies and woodlands as they investigate nature’s STEM wonders.

Grades 2 to 6 can experience summer at Gabis Arboretum, which promises immersive learning, hands-on experiments, exploration of wildlife and habitats and more!

This session is for students entering grades 2 to 6.

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Camp Details

  • Session One: June 1 through 5
  • Session Two: June 8 to 12
  • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily
  • Campers should bring their lunch and wear comfortable shoes, bug spray, sunscreen and clothing appropriate for being outdoors.

 

Upcoming Gabis Events

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Mar 01

Winter Nature Scavenger Hunt

Get outdoors with a nature scavenger hunt at Gabis Arboretum at PNW. Build environmental awareness as you find nine natural winter objects.

Mar 01

Native Plant Sale

Join Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest for our annual native plant sale! Proceeds from the plant sale help support the Arboretum.

Mar 01

Voting Now Open for “Best of the Region”

Vote now for Gabis Arboretum in The Times of Northwest Indiana’s 2026 Best of the Region ballot!

Mar 14

Winter Walk Series 2026

Learn how plants and animals survive the cold winter months and identify signs of life along the trails.

To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at civilrights@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.

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