Lynden Sculpture Garden Education Programs

Lynden Sculpture Garden Education Programs includes summer camps at the intersection of art and nature for children ages 4 to 15. The camps integrate outdoor sculpture and ecology and include hands-on artmaking. The program also offers Wednesdays in the Garden for children ages 1 to 3 and their caregivers, Fall Classes 2026: Art and Nature Explorers / Exploradores del Arte y la Naturaleza for ages 6 to 11, Fall Classes 2026: Art + Nature Lab for ages 8 to 12, and Fall Classes 2026: Woodcraft Workshop for ages 10 to 15.

Programs

• Summer Camps at the Intersection of Art & Nature 2026 — 4-15 · June 29-30, June 29-July 2, June 29-July 1, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, August 3-7, August 10-14, August 17-21, August 24-26 · Lynden’s art and nature camps for children aged 4 to 15 years integrate outdoor sculpture and ecology; camps include hands-on artmaking.
• Wednesdays in the Garden — 1-3 · Wednesdays · Designed for children aged 1-3 and their caregivers. Offers a nurturing and joyful space for youngest learners to explore, play, and grow.
• Fall Classes 2026: Wednesdays in the Garden — 2-4 · Wednesdays, 10-11 am · $140 per session · For one adult and one child per seven-week session; add an additional child for $8 per session.
• Fall Classes 2026: Art and Nature Explorers / Exploradores del Arte y la Naturaleza — 6-11 · Wednesdays, 4-5:30 pm · $175 per session · Bilingual Spanish/English program with outdoor exploration followed by a studio activity inspired by what is discovered.
• Fall Classes 2026: Art + Nature Lab — 8-12 · Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 pm · $175 per session · Dynamic studio experience where participants select their own subjects, materials, and approaches.
• Fall Classes 2026: Woodcraft Workshop — 10-15 · Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm · $234 per session · Beginner-friendly woodworking class. Registration fee includes a Mora 120 sloyd carving knife for each student.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–15 years old
• Price range: $140–$234 per session
• Current session: Fall Session II (Oct 28–Dec 17, 2026)
• Facility hours: Open daily from 10 am-5 pm, closed Thursdays.

About the provider

The Lynden Sculpture Garden is committed to promoting the enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of art, sculpture, and the environment through the exhibition of art and sculpture, educational experiences, and connections with the community. The program uses Lynden's 40 acres and includes outdoor sculpture, natural ecology, and hands-on artmaking. The woodcraft workshop includes a Mora 120 sloyd carving knife for each student.

Registration is required for classes. Space in camps is limited and registration is first-come, first-served. Camps may switch to phone registration when approaching the registration limit. Waiting lists are available when camps or classes are full. Scholarships are available. Cancellation policy: if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, the registration fee is refunded in full. Refund policy for Wednesdays in the Garden only: if a child is ill and cannot attend, a prorated refund or credit for the next session may be issued.

Last updated November 5, 2026.