Keep your youngsters, ages 6 to 11, busy and learning new things during the summer by enrolling them in day camps offered by the Denton Parks Department.

The Jr. Master Naturalist Day Camp (#46122) will be held from 9 a.m. until noon Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 17. Campers will enjoy a unique environmental experience led by Elm Fork Master Naturalist that includes nature studies, themed arts and crafts and a hike. There will be opportunities for interested campers to complete Jr. Master Naturalist certification. Activities will take place inside an air-conditioned classroom and outdoors in a beautiful community garden.

The Jr. Master Gardener Day Camp (#46123) will be held from 9 a.m. until noon Monday, June 20 until Friday, June 24. The program allows kids to garden and learn more about the world through meaningful horticultural and environmental science activities led by Denton County Master Gardeners. Activities range from gardening, themed arts and crafts and environmental science studies. Classes are held inside an air-conditioned classroom and outside in an abundant garden. 

Each one-week camping session is $65 per child and is held at Global Spheres, 7801 S 1-35E, Corinth. Use the appropriate class number to register online at www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-8285.