Learn Outside

Camp Tinkergarten is here! Get wildly fun activities all summer long. Learn More.

Learn Outside

Camp Tinkergarten is here! Get wildly fun activities all summer long. Learn More.

More Than Just Play

How Learning Works

Next season is all about creativity

To nurture this essential skill in our kids, we'll explore, imagine, invent, and make messes (outside your home).

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Collect Skill Badges

Each season, we focus on a key skill. Complete a season and earn a one of a kind iron-on skill badge.

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Meet a Few Leaders

We are actively looking for leaders to join our 1800+ team across 50 U.S. states

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Tinkergarten is working

Parents responses to Class Survey conducted in May 2018

93%

of parents learned how to support their child’s development

87%

of families spend more time outdoors

85%

of parents saw their kids become more careful observers of nature, developing their focus.

Reviews from the wild

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I discovered Tinkergarten last summer when I was looking for fun nature based activities to do at my son's third birthday party. We ended up making... Read More

Ashley Gaylord

I love the open-ended, meaningful play experiences that children are offered and how the parents/caregivers are educated on how to recreate that en... Read More

Lindsey Reyes

It's an amazing outdoor experience for children. Not only are they enjoying nature, they are learning important life skills in the process. Get out... Read More

Tara Rice

I'm thrilled to be part of Tinkergarten. I love getting outside and connecting with families. The play is fun and creative and I can't wait to watc... Read More

Kelsie O'Neil

I am thrilled to be apart of this amazing group of people and joining their mission to get kids and their parents outside, learning and growing tog... Read More

J Delton Lehman

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