Red Butte Garden Summer Camp

As an oasis of tranquility, the Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City, Utah, is a flourishing destination that grows much more than its flora. Designed to bridge the gap between people and plants, this engaging environment captivates its guests by canvassing Utah's splendor across 100 acres, making it the state's official arboretum and the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West. The garden—on the doorstep of the University of Utah—offers visitors a tranquil tapestry of pure botanical beauty. Meandering through the garden, one is treated to an expansive spectrum of colors and fragrances, courtesy of over 18 acres of meticulously presented display gardens and 450,000 blooming bulbs that herald the arrival of spring, and a spectacular daffodil array that makes the mind dance with joy. The flourishing foliage is complemented by five miles of hiking trails, a delightful certitude inviting families to lose themselves in the heart of an enchanting natural area. Red Butte Garden has roots that reach back to 1985 and has thrived due to community funding. Proving there's much more to this place than meets the eye—literally and metaphorically—it has an admirable reputation for its comprehensive plant collections, world-class outdoor summer concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs. Bountiful in both beauty and knowledge, it offers families a one-of-a-kind opportunity to commune with nature while gaining an understanding of the importance of plants in our life. This is your family's ticket to an enriching, fun-packed escape, right in the heart of Utah!