Join Bella for reading and exploratory activities in the Burk Children's Library and the Tree House at BRIT!  “Bella” is the host of BRIT’s family story times. Much more than a hand-puppet, Bella represents a begonia collected by field research botanists in Peru and sent to BRIT as a specimen.

Bella's Story Time takes place on the first Tuesday and first Saturday mornings of each month. These hour-long programs are designed for preschool-development levels and their adult partners. Parents, grandparents or guardians enjoy an interactive read aloud side-by-side, and explore hands-on nature activities inspired by the story.

Theme: Sharing Resources
May 1, Tuesday: The Great Fuzz Frenzy by Janet Stevens

May 5, Saturday: The Great Fuzz Frenzy by Janet Stevens 

Theme: Where Food Comes From
June 2, Saturday: Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Elhert

June 5, Tuesday: Growing Vegetable Soup by Lois Elhert

Theme: Ethnobotany
July 3, Tuesday: Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington

July 7, Saturday: Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington

Theme: Water
August 4, Saturday: The Water Cycle by Donna Merritt

August 7, Tuesday: The Water Cycle by Donna Merritt

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Families may attend at no cost thanks to the generous support of the Fash Foundation. Pre-registration is not required for children and their adult partner.

Preschools and day care centers may schedule a private story time for their group. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. A fee of $5.00 per child is set for preschool and day care centers. Call: 817.332.4441 for more information.

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Welcome to Camp BRIT!

Pre-K through 8th Grade

Dig in, Get Dirty, and Experience Hands-on Fun at Camp BRIT! 

Camp BRIT is designed with strategies and research-based best practices to create educational experiences for children and adolescents that engage young minds in discovery and real world learning.  Team building activities and opportunities for creative expression support learning in a week of fun and adventure!

Little B.I.T. - Botanist in Training (students entering grades K - 2)
How are plants important to birds, insects, fish and me?  Young campers will think, explore, and use their senses like a scientist as they discover the world around them.

    Session 1: June 11 - 15; 9:00 a.m. - noon*

    Session 2: June 18 - 22; 9:00 a.m. - noon*

    Cost: $90 for members     $100 for non-members
    Registration is now open!

*Before hours drop-off available 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.: additional $20 per camper

Habitat, Habitat (students entering grades 3 - 5) 
Who cares about plants?  Campers will explore different habitats on the BRIT campus while working with BRIT scientists and educators to understand the interdependence of living organisms and the role of plants in a healthy system.

   Session 1: June 11 - 15; 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.**

   Session 2: June 18 - 22; 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.**

   Cost: $180 for members     $200 for non-members
   Registration is now open!

**Before hours drop-off available 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.; additional $20 per camper
**After hours pick-up available 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.; additional $30 per camper

Sustainable by Design (students entering grades 6 - 8)
How does nature inspire design?  Campers will explore designs inspired by nature as they compare “green” building techniques, both man-made and natural.  They will investigate relationships between the geology and climate of the Fort Worth Prairie and its impact on sustainable design, then work in teams to design the building of their dreams using BRIT's LEED Platinum home as inspiration.

    Session: June 25 - 29; 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.**

    Cost: $180 for members     $200 for non-members
    Registration is now open!

**Before hours drop-off available 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.; additional $20 per camper
**After hours pick-up available 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.; additional $30 per camper