Youth Programs
Hilltop is a special place for children!
Children's Bookshelf
Hilltop is establishing a small library, in memory of Paula Dillemuth, of children鈥檚 books about trees, nature, plants, animals, bugs, gardening, ponds, woods and all things Hilltop. The Children鈥檚 Bookshelf is in located in the gift shop and available to the public for reading anytime the office is open.
Summer Camps
Sprouts Camp - A hands-on outdoor day camp experience for children (ages 4-7). Hilltop鈥檚 14 acres is the perfect space to learn about plants, birds, butterflies and critters of all sorts. Kids will enjoy our trails, our trees, our flowers and our pond.
Backyard Habitat Gardener Camp - A get your hands in the dirt program that introduces young gardeners (ages 7-10) to the fun, art, and science of gardening. Your children will be 鈥渄igging鈥 the hands-on garden projects, gardening crafts, container herb garden, and hikes to collect treasures from nature on the beautiful grounds of the 海角社区 Hilltop Arboretum.
Field Trips
School trips to Hilltop are fun and educational! You will find a quiet place far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life and a place to learn about Louisiana鈥檚 trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Resources and activities to help plan your visit are available for teachers and youth leaders.