We are excited to announce a NEW member benefit! Scott Arboretum members at the Family level and above can now register up to 4 children (ages 0 – 18) in our new kids club – Scott Saplings!

Scott Saplings is a FREE club for youth members of the Scott Arboretum from age 0 to 18. When you register a child as a Scott Sapling, they will receive their own Scott Saplings membership card and Scott Saplings Member Pack to prepare them for a year of adventures at the Arboretum.

Each season, Scott Saplings can visit the Arboretum to collect a secret code word. Collect all four to win a prize! Plus, during select Youth & Family events, Scott Saplings can collect new items to add to their Member Pack. Join in the fun today!

FAQs

• How much does it cost and how many kids can I register?
• How do you register for Scott Saplings?
• How long is my child a Scott Sapling?
• What is the Code Catcher?

How much does it cost and how many kids can I register?

There is no charge, but you must be a current Scott Arboretum member at the Family level or above. For each membership you can register up to 4 children (ages 0 – 18). They can be any children in your life – kids, grandkids, friends, or family! Please note, they do not have to live with you but all mail related to their Scott Saplings registration will be mailed to your address.

To become a member at the Family level or above, click here. If you have an Individual level membership and would like to upgrade to the Family level or above, please call 610-328-8017.

How do you register for Scott Saplings?

Fill out the Scott Saplings registration form to register up to 4 children in your life! 

How long is my child a Scott Sapling?

Once a child is registered, they are an active Scott Sapling until your membership expires. This expiration date will be noted on their Scott Saplings membership card. When you renew your membership at the Family level or above, you have the opportunity to register them again for another year of Scott Saplings at no cost.

What is the Code Catcher?

Every child will receive a Code Catcher in their member pack when they register for Scott Saplings. This code catcher has spots for them to capture the Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring code words. Each season, your Scott Sapling can visit the Scott Arboretum to stamp the code word on their Code Catcher. 

The stamp is located in the brochure box outside of the front door of the Scott Arboretum offices (Cunningham House). Collect all 4 secret code words to win a prize! Send a photo of your completed Code Catcher to scott@swarthmore.edu and we’ll mail the prize to the address on file for your membership.