Abstract Childhood and adolescence are critical periods for physical and mental development, and much of their time is spent in school. Green campus not only has a direct impact on students, but also plays a necessary role in the formation of the whole social environment. Based on relevant previous literature, the review summarizes the latest research in the relationship between the campus greening and students health, the potential mechanism and discusses the existing problems for the construction of a green campus infrastructure in China, so as to provide a scientific basis for health promotion among children and adolescents, and to provide directions for future research.