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Grossology
Learn why things are sticky, squishy, stinky, and slimy through fun science experiments and grossly cool investigations. 15 campers max per session.
9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
June 13 – 17 • June 27 – July 1 • July 18 – 22 • Aug. 8 – 12
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
Insect Investigators
Search for insects, discover where they live, and investigate what makes them so special. 15 campers max per session.
9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
June 20 – 24 • July 11 – 15 • July 25 – 29 • Aug. 15 – 19
Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook
Camping Adventures
Work as a team to set up a campsite, build a campfire, and follow “Leave No Trace” practices. Try your hand at fishing, hiking, and treasure hunting! 15 campers max per session.
9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
June 20 – 24 • July 11 – 15 • July 25 – 29 • Aug. 15 – 19
Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook
Farmhands
Experience how kids lived in the 1890s with games, crafts, and chores. Make new friends while caring for the animals, playing in the woods, and learning old-fashioned string games. 16 campers max per session. Register for Prairie Kids to make it a full week of camp.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • B $30, A $70
Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays
Starting June 13 or 27 • July 11, 18 or 25
Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago
Junior Ranger Camp
Learn about conservation and stewardship through nature play, hiking, fishing, crafts, and outdoor games. 20 campers max per session.
9 a.m. – 3 pm • B, A
June 27 – July 1 • July 11 – 15
Herrick Lake, Wheaton
Nature’s Superpowers
Join forces with nature’s superpowers — earth, wind, fire, gravity, and water. Simulate an earthquake, learn how to build a fire, and watch gravity in action with an egg drop experiment. 15 campers max per session.
9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
June 13 – 17 • June 27 – July 1 • July 18 – 22 • Aug. 8 – 12
Fullersburg Woods, Oak Brook
Prairie Kids
$100 DuPage resident; $150 nonresident
Learn how kids lived and worked on the early Illinois prairie through chores, games, and crafts. 8 campers max per session. Register for Farmhands to make it a full week of camp.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • B $20, A $45
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
June 14 & 15 • June 28 & 29 • July 12 & 13 • July 19 & 20 • July 26 & 27
St. James Farm, Warrenville
Archery Camp
Get closer to the bullseye by learning about safety, practicing proper shooting techniques, and participating in friendly competitions and games. 20 campers max per session.
9 a.m. – Noon
July 11 – 15
Blackwell, Warrenville
Farmhands
Experience how kids lived in the 1890s with games, crafts, and chores. Make new friends while caring for the animals, playing in the woods, and learning old-fashioned string games. 8 campers max per session. Register for Prairie Kids to make it a full week of camp.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • B $30, A $70
Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays
Starting June 13 or 27 • July 11, 18 or 25
Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago
Horse Sense
$250 DuPage resident; $290 nonresident
Explore animals up close and learn what they eat, how they survive and where they live. Enjoy hands-on experiences with horses and the daily activities of a working barn as well as lead-line rides on the horses, stable chores, games, crafts and Friday Family Day.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • B, A
May 30 – June 3 • June 13 – 17 • June 27 – July 1 • July 18 – 22 • Aug. 1 – 5
Danada Equestrian Center, Wheaton
Junior Keeper Camp
Learn what it takes to be a wildlife keeper as you go behind the scenes to help prepare food, clean, and care for Willowbrook’s ambassador animals. 10 campers max per session.
9 a.m. – Noon
June 13 – 17 • July 11 – 15 • Aug. 1 – 5
Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn
Kayaking Camp
Learn about safety, gear, paddling strokes, navigation, rescues, and handling a kayak on lakes and rivers. 10 campers max per session.
9 a.m. – Noon
June 27 – July 1
Hidden Lake, Downers Grove
Prairie Kids
$100 DuPage resident; $150 nonresident
Learn how kids lived and worked on the early Illinois prairie through chores, games, and crafts. 8 campers max per session. Register for Farmhands to make it a full week of camp.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • B $20, A $45
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
June 14 & 15 • June 28 & 29 • July 12 & 13 • July 19 & 20 • July 26 & 27
St. James Farm, Warrenville
Ranger Adventure Camp
Try archery, boating, fishing, and hiking while improving team-building and wilderness-survival skills. 20 campers max per session.
$250 DuPage resident; $290 nonresident
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • B, A
June 13 – 17 • June 20 – 24 • July 18 – 22 • July 25 – 29
Herrick Lake, Wheaton
Junior Keeper Camp
Learn what it takes to be a wildlife keeper as you go behind the scenes to help prepare food, clean, and care for Willowbrook’s ambassador animals. 10 campers max per session. Register for Junior Rehab Keeper Camp to make it a full day.
9 a.m. – Noon • L
June 20 – 24 • July 18 – 22 • Aug. 8 – 12
Willowbrook Wildlife Center, Glen Ellyn
NEW! Junior Rehab Keeper Camp
Learn what it takes to be a wildlife keeper as you go behind the scenes to help prepare food, clean, and care for wildlife undergoing rehabilitation at Willowbrook. 10 campers max per session. Register for Junior Keeper Camp to make it a full day.
12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
June 20 – 24 • July 18 – 22 • Aug. 8 – 12
Willowbrook Wildlife Center, Glen Ellyn
Riding Sense
$400 DuPage resident; $460 nonresident
Enjoy all the fun of Horse Sense Camp with the wonders and challenges of daily riding lessons with Western tack led by one of our Danada instructors. 12 campers max per session.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • B, A
June 6 – 10 • June 20 – 24 • July 11 – 15 • July 25 – 29 • Aug. 8 – 12
Danada Equestrian Center, Wheaton
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has a great lineup of day camps for kids and teens. Registration for our summer camps opens January 1 for DuPage residents and February 1 for nonresidents.
3S580 Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
Visitor Services
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Phone: 630-933-7200
Email: forest@dupageforest.org
Police: 630-933-7240
Email: police@dupageforest.org
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