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Animal Adventures
Explore animals up close and learn what they eat, how they survive and where they live.
July 6 – 10 • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
July 27 – 31 • 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. • L, A
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
Little Campers
Discover the outdoors by pitching a tent, setting up camp, hunting for treasure and pretending to fish.
June 15 – 19 • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
July 6 – 10 • 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. • L, A
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
Little Scientists
Make slime, erupt a volcano, build a tower and have fun with experiments that inspire scientific curiosity.
June 15 – 19 • 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. • L, A
July 27 – 31 • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
NEW! Nature Play
Imagine creatively, explore boldly and learn naturally through guided nature play.
June 8 – 12 • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
NEW! Farm Kids
On Monday, Thursday and Friday, take care of the animals, create 1890s crafts, and make pie and ice cream for a snack at Kline Creek Farm. On Tuesday and Wednesday, play in the woods and learn about nature at St. James Farm.
June 22 – 26 or July 20 – 24 • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago and
St. James Farm in Warrenville
Green Thumbs
Dig in the dirt, discover how plants grow, search for flowers and grow your own garden.
June 15 – 19 • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
Grossology
Learn why things are sticky, squishy, stinky and slimy through fun science experiments and grossly cool investigations.
June 15 – 19 • 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. • L, A
July 27 – 31 • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
Habitat Hunters
Learn about plants and animals of woodlands, prairies and wetlands by exploring a new habitat each day.
July 6 – 10 • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
Insect Investigators
Search for insects, study what makes them special, discover where they live and create a tiny bug playground.
July 6 – 10 • 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. • L, A
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
Nature Art
Paint, sculpt, draw and create using colors, textures, patterns and sounds in nature.
July 27 – 31 • 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. • L, A
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
NEW! Nature Exploration
Explore and play outdoors through guided activities that inspire creativity, adventure and a love of nature.
Aug. 3 – 7 • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
Camp Rocks!
Learn how rocks, minerals, and fossils are formed; find meteorites; and collect fossils to add to your collection.
June 15 – 19 • 12:30 –3:30 p.m. • L, A
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
Camping Adventures
Work as a team to set up and maintain a campsite and build a campfire. Try fishing, hiking and treasure hunting and then stack a delicious s’more!
July 6 – 10 • 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. • L, A
July 27 – 31 • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
Critter Camp
Hunt for tracks and clues, encounter live animals, and dig deeper into the lives of critters that call Fullersburg Woods home.
June 15 – 19 • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
Eco Explorers
Investigate the outdoors like a naturalist using scientific equipment to learn about aquatic animals, prairie flowers, woodland birds and ways you can help wildlife.
July 27 – 31 • 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. • L, A
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
Farmhands
Experience how kids lived in the 1890s with games and barnyard and farmhouse chores. Feed the animals, cook your noon meal on a wood-burning stove, and learn old-fashioned string games.
Monday, Thursday & Friday • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • B, A.
Starting June 15, July 6 or July 27
Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago
Jr. Ranger Camp
$250 DuPage resident; $290 nonresident
Learn conservation and stewardship through nature play, crafts and outdoor games.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • B, A
July 6 – 10 • Herrick Lake in Wheaton
July 13 – 17 • Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook
Nature's Superpowers
Join forces with nature’s superpowers — earth, wind, fire and water. Simulate an earthquake, build a wind-powered car, learn how to build a fire and watch a glacier glide.
July 6 – 10 • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook
Archery Camp
Get closer to the bull's-eye by learning safety techniques, practicing proper shooting and participating in friendly competitions and games.
July 13 – 17 • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
Blackwell in Warrenville
Horse Sense
$250 DuPage resident; $290 nonresident
Enjoy hands-on experiences with horses and the daily activities of a working barn as well as lead-line rides, stable chores, games, crafts and Friday Family Day.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • B, A
June 1 – 5, June 15 – 19, July 6 – 10, July 20 – 24 or Aug. 3 – 7
Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton
Jr. 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 different animals.
9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
June 22 – 26, July 27 – 31 or Aug. 3 – 7
Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn
Kayaking Camp
Learn about safety, gear, paddling strokes and navigation and how to handle a kayak on lakes and rivers.
July 6 – 10 • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
Hidden Lake in Downers Grove
Ranger Adventure Camp
$250 DuPage resident; $290 nonresident
Try archery, boating, fishing and hiking while improving your team-building and wilderness-survival skills.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • B, A
June 15 – 19 or July 20 – 24 • Herrick Lake in Wheaton
June 22 – 26 or July 27 – 31 • Mayslake Peabody Estate in
Oak Brook
Dirty Jobs
Become a field scientist by helping with hands-on projects that protect local species and habitats. Be ready to get dirty.
July 13 – 17 • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
Blackwell in Warrenville
Jr. 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 different animals.
July 20 – 24 • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn
NEW! Ranger Explorer Camp
$175 DuPage resident; $200 nonresident
Learn how to navigate an orienteering course, build a shelter and a fire, and develop your outdoor survival skills. Then, wrap up the week with an overnight campout (equipment provided).
Monday – Thursday • 9 a.m. – Noon • B, L
Friday 6 p.m. – Saturday 8 a.m.
Aug. 3 – 8 • Blackwell in Warrenville
Aug. 10 – 15 • Waterfall Glen in Darien
Riding Sense
$400 DuPage resident; $460 nonresident
Enjoy all the fun of Horse Sense camp with the wonders and challenges of a daily riding lesson using western tack led by a Danada instructor.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • B, A
June 8 –12, June 22 – 26, July 13 – 17, July 27 – 31 or Aug. 10 – 14
Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton
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