Summer Camps REGISTRATION BEGINS February 10 for Residents Fishing Camp Ages 10–13 February 20 for Non-Residents Join us for a 昀椀n-tastic 昀椀shing camp where campers not only learn the art of 昀椀shing, but also develop a deeper appreciation for wetland environments through exploration, play and crafts! June 17–June 21, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Prairieview Education Center / The Hollows / Pleasant Valley Fee: R $125 / NR $157 Code: 8987 Camp pick up times and locations: Monday- Tuesday - Friday at Prairieview, Crystal Lake Wednesday at The Hollows, Cary Thursday at Pleasant Valley, Woodstock Wild Things Camp Ages 12-15 This camp is 昀椀lled with fun and adventure, including an overnight camp out! During our week together we will participate in Time Travelers Camp Ages 10–12 survival skills: 昀椀re building, shelter building, tomahawk throwing, way昀椀nding, and outdoor preparedness! We'll have plenty of food Campers experience a di昀昀erent era of history each day. From for energy and still 昀椀nd time for sleeping in tents and sitting by early Native American life through French exploration, pioneer the camp昀椀re. Plus there are 2 other days 昀椀lled with exploration, life and farm life, all facets of our heritage are explored through outdoor activity, paddling, and fun. games, activities, hikes, crafts, and visits to historical sites. As early Tuesday: Drop o昀昀 9 a.m. /Pick up at 3 p.m. at Prairieview explorers, campers canoe the wilds of Glacial Park and participate Wednesday: Drop o昀昀 1 p.m. at The Hollows for overnight in a fur trade. As early farmers they conduct their daily chores, Thursday: Pick up 1 p.m. at The Hollows enjoy a harvest lunch, and more! This camp is primarily outdoors Friday: Drop o昀昀 9 a.m., pick up 3 p.m. at Prairieview and includes extensive hiking. Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood Prairieview Education Center & The Hollows July 8-12, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. July 9-12, Tuesday–Friday Fee: R $125 / NR $157 Code: 9014 Fee: R $125 / NR $157 Code: 8982 STEEM Camp Ages 10–12 Hunter Safety Camp Ages 9–17 Campers explore STEEM topics–Science, Technology, Engineering, Aspiring young hunters, this camp is for you! In this 5 day non- and Math–using the natural Environment as the organizing competitive day camp, we teach all the requirements of the theme. Along with all the traditional day camp activities such Illinois hunter safety course, including hunter responsibility and as games, crafts, hikes and a cook-out, campers spend time ethics, firearms and ammunition, firearm safety in the home, state with hands-on activities that build skills, foster critical thinking regulations and more. We also offer you the chance to go out into and pique their curiosity about how the natural world works. the park off-trail to practice blood trailing and tracking, setting up These activities will vary, but campers may use scienti昀椀c tools to a tree stand, first aid scenarios, and transporting your deer. As a investigate native habitats, check out the engineering abilities summer camp opportunity, we also include games and activities of local wildlife, learn about the technologies used by today's regarding wildlife management and conservation as well as an ecologists, use math to 昀椀nd their way around outdoors and archery class! At the end of the week you will be offered the test much more! Camp activities are primarily outdoors and include for Illinois hunter safety certification for free. This camp includes lots of hiking. instruction from certified hunter safety instructors as well as camp Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood counselors. July 29-August 2, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Fee: R $125 / NR $157 Code: 9017 Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood June 10-14, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Fee: R $135 / NR $170 Code: 9011 Police Camp: Conservation Science Investigation Ages 10–15 Summer Camp Financial Assistance Conservation o昀케cers not only protect people, they also McHenry County Conservation Foundation is pleased to provide an opportunity for protect our natural areas and the plants and animals that call County residents to apply for financial assistance for summer day camp scholarships. the conservation area their home. This week, we will learn Families experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to apply for up to two conservation laws and what it takes to protect our natural children in your household. Applications are processed first come, first served, and resources. Alongside McHenry County Conservation District police applicants are notified of eligibility within 5 business days. Financial assistance is not o昀케cers, we will put all of our training together to investigate guaranteed and funds are limited. conservation scenarios throughout the week! Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake Download an application form at MCCD.me/SummerCamps or pick one up from Prairieview Education Center, June 3-7, Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 2112 Behan Rd., Crystal Lake. For more information Fee: R $125/NR $157 Code: 8978 contact [email protected]; (815) 338-6223.