SSSSuuuummmmmemememerrrr C C C Caaaammmmpppps 2s 2s 2s 2000022224444 Nature's Preschool Ages 3⼀挀–5 Eco-Explorer Camp Ages 8–11 Is your little one ready to explore the outdoors in a preschool- In this 昀椀ve-day noncompetitive program, campers canoe style setting away from mom and dad? Send them to Nature's the Nippersink Creek and hike Glacial Park's trails, exploring Preschool to learn about the reptiles and amphibians or their prairies, woodlands and wetlands. They also play popular camp natural senses! Each day includes a themed lesson with outdoor games such as Predator-Prey—an o昀昀-trail game about food exploration, a storybook, snack and a craft under the supervision chains—and Restoration Tag, a camp favorite! Campers get of experienced Conservation District educators. to decorate their own t-shirts to take home and take part in a This is a drop-o昀昀 program and children must be toilet-trained. A healthy snack is provided but Friday cookout and graduation. Register for one session only. please apply sunscreen and bring a water bottle. Fee: R $25 / NR $32 Frogs & Friends Code: 8996 Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Fee: R $125 / NR $157 August 6– 9, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. AGE CAMP DATES CODE Nature Senses Code: 9120 8–9 June 3-7 9010 Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake 10–11 June 24–28 9013 August 13–16, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. 8–9 July 22–26 9016 Young Explorers Camp Ages 6–7 Outdoor Adventure Camp Ages 8–11 Here's a chance for younger children to enjoy a half-day summer Fishing, canoeing, camp昀椀re building, outdoor challenges, hiking camp. Through games, hikes and other fun activities, campers adventures, camp crafts and t-shirts make this day camp exciting learn about the habitats of our conservation areas and the and fun! Outdoor Adventure Camp is a 昀椀ve-day program that animals that live in them. They have the opportunity to explore promotes fun and learning in a noncompetitive environment. wetlands, prairies and woodlands. Register for one session only. Register for one session only. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–Noon Fee: R $70 / NR $87 Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Fee: R $125 / NR $157 CAMP DATES LOCATION CODE AGES CAMP DATES CODE June 17-21 Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood 9012 10-11 June 10–14 8979 July 22-26 Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake 8984 8-9 July 15–19 8983 August 5-9 Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake 8986 8–9 July 29–Aug 2 8985 Mini-Camp: Habitat Heroes Ages 9-11 Nature and Art Camp Ages 8–11 Investigate a variety of ecosystems including pond, woodlands, Artistic adventurers wanted! Campers sample a variety of creative and prairies while exploring relationships between humans and the arts and explore nature on a daily basis. These investigations environment! Play games, explore, and do hands-on data collection of their natural surroundings provide campers with inspiration while making connections between habitats in local watersheds. and possibly even the supplies for their artistic endeavors. Will Note: This camp meets at three di昀昀erent locations. it be weaving, painting, photography, music, poetry or pottery? Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 9 a.m. - Noon Fee: R $35/$44 Code: 8959 Every day o昀昀ers opportunities for some hands-on fun along with Tuesday June 4 at Coral Woods, Marengo traditional day camp activities. Tuesday June 11 at Pleasant Valley, Woodstock Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Fee: R $125 / NR $157 Tuesday June 18 at Marengo Ridge, Marengo AGES CAMP DATES LOCATION CODE 8-9 June 24–28 Prairieview Education Center 8980 10-11 July 15–19 Lost Valley Visitor Center 9015

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