Nature Camps

All camps may be impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.

New Camp/Aquatic Guide

LIVE & ONLINE – April 19

Postal Delivery – April 30

Resident Registration Starts – April 21

Nonresident Registration Starts – April 28

Summer 2021

These unique outdoor education programs have been developed into a fun, camp format and are designed to encourage children to enjoy, respect and learn about our natural world. During inclement weather, camp will be held indoors. During light rain, camp will remain outside.

Camp instructors are students, teachers and subject area experts trained in CPR and First Aid with extensive experience working with children.

After registering, you will receive an eMail from ePACT, the District’s secure emergency network, to create an account and complete medical & emergency contact information.

For the Summer Camp Handbook: click here

Parents, please have your camper:

• Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants.
• Bring a full bottle of water and fruit/vegetable snack each day.
• Bring a small backpack to carry their own supplies.
• Apply sunscreen and bug spray before camp.

Wee Wonders Camps

Ages 2-4 with adult ♦ 10-11am ♦ Tu-Th
Inspire your little one to explore as you share the joy of nature together. Who hops, flies and crawls in the woods and prairie? Let’s go find out! Closed-toe shoes are required for both adults and children. This camp is appropriate for children who have not attended preschool. Adults are free.

Each Session: RES $50/NR $75

Beyond the Backyard – Jun 15 – 17
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Beyond the Backyard – Jun 22-24
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Five Senses Fun – Jul 13 – 15
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Five Senses Fun – Jul 20-22
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Growing Crazy – Aug 3-5
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Growing Crazy – Aug 10 – 12
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Nature Discoverers Camp

Ages 3-5 ♦ 9:15-11:15am ♦ M-F
A perfect camp for your little naturalist! Discover nature in the woods, fields and along the pond edge. Make simple crafts. Play a variety of educational and fun games. Must be age 3 by
January 1, 2021 and potty trained. No diapers. Camp designed for children who have attended preschool.

Each Session: RES $85/NR $128

Jun 14-18, Jun 21-25, Jun 28-Jul 2, Jul 12-16, Jul 19-23, Jul 26-30
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Friday Family Fun Camp

Ages 4+ ♦ 10am-12pm ♦ F
Think grown-ups have to miss out on the fun of nature camp? We don’t think so! Grab the kids and get ready to explore the great outdoors in this mini version of camp that will fit any family’s schedule. Enjoy a hike, critter visits and camp themed activities all before lunch. Registration is for a group of up to eight individuals.

Each Session: RES $60/NR $90

Jun 18, 25; Jul 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; Aug 6
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Pathfinders & Trailblazers Camp Series

The great outdoors awaits adventure! Enjoy hikes, critter meet & greets and creative crafts that examine ecology in many different ways. Each week offers unique activities.

Jun 7-11	Observe- “Ology” All Around
Jun 14-18	Explore- Beyond Your Backdoor
Jun 21-25	Create- Naturally Artistic
Jun 28-Jul 2	Imagine- Blurring Fantasy and Science
Jul 12-16	Investigate- STEM Inspired Nature
Jul 19-23	Build- Making Something New
Jul 26-30	Discover- Nature Quest
Aug 2-6	Inspire- Helping Nature
Aug 9-13	Invent-STEM Inspired Survival

9am-12pm ♦ M-F*
*Fridays meet at LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve

Each Session: RES $95/NR $143

Pathfinders – Entering Grades K-2 (Must be age 5 by Sep 1)

Trailblazers – Entering Grades 3-5

Nature Base Camp

Ages 5-10 ♦ -3pm ♦ Tu
Get outside for the fresh air, the joy of exploration and the need to move. Spend the afternoon on the trails as nature provides the entertainment. Enjoy themed hikes, games and crafts. Tuesday and Thursday sessions will be the same theme and activities. Closed-toe shoes required. Masks required when physical distancing cannot be maintained. Dress to be outside.

Dino Digguers
Jun 15-29 or Jun 17-Jul 1
RES $60/NR $90
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Nature Ninjas
Jul 13-27 or Jul 15-29
RES $60/NR $90
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Outlast the Elements
Aug 3-10 or Aug 5-12
RES $40/NR $60
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Night Camp

Ages 8-12 ♦ 6-9pm ♦ Th
Nocturnal fun hits an all time high with a night hike, critter visits and campfire with s’mores. Enjoy the long summer evening as you see what nature has to offer when the sun goes down. Indoor activities if it rains. Closed-toe shoes required.

Each Session: RES $25/NR $38

Jun 17, Jul 22 & Aug 5
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