ECO-ADVENTURES DAY CAMP
June 17-August 1 (no camp week of July 4)
Age 3-Grade 5* 10-11:30 a.m.
T,W,Th** or F (choose one)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays at Homer Lake
Thursdays, Fridays at Lake of the Woods
*Must be 3 years old by the first day of camp; grade is grade completed in May 2008.
**Additional program Thursdays 1-2:30 p.m. for children age 3-grade 2
June 17-20
NATURE'S GIFTS
Come explore the preserve and the many things nature gives us, and learn some ways to give back.
June 24-27
ECO-QUEST
Join us for an eco-quest challenge and follow clues to find some of nature's secrets.
July 8-11
WE NEED NATURE
Before our modern conveniences, how did people get what they needed and wanted from nature?
July 15-18
KID CONCOCTIONS
Try out some fun and educational experiments as you become kid scientists for the day.
July 22-25
FORESTS FOR US
Who depends on the forest? Animals, plants and people too!
July 29-August 1
NATURE AT NIGHT
For some animals, the dark is an important part of their habitat. Come find out all about them!
Upon arrival, children will be divided into groups based on age and grade completed in May 2008. Children must register for the same day each week. Note your first, second and third choice of days on the registration form. Fees listed are for the entire six-week program.
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GRAND PRAIRIE KIDS
June 18, July 9, July 23
Ages 5-12 9:30-11:00 a.m.
$5 per child per session
Sign up for one, two or all three sessions. Meet at the Early American Museum.
June 18
BOOKS, BELLS AND INKWELLS
Have fun with our school marm while you find out what a school day was like 100 years ago!
July 9
BREAD 'N' BUTTER
Come join the fun of our favorite settler chore, and reap the rewards of a job well done!
July 23
THE FIRST ILLINOISANS: NATIVE AMERICANS
Travel back in time to the days of wigwams, fire drills, and buffalo hide paintings.
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GARDEN ADVENTURES DAY CAMP
Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden
Mondays, 9-11 a.m. June 16-July 28 (no camp July 1)
Grades K-5* $35 per child
*Grade completed in May 2008
From digging potatoes to planting pumpkins, there are lots of fun activities to do in our newly-expanded and relocated Discovery Garden. The reward -- fresh vegetables you have grown!
June 16
READY, SET, GROW!
This day will be dedicated to planting in our new Discovery Garden!
June 23
GAMES IN THE GARDEN
See how much fun gardens can be with games like Predator/Prey, Scavenger Hunts, and more!
July 7
BUG MANIA
Thousands of bugs live in our Discovery Garden. We will meet a few up close. Learn which bugs are garden friends or foes.
July 14
THREE SISTERS
Plant the Three Sisters and hear stories about how they help each other grow.
July 21
GARDEN INSPIRED ART
See how creative you can be with natural things. Make crafts to take home and leave in the garden.
July 28
GARDEN CHEFS AND OPEN HOUSE
Use our garden's bounty to make tasty treats for our end-of-the-summer Open House party.
Limited scholarship funds are avaialble for Garden Adventures; for information, call (217) 896-2455.
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TINY TOT GARDEN ADVENTURES
Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden
Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. June 18-July 30 (no camp July 2)
3-5 year olds (PreK) & adult $30 per child
This parent-child program will help nurture your little ones' green thumbs (and parents' too). Activities will include planting the Discovery Garden and making projects to take home.
June 18
READY, SET, GROW!
This day will be dedicated to planting in our new Discovery Garden!
June 25
GAMES IN THE GARDEN
See how much fun gardens can be with games like Hide and Seek, Scavenger Hunts, and more!
July 9
BUG MANIA
Thousands of bugs live in our Discovery Garden. We will meet a few up close.
July 16
GARDEN FRIENDS
Not only bugs live in our garden, but also furry and feathered friends.
July 23
GARDEN INSPIRED ART
See how creative you can be with natural things!
July 30
GARDEN PARTY
Come celebrate the end of Garden Camp.
Limited scholarship funds are available for Tiny Tot Garden Adventures; for information, call (217) 896-2455.
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JUNIOR GOLF LESSONS
Lake of the Woods Golf Course
Tuesdays, June 10, 17, 24 and July 1
Ages 8-9 1:00-1:55 p.m.
Ages 10-12 2:00-2:55 p.m.
Ages 13-17 3:00-3:55 p.m.
$35 per child
Get your youngsters involved in the wonderful world of golf. Our golf professionals will provide them with all the skills they need so they can enjoy this game at any age. For more information and to register, call (217) 586-2183.
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BE A PART OF A GREAT TEAM!
You’ve had a lot of fun being in our summer programs in the past. Now, use the skills and excitement you developed as a camper to make camps even more fun for other kids. As a Counselor-in-Training, you can experience camp from the leader’s point of view and bring your own energy and talents to the Champaign County Forest Preserve District’s summer programs. Training will be provided before you start, and you may be able to attend weekly staff meetings. We ask that CITs arrive a half hour before each program to help set up, and stay afterward to help clean up.
Eco-Adventures Day Camp
Help us share the excitement of learning about the natural world! Eco-Adventures starts the week of June 17 and ends the week of July 29 (no camp the week of July 4). We are looking for CITs who are 13-17 years old.
Camp schedule:
At Homer Lake Forest Preserve: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10-11:30am
At Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve: Thursdays 10-11:30am and 1-2:30pm, Fridays 10-11:30am.
Garden Adventures or Tiny Tot Garden Adventures Day Camps
Assist our horticulture educator with helping kids learn about vegetables and flowers at the newly-expanded and relocated Discovery Garden. Camp is held at the Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. We are looking for CITs who are 13-17 years.
Camp schedule:
Garden Adventures: Mondays, June 16–July 28 (no camp July 1), 9–11am
Tiny Tot Garden Adventures: Wednesdays, June 18–July 30 (no camp July 2), 9–10:30am.
Grand Prairie Kids
Assist our museum educator with programs about pioneer schools, butter churning and Native Americans. We are looking for CITs who are 11 years or older.
Camp schedule:
June 18, July 9, and July 23, 9:30–11am
Junior Golf Lessons
Assist the Lake of the Woods Golf Course instructors with giving lessons to camp participants.
Camp schedule:
June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 1-4pm
Download our CIT application.
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