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Table Of CONTENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
5-6 8-9
ADVENTURE FALLS
SUMMER CAMP
10-35 36-39 40-45 46-51 52-55 56-59
BELMONT GOLF CLUB
4500 FITNESS & PROGRAMS
YOUTH SPORTS YOUTH LEAGUES
ADULT SPORTS & LEAGUES
WAYSTO REGISTER
GYMNASTICS ICE SKATING MARTIAL ARTS
60 61
62-63 64-65 66-67
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
EARLY CHILDHOOD BIRTHDAY PARTIES
ONLINE AT DGPARKS.ORG
68 69
RENTALS
YOUTH INTEREST
70-72
POOL PASS EXCHANGE
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ART PROGRAMS
74-75 76-77 78-83 84-88 90-103
IN-PERSON
PERFORMING ARTS DANCE PROGRAMS
ADULT INTEREST
NATURE PROGRAMS HISTORY PROGRAMS 104-105 REGISTRATION INFORMATION 106-107
MAIL OR EMAIL
Registration Info ONPAGES 106-107
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Facility DIRECTORY LINCOLN CENTER 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove 630.960.7500 BELMONT GOLF CLUB 2420 Haddow Ave., Downers Grove 630.963.1306 DOWNERS GROVE MUSEUM 831 Maple Ave., Downers Grove 630.963.1309 DOWNERS GROVE RECREATION CENTER & 4500 FITNESS 4500 Belmont Rd., Downers Grove 630.960.7500 LYMAN WOODS NATURE CENTER & PRESERVE 901 31st St., Downers Grove 630.963.9388 ADVENTURE FALLS SPRAYGROUND & MINI GOLF McCollum Park, 6801 Main St., Downers Grove 630.963.8793 Park DIRECTORY For all park locations, visit dgparks.org DOERHOEFER PARK: 41st & Saratoga
Commissioners
President BOBKOTULA BKOTULA@DGPARKS.ORG
Vice President SANDRA MCDONNELL SMCDONNELL@DGPARKS.ORG
Treasurer JONDAHLSTROM JDAHLSTROM@DGPARKS.ORG
Secretary BRETBENDER BBENDER@DGPARKS.ORG
Commissioner CRAIGLUNDT CLUNDT@DGPARKS.ORG
EBERSOLD PARK: 59th & Main FISHEL PARK: 1036 Grove St. HUMMER PARK: 4833 Fairview Ave. MCCOLLUM PARK: 6801 Main St.
For the Board meeting schedule, visit: DGPARKS.ORG/MEETINGS
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SPECIAL EVENTS
PARTIES IN THE PARK Join the Park District for an afternoon of free fun with crafts, activities, giveaways and more! Sponsored by True Balance Karate. Age: All Fee: Free Date Day Time Location 6/13 TH 4:00-6:00pm Powers Park 8/8 TH 4:00-6:00pm Randall Park
UNPLUG ILLINOIS DAY
Unplug from devices and plug into play on Saturday, July 13! Unplug Illinois Day will highlight the active programs, sports and leagues offered by the Downers Grove Park District. Free activities will include games, hands-on demos, a DJ, giveaways and more. Sponsored by Community Bank of Downers Grove and True Balance Karate. Age: All Fee: Free Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center Date Day Time 7/13 SA 10:00am-12:00pm
FISHING DERBY Reel in three hours of family fun at the
Annual Fishing Derby. This is a free event, but registration is required at dgparks.org. Longest and shortest fish in each age group will have a winner! All ties will be determined by a random drawing. Each participant must be registered to be eligible for prizes. Participants may only win one prize. Children younger than 11 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. All participants 16 years of age or older are required to have a valid fishing license in order to participate. Purchase a license online at ifishillinois.org. Sponsored by the Kim Moustis Group. Fee: Free Location: Patriots Park-Barth Pond Class # Age Date Day Time 3720P05-01 1-5 8/3 SA 8:00-11:00am 3720P05-02 6-10 8/3 SA 8:00-11:00am 3720P05-03 11-15 8/3 SA 8:00-11:00am 3720P05-04 16+ 8/3 SA 8:00-11:00am
ACTIVE ADULT SUMMER SOCIAL
Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, food, and fun at our circus-themed Summer Social! This event will take place at the Downers Grove Township Center. Pre-registration is required. Age: 55+ Fee: Free
Location: Downers Grove Township, 4341 Saratoga Ave., Downers Grove Class # Date Day Time 3700L01-01 8/29 TH
12:00-2:00pm
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PRESENTED BY
FOOD & BEVERAGE SALES BEGIN AT 6PM FREE CONCERTS • TUESDAYS AT 7PM (MUSIC FROM 7-8:30PM) • FISHEL PARK
May 21: Good Clean Fun TOP 40s HITS May 28: Rosie and the Rivets 50s AND 60s June 4: The PriSSillas FEMALE ROCK June 11: Cadillac Groove R&B/SOUL June 18: Sushi Roll POP/ROCK June 25: Generation 60s, 70s & 80s July 2: Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band JIMMY BUFFETT/BEACH PARTY
July 9: Kaleidoscope Eyes THE BEATLES COVER July 16: DiscoCircus 70s DISCO/FUNK July 23: One Night Band TOP 40s HITS July 30: Nashville Electric Company COUNTRY Aug. 6: Industrial Drive 80s TO TODAY COVER BAND
Aug. 13: Valius ROCK/POP COVER BAND
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ADMISSION All fees are per person, including adults.
SPRAYGROUND &MINI GOLF HOURS OFOPERATION
The Sprayground is available to residents from 10am to 7pm during regular scheduled hours, and non-residents from 1pm to 7pm. Anyone ages 2 and up will need a season pass or a daily admission for entry. Downers Grove residents must show a Driver’s License, State ID or a School ID to receive the resident daily admission rate. Entry is dependent on capacity limits. SPRAYGROUND DAILY FEE: $5 resident child (ages 2-15); $2 resident adult (ages 16+) $15 non-resident child; $10 non-resident adult Purchase an Adventure Falls season pass and enjoy UNLIMITED Sprayground admission all summer long! Residents only: $10 child (ages 2-15), $5 adult (ages 16+) Valid May 25 – September 2, 2024 All passes are sold individually (not a family pass). Please refer to the website after April 15 for more information on how to purchase a resident season pass. ADVENTURE FALLS SPRAYGROUND SEASON PASS
OPEN DAILY
Saturday, May 25 to Sunday, August 11: 10am – 7pm Residents Hours: 10am – 7pm Non-Resident Hours: 1pm - 7pm
BACK TO SCHOOL HOURS Saturday & Sunday August 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 & Sept. 1: 10am – 6pm
CLOSED
Aug. 12 - 16 and Aug. 26 - 30
HOLIDAY HOURS: 10am – 3pm Monday, May 27: Memorial Day Wednesday, June 19: Juneteenth Thursday, July 4: Independence Day Monday, Sept. 2: Labor Day
MINI GOLF ROUNDS:
Residents: $5, Non-residents: $8
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ADVENTUREFALLS
GENERAL INFORMATION Capacity of the Adventure Falls Sprayground is 200 persons. If capacity is reached, individuals will only be permitted entry as individuals leave the Sprayground area. We encourage you to enjoy our Mini Golf Course, Concessions and Playground if the Sprayground reaches capacity. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other responsible person at least 16 years of age. Groups of 15 people or more must have a reservation for entry. Visit dgparks.org for group reservations. Clean and proper swim attire must be worn while using the Sprayground. Outside chairs are permitted, but lounge chairs are also available. Food is not permitted in the Sprayground. All food must be consumed outside the Spraygroud or in the Concessions Plaza. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Concessions are available for purchase during Adventure Falls open hours. Visit dgparks.org for a full list of rules and regulations. BIRTHDAYPARTIES, GROUP OUTINGSAND PRIVATE RENTALS Please check the website at dgparks.org for information regarding Birthday Parties, Group Outings and Private Rentals at Adventure Falls Sprayground/ Mini Golf after May 1, 2024.
SPRAYGROUNDAMENITIES: Tot Area Family Area Teen Area Lounge chairs Private rental area for parties and group outings with shade structure After-hours private rentals available WEATHER Adventure Falls Sprayground and Mini Golf Course may temporarily close due to unsafe weather conditions. We encourage you to enjoy our Mini Golf Course, Concessions and Playground if the Sprayground reaches capacity. All updates on hours of operation and closures will be communicated through Rainout Line. Scan this QR code to subscribe to receive Adventure Falls updates via email or text.
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SUMMER CAMP Summer Camp Information for Traditional Full Day Camps, Early Childhood Camps, Nature Camps and Museum Camps
CAMPWAITLISTS Waitlists will not be available for traditional day camps. This includes Early Childhood camps, Kinder Camp, Adventure Camps, Teen Trekkers, Nature and Museum Camps. If you do not get a spot in your preferred camp, please check online regularly to see if a spot has opened up. CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY Please refer to the website for the full camp cancellation/refund policy. Self-cancellation prior to the cancellation deadline can be done online through your account or you can visit dgparks.org/request-a-refund to complete a refund request form. FINANCIALASSISTANCE PROGRAM In an effort to provide recreation, health and wellness opportunities to all residents, including those who are experiencing financial hardships or are foster parents, the Downers Grove Park District has established a Financial Assistance Program. Participants must reside within the boundaries of the Downers Grove Park District to be eligible. For eligibility requirements or to donate to the
FULL-DAYCAMPPAYMENT PLAN If you are enrolling in a full-day camp, you will be automatically enrolled in a monthly payment plan. Upon registration, you will pay a non-refundable $20 deposit for each week of camp. This deposit is applied to your monthly payment. The remainder of the fees will be processed monthly automatically on the dates below using the credit card you used when enrolling in each session. The monthly payments will be automatically charged on: Any Before Care enrollments must be paid in full at the time of registration and are not a part of the monthly payment plan. After Care enrollment for Kinder Camp and Nature Camps must be paid in full at the time of registration and are not part of the monthly payment plan. CAMPER INFORMATION/ EMERGENCYFORMS The Downers Grove Park District utilizes ePACT for camper information/emergency forms. Returning families will receive an email to re-confirm that all info in their ePACT account is accurate. New families will receive an email from ePACT to set up an account and complete your camper’s electronic information/emergency forms. All forms must be completed prior to a camp session beginning. Your camper will not be allowed to attend camp until the information/emergency forms are completed. May 15 for June camp sessions 1-4 June 17 for July camp sessions 5-8 July 15 for August camp sessions 9-11
Financial Assistance Program, please visit dgparks.org/financial-assistance-program
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FRIEND REQUESTS The Downers Grove Park District will not be accepting friend requests for camp groups. Campers will be split into groups based on enrollment numbers for the week/day of camp, grade level, age, and swimming ability (for campers who attend water park field trips). PARENTCOMMUNICATION Parents will receive a “Welcome to Camp” email by May 22, 2024, with information including what to wear to camp, what to bring to camp and camp procedures. Following the initial “Welcome to Camp” email, each camp will be emailed no later than the Friday prior to each session with specific camp information for the upcoming week.
BEFOREANDAFTER CAMP Before and After Camp will not be available for Early Childhood Camps, Museum Camps, half-day Nature Camps, Counselor in Training, and Special Interest Camps. Before Camp is available for an additional fee and will be held at the Lincoln Center for all traditional full-day camps (Kinder Camp, both Adventure Camps, Teen Trekkers) and full-day nature camps. Campers whose camps do not take place at the Lincoln Center will be bussed from the Lincoln Center to their camp location. After Camp is included in the full-day camp hours for the following camps: Adventure Camp 1st-2nd Grade: After Camp will take place at the Lincoln Center Adventure Camp 3rd-5th Grade: After Camp will take place at the Recreation Center Teen Trekkers: After Camp will take place at the Recreation Center After Camp for Kinder Campers will be available for an additional fee and located at the Lincoln Center. After Care for Full-day Nature Camps and afternoon
Half-day Nature Camps will be available for an additional fee and located at Lyman Woods.
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KINDER CAMP Designed for children entering Kindergarten in the fall, Kinder Camp is a safe, structured, and interactive environment to introduce campers to a full day away from home. Each week a different theme (such as All About Me, Disney, and Community Helpers) will engage campers each day through crafts, songs, group activities and outside play time. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Sea Lion Aquatic Park’s Splash Playground or a field trip each week (trips to Sea Lion will be every other week). Fee includes admission to field trips and a camp T-shirt to wear on field trip days. No camp June 19, July 4 and July 5. Age: Entering Kindergarten in Fall 2024 R/NR: $235/$265 *Week 3 R/NR: $188/$218 *Week 5 R/NR: $141/$171 Time: 9:00am-4:00pm Location: Lincoln Center Week Class # Date Day 1 3210L01-01 6/3 - 6/7 M-F 2 3210L01-02 6/10 - 6/14 M-F 3* 3210L01-03 6/17 - 6/21 M/TU/TH/F 4 3210L01-04 6/24 - 6/28 M-F 5* 3210L01-05 7/1 - 7/3 M-W 6 3210L01-06 7/8 - 7/12 M-F 7 3210L01-07 7/15 - 7/19 M-F 8 3210L01-08 7/22 - 7/26 M-F 9 3210L01-09 7/29 - 8/2 M-F 10 3210L01-10 8/5 - 8/9 M-F
AFTER CAMP FOR KINDER CAMP
Do you need extra care after the Kinder Camp Day? Sign up for after camp to extend your campers day to 5:30pm. After Camp is combined with campers from Adventure Camp and Teen Trekkers. No camp on June 19, July 4 and July 5. Age: Entering Kindergarten in Fall 2024 R/NR: $45/$75 *Week 3 R/NR: $36/$60 *Week 5 R/NR: $27/$45 Time: 4:00-5:30pm Location: Lincoln Center Week Class # Date Day 1 3210L03-01 6/3 - 6/7 M-F 2 3210L03-02 6/10 - 6/14 M-F 3* 3210L03-03 6/17 - 6/21 M/TU/TH/F 4 3210L03-04 6/24 - 6/28 M-F 5* 3210L03-05 7/1 - 7/3 M-W 6 3210L03-06 7/8 - 7/12 M-F 7 3210L03-07 7/15 - 7/19 M-F 8 3210L03-08 7/22 - 7/26 M-F 9 3210L03-09 7/29 - 8/2 M-F 10 3210L03-10 8/5 - 8/9 M-F
View YOUTH INTEREST PROGRAMS ON PAGE 70-72
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ADVENTURE CAMP 1ST& 2NDGRADE Whether a child is new to camp or is returning for another summer, Adventure Camp is sure to be a positive, active and fun-filled experience! Campers will participate in themed group games and activities (with themes like Superheroes, Olympics, and Animal Planet), as well as swim once a week and attend one field trip a week. Fee includes admission to field trips and a camp T-shirt to wear on field trip days. At 4:00pm, Adventure Camp 1st to 2nd Grade and Kinder Camp will combine for the last 90 minutes of camp. Parents are free to pick up anytime between 4:00 and 5:30pm. No camp June 19, July 4 and July 5. Age: Entering 1st - 2nd Grade R/NR: $275/$305 *Week 3 R/NR: $220/$250 *Week 5 R/NR: $165/$195 Time: 9:00am-5:30pm Location: Lincoln Center Week Class # Date Day 1 3210M04-01 6/3 - 6/7 M-F 2 3210M04-02 6/10 - 6/14 M-F 3* 3210M04-03 6/17 - 6/21 M/TU/TH/F 4 3210M04-04 6/24 - 6/28 M-F 5* 3210M04-05 7/1 - 7/3 M-W 6 3210M04-06 7/8 - 7/12 M-F 7 3210M04-07 7/15 - 7/19 M-F 8 3210M04-08 7/22 - 7/26 M-F 9 3210M04-09 7/29 - 8/2 M-F 10 3210M04-10 8/5 - 8/9 M-F
ADVENTURE CAMP 3RD-5THGRADE
An unforgettable summer starts here! Each week will be packed with adventure as campers enjoy themed group activities, crafts, games and team building activities (with themes like Disney, Ocean, and Space). Campers will also venture out with one pool day a week and two field trips per week. Fee includes admission to field trips and a camp T-shirt to wear on field trip days. At 4:00pm, Adventure Camp 3rd to 5th Grade and Teen Trekkers will combine at the Recreation Center for the last 90 minutes of camp. Parents are free to pick up at the Recreation Center anytime between 4:00 and 5:30pm. No camp June 19, July 4 and July 5. Age: Entering 3rd-5th Grade R/NR: $295/$325
*Week 3 R/NR: $236/$266 *Week 5 R/NR: $177/$207 Time: 9:00am-5:30pm Location: Downers Grove Rec Center Week Class # Date
Day
1
3210M07-01
6/3 - 6/7
M-F
2
3210M07-02
6/10 - 6/14
M-F
3*
3210M07-03
6/17 - 6/21
M/TU/TH/F
4
3210M07-04
6/24 - 6/28
M-F
5*
3210M07-05
7/1 - 7/3
M-W
6
3210M07-06
7/8 - 7/12
M-F
7
3210M07-07
7/15 - 7/19
M-F
8 9
3210M07-08
7/22 - 7/26
M-F
3210M07-09
7/29 - 8/2
M-F
10
M-F
3210M07-10
8/5 - 8/9
Fishing DERBY Reel in three hours of family fun at the Annual Fishing Derby. This is a free event, but registration is required at dgparks.org. Longest and shortest fish in each age group will have a winner! All ties will be determined by a random drawing. Each participant must be registered to be eligible for prizes. Participants may only win one prize. Children younger than 11 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. All participants 16 years of age or older are required to have a valid fishing license in order to participate.
Purchase a license online at ifishillinois.org. Fee: Free Location: Patriots Park-Barth Pond Class # Age Date Day
Time
3720P01 -01
1-5
8/3
SA
8:00-11:00am
3720P01 -02
6-10
8/3
SA
8:00-11:00am
3720P01 -03
11-15
8/3
SA
8:00-11:00am
3720P01 -04
16+
8/3
SA
8:00-11:00am
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TEENTREKKERS This camp will keep teens entering 6th to 8th grade active and engaged this summer! Trekkers will swim once a week and have two to three field trips per week, which will include arcades, museums, water parks, laser tag, bowling, mini golf, amusement parks, sports, games, beaches and more! Fee includes admission to field trips and a camp T-shirt to wear on field trip days. At 4:00pm, Adventure Camp 3rd to 5th Grade and Teen Trekkers will combine at the Recreation Center for the last 90 minutes of camp. Parents are free to pick up at the Recreation Center anytime between 4:00
and 5:30pm. No camp June 19, July 4 and July 5. Age: Entering 6th-8th Grade R/NR: $315/$345
*Week 3 R/NR: $252/$282 *Week 5 R/NR: $189/$219 Time: 9:00am-5:30pm Location: Downers Grove Rec Center Week Class # Date
Day
1
3210A11-01
6/3 - 6/7
M-F
2
3210A11-02
6/10 - 6/14
M-F
3*
3210M07-03
6/17 - 6/21
M/TU/TH/F
4
3210A11-04
6/24 - 6/28
M-F
5*
3210A11-05
7/1 - 7/3
M-W
6
3210A11-06
7/8 - 7/12
M-F
7
3210A11-07
7/15 - 7/19
M-F
8
3210A11-08
7/22 - 7/26
M-F
9
3210A11-09
7/29 - 8/2
M-F
10
3210A11-10
8/5 - 8/9
M-F
TRADITIONAL FULL-DAYCAMPBEFORE CARE Need summer camp care before 9:00 am? We’ve got you covered! Before care for all Traditional Full-Day Camps is available from 7:00 and 9:00am at the Lincoln Center. This camp is located at the Lincoln Center and will be a combination of all Traditional Day Camp participants (Kinder Camp, Adventure Camp and Teen Trekkers). Adventure Camp 3rd to 5th grade and Teen Trekkers will be bussed from the Lincoln Center to the Recreation Center every morning for the 9:00am start of camp. Before care fees must be paid in full at the time registration and is not part of the monthly payment plan. No camp on June 19, July 4 and July 5. R/NR: $60/$90
*Week 3 R/NR: $48/$72 *Week 5 R/NR: $36/$54 Time: 7:00-9:00am Location: Lincoln Center Week Date Kinder Camp
Adventure Camp 1 st -2 nd Grade
Adventure Camp 3 rd -5 th Grade
Teen Trekkers
1
6/3 - 6/7
3210L02-01
3210M05-01
3210M08-01
3210A12-01
2
6/10 - 6/14
3210L02-02
3210M05-02
3210M08-02
3210A12-02
3*
6/17 - 6/21
3210L02-03
3210M05-03
3210M08-03
3210A12-03
4
6/24 - 6/28
3210L02-04
3210M05-04
3210M08-04
3210A12-04
5*
7/1 - 7/3
3210L02-05
3210M05-05
3210M08-05
3210A12-05
6
7/8 - 7/12
3210L02-06
3210M05-06
3210M08-06
3210A12-06
7
7/15 - 7/19
3210L02-07
3210M05-07
3210M08-07
3210A12-07
8 9
7/22 - 7/26
3210L02-08
3210M05-08
3210M08-08
3210A12-08
7/29 - 8/2
3210L02-09
3210M05-09
3210M08-09
3210A12-09
10
3210A12-10
8/5 - 8/9
3210L02-10
3210M05-10
3210M08-10
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EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMPS EXPLORATION STATION
Discover a summer of fun and learning for your preschooler! Campers will have a blast making new friends and exploring exciting activities, creative crafts and engaging games. Our staff is dedicated to creating memorable summer moments, fostering social skills and sparking curiosity through both structured activities and free exploration! Children must be bathroom-independent; pull-ups/training pants are not permitted. No Early Childhood Camps on June 19. 3-Day Exploration Station
5-Day Exploration Station Age: 4-5 by Sept. 1
Age: 4-5 by Sept 1 R/NR: $115/$145 *Week of June 18: R/NR: $77/$107 Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day
R/NR: $145/$175
*Week of June 18: R/NR: $116/$140 Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day
Time
Time
3210K01-01 6/11 - 6/13
TU-TH
9:15am-12:15pm
3210K00-01 6/10 - 6/14
M-F
9:15am-12:15pm
3210K04-01 6/11 - 6/13
TU-TH
1:00-4:00pm
3210K00- 02*
6/17 - 6/21
M-F
9:15am-12:15pm
3210K01-02* 6/18 - 6/20
TU-TH
9:15am-12:15pm
3210K00-03 6/24 - 6/28
M-F
9:15am-12:15pm
3210K04-02* 6/18 - 6/20
TU-TH
1:00-4:00pm
3210K00-04 7/8 - 7/12
M-F
9:15am-12:15pm
3210K01-03 6/25 - 6/27
TU-TH
9:15am-12:15pm
3210K00-05 7/15 - 7/19
M-F
9:15am-12:15pm
3210K04-03 6/25 - 6/27
TU-TH
1:00-4:00pm
3210K00-06 7/22 - 7/26
M-F
9:15am-12:15pm
3210K01-04 7/9 - 7/11
TU-TH
9:15am-12:15pm
3210K00-07 7/29 - 8/2
M-F
9:15am-12:15pm
3210K04-04 7/9 - 7/11
TU-TH
1:00-4:00pm
3210K01-05 7/16 - 7/18
TU-TH
9:15am-12:15pm
3210K04-05 7/16 - 7/18
TU-TH
1:00-4:00pm
3210K01-06 7/23 - 7/25
TU-TH
9:15am-12:15pm
3210K04-06 7/23 - 7/25
TU-TH
1:00-4:00pm
3210K01-07 7/30 - 8/1
TU-TH
9:15am-12:15pm
3210K04-07 7/30 - 8/1
TU-TH
1:00-4:00pm
PEEWEE CAMP Is your little one ready to start their journey into independence? Pee Wee Camp is crafted to support young children in transitioning to a structured program, perfect for those getting ready to attend preschool in the fall! Our nurturing environment encourages independence and socialization. The camp day incorporates creative expression, circle time and motor skill development to prepare your child for their upcoming classroom adventures. Pull-ups/training pants are permitted for campers still working on potty-training skills. Staff are not permitted to change campers, so a trusted adult must be available if needed. Age: 3-4 years by Sept. 1 R/NR: $105/$135 *Week of 6/18: R $70 /NR $100 Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time 3210K02-01 6/11 - 6/13 TU-TH 9:15-10:45am 3210K02-02* 6/18 - 6/20 TU-TH 9:15-10:45am 3210K02-03 6/25 - 6/27 TU-TH 9:15-10:45am 3210K02-04 7/9 - 7/11 TU-TH 9:15-10:45am 3210K02-05 7/16 - 7/18 TU-TH 9:15-10:45am 3210K02-06 7/23 - 7/25 TU-TH 9:15-10:45am 3210K02-07 7/30 - 8/1 TU-TH 9:15-10:45am
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LITTLE LEARNERS PARENT-TOTCAMP This program is designed to be a starting point for transitioning children into the classroom setting—perfect for children who will be joining our 2-year-old preschool program in the fall! Parents will attend with their little one, while they go through a modified version of our preschool day and become familiar with the preschool routine! Age: 2-3 R/NR: $38/$57 Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time 3210K03-01 6/11 - 6/13 TU/TH 11:45am-12:45pm 3210K03-02 6/18 - 6/20 TU/TH 11:45am-12:45pm 3210K03-03 6/25 - 6/27 TU/TH 11:45am-12:45pm 3210K03-04 7/9 - 7/11 TU/TH 11:45am-12:45pm 3210K03-05 7/16 - 7/18 TU/TH 11:45am-12:45pm 3210K03-06 7/23 - 7/25 TU/TH 11:45am-12:45pm 3210K03-07 7/30 - 8/1 TU/TH 11:45am-12:45pm LITTLE DOCTOR SCHOOL CAMP (PRESCHOOL) Camp participants will role-play the key responsibilities of a doctor and learn about vital organs in the human body. These future doctors will learn how to use a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff and reflex hammer. They will practice administering first aid, learn how pharmacists play a role in administering medications and more! Age: 4-6 R/NR: $315/$345
LITTLEVETERINARIAN SCHOOLCAMP: DOG (PRESCHOOL)
Camp participants will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and learn how to care for a dog. These future veterinarians will learn how to remove ticks, perform a nose-to-tail exam, understand proper animal nutrition and hydration, suture lacerations and more! Age: 4-6 Min/Max: 8/16 R/NR: $315/$345 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Little Medical School Class # Date Day Time 3270K06-01 7/8 - 7/12 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm STICKYFINGERS COOKING CAMP (PRESCHOOL) Explore the bounty of summer-fresh, local, colorful ingredients and learn how those foods got from the ground to our plates. Young chefs will also learn what makes certain ingredients so super for the body and how delicious they can taste, while practicing basic cooking skills and techniques on their way to becoming super chefs! Recipes are 100% nut-free and allergy friendly. Age: 4-6 R/NR: $300/$330 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking Class # Date Day Time Theme 3270K13-01 7/8 - 7/12 M-F 9:30-11:30am Farm to Table 3270K13-02 7/22 - 7/26 M-F 9:30-11:30am Global Taste Buds 3270K13-03 7/29 - 8/2 M-F 9:30-11:30am S.T.E.A.M. 3270K13-04 8/5 - 8/9 M-F 9:30-11:30am Cooks + Books
Location: Woodridge Park District Instructor: Little Medical School Class # Date Day
Time
3270K14-01 6/10 - 6/14
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm
SAFETYTOWN Safety Town is a nationally recognized safety education program presented by the Downers Grove Police Department, Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club, Downers Grove Park District and teen volunteers. A mini safety town, complete with kid-sized buildings, street signs and sidewalks provides an environment where children learn pedestrian, passenger and at-home safety. Children enjoy visits by local school bus and fire department staff, while learning bike, school bus and fire safety lessons. On the last day of each session, children will receive a certificate and share their learning experience. Age: 5-6 years by Sept. 1 R/NR $40/$60 Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center Class # Date Day Time 3270K00-01 7/22 - 7/26 M-F 9:00-10:30am 3270K00-02 7/22 - 7/26 M-F 11:15am-12:45pm 3270K00-03 7/29 - 8/2 M-F 9:00-10:30am 3270K00-04 7/29 - 8/2 M-F 11:15am-12:45pm 16
TEEN CAMPS CIT (COUNSELOR IN TRAINING) PROGRAM
Do you dream of one day becoming a camp counselor? This hands-on program will provide you with the skills needed to be an effective leader when working with children. C.I.T.s will work directly with camp staff by assisting with daily activities at Adventure Camp. This is a truly rewarding experience for young adults interested in working with children and serving as a role model. Fee includes T-shirt, all field trips and hands-on training. Age: 13-16 Min/Max: 2/5 R/NR: $132/$162 Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time 3210M10-01 7/8 - 7/19 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm 3210M10-02 7/29 - 8/9 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm CHILDHOOD LYMANWOODS Do you dream of one day becoming a camp counselor? This hands-on program will provide you with the skills needed to be an effective leader when working with children outdoors. C.I.T.s will work directly with camp staff by assisting with daily activities at Lyman Woods Early Childhood camps. This is a truly rewarding experience for young adults interested in working with children and serving as a role model. No camp June 19, July 4 or July 5. Age: 13-16 Min/Max: 1/3 Location: Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Fee 3240H12-01 6/10 - 6/14 M-F 8:45am-12:15pm $58 3240H12-02 6/17 - 6/21 M/TU/TH/F 8:45am-12:15pm $46 3240H12-03 6/24 - 6/28 M-F 8:45am-12:15pm $58 3240H12-04 7/1 - 7/3 M-W 8:45am-12:15pm $38 3240H12-05 7/8 - 7/12 M-F 8:45am-12:15pm $58 3240H12-06 7/15 - 7/19 M-F 8:45am-12:15pm $58 3240H12-07 7/22 - 7/26 M-F 8:45am-12:15pm $58 3240H12-08 7/29 - 8/2 M-F 8:45am-12:15pm $58 CIT (COUNSELOR IN TRAINING): EARLY
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NATURE CAMPS TRADITIONALNATURE SUMMER CAMPS: PRE-KTHROUGH 5THGRADE
Come spend your summer outside at Lyman Woods, embarking on fun-filled adventures and discovering the wonders of nature! Led by our dedicated team of naturalists, counselors, and volunteers, children will immerse themselves outdoors playing, exploring and making new friends. Each week is an exciting new experience with games, crafts, experiments and investigations. Sign up for the weeks that spark your child’s interest or choose them all for a fun- filled summer! No camp June 19, July 4 or July 5. For more information and detailed camp descriptions, please visit dgparks.org/nature-camp. For camps the week of July 1 and Aug. 12, please check out our 3-Day Specialty Nature Camps. Please note that if registering for Half-Day Camps, you will be unable to register for both AM & PM sessions in the same week. Waitlists will not be available for camps. If you do not get a spot in your preferred camp, please check online regularly to see if a spot has opened up. Camp fee includes camp T-shirt for the first week attended and other tie-dye items for additional weeks. Children are responsible for bringing their own mid-camp snack and a water bottle. Need before or after care? Check out Before Care and After Care options - available for our Full Day Nature Camps and afternoon Half-Day Nature Camps only. Location: William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods
PRE-KTOKINDERGARTEN Grade: Entering Pre-K or Kindergarten AM Min/Max: 6/30 PM Min/Max: 6/12 Class # Date Day Time Fee
Theme
3240H01-01
6/10 - 6/14
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm
$185
Scoots & Scales
3240H01-02
6/10 - 6/14
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Scoots & Scales
3240H01-03
6/17 - 6/21
M/TU/TH/F
9:00am-12:00pm
$150
Extreme Animals
3240H01-04 6/17 - 6/21
M/TU/TH/F
1:00-4:00pm
$150
Extreme Animals
3240H01-05
6/24 - 6/28
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm
$185
Diggin Dinos
3240H01-06 6/24 - 6/28
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Diggin Dinos
3240H01-07
7/8 - 7/12
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm
$185
Space Explorers
3240H01-08 7/8 - 7/12
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Space Explorers
3240H01-09 7/15 - 7/19
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm
$185
Curious Critters
3240H01-10 7/15 - 7/19
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Curious Critters
3240H01-11
7/22 - 7/26
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm
$185
Under the Sea
3240H01-12
7/22 - 7/26
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Under the Sea
3240H01-13
7/29 - 8/2
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm
$185
Diggin Dinos
3240H01-14
7/29 - 8/2
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Diggin Dinos
3240H01-15
8/5 - 8/9
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm
$185
Jungle Adventure
3240H01-16
8/5 - 8/9
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Jungle Adventure
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1STTO 2NDGRADE Grade: Entering 1st – 2nd AM Min/Max: 6/20
PM Min/Max: 6/30
Class #
Date
Day
Time
Fee
Theme
3240P01-01
6/3 - 6/7
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm
$185
Creek Week
3240P01-02
6/3 - 6/7
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Creek Week
3240P01-03
6/10 - 6/14
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm
$185
Mammals R Us
3240P01-04
6/10 - 6/14
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Mammals R Us
3240P01-05
6/17 - 6/21
M/TU/TH/F
9:00am-12:00pm
$150
Flower Shower
3240P01-06
6/17 - 6/21
M/TU/TH/F
1:00-4:00pm
$150
Flower Shower
3240P01-07
6/24 - 6/28
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm
$185
Paws & Claws
3240P01-08
6/24 - 6/28
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Paws & Claws
3240P01-09
7/8 - 7/12
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm
$185
Dark, Dank & Dead
3240P01-10
7/8 - 7/12
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Dark, Dank & Dead
3240P01-11
7/15 - 7/19
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm
$185
Bug Out!
3240P01-12
7/15 - 7/19
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Bug Out!
3240P01-13
7/22 - 7/26
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm
$185
Stinky, Slimy Science
3240P01-14
7/22 - 7/26
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Stinky, Slimy Science
3240P01-15
7/29 - 8/2
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm
$185
Muddy Sneakers
3240P01-16
7/29 - 8/2
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Muddy Sneakers
3240P01-17
8/5 - 8/9
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm
$185
Animal Olympics
3240P01-18
8/5 - 8/9
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Animal Olympics
3RDTO 5THGRADE Grade: Entering 3rd – 5th AM Min/Max: 6/10
PM Min/Max: 6/18
Class # Date
Day
Time
Fee
Theme
3240P02-01 6/3 - 6/7
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm $185
Creek Week
3240P02-02 6/3 - 6/7
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Creek Week
3240P02-03 6/10 - 6/14
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm $185
Mammals R Us
3240P02-04 6/10 - 6/14
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Mammals R Us
3240P02-05 6/17 - 6/21
M/TU/TH/F
9:00am-12:00pm $150
Flower Shower
3240P02-06 6/17 - 6/21
M/TU/TH/F
1:00-4:00pm
$150
Flower Shower
3240P02-07 6/24 - 6/28
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm $185
Paws & Claws
3240P02-08 6/24 - 6/28
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Paws & Claws
3240P02-09 7/8 - 7/12
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm $185
Dark, Dank & Dead
3240P02-10 7/8 - 7/12
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Dark, Dank & Dead
3240P02-11 7/15 - 7/19
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm $185
Bug Out!
3240P02-12 7/15 - 7/19
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Bug Out!
3240P02-13 7/22 - 7/26
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm $185
Stinky, Slimy Science
3240P02-14 7/22 - 7/26
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Stinky, Slimy Science
3240P02-15 7/29 - 8/2
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm $185
Muddy Sneakers
3240P02-16 7/29 - 8/2
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Muddy Sneakers
3240P02-17 8/5 - 8/9
M-F
9:00am-12:00pm $185
Animal Olympics
3240P02-18 8/5 - 8/9
M-F
1:00-4:00pm
$185
Animal Olympics
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BEFORE &AFTER CARE FOR LYMANWOODS Do you need some extra care for your child for Lyman Woods’ nature camps? Sign up for Lyman Woods’ extended hours! Before Care available for only our Full- Day Nature Camp at Gilbert Park and Teen Wilderness Explorers. Before Care will take place at the Lincoln Center. Campers will be transported from the Lincoln Center to Gilbert Park by the Park District. After Care available to Full-Day Nature Camp, Teen Wilderness Explorers and PM/Afternoon Half-Day Campers only. After Care will take place at Lyman Woods. Full-Day Nature Campers and Teen Wilderness Explorers will be transported from Gilbert Park to Lyman Woods by the Park District for After Care. No camp June 19, July 4 or July 5. Grade: Entering Pre-K - 8th Min/Max: 3/10 Before Care Location: Lincoln Center; After Care Location: William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Fee Before Care 3240P06-00 6/3 - 6/7 M-F 7:00-9:00am $60 3240P06-01 6/10 - 6/14 M-F 7:00-9:00am $60 3240P06-02 6/17 - 6/21 M/TU/TH/F 7:00-9:00am $48 3240P06-03 6/24 - 6/28 M-F 7:00-9:00am $60 3240P06-04 7/1 - 7/3 M-W 7:00-9:00am $36 3240P06-05 7/8 - 7/12 M-F 7:00-9:00am $60 3240P06-06 7/15 - 7/19 M-F 7:00-9:00am $60 3240P06-07 7/22 - 7/26 M-F 7:00-9:00am $60 3240P06-08 7/29 - 8/2 M-F 7:00-9:00am $60 3240P06-09 8/5 - 8/9 M-F 7:00-9:00am $60 3240P06-10 8/12-8/14 M-W 7:00-9:00am $36 After Care 3240P07-00 6/3 - 6/7 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $80 3240P07-01 6/10 - 6/14 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $80 3240P07-02 6/17 - 6/21 M/TU/TH/F 4:00-6:00pm $64 3240P07-03 6/24 - 6/28 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $80 3240P07-04 7/1 - 7/3 M-W 4:00-6:00pm $48 3240P07-05 7/8 - 7/12 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $80 3240P07-06 7/15 - 7/19 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $80 3240P07-07 7/22 - 7/26 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $80 3240P07-08 7/29 - 8/2 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $80 3240P07-09 8/5 - 8/9 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $80 3240P07-10 8/12-8/14 M-W 4:00-6:00pm $48
SPECIALTYNATURE CAMPS: PRE-KTHROUGH 5THGRADE This year Lyman Woods is offering several 3-day Specialty Camps. These camps are designed to help your camper become immersed in a unique topic, learn a special skill from an expert counselor, and engage in a smaller more personalized camp setting. Please note that we offer half-day Specialty Camps only and you will not be able to register for both AM and PM sessions in the same week. Fishing Camps will take place at both Lyman Woods and Patriots Park/Barth Pond. Lyman Woods staff will transport campers between Lyman Woods and Patriots Park on days they fish at Barth Pond. For more information and detailed camp descriptions, please visit dgparks.org/nature-camp. Fee: $185 Location: William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Outdoor Art 3240H06-02 7/1 - 7/3 M-W 1:00-4:00pm Outdoor Art 3240H06-03 8/12 - 8/14 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Ice Age 3240H06-04 8/12 - 8/14 M-W 1:00-4:00pm Ice Age 1STTO 2NDGRADE Grade: Entering 1st – 2nd Min/Max: 6/20 Class # Date Day Time Theme 3240P04-01 7/1 - 7/3 M-W 9:00am- 12:00pm Fishing 3240P04-02 7/1-7/3 M-W 1:00-4:00pm Fishing 3240P04-03 8/12 - 8/14 M-W 9:00am- 12:00pm Camping & Wilderness Survival 3240P04-04 8/12 - 8/14 M-W 1:00-4:00pm Camping & Wilderness Survival 3RDTO 5THGRADE Grade: Entering 3rd – 5th AM Min/Max: 6/10 PM Min/Max: 6/20 Class # Date Day Time Theme 3240P05-01 7/1 - 7/3 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Archery 3240P05-02 7/1 - 7/3 M-W 1:00-4:00pm Archery 3240P05-03 8/12 - 8/14 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm Fishing 3240P05-04 8/12 - 8/14 M-W 1:00-4:00pm Fishing PRE-KTOKINDERGARTEN Grade: Entering Pre-K or Kindergarten AM Min/Max: 6/20 PM Min/Max 4/10 Class # Date Day Time Theme 3240H06-01 7/1 - 7/3
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ALL-DAYNATURE CAMP: 1STTO 5THGRADE Welcome to all-day fun and adventure! This all-day version of our popular Lyman Woods’ nature camps will be open to campers entering 1st to 5th grade in the fall. All-Day Nature Camp will be hosted at Gilbert Park/Maple Grove Forest Preserve, along with out Teen Wilderness Explorers. The last week of All-Day Nature Camp will take place at Lyman Woods. Limited spots are available. Groups may be mixed-aged, depending on enrollment. Campers should bring a mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack as well as a packed lunch from home. No camp June 19, July 4 or July 5. For more information and detailed camp descriptions, please visit dgparks.org/nature-camp. When enrolling in All-Day Nature Camp: 1st to 5th Grade, you will automatically be placed on a payment plan. When enrolling, you will be charged an initial $20 payment for each session. You will then be required to provide a credit card for the automatic process that will take place to process the remainder of camp fees. The remainder of the fees will be billed according to the session dates and the schedule listed below. Automatic payment processes will take place May 15 for camp sessions 1 to 4, June 17 for camp sessions 5 to 8, and July 15 for camp sessions 9 to 11. Waitlists will not be available for traditional full-day camps. If you do not get a spot in your preferred camp, please check online regularly to see if a spot has opened. Age: Grades 1st - 5th Min/Max: 5/24 Location: Gilbert Park and Lyman Woods Week Class # Date Day Time Fee Theme 1 3240H09-01 6/3 - 6/7 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $290 Creek Week 2 3240H09-02 6/10 - 6/14 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $290 Mammals R Us 3 3240H09-03 6/17 - 6/21 M/TU/TH/F 9:00am-4:00pm $232 Flower Shower 4 3240H09-04 6/24 - 6/28 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $290 Paws & Claws 5 3240H09-05 7/1 - 7/3 M-W 9:00am-4:00pm $165 Red, White & Blue Birds 6 3240H09-06 7/8 - 7/12 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $290 Dark, Dank & Dead 7 3240H09-07 7/15 - 7/19 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $290 Bug Out 8 3240H09-08 7/22 - 7/26 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $290 Stinky, Slimy Science 9 3240H09-9 7/29 - 8/2 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $290 Muddy Sneakers 10 3240H09-10 8/5 - 8/9 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $290 Animal Olympics 11 3240H09-11 8/12 - 8/14 M-W 9:00am-4:00pm $170 Habitat Heroes
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TEENWILDERNESS EXPLORERS: 6THTO 8THGRADE
Do you like the great outdoors? Would you like to spend your summer discovering amazing natural areas in the Chicago region, giving back to the environment, and building new skills? If so, then join our Teen Wilderness Explorers! A couple days a week, we’ll explore the wild areas around our base camp at Gilbert Park/Maple Grove Forest Preserve, then spend the rest of the week traveling to different natural areas around the region. One day of adventuring will be our highlighted field trip (details below) and will include a special featured skill or activity for that field trip. Drop off and pick up will be at Gilbert Park each day. Participants may be transported to and from Gilbert Park to other natural areas (including Lyman Woods) for special activities and learning opportunities by Lyman Woods staff. Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch and two mid-camp snacks. Weekly fees vary depending on field trip and field trip activities. Camp fee includes camp T-shirt for the first week attended and other tie-dye items for additional weeks. No camp on June 19, July 4 and July 5. When enrolling in Teen Wilderness Explorers, you will automatically be placed on a payment plan. When enrolling, you will be charged an initial $20 payment for each session. You will then be required to provide a credit card for the automatic process that will take place to process the remainder of the camp fees. The remainder of the fees will be billed according to the session dates and the schedule listed below. Automatic payment processes will take place May 15 for camp weeks 1 to 4, June 17 for camp weeks 5 to 8, and July 15 for camp weeks 9 to 11. Installment billing is no longer available for Weeks 1-6. If registering after June 11, you will be required to pay in full for those weeks. Waitlists will not be available for traditional full-day camps. If you do not get a spot in your preferred camp, please check online regularly to see if a spot has opened.
Grade: Entering 6th - 8th Min/Max: 4/10 Location: Gilbert Park Week Class # Date Day Time
Fee Field Trip & Activity
1
3240P03-00
6/3 - 6/7
M-F
9:00am-4:00pm $295 Sawgawau Canyon (Geocaching & Scavenger Hunts)
2
3240P03-01
6/10 - 6/14 M-F
9:00am-4:00pm $295 Allison Woods (Geocaching & Scavenger Hunts)
3
3240P03-02
6/17 - 6/21
M/TU/TH/F 9:00am-4:00pm $242 Waterfall Glen (Fishing)
4
3240P03-03
6/24 - 6/28 M-F
9:00am-4:00pm $325 Bemis Woods (High Ropes Course)
5
3240P03-04
7/1 - 7/3
M-W
9:00am-4:00pm $195 Blackwell Forest Preserve (Kayaking)
6
3240P03-05
7/8 - 7/12
M-F
9:00am-4:00pm $295 Midewin Prairie (Bison Viewing & Geocaching)
7
3240P03-06
7/15 - 7/19 M-F
9:00am-4:00pm $295 Mathiessen State Park (Geocaching & Scavenger Hunts)
8
3240P03-07
7/22 - 7/26 M-F
9:00am-4:00pm $300 Paw Paw Woods (Fishing & Scavenger Hunts)
9
3240P03-08
7/29 - 8/2 M-F
9:00am-4:00pm $295 Volo Bog (Geocaching & Scavenger Hunts)
10 3240P03-09
8/5 - 8/9
M-F
9:00am-4:00pm $300 Busse Woods (Fishing)
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3240P03-10
8/12 - 8/16 M-F
9:00am-4:00pm $305 Indiana Dunes (Fishing)
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WILD CHILD NATUREPLAYCAMP
BIGDIG ARCHAEOLOGYCAMP
Bring out your child’s wild side and meet new friends during our parent-toddler camp! Our naturalists will lead as you experience the best of nature with your child(ren) through outdoor discovery stations, exploratory play and art projects that develop motor skills and the body’s senses. Each week will feature new themes and activities so sign up for all five weeks! Monday/Wednesday/Friday Camp and the Tuesday/Thursday Camp will share similar themes and activities. Dress for the weather and to get messy! Infant siblings under 12 months are welcome to attend, but do not need to register. An adult must accompany their child(ren). No class May 27. Age: 1-4 Min/Max: 5/20 Location: Patriots Park-Barth Pond and Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Fee Location 3240H05-01 5/29 - 5/31 W/F 9:30- 10:30am $24 Patriots Park 3240H05-02 5/28 - 5/30 TU/TH 9:30- 10:30am $24 Patriots Park 3240H05-03 6/10 - 6/14 M/W/F 9:30- 10:30am $36 Patriots Park 3240H05-04 6/11 - 6/13 TU/TH 9:30- 10:30am $24 Patriots Park 3240H05-05 6/24 - 6/28 M/W/F 9:30- 10:30am $36 Patriots Park 3240H05-06 6/25 - 6/27 TU/TH 9:30- 10:30am $24 Patriots Park 3240H05-07 7/8 - 7/12 M/W/F 9:30- 10:30am $36 Patriots Park 3240H05-08 7/9 - 7/11 TU/TH 9:30- 10:30am $24 Patriots Park 3240H05-09 7/22 - 7/26 M/W/F 9:30- 10:30am $36 Patriots Park 3240H05-10 7/23 - 7/25 TU/TH 9:30- 10:30am $24 Patriots Park 3240H05-11 8/5 - 8/9 M/W/F 9:30- 10:30am $36 Lyman Woods 3240H05-12 8/6 - 8/8 TU/TH 9:30- 10:30am $24 Lyman Woods
Did you know that Lyman Woods was once home to several dozen homes and dairy farm buildings? Go off trail at Lyman Woods to explore the mysteries of the preserve’s past! Learn the basic skills that archaeologists use on a dig, using trowels, excavation techniques and help us identify hidden artifacts! Age: 9-13 Min/Max: 6/20 Fee: $60 Location: William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 3500P24-01 7/27 - 7/28 SA-SU 9:00am-12:00pm
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