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Youth Variety
YOUTH VARIETYYouth Variety
• Performing Arts • Nature
Horsemanship for Kids
Ages 10-17
Join in the fun with beginning riding lessons! Participants will explore the proper ways to groom, tack and handle horses. In the saddle, you will learn the basics of riding at the walk and trot. Lessons will be held in our indoor arena during inclement weather. Make-up class will be held at the end of the six weeks. First day of class is orientation and groundwork. Riders should wear jeans or Jodhpur pants and hard-soled riding or hiking boots with a small, low heel. Must have an approved riding helmet or bicycle helmet to ride. Class Location: Dunham Woods Farms, Inc., 9N755 Nesler Road, Elgin, IL 60124
Magic Class
Ages 5-12
Children are guaranteed to have fun as they learn a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks! Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading and more. While tricks may appear difficult, kids will discover they are quick to learn and easy to perform. Note: All materials are provided and each child receives a magic kit to take home. Children are grouped by age and always learn tricks that are age appropriate. New tricks are taught each session, so you can sign up again.
Check virtual magic options online, too!
I Speak Spanish for Kids
Ages 3-6
Expand your child’s world! Introduce your child to the Spanish language in this Spanish immersion class developed especially for very young learners. Children will be immersed in the Spanish language through fun and educational activities and music. New material will be covered each session. Instructor: Language In Action, Inc.
Ice Cream Thrills and Chills
Ages 6-13
Making and eating ice cream is a fun way to introduce early chemistry teachings to children and helps build self-esteem. Become an expert on this billion-dollar industry by making a batch of homemade ice cream. Explore the science and history of the beloved amusement park treats, Dippin’ Dots, waffle cones, and the first novelty ice cream bar, the Eskimo Pie. Try the most outrageous ice cream eating contest in town. This dream class is all about putting the fun back into learning. Don’t wear your Sunday best, we will get sticky! Souvenirs included. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi
Vamonos Spanish Kids Club
Ages 6-10
Learning a second language can open a world of possibilities for your child. In this class, students will embark on their Spanish language journey, learning conversational Spanish and some Spanish grammar, reading, and writing skills through interactive, engaging, and fun activities. Instructor: Language In Action, Inc.
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Chocolate Bridges of Hope - Kids Life Coaching
Ages 6-13
Why is hope so important to happiness? Having hope is that “bridge” until we get to the other side. Sometimes we must do things (strategies) to get to the other side. Smashing negative thoughts, knowing our strengths, using humor, having emotional self-control, and using a growth mindset are just some of the strategies we will learn. Applying these strategies and envisioning a better outcome can be very motivating for kids in a tough present scenario. To dramatize the concept of hope, we will engineer a Hershey’s chocolate decked-out candy bridge while we learn about the world’s most decadent bridges. Kids may take their edible creation home or eat it on the spot! Instructor: Lisa Lombardi
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Back to School Bubble Bash! Kids Life Coaching
Ages 6-13
National Root Beer Float Day is August 6. Prepare kids to close out summer by brewing homemade root beer at the ultimate Back to School Bubbly Bash! Then attendees will cast their vote for BEST 2022 ROOT BEER as they taste-test a flight of 4 unidentified root beer brands. Kids will complete their experience by preparing their own customized “black cow” (root beer float), complete with festive fixings. A quick life coaching lesson will be given on how to set intentions to feel “bubbly” positive this school year as we chase a storm of bubbles in the air. The party culminates with one last wacky bubbly group dramatization. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi
Self-Esteem Through Comedy, A Kids Life Coaching Laughter Lab
Ages 6-13
Let’s kick off summer with loads of laughter. Regardless of whether your child is naturally funny, they will have the opportunity to develop and execute comedic skills, gain a higher sense of self-esteem, and perhaps learn to use humor in a social setting. Through close observation and lab experimentation, this high-energy comedy class will offer electrifying lessons on humor such as: Impersonations, prank humor, slapstick, comic strips, improv, character voices, ventriloquism, and witty situational. They also will understand when comedy is taken too far in life. What is a heckler? What is a laugh track? What is microphone technique and comic timing? And more humor discoveries and secrets! In a world immersed in technology, children could benefit from a healthy dose of interaction and comedy! All kids leave with a humor-themed souvenir. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi
Magic the Gathering Game Night
Ages 8-13
Played by more than 20 million people worldwide, Magic the Gathering is a tabletop card game where players purchase or build their own collection of monsters, creatures and wizards to battle against each other in a game of fantasy, strategy and skill. Join the crew at The Gaming Goat to learn how to play this addictive card game or bring your own deck from home and test your might against other players. No experience is necessary. Demo decks will be available for new players. Instructor: Gaming Goat staff
Pokémon the Card Game Club
Ages 6-12
Battle it out with the best Pokémon trainers Geneva has to offer and truly become the best Pokémon trainer there ever was! Pokémon the Card Game takes all the fun and fantasy of the classic cartoon and video game universe and lets you “battle” other collectors in a turnbased game of strategy, skill and a little bit of luck. No experience is necessary. Demo decks will be available for new players. Instructor: Gaming Goat staff
Father’s Day Sweets and Treats
Ages 4-12
Each child will use their creative skills to create an entire tray full of special cookies and cupcakes. The class will include: A baker’s hat, a variety of frosting colors and a wide array of sprinkles and toppings to add to the fun. We will add a candy border for a special masterpiece. Each child will go home with enough goodies to feed the entire family. This is a perfect class for anyone who loves goodies. Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties Staff
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Parents Nights Out
Ages 5-11
Parents Night Out is fun, active and much better for kids than staying home with a babysitter. While you enjoy a night out on the town, your kids have a great time with their friends while having a pizza for dinner and enjoying crafts, games and much more.
Hawaiian Get-Away Party
Ages 3-12
We will touch on Hawaiian culture with language and dance. Everyone will receive a flowered lei. We will end this Hawaiian GetAway by having a yummy Hawaiian snack and drink. Children ages 3-5 must be accompanied by an adult. Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties Staff
Tween Night
Ages 9-11
Tweens are at that special stage, ages 9-11, when they want to have fun and play, but not like they did when they were “kids.” Instead, try a cool spot where tweens can enjoy games, sports, music, movies, dancing, food and more! This is a great opportunity to hang out with old friends and make new friends from other schools.
YOUTH VARIETY Youth Variety Camps
Smart Start Art
Grades K-3
It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s a new superhero of your own design! Discover your creativity and imagination as an artist, developing fine motor skills, style, and vision as we explore different artistic techniques through a variety of inspiring projects. Sketch and draw, shade and color, cut, glue, fold… create! Learn about great artists from throughout history and the present day, through a weekly featured artist and fun, exciting games. No experience is necessary. Instructor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions
Summer Horse Camp for Kids
Ages 9-13
Join in the fun at Dunham Woods Farm with our Summer Horse Camp! Campers will learn the proper ways to groom, tack and handle horses as well as learning the basics of riding at the walk and trot. Campers will learn tons of cool information about breeds, colors, markings of horses and more! We also will have fun with games and other activities. Meet some new friends while hanging out with horses! Riders should wear jeans or Jodhpur pants and hard-soled riding or hiking boots with a small, low heel. Campers must bring an approved riding helmet or bicycle helmet to ride and a sack lunch! Juice boxes or bottled water will be provided. Camp Location: Dunham Woods Farms Inc., 9N755 Nesler Road, Elgin, IL 60124
Fiesta Time Minicamp
Ages 4-10
Looking for something fun and educational for your child this summer? Children will decorate their very own mini piñata while singing songs in Spanish, learning Spanish words, and discovering the Mexican culture. All materials will be included. Instructor: Language In Action, Inc.
Chess Scholars Camp
Ages 5-12
Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! This half-day camp is perfect for beginners as well as experienced players. Each day of camp will consist of a fun interactive teaching period, followed by guided practice time, allowing the students to play against one another while being coached by an experienced instructor. The camp session will conclude with a tournament that does not include elimination. Instructor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions
STEAM Camp
Ages 6-12
This exciting program brings together elements of science, art and math in a hands-on, actionpacked environment. Students will conduct experiments, play educational games, and unlock their creativity through building challenges and projects. No experience is necessary. Instructor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions
Double the Fun Drawing - Young Rembrandts
Ages 5-12
Here’s an exciting experience for your imaginative child. We explore all the basics of visual arts in a fun and confident setting that ensures success for every child. Basic drawing, portraits, action, and cartooning. Students complete several projects and learn to draw whimsical characters, animals, everyday objects, and action scenes. Young Rembrandts artists gain so much confidence. Double your child’s creative spirit and art skills.
Little Doctors Summer Camp
Ages 6-12
Through role-play and activities, students will learn the key responsibilities of a doctor and explore the heart, lungs, and digestive system. Students will use real medical instruments such as a stethoscope, reflex hammer, and blood pressure cuff. They also will practice scrubbing, suturing, and tying knots like a real surgeon. Instructor: Little Medical School staff
Little Vet Summer Camp
Ages 6-10
Camp participants will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and learn how to give an exam on their newly “adopted” plush pet. These future veterinarians will learn about animal body language, maintaining a healthy environment and more! Instructor: Little Medical School staff
STEM Camp
Ages 6-14
Robotics, engineering, and coding all in one camp! Each day students will work on a STEM activity, including building and programming robots, building mechanical engineering models based on simple machines, and programming animations and games. Instructor: Chasewood Learning staff
Minecraft Engineering Camp
Ages 7-14
Does your child enjoy Minecraft? Students work as civil engineers and city planners to design and create a structured city that includes roads, bridges, city zones, housing, stores, schools and more. The camp ends with a presentation of each student’s city. Minecraft is used as the tool for hands-on learning. Instructor: USEL and Chasewood Learning
Robotics & Sumobots Camp
Ages 7-14
Learn about robotics by designing and programming robots to compete in a SumoBot competition. Kids will learn the physics and concepts of robots through building and programing, controlling motors and reading sensors that lead to a competition at the end of camp. Students will learn how to problem solve, work in teams, and deal with failure — all skills needed in the real world. Instructor: Chasewood Learning staff
Game Design Camp
Ages 8-14
Learn to create online games using popular computer gaming platforms that allow users to play with friends, create challenges and more. This course teaches children how to create their own game on platforms like ROBLOX, Contstruct.Net, and Scratch. Students learn basic advanced coding techniques: Game design, coding concepts, graphic design, game interaction, and revenue ideas. As a result, children can publish their own game online and people can play their game! Instructor: Chasewood Learning staff
YOUTH VARIETY
Program Name
Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee Page
Horsemanship for Kids 382010-1A Ages 10-17 Sa 06/04-07/09 1:30-2:30P Dunham Woods Farm $185 53
Magic Class 382003-1A Ages 5-12 M 07/11 6:45-7:40P The Lodge $20 53
Tween Night
580000-10 Ages 9-11 Th 08/04 6:30-8:00P Quarry $10 55 I Speak Spanish for Kids! 355809-1A Ages 3-6 M 06/13-07/11 10:55-11:40A SCC $54 53 I Speak Spanish for Kids! 355809-1B Ages 3-6 M 07/18-08/08 10:55-11:40A SCC $54 53 Vamonos Spanish Kids Club 382031-1B Ages 6-10 M 06/13-07/11 11:50A-12:35P SCC $54 53 Vamonos Spanish Kids Club 382031-1C Ages 6-10 M 07/18-08/08 11:50A-12:35P SCC $54 53 Ice Cream Thrills and Chills 382029-1A Ages 6-13 Tu 07/19 6:00-7:00P PCC $29 53 NEW! Chocolate Bridges of Hope 382029-1B Ages 6-13 M 06/20 5:00-6:00P SPRC $29 54 NEW! Back to School Bubble Bash 320134-1A Ages 6-13 F 08/05 4:30-5:30P Peg Bond Center $29 54 Self-Esteem Through Comedy 382023-1A Ages 6-13 M 06/20 6:00-7:00P SPRC $29 54 Pokemon the Card Game Club 382048-1A Ages 6-12 Sa 06/18 1:00-3:00P The Gaming Goat $6 55 Pokemon the Card Game Club 382048-1B Ages 6-12 Sa 07/16 1:00-3:00P The Gaming Goat $6 55 Pokemon the Card Game Club 382048-1C Ages 6-12 Sa 08/20 1:00-3:00P The Gaming Goat $6 55 Magic The Gathering Game Night 382081-1A Ages 8-13 F 06/10 6:30-9:00P The Gaming Goat $6 54 Magic The Gathering Game Night 382081-1B Ages 8-13 F 07/08 6:30-9:00P The Gaming Goat $6 54 Magic The Gathering Game Night 382081-1C Ages 8-13 F 08/12 6:30-9:00P The Gaming Goat $6 54 Father’s Day Sweets and Treats 520131-1A Ages 4-12 F 06/24 1:00-2:00P SPRC $35 55 Hawaiian Get-Away Party 325061-1A Ages 3-12 Sa 07/09 1:00-2:00P SCC $35 55 NEW! Parents Night Out 332313-1A Ages:5-11 F 06/17 6:00-9:00P ESCC Gym $25 per child 55 NEW! Parents Night Out 332313-1B Ages 5-11 F 07/15 6:00-9:00P Shannon Hall $25 per child 55
Classes do not meet on 07/04.
Program Name Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee Page
Chess Scholars Camp 382002-1A Ages 5-12 M-F 06/13-06/17 1:30-3:00P Peg Bond Center $125 56 Chess Scholars Camp 382002-1B Ages 5-12 M-F 07/25-07/29 9:00A-12:00P Peg Bond Center $210 56
STEAM Camp
STEAM Camp 382094-1A Ages 6-12 M-F 06/20-06/24 1:30-3:00P Peg Bond Center 382094-1B Ages 6-12 M-F 08/01-08/05 10:00-11:30A Peg Bond Center $155 56
$155 56
STEM Camp
382907-1A Ages 6-14 M-F 06/06-06/10 9:00A-12:00P SPRC $236 57 Minecraft Engineering Camp 382921-1A Ages 7-14 M-F 06/20-06/24 9:00A-12:00P SPRC $236 57 Minecraft Engineering Camp 382921-1B Ages 7-14 M-F 08/08-08/12 9:00A-12:00P SPRC $236 57 Robotics & Sumobots Camp 382919-1A Ages 7-14 M-F 06/13-06/17 9:00A-12:00P SPRC $236 57 Robotics & Sumobots Camp 382919-1B Ages 7-14 M-F 07/25-07/29 9:00A-12:00P SPRC $236 57 Game Design Camp 382013-1A Ages 8-14 M-F 06/27-07/01 9:00A-12:00P SPRC $236 57 Little Doctors Summer Camp 382939-1A Ages 6-12 M-Th 08/22-08/25 5:30-7:30P SPRC $168 57 Little Doctors Summer Camp 382939-1B Ages 6-12 M-Th 08/22-08/25 5:30-7:30P SCC $168 57 Little Vet Summer Camp 382941-1A Ages 6-10 M-Th 06/06-06/09 5:30-7:00P SPRC $168 57 Little Vet Summer Camp 382941-1B Ages 6-10 M-Th 07/25-07/28 5:30-7:00P SPRC $168 57 Little Vet Summer Camp - Dogs 382941-1C Ages 6-10 M-Th 06/06-06/09 5:30-7:00P SPRC $168 57 Little Vet Summer Camp - Cats 382941-1D Ages 6-10 M-Th 07/25-07/28 5:30-7:00P SPRC $168 57 Fiesta Time Mini Camp 382035-1A Ages 4-10 Th 06/09 10:30A-12:00P SCC $21 56 Smart Start Art 381034-1A Grades K-3 Sa 07/09-08/13 9:00-10:00A 150 Houston $105 56
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Equestrian Camp
Horse Camp for Kids 382001-1A Ages 8-14 T, W 06/07-06/08 11:20A-2:00P Dunham Woods Farm $180 56
Horse Camp for Kids 382001-1B Ages 8-14 T, W 06/07-06/15 11:20A-2:00P Dunham Woods Farm $330 56
Horse Camp for Kids 382001-1C Ages 8-14 T, W 07/05-07/06 11:20A-2:00P Dunham Woods Farm Horse Camp for Kids 382001-1D Ages 8-14 T, W 07/05-07/13 11:20A-2:00P Dunham Woods Farm $180 56
$330 56
Horse Camp for Kids 382001-1E Ages 8-14 T, W 08/02-08/03 11:20A-2:00P Dunham Woods Farm $180 56
Horse Camp for Kids 382001-1F Ages 8-14 T, W 08/02-08/10 11:20A-2:00P Dunham Woods Farm $330 56
Young Rembrandts
NEW! Double the Fun 382093-1A Ages 5-12 M-Tu 06/06-06/07 10:00A-12:00P SPRC $73 53 Double the Fun Drawing 382093-1B Ages 5-12 M-Tu 06/13-06/14 10:00A-12:00P PCC $73 53 Double the Fun Drawing 382093-1C Ages 5-12 M-Tu 06/20-06/21 10:00A-12:00P Peg Bond Center $73 53 Double the Fun Drawing 382093-1D Ages 5-12 M-Tu 06/27-06/28 1:00-3:00P SPRC $73 53 Double the Fun Drawing 382093-1E Ages 5-12 M-Tu 07/11-07/12 10:00A-12:00P PCC $73 53 Double the Fun Drawing 382093-1F Ages 5-12 M-Tu 07/18-07/19 10:00A-12:00P Peg Bond Center $73 53 Double the Fun Drawing 382093-1G Ages 5-12 M-Tu 07/25-07/26 10:00A-12:00P SPRC $73 53
Performing Arts
Broadway Programs
Explore the world of musical theatre through developmentally appropriate, age-based instruction in singing, acting and dancing through songs and scenes from a musical! Building ensemble and technique in character work, voice, stylized movement, and storytelling will culminate with a cabaret-style showcase for friends and family. All Broadway programs include a T-shirt.
Broadway Minis
Ages 4-6
Session 1: “The Little Mermaid” Session 2: “Seussical”
Broadway Kids
Ages 7-11
Session 1: “Shrek” Session 2: “Charlie Brown”
Broadway Players
Ages 12+ Session 1: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” Session 2: “The Addams Family” ACT 1: Acting Fundamentals
Grades K-3
Session 1: June 28-Aug. 9, Tuesdays, 4:20-5:20P Session 2: Aug. 16-Sept. 20, Tuesdays, 4:20-5:20P Recommended for new or beginning acting students who want to participate in the next play or musical, Beginning Acting covers the fundamentals of acting through sensory, observation, and relaxation exercises and games. Beginning actors will learn and practice good habits of basic stage movement, blocking, and bodywork in order to learn to move and act with purpose. This class will provide actors with the groundwork to take the stage with confidence and culminates with a fun mini showcase on the last day of class.
ACT 2: Acting in Performance
Grades 4-8
Session 1: June 28-Aug. 9, Tuesdays, 4:20-5:20P Session 2: Aug. 16-Sept. 20, Tuesdays, 4:20-5:20P Recommended for students who are currently in or planning to participate in a play or musical production, this class focuses on meeting the needs of each actor and working to get to the next level of performing for an audience. Through learning and application of techniques, we will work on setting each actor’s goals and finding and fixing performance gaps through individualized coaching on techniques and methods for performance. The second half-hour will focus on extension of the craft by digging deeper into character work, objectives, relationships, and putting the words to action to develop a scene or monologue that engages the audience into the world of the character. This class concludes with a monologue showcase on the last day of class.
Marquee Youth Stage Summer Theatre Camps
Ages: 5-12
Experience the world of theatre through our two-week camps! Campers will workshop a play or short musical through the process of casting, rehearsing, and staging to culminate with a final performance. Crafts and activities will incorporate summer fun with a theatrical splash. Sessions are Monday through Friday. Session 1: June 6-17, 8:30-11:30A Session 2: June 20-July 1, 8:30-11:30A Session 3: July 11-22, 8:30-11:30A Session 4: July 25-Aug. 5, 8:30-11:30A Price: $165 per session
Auditions: Sunday, April 3, by appointment Rehearsals: Thursdays & Fridays, 5:30-9:00P, Sundays 1:00-5:00P beginning April 13 Tech Week: June 20-23 Shows: Friday, June 24, 7:00P Saturday, June 25, 1:00P & 7:00P Sunday, June 26, 1:00P Fee: $310 includes costume & T-shirt
Auditions: Select one and attend the entire time: Monday, June 6, & Tuesday, June 7, 5:30-8:30P Rehearsals: Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays, 5:30-8:30P Tech Week: July 25-28 Shows: Friday, July 29, 7:30P Saturday, July 30, 4:00P & 7:30P Sunday, July 31, 1:00P & 4:00P Fee: $270 includes costume & T-shirt
PERFORMING ARTS
Program Name
Session 1
Broadway Minis Broadway Kids Broadway Players
Session 2
Broadway Minis Broadway Kids Broadway Players
Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee
345811-1A Ages 4-6 M 06/27-08/08 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110 345812-1A Ages 7-11 W 06/29-08/10 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110 345814-1A Ages 12+ Th 06/30-08/11 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110
345811-2A Ages 4-6 M 08/15-09/19 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110 345812-2A Ages 7-11 W 08/17-09/21 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110 345814-2A Ages 12+ Th 08/18-09/22 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110
Acting
Act 1: Acting Fundamentals 345816-1A Grades K-3 Tu 06/28-08/09 4:20-5:30P Marquee Youth Stage $110 Act 1: Acting Fundamentals 345816-2A Grades K-3 Tu 08/16-09/20 4:20-5:20P Marquee Youth Stage $110 Act 2: Acting in Performance 345817-1A Grades 4-8 Tu 06/28-08/09 4:20-5:20P Marquee Youth Stage $110 Act 2: Acting in Performance 345817-2A Grades 4-8 Tu 08/16-09/20 4:20-5:20P Marquee Youth Stage $110
Musical Camp
Summer Theatre Camp 345823-1A Ages 5+ M-F 06/06-06/17 8:30-11:30A Marquee Youth Stage $165 Summer Theatre Camp 345823-1B Ages 5+ M-F 06/20-07/01 8:30-11:30A Marquee Youth Stage $165 Summer Theatre Camp 345823-1C Ages 5+ M-F 07/11-07/22 8:30-11:30A Marquee Youth Stage $165 Summer Theatre Camp 345823-1D Ages 5+ M-F 07/25-08/05 8:30-11:30A Marquee Youth Stage $165
Summer Productions
Shrek Jr. 345821-1B Grades 3-12 Varies Auditions 5:30-8:30P Marquee Youth Stage $270 06/06, 06/07
Les Miserables 345821-1A Grades 1-9 Varies Auditions 04/10 By appointment Marquee Youth Stage $310
Nature
Nature Camps
Red Oak Adventurers Camps (5 weeks)
Ages 8-10
Spend your summer in nature at Red Oak’s Adventure Camp! Each week features a different theme that will get and keep your camper outside exploring the world around them. We’ll hike, play games, make crafts, use tools and have fun. Campers who sign up for all 5 weeks receive a free Red Oak Camp T-shirt. For those signing up for all 5 weeks, a $250 security deposit is due at the time of registration with the balance being charged on June 15. Full-session fee includes a discount on the weekly camp fees. Space is limited.
• Mad Scientist
Become mad about science this summer as you uncover the hidden secrets of spies, step into the shoes of an engineer, or blast off rockets like an astronaut. Test theories, devise a plan and see how messy and exciting science can be!
• More Cryptids Exposed
There’s a buzz at Red Oak about last summer’s cryptid team discoveries: Bigfoot, fairies, gnomes and Nessie all living here! The word is out and the cryptids are coming to spend some time in our habitats. Your expedition skills will be put to the test!
• Planet Heroes
Planet Heroes unite! Join us as we learn about our natural world and the superheroes who live in it. Each day we will learn what it takes to help care for the habitats and their inhabitants through games and activities while turning into superheroes ourselves! Each camper must bring a zero-waste lunch and water bottle to camp every day.
• Amazing Race
Crisscross all over Red Oak playing games, solving puzzles, finding clues and competing in challenges that will help them to learn more about the habitats and their inhabitants. It’s not how far they go, but what happens along the way.
• Wacky Water Week
Discover what’s lurking in the mud down at Lippold Pond! We will talk about what a wetland is and why they are so important to us and the animals. We also will play games, use dip nets, fishing poles and other tools to help us investigate our pond. Wear clothes and shoes that can become wet and muddy as we will be exploring in the water! Meet at the Lippold parking lot each day and bring a change of shoes and a towel.
Nature Nuts (4 weeks)
Ages 5-7
This camp is the perfect way for your youngsters to get that camp experience while they may not be ready for that full day of fun at Red Oak. Each week of camp has its own theme filled with outdoor games, exploration, hiking, crafts, stories and more! All campers are required to bring a healthy and energizing snack and refillable water bottle. Please sign your camper up for one session, either AM or PM.
• Treasure Hunters
Treasure is all around you if you know how to look. This week we will be exploring all types of ways to discover treasure right here in Illinois. All campers are required to bring a healthy, energizing snack and refillable water bottle.
• Animals on Stage
Campers will learn about the real-life counterparts to some of our favorite cartoon characters. Everyone from Space Jam 2’s players, Kermit the Frog and more will be the focus of our adventures. All campers are required to bring a healthy, energizing snack and refillable water bottle.
• Wetland Wonders
Water is important to all living things! This week we will investigate who visits Lippold Pond and what kinds of creatures call it home. Campers will use tools like dip nets to scoop in the muck, search for tracks along the water’s edge, check the nearby creek and more. Campers must wear old gym shoes (no crocks, flip-flops or rain boots are allowed) and clothes that can become wet and muddy.
• Creature Features
There are many different kinds of animals that call Red Oak “home” and each one has special features that help them to survive here. Each day we will focus on these special adaptations through hands-on discoveries before heading out in search of them. What if we even use some of the creature features ourselves to help in the investigation? All campers are required to bring a healthy, energizing snack and refillable water bottle.
NATURE Nature Camps
Oak Sprouts (3 weeks)
Ages 2-3 w/Parent
Our Sprout series is a wonderful way to encourage your tiny camper to explore nature with you! Fun activities will have you and your child outside explore, creating simple crafts and listening to stories all based on that week’s theme. Adults must accompany their child but do not need to register.
• Crazy for Colors
Join the search for some of the craziest, brightest, and rarest colors in nature! We’ll go on short hikes to locate colors, create colorful art, and even listen to a few colorful stories.
• Splish-Splash
Our wetland habitats are filled with animals that love to splish and splash about! Dress to get a little wet as we explore how much fun they have in the water.
• Ooey-Gooey Fun
Discover together ooey-gooey science while also investigating nature for similar textures. Be sure to come dressed to get messy!
Lil Acorns (4 weeks)
Ages 3-4
This camp series is great for your preschooler to help reinforce concepts they may have started learning while challenging them with fun and engaging topics. The day will be packed with plenty of outside time for your campers, including hiking, games, hands-on exploration and more all based on that week’s theme. All campers are required to bring a refillable water bottle. There is no snack break during these camps.
• Mini Mess Makers
Let your littles enjoy a grimy-good time as they investigate the natural world around them through sensory play. Each day will have them digging into good, clean fun while sparking curiosity and adventure. Please dress your camper in clothes that can get dirty.
• Bug-ology
Join us as we investigate the extraordinary “mini beasts” that live all around us. We will learn about and then explore Red Oak for these bone-less wonders to see what makes each one unique! Campers will take part in games, sensory activities, and outdoor investigation.
• Tales to Trails
Join us as we bring some of our favorite stories to life. Each day will be focused around one of our favorite nature-themed stories followed by investigations, crafts, games, and more!
• Dinosaurs
Come “RAWR” with us as we investigate dinosaurs and their living relatives! While animals like the chicken, dragonfly and turtle might not seem so ferocious, their ancestors sure went on some colossal adventures. Meat-eating, plant-loving, land and sea dinos will be up for investigating.
Nature Camps
Red Oak Legends (5 weeks)
Ages 11-13
Become a legend this summer and explore the wilds in five styles of camp to discover what kind of champion you are! Two of these camps have overnight components. Please read the individual descriptions online for more details. For those signing up for all 5 weeks, a $250 security deposit is due at the time of registration with the balance being charged on July 15. Full-session fee includes a discount on the weekly camp fees and one T-shirt.
• Myths vs. Legends
Are you ready to take on the legendary creatures of Red Oak? How well do you know the cryptids that call Red Oak home to lure them in to gather evidence and prove their existence or dispel them as a myth? Use all your learned skills of investigation and scientific technique to prove fact, fiction, or possibility!
• Anything Goes
Well, almost anything! As we gear up for the end of summer and the start of the school year, campers will get a chance to be a kid again during this week’s fun. Activities may include campfire cooking, an inflatable obstacle course, capture the flag, messy crafts, water fun and more!
• Outdoor Explorers
Head out in our mean green traveling machine and explore some amazing areas in and around Illinois! Each day will be filled with adventures to a new destination so we can explore and have fun. The week ends with a camp out at a state park, where participants pitch tents, cook dinner, hike and more! Previous year’s activities have included creek walking, beach days, cave exploration, dune hiking, museum visits and more! A more-detailed schedule of activities will be sent with camp forms. Our schedule is subject to change as most are weather dependent, but camp will meet regardless. Fee includes transportation, admission fees, camp out materials and more.
• Ghostbusters
Learn the history and mysteries of our area to determine if the ghost stories are more myth than truth. Campers will research local stories, learn about paranormal researchers and gather their own data to separate the natural from the supernatural. This camp ends with an overnight “ghost hunt” à la “Ghostbusters.”
• Survival Impossible
Would you know what to do if you were dropped off on a deserted island with limited supplies? What about first aid assistance if a fellow survivor required it? Challenge yourself this week with scenarios that will test your survival skills from compass reading, first aid skills, food, water prep and more.
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Out of this World
Ages 8-11
With Red Oak as our home base, campers will explore the habitats during that magical hour when the sun sets and the moon rises! Who comes out to visit, what sounds will be heard? We will explore through hiking, telling campfire stories, looking at the constellations and maybe roasting a marshmallow or two. All registrants will receive one Red Oak flashlight to keep.
Wild Artists
Ages 8-11
Spend a week in the late summer afternoon at Red Oak letting nature inspire your creations! Campers will use different forms of media with our visiting guest artists, which may include clay, dyes, paint, mud, fabric and other natural materials. Some art will be taken home while others will be left to decorate our “Art Nook” hidden in the woods. Campers should be dressed in clothes that can get “redesigned.” Those signed up for Wild Artists week automatically will be enrolled in our Summer’s End Party at no additional fee.
Cave Hike
All Ages
Join us on a 1-mile round trip hike to the only cave in the Chicago metropolitan area! Along the way, we will stop to point out areas of interest and signs of the season. Learn what makes our cave so unique and take a piece of geologic history home with you. Dress for the weather - these hikes go rain or shine!
Rusty Rodeo
All Ages w/an Adult
Participate in our 4th annual “Rusty Rodeo” event at Glenwood Park Forest Preserve. This free, family event is brought to you by Red Oak Nature Center, Forest Preserve District of Kane County and Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. We will round up and remove a notorious aquatic invader of Illinois waterways: The Rusty crayfish! All participants should dress for being outside in the river getting wet and muddy. Limited tools will be available to borrow from staff and families are encouraged to bring their own nets and buckets. Awards will be given for most crayfish caught, biggest crayfish caught and more!
Family Time Night Hike
Ages 5+
Take an evening stroll as we watch the sunset. Bring your loved ones and enjoy a mile-long, roundtrip hike in the forest as we search for owls, bats, and insects and then settle around the campfire for a special treat. All participants must be registered, and adults must accompany their children.
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Beginner Birders!
Ages 10+
Sign up today to become part of a worldwide inclusive club! Did you know that one of the fastest growing hobbies is birding? Come out to Red Oak Nature Center to join the craze, learn some birding basics and spot the first of many feathered friends. Fee includes participant’s rental of binoculars during the class.
Lightning Bug Glow Party!
Ages 4+
How GLOW can you go? Join us for an evening of food, games, and glow-in-the-dark fun! The night will begin with a pizza dinner, followed by some glow-buggy activities and crafts, before heading outside to the campfire to try and catch some lightning bugs! All children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Program Name Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee Page Red Oak Adventurers
All 5 weeks 340805-1F Ages 8-10 M-F 06/06-07/08 9:00A-4:30P Red Oak $886 63 Nature Center
Mad Scientist 340805-1A Ages 8-10 M-F 06/06-06/10 9:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $205 63
More Cryptids Exposed 340805-1B Ages 8-10 M-F 06/13-06/17 9:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $205 63
Planet Heroes
Amazing Race
Wacky Waters 340805-1C Ages 8-10 M-F 06/20-06/24 9:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center 340805-1D Ages 8-10 M-F 06/27-07/01 9:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center 340805-1E Ages 8-10 T-F 07/05-07/08 9:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $205 63
$205 63
$164 63
Nature Nuts All 4 weeks (AM session) All 4 weeks (PM session)
340802-1G Ages 5-7 M-F 06/06-08/05 9:15A-12:15P Red Oak Nature Center 340802-1H Ages 5-7 M-F 06/06-08/05 1:30-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center Treasure Hunters 340802-1A Ages 5-7 M-F 06/06-06/10 9:15A-12:15P Red Oak Nature Center Treasure Hunters 340802-1B Ages 5-7 M-F 06/06-06/10 1:30-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center Animals on Stage 340802-1C Ages 5-7 M-F 06/27-07/01 9:15A-12:15P Red Oak Nature Center $414 63
$414 63
$115 63
$115 63
$115 63
Animals on Stage 340802-1D Ages 5-7 M-F 06/27-07/01 1:30-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $115 63
Wetland Wonders 340802-1E Ages 5-7 M-F 07/18-07/22 9:15A-12:15P Lippold Park $115 63 Wetland Wonders 340802-1F Ages 5-7 M-F 07/18-07/22 1:30-4:30P Lippold Park $115 63 Creatures Features 340802-1I Ages 5-7 M-F 08/01-08/05 9:15A-12:15P Red Oak Nature Center $115 63 Creatures Features 340802-1J Ages 5-7 M-F 08/01-08/05 1:30-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $115 63
Red Oak Legends
All 5 weeks 340810-1E Ages 11-13 M-F 07/11-08/12 Varies Red Oak Nature Center
Outdoor Explorers 340810-1A Ages 11-13 M-F 07/11-07/15 M-W 9:00A-4:30P and Th-F 9:00A-1:00P
Ghostbusters 340810-1B Ages 11-13 M-F 07/18-07/22 M-W 9:00A-4:30P and Th-F 9:00A-1:00P Red Oak Nature Center
Red Oak Nature Center
Survival Impossible 340810-1C Ages 11-13 M-F 07/25-0729 9:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center Myths vs. Legends 340810-1D Ages 11-13 M-F 08/01-08/05 9:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center
Anything Goes 340810-1F Ages 11-13 M-F 08/08-08/12 9:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $1, 139 65
$265 65
$250 65
$250 65
$250 65
$250 65
Program Name Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee Page Lil Acorns
All 4 weeks (AM session) 340801-1G Ages 3-4 M-F 06/13-08/12 9:30-11:30A Red Oak Nature Center $306 64 All 4 weeks (PM session) 340801-1H Ages 3-4 M-F 06/13-08/12 1:00-3:00P Red Oak Nature Center $306 64 Mini Mess Makers 340801-1A Ages 3-4 M-F 06/13-06/17 9:30-11:30A Red Oak Nature Center $85 64 Mini Mess Makers 340801-1B Ages 3-4 M-F 06/13-06/17 1:00-3:00P Red Oak Nature Center $85 64 Bug-ology 340801-1C Ages 3-4 M-F 07/05-07/08 9:30-11:30A Red Oak Nature Center $85 64 Bug-ology 340801-1D Ages 3-4 M-F 07/05-07/08 1:00-3:00P Red Oak Nature Center $85 64 Tales to Trails 340801-1E Ages 3-4 M-F 07/25-07/29 9:30-11:30A Red Oak Nature Center $85 64 Tales to Trails 340801-1F Ages 3-4 M-F 07/25-07/29 1:00-3:00P Red Oak Nature Center $85 64 Dinosaurs 340801-1I Ages 3-4 M-F 08/08-08/12 9:30-11:30A Red Oak Nature Center $85 64 Dinosaurs 340801-1J Ages 3-4 M-F 08/08-08/12 1:00-3:00P Red Oak Nature Center $85 64
Oak Sprouts All 3 weeks (AM session)
340800-1G Ages 2-3 w/parent Crazy for Colors 340800-1A Ages 2-3 w/parent Splish-Splash 340800-1C Ages 2-3 w/parent Ooey-Gooey Fun 340800-1E Ages 2-3 w/parent Tu-Th Varies 9:30-10:30A Red Oak Nature Center Tu-Th 06/21-06/23 9:30-10:30A Red Oak Nature Center Tu-Th 07/11-07/13 9:30-10:30A Red Oak Nature Center Tu-Th 08/16-08/18 9:30-10:30A Red Oak Nature Center $114 64
$42 64
$42 64
$42 64
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Program Name Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee Page
Out of this World 340807-1A Ages 8-11 Tu-Th 07/12-07/14 6:30-9:30P Red Oak Nature Center $140 66
Wild Artists 340804-1A Ages 8-11 M-Th 08/15-08/18 9:00A-12:00P Red Oak Nature Center $140 66
Cave Hike
Cave Hike 340001-1A All Ages Su 06/12 2:00-3:00P Red Oak Nature Center 340001-1B All Ages Su 07/17 2:00-3:00P Red Oak Nature Center $10 66
$10 66
Rusty Rodeo 340032-1A All Ages w/Adult
Sa 08/06 11:00A-1:00P Glenwood Forest Preserve Family Time Night Hike 340029-1A Ages 5+ Sa 08/27 7:30-8:30P Red Oak Nature Center Beginner Birders 327506-1A Ages 10+ Sa 06/04 9:00-10:00A Red Oak Nature Center Lighting Bug Glow Party 340009-1A Ages 4+ Sa 07/23 6:30-8:30P Red Oak Nature Center Free 66
$10 67
$8 67
$20/ child $10/ adult 67
