2009 Summer Camps at Severson Dells

Camp Peek-Into-Creek

Grade level: 2nd-5th Grade (2008-2009 school year)
Tuesday-Thursday, June 16-18, 2009 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

(Early and late drop offs and pick-ups can be arranged)
$55.00 Members of “Friends of Severson Dells”; $70.00 Non-members (Multiple sibling discount available)

Dive into the ecology of stream life; whet your appetite and wet your feet. Take part in the A, B, Sees (appreciation, biology and silliness) of this watery world. We will explore the creeks located at Severson Dells Forest Preserve and Seward Bluffs Forest Preserve. (Campers will be expected to be dropped off and picked up at the appropriate scheduled locations.) The camp will be led by a professional staff with a 5 to 1 student to teacher ratio. (Maximum number of campers is 20.) The camp will end with the legendary creek slosh through the dells in the beautiful Hall Creek of Severson Dells.

Please call to register, or for more information: 1-815-335-2915

Download Creek Camp Registration Form Here

Check out the slide shows from creek camp 2008.

Grandparents and Kids Camp

Camp #1: Monday-Tuesday, June 22-23,
2009
Camp #2: Thursday-Friday, July 9-10, 2009
9:00-11:30 a.m.
Come One, Come All
Young and Young at Heart
(for grandparents and their grandchildren ages 5-12)

“There is no such thing as a grown up person”

Spend three fabulous mornings with your grandchildren enjoying the out-of-doors. We offer a variety of activities to complement differing levels of ability. No need to be an expert, just come and have fun.

“It is not half so important to know as to feel when introducing a young child to the natural world.” — Rachel Carson

$30.00 for members of “Friends of Severson Dells” for grandparent(s) and one child ($4.00 each additional child)
$40.00 for non-members for grandparent(s) and one child ($6.00 each additional child).

Please call to register, or for more information: 1-815-335-2915

Download Grandparents and Kids Camp Registration Form Here

See a story from Grandparents and Kids Camp 2008

Nature Play For Little Kids

Designed Just For Younger Explorers (4-6 Years Old)
Fun! Mud! Water! Bugs! Outdoors!
Monday-Wednesday, July 6-8, 2009 — 9:00 -11:30 a.m.
Cost: $25 for members of “Friends of Severson Dells”
$30 for non-members

Please call to register, or for more information: 1-815-335-2915

Download Nature Play Registration Form Here

See Video from Nature Play Camp 2008.

Adventure Quest

It’s fun! You won’t want to miss it!
Grade Level (2008-2009 school year) 6th-9th grade
Monday- Wednesday, July 20-22, 2009
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Monday)
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Tuesday & Wednesday)
(early drop-offs and late pick-ups can be arranged)

Cost: $125 per member of “Friends of Severson Dells”; $140 per non-member
These 3 days are for students going into the 6th-9th grade who want to
experience some exciting places and learn hands-on about rivers, wetlands,
woodlands, and caves.

Day 1 will be spent at Severson Dells walking in and exploring our creek.

Day 2 we will travel by van to a mystery destination.

Day 3, also by van, will take us to Maquoketa Cave State Park in Iowa to investigate the wonderful world of caves.

Please call to register, or for more information: 1-815-335-2915

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