Grandparents and Kids Camp
(for grandparents and their grandchildren ages 5-12)
Monday, June 23-Wednesday, June 25, 9:00 am-11:30 am
Come One, Come All, Young and Young at Heart
“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
$40.00 for members of “Friends of Severson Dells” for grandparent(s) and one child ($6.00 each additional child)
$50.00 for non-members for grandparent(s) and one child ($8.00 each additional child).
Please call to register, or for more information: 1-815-335-2915
Nature Play For Little Kids
Designed Just For Younger Explorers (4-6 Years Old)
Fun! Mud! Water! Bugs! Outdoors!
Tuesday, July 8-Thursday, July 10, 9:00 am-11:30 am
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
Adventure Quest
It’s fun! You won’t want to miss it!
Grade Level (2008-2009 school year) 6th-9th grade
Tuesday, July 22 - Thursday, July 24; 9:00 am-3:00 pm (Tuesday); 8:00 am-4:30 pm (Wednesday & Thursday)
(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
Camp Peek-Into-Creek #2
Grade level: 2nd-5th Grade (2008-2009 school year)
Wednesday-Friday, August 6-8, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
(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
