Summer Camps 2010

Camp Peek-Into-Creek #1

Tuesday - Thursday, June 15-17
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Grade level: 2nd-5th Grade (2010-11 school year)
Severson Dells Nature Center

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.
$55 per member of “Friends of Severson Dells.” $70 per non-member. (Multiple sibling discount available). (Early and late drop-offs and pick-ups can be arranged). Please call to register, or for more information. 1-815-335-2915.
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Grandparents and Kids Camp

(for grandparents and their grandchildren ages 5-12)
Wednesday-Thursday, June 23-24
9:00-11:30 am
Severson Dells Nature Center
Come One, Come All, Young and Young at Heart. “There is no such thing as a grown up person”. Spend two 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 for members of “Friends of Severson Dells” for grandparent(s) and one child ($4 each additional child); $40 for non-members for grandparent(s) and one child ($6 each additional child). Please call to register, or for more information: 1-815-335-2915
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Camp Peek-Into-Creek #2

Tuesday - Thursday, June 29, 30 and July 1
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Grade level: 2nd-5th Grade (2010-11 school year)
Severson Dells Nature Center
Dive into the ecology of stream life; whet your appetite and wet your feet.
(See Camp Peek into Creek #1, June 15-17 for more information.)
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Nature Play for Little Kids

Note: This camp is filled
Wednesday - Friday, July 7-9
9:00-11:30 a.m.

Severson Dells Nature Center

Designed just for younger explorers, 4-6 years old. Fun! Mud! Water! Bugs! Outdoors! “Nature play strengthens children’s self- confidence and arouses their senses, their awareness of the world and all that moves in it, seen and unseen.” Richard Louv. Cost: $25 for members of “Friends of Severson Dells”; $30 for non-members. Limited to 12 participants. Please call to register, or for more information: 1-815-335-2915

Adventure Quest

Tuesday - Thursday, July 20-22
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Tuesday)
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Wednesday & Thursday)
Severson Dells Nature Center
Grade Level 6th-9th grade (2010-11 school year)

It’s fun! You won’t want to miss it! These three 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. Cost: $125/student. (Early drop-offs and late pick-ups can be arranged.) Please call to register, or for more information: 1-815-335-2915.
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Grandparents and Kids Camp

Friday, July 30, 9:00-11:30 a.m.
(for grandparents and their grandchildren ages 5-12)
Come One, Come All, Young and Young at Heart.
“There is no such thing as a grown up person.”

Spend a fabulous morning 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

$15 for members of “Friends of Severson Dells” for grandparent(s) and one child ($2 each additional child); $20 for non-members for grandparent(s) and one child ($3 each additional child). Please call to register, or for more information: 1-815-335-2915.
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