Grandparents and Kids Camp
Thursday – Friday, June 21-22
9:00-11:30 am
Severson Dells Nature Center
(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 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
$35 for members of “Friends of Severson Dells” for grandparent(s) and one child ($4 each additional child); $45 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.
Tuesday – Thursday, June 26-28
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Grade level: 2nd-5th Grade (2011-12 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.
$60 per member of “Friends of Severson Dells.” $75 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.
Nature Play for Little Kids #1
Wednesday – Friday, July 11-13
9:00-11:30 a.m.
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: $30 for members of Friends of Severson Dells; $35 for non-members. Limited to 12 participants. Please call to register, or for more information: 1-815-335-2915.
Camp Peek-Into-Creek #2
Tuesday – Thursday, July 17-19
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Grade level: 2nd-5th Grade (2011-12 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 26-28 for more information.)
Grandparents and Kids Camp
Friday, Aug. 15, 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
$20 for members of “Friends of Severson Dells” for grandparent(s) and one child ($2 each additional child); $25 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.
Adventure Quest
Tuesday – Thursday, July 24-26
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Tuesday)
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Wednesday & Thursday)
Grade Level 6th-9th grade (2011-12 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 while exploring the natural world. Cost: $130/student. (Early drop-offs and late pick-ups can be arranged.) Please call to register, or for more information: 1-815-335-2915.
Nature Play for Little Kids #2
Wednesday – Friday, August 7-9
9:00-11:30 a.m.
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: $30 for members of Friends of Severson Dells; $35 for non-members. Limited to 12 participants. Please call to register, or for more information: 1-815-335-2915.