Nature Summer Camps 2024

Young Explorers Camp

Join our Young Explorers Summer Camp designed especially for the youngest nature enthusiasts. Learn about Itasca Nature Center's wild animals and get the chance to meet some live critters. Each session will feature a nature walk, art project, snack, and a story based on the animal of the day. Please dress for the weather, wear closed-toed shoes, and bring a small snack each day. (CC)

AGE: 3-5yrs
LOCATION: Springbrook Nature Center

DAY	DATE	TIME	FEE	CODE
Mon-Fri	June 10-14	9-11:30am	$145/$157	111400-01
Mon-Fri	Aug 5-9	9-11:30am	$145/$157	111400-02

Home Builders Camp

In this STEM based camp, kids will learn about different types of homes and habitats for both people and animals. Then we’ll get to work designing and building them! Projects will include tepees, igloos, castles, bird nests, bee hives, and more. *Sessions are the same. (CC)

AGE: 5-8yrs
LOCATION: Springbrook Nature Center

DAY	DATE	TIME	FEE	CODE
Mon-Fri	July 29-Aug 2	9am-12pm	$156/$167	111408-01
Mon-Fri	July 29-Aug 2	12:30-3:30pm	$156/$167	111408-02

Dr. Seuss Science Camp

Each morning we will read favorite Dr. Seuss books and follow up with science-related activities, experiments, and crafts. Some topics to be covered this year planets, musical instruments, animals, and plants. This is a fun-filled week for young scientists. *Sessions are the same. (CC)

AGE: 4-7yrs
LOCATION: Springbrook Nature Center

DAY	DATE	TIME	FEE	CODE
Mon-Fri	July 22-26	9am-12pm	$156/$167	111407-01
Mon-Fri	July 22-26	12:30-3:30pm	$156/$167	111407-02

Wacky Art, Science & Engineering Camp

Back by popular demand! Campers will discover some weird science as they find out about lumpy liquids and squishy solids, make their own slime, learn about floating rocks and experiment with quick sand. They will participate in different experiments and engineering challenges, along with creating their own art masterpieces! (CC)

AGE: 7-11yrs
LOCATION: Springbrook Nature Center

DAY	DATE	TIME	FEE	CODE
Mon-Fri	June 17-21	9am-1pm	$176/$187	121400-01
Mon-Fri	June 24-28	9am-1pm	$176/$187	121400-02

Arts & Crafts in Nature

Art isn’t just about drawing and painting. It can be found and created in many more unusual and extraordinary ways! This exciting camp will allow kids to explore art and crafts through nature! Each day will include art projects accompanied by a creek walk or nature hikes and other exciting outdoor activities! *Sessions are the same.(CC)

AGE: 7-11yrs
LOCATION: Springbrook Nature Center

DAY	DATE	TIME	FEE	CODE
Wed-Fri	July 1-3	9am-1pm	$110/$121	121402-01
Mon-Fri	July 8-12	9am-1pm	$167/$1870	121402-02

Things with Wings

Enter the world of everything that flies. Through crafts, nature walks and stories each day we will focus on a new winged creature. Butterflies, birds, ladybugs, bees and more!! Please bring a beach towel and snack daily. Dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes.*Sessions are the same (CC)

AGE: 4-9yrs
LOCATION: Springbrook Nature Center

DAY	DATE	TIME	FEE	CODE
Mon-Fri	June 10-14	12:30-3:30pm	$156/$167	111416-01
Mon-Fri	August 5-9	12:30-3:30pm	$156/$167	111416-02

Twilight Camp

Each day will have a different theme. We will learn about nocturnal animals, perform wacky science experiments, enjoy hikes, campfire songs and make crafts. Wear comfortable clothes that you won't mind getting messy and closed toe shoes. Don't forget to bring a snack and bug spray each day. (CC)

AGE: 7-13yrs
LOCATION: Springbrook Nature Center

DAY	DATE	TIME	FEE	CODE
Mon-Fri	July 29- August 2	6:30-9:30 pm	$156/$167	111417-01

Rock Adventures

There is nothing like a rock…unless it’s an entire rock collection! Join us for this excursion into the land of rocks and minerals. Play all sorts of games and do all sorts of activities with rocks, make your own collection, and go on an all-day field trip to the Lizzadro Museum in Oak Brook. (CC)

AGE: 7-11yrs
LOCATION: Nature Center

DAY	DATE	TIME	FEE	CODE
Mon-Fri	July 15-19	9am-1pm	$186/$197	111419-01

Prairie Adventures Camp

Through arts, crafts, and stories, we will embark on a journey through time on the prairie. We will explore what different times periods were like on the prairie - from dinosaurs to early Americans through today. Bring water, a snack, and a towel each day. (CC)

AGE: 3-5yrs
LOCATION: Springbrook Nature Center