Camps for Kids

 
Camp FBW

Children ages 4 – 12 will learn about nature art, camping and ecosystems through projects, hands-on experiences and exploration in a variety of half-day camps that may be combined for a full-day experience. The camps will be held at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. To register, call (630) 850-8110 or download the registration form. Camp FBW Registration Form 

Fee (per half-day session): $100 DuPage County residents, $125 nonresidents

 
Hodge Podge Lodge

Children ages 6 – 8 will learn about the environment and how they are part of nature. Each day will involve games, activities and stories. The camp will be held at Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, which includes a cookout. To register, call (630) 942-6200 or download the registration form. Hodge Podge Lodge Registration Form 

Fee (per session): $100 DuPage County residents, $125 nonresidents

• Session 1 Jun 18 – 21
• Session 2 Jul 9 – 12
• Session 3 Aug 6 – 9

  
Kline Creek Farmhands

Children ages 7 – 12 will experience life on an 1890s farm, including chores, domestic activities and games. The camp will be held at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. To register, call (630) 876-5900 or download the registration form. Kline Creek Farmhands Registration Form 

Fee (per session): $100 DuPage County residents, $125 nonresidents

• Session 1 Jun 18, 21, 22
• Session 2 Jun 25, 28, 29
• Session 3 Jul 9, 12, 13
• Session 4 Jul 16, 19, 20
• Session 5 Jul 23, 26, 27
• Session 6 Jul 30, Aug 2, 3

  
Roger Raccoon Club

Children ages 9 – 12 will discover the natural history of DuPage County through safe exploration and play in wild places. The camp will be held at Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn on Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Darien from 9 a.m. Wednesday to 9 a.m. Thursday for an overnight camp out. To register, call (630) 942-6200 or download the registration form. Roger Raccoon Club Registration Form 

Fee (per session): $100 DuPage County residents, $125 nonresidents

• Session 1 Jun 25 – 28
• Session 2 Jul 23 – 26

  
“Horse Sense” Camp

Campers ages 10 – 14 will enjoy this hands-on experience with horses, which will include an introduction to the day-to-day activities and experiences of a working barn. This well-rounded program also includes arts and crafts, games, and supervised lead-line rides. The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton. To register, call (630) 668-6012 or download the registration form.  2012 Danada Summer Camp Registration Form 

Fee (per session): $203 DuPage County residents, $232 nonresidents

• Session 1 (12-1-SC) Jun 4 – 8
• Session 3 (12-3-SC) Jun 18 – 22
• Session 5 (12-5-SC) Jul 9 – 13
• Session 7 (12-7-SC) Jul 23 – 27
• Session 9 (12-9-SC) Aug 6 – 10

  
GO! Camp: Environmental Science Merit Badge

Boy Scouts ages 11 – 17 will have a fun week exploring the environment at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center in Oak Brook. This camp will fulfill all requirements for the “Environmental Science” merit badge, a badge required for advancement to Eagle Scout. The camp will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and from 10 a.m. Thursday through 9 a.m. Friday for an overnight camp out. To register, call (630) 850-8110 or download the registration form. GO! Camp Registration Form 

Fee: $100 DuPage County residents, $125 nonresidents

• Jun 18 – 22

  
“Riding Sense” Camp

Campers ages 12 – 14 will discover all the fun of the “Horse Sense” camp described above plus the wonders and challenges of a riding program. This camp includes the grooming and bathing of horses, hayrides, arts and crafts, and a one-hour daily riding lesson. The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Danada Equestrian Center in Wheaton. To register, call (630) 668-6012  or download the registration form.  2012 Danada Summer Camp Registration Form 

Fee (per session): $342 DuPage County residents, $376 nonresidents

• Session 2 (12-2-RC) Jun 11 – 15
• Session 4 (12-4-RC) Jun 25 – Jun 29 
• Session 6 (12-6-RC) Jul 16 – 20
• Session 8 (12-8-RC) Jul 30 – Aug 3
• Session 10 (12-10-RC) Aug 13 – 17