Teen Exploration Day: Fire Building 101
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452Learn different methods for fire building outdoors.
Learn different methods for fire building outdoors.
Free workshop covering basic camping skills.
CLIC is an overnight training at Camp Sullivan in Oak Forest designed to give participants the skills and experience to […]
Calling all teachers, group leaders & youth educators! Our Day Hiking Leadership Training program gets youth and groups of all […]
CLIC is an overnight training at Camp Sullivan in Oak Forest designed to give participants the skills and experience to […]
Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, all camping gear and outdoor fun. $75/family (group up to 6).
Join University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists in an offering of hikes, activities and discovery. Over-night camping is an option! […]
Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills then spend the night.
Free workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Free workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills then spend the night.
Learn different methods for fire building outdoors.
Enjoy a day of fun outdoor activities including survival skills, campfire cooking, hiking and s’mores!
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
In partnership with Adaptive Adventures, join an overnight event geared for individuals with physical disabilities, their families and friends.
Listen to the hypnotic digital sounds of nature by DJ Q and Bennie while roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a […]
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Listen to the hypnotic digital sounds of nature by DJ Q and Bennie while roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a […]
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
For teachers/youth educators! DHLT gives you all the tools to take groups out into the preserves for the day.
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]
During this class, you will learn practical tips and strategies that every outdoor traveler should know. We'll cover the 10 […]
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills.
Learn the significance of spring in Native American culture while participating in various timed activities with Trickster Cultural Center.
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills.
Overnight training course to learn skills needed to plan and lead group camping trips. Covers safety, day-hiking, tent and stove-set […]
Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]
Calling all teachers, group leaders & youth educators! Our Day Hiking Leadership Training program gets youth and groups of all […]
Learn all about primitive shelter buildings and build your own. Bring your friends! Ages 12 & up.
Overnight training course to learn skills needed to plan and lead group camping trips. Covers safety, day-hiking, tent and stove-set […]
Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]
Sounds Natural invites families to enjoy art activities, food, music and workshops with the option to stay overnight in your […]
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills.
Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, all camping gear and outdoor fun. $75/family (group up to 6).
This 2-hour workshop covers camping and outdoor cooking basics. Camping and cooking gear provided. All ages.
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, making fish crafts, and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
Discover plants and animals through exploration, games, and crafts. Ages 7 to 11.
Learn the significance of summer in Native American culture while participating in various activities. All ages. Presented with Trickster Cultural Center.
Enjoy the lingering daylight on the longest day of the year with stories, songs and s’mores around the campfire.
Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills, then spend the night.
Discover nature and enjoy experiences through exploration and recreation. Group 1: Ages 6-8 Group 2: Ages 9-11
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, making fish crafts, and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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