Family Campout
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473
Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, all camping gear and outdoor fun. $75/family (group up to 6).
$75
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Book Swap
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)
Bring in your gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Books can be of any genre and reading levels. Refreshments provided.
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IKES Fish for Fun
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120
You are invited to this annual fishing extravaganza. Give-a-ways to participants, prizes for category winners, and refreshments for all. Event subject to weather. Ages 15 & under. In partnership with […]
Cicada Celebration
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
This year’s cicada emergence is a once-in-a-lifetime event! Join us for crafts, games and refreshments and learn what makes this summer so special. Drop-in program.
Storytime & Picnic
Twenty-Sixth Street Woods-West • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)
Listen to a nature-themed book read aloud by North Riverside Public Library, followed by an activity. Stay after for a picnic on your own.
Camping & Cooking 101
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480
This 2-hour workshop covers camping and outdoor cooking basics. Camping and cooking gear provided. All ages.
Restoration Saturdays
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Help restore our woodlands by cutting down invasive species and having a brush pile burn. Then enjoy s’mores and light snacks. Ages 12 & up.
Busse Lake Outdoors Day & Fishing Derby
Busse Lake Boating Center • Cook County, IL 60007 (near Elk Grove Village)
The whole family is invited for a day of outdoor fun! Free fishing derby, tree climb, nature play, animal encounters, and more! Enjoy local food and win prizes. Grove 25.
Campfire Stories
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062
Enjoy the lingering daylight on the longest day of the year with stories, songs and s’mores around the campfire.
$5
Camping 101: Overnight!
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480
Part workshop, part campout! Learn camping skills, then spend the night.
$50
Nature Discovery Field Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480
Children ages 10-11 will explore the outdoors through fishing, birdwatching, insect discovery, treasure hunts and hands-on animal encounters. Snacks included. Registration opens April 6 at 9 am and is in […]
$50
Night of Nature Play
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620
Open play, star gazing and s’mores.
Young Naturalists Field Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480
Children ages 8-9 will immerse themselves in nature through hiking, field experiments and hands-on wildlife discovery. Snacks provided. Registration opens April 6 at 9 am and is in person only. […]
$35
Camping & Cooking 101
Camp Sullivan • Oak Forest, IL 60452
This 2-hour workshop covers camping and outdoor cooking basics. Camping and cooking gear provided. All ages.
Wilderness Adventure Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480
Children ages 12-14 will learn essential wilderness skills including forest navigation/hiking, fire building and aquatic recreation. We'll have other fun outdoor activities planned too! Snacks are included. Registration opens April […]
$50
The Sounds Natural Creative Retreat
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473
Sounds Natural invites families to enjoy art activities, food, music and workshops with the option to stay overnight in your own tent (limited camping sites available).
Spittlebug Art Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480
Children ages 5-6 will enjoy three fun-filled days creating art inspired by the wonders of nature. Hike through the woods, encounter animals and learn through hands-on art making. Snacks provided. […]
$35
Restoration Saturdays
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Help restore our woodlands by cutting down invasive species and having a brush pile burn. Then enjoy s’mores and light snacks. Ages 12 & up.
Reptile Exploration Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480
Children ages 7-8 will discover the fascinating world of native snakes and turtles through up-close encounters, participate in field investigations and unleash creativity through art projects and other fun activities. […]
$50
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Back-to-School Community Adventure Day
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646
Welcome the school year with a day of community give-a-ways, school supply distribution, and adventure such as archery, kids tree climb, disc golf, artmaking, food, and much more! All ages. […]
Camping & Cooking 101
Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074
This 2-hour workshop covers camping and outdoor cooking basics. Camping and cooking gear provided. All ages.
Restoration Saturdays
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Help restore our woodlands by cutting down invasive species and having a brush pile burn. Then enjoy s’mores and light snacks. Ages 12 & up.