Village of Hinsdale | Parks & Recreation • EARLY CHILDHOOD & YOUTH PROGRAMS
Lake View Nature Center
Classes are located at 17 W . 063 Hodges Road , Oakbrook Terrace
Nature Safari Mini Camp
Take a trip to the wild terrain of Terrace View Park and spot exciting native wildlife . Your child will learn about local creatures and explore our urban jungle through hands-on activities , stories , and crafts . Campers will also learn some fun exploration skills , so please send them dressed and ready .
Code |
Days |
Time |
Dates |
Fee |
405009-01 |
Th-F |
9:00-11:00am |
06 / 20-06 / 21 |
$ 60 |
405009-02 Th-F |
9:00-11:00am |
07 / 11-07 / 12 |
$ 60 |
405009-03 Th-F |
9:00-11:00am |
07 / 25-07 / 26 |
$ 60 |
Ages |
4-7 years |
Lil ’ Buggers Mini Camp
Children will learn about our many legged friends that creep and crawl with live animal investigations , crafts , and stories . Campers will spend time outside to see if they can find any creepy crawlies in the wild too . Bring your child dressed for outdoor explorations .
Code |
Days |
Time |
Dates |
Fee |
405010-01 |
Th-F |
9:00-11:00am |
06 / 27-06 / 28 |
$ 60 |
405010-02 |
Th-F |
9:00-11:00am |
07 / 18-07 / 19 |
$ 60 |
405010-03 |
Th-F |
9:00-11:00am |
08 / 01-08 / 02 |
$ 60 |
Ages |
4-7 years |
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Eco Buddies Mini Camp
You ’ re never too young to discover and expand your relationship with nature . Campers will learn how positive actions like planting for pollinators , starting a worm compost bin , and understanding animal needs can help us keep our planet clean and beautiful . Through fun games and activities , we ’ ll teach your child how to be a good influence on the world around us . Please dress for whatever Mother Nature may bring us each day .
Code |
Days |
Time |
Dates |
Fee |
405011-01 |
M-W |
9:00am-12:00pm |
06 / 24-06 / 26 |
$ 120 |
405011-02 |
M-W |
9:00am-12:00pm |
07 / 22-07 / 24 |
$ 120 |
Ages : |
7-9 years |
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Survivor Mini Camp
If your child has the spirit of adventure , then this camp is for them ! Campers will learn fun skills like tent building , wayfinding , and starting a campfire . Children will finish camp with the knowledge of how to be a safe outdoorsman . We will be outside rain or shine , so have children dressed and ready .
Code |
Days |
Time |
Dates |
Fee |
405012-01 |
M-W |
9:00am-12:00pm |
06 / 17-06 / 19 |
$ 120 |
405012-02 |
M-W |
9:00am-12:00pm |
07 / 15-07 / 17 |
$ 120 |
Ages : |
8-11 years |
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Fishing Mini Camp
Our pond is stocked with fish , and we want to show your child how to catch them . Campers receive instruction on baiting a hook , casting a line , and handling fish for a safe return to the water . Campers will also learn about all sorts of swimming creatures at this fun-filled camp . For safety reasons , campers should come dressed in gym shoes or boots ( no Crocs or sandals ).
Code |
Days |
Time |
Dates |
Fee |
405013-01 |
M-W |
9:00am-12:00pm |
07 / 08-07 / 10 |
$ 120 |
405013-02 |
M-W |
9:00am-12:00pm |
07 / 29-07 / 31 |
$ 120 |
Ages : |
8-11 years |
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Nature Tots
Through story time , sensory bins , movement activities , and more , toddlers with an adult will learn new and exciting things about the world around them while practicing fundamental skills too ! Playtime inside and outside will allow your toddler ’ s imagination to run wild as we explore different nature subjects each session .
Code |
Days |
Time |
Dates |
Fee |
405014-01 |
F |
9:30-10:30am |
08 / 09 |
$ 14 |
405014-02 |
M |
9:30-10:30am |
08 / 12 |
$ 14 |
405014-03 |
F |
9:30-10:30am |
08 / 23 |
$ 14 |
405014-04 |
M |
9:30-10:30am |
08 / 26 |
$ 14 |
Ages : |
18mths – 3 years & Adult |
Nature Navigators
In this class we will learn how nature is connected to different science subjects . Each class has a specialized theme that will guide us through our observations . Dress your child in outdoor gear , as we plan to spend much of the class outside ( weather permitting ).
Code |
Topic |
Days |
Time |
Dates |
Fee |
405015-01 |
Engineering & Nature |
Th |
9:00 – 11:00am |
08 / 08 |
$ 30 |
405015-02 |
Geology & Nature |
Th |
9:00 – 11:00am |
08 / 15 |
$ 30 |
405015-03 |
Weather & Nature |
Th |
9:00 – 11:00am |
08 / 22 |
$ 30 |
Ages : |
4-7 years |
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Parents Night Out – Kids Fun Night !
Drop your kids off and enjoy a beautiful summer evening out – child free . Children will enjoy nature activities and games , meet animals , go on a hike , and have a pizza party . Craft time and story time will round out the night . You will pick them up ready for a good night ’ s sleep . Much of the fun will be spent outside , so please dress your child for the weather .
Code |
Days |
Time |
Dates |
Fee |
405016-01 |
Sa |
5:30-8:30pm |
08 / 17 |
$ 40 |
Ages : |
4-7 years |
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