Early child Youth / Youth Programming Programs
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Nature Programs
LAKEVIEW NATURE CENTER 17W063 Hodges Rd, Oakbrook Terrance ]
NOW OFFERING ARCHERY CLASSES!!! See page 14 class information.
Nature Tots
Join your toddler as they learn all about different nature topics through sensory bins, movement, songs, play, and stories. This class will allow your child to practice fundamental skills while letting their imagination run wild!
Code |
Day |
Dates |
Time |
Fee |
505014-01 |
F |
9 / 11-9 / 25 |
9:30-10:15A |
$ 48R /$ 58NR |
505014-02 |
M |
9 / 14-9 / 28 |
9:30-10:15A |
$ 48R /$ 58NR |
505014-03 |
M |
10 / 5-10 / 26 * |
9:30-10:15A |
$ 48R /$ 58NR |
505014-04 |
F |
10 / 9-10 / 23 |
9:30-10:15A |
$ 48R /$ 58NR |
505014-05 |
M |
11 / 2-11 / 16 |
9:30-10:15A |
$ 48R /$ 58NR |
505014-06 |
F |
11 / 6-11 / 20 |
9:30-10:15A |
$ 48R /$ 58NR |
505014-07 |
F |
12 / 4-12 / 18 |
9:30-10:15A |
$ 48R /$ 58NR |
505014-08 |
M |
12 / 7- 12 / 21 |
9:30-10:15A |
$ 48R /$ 58NR |
* NO CLASS 10 / 12 |
Age:................. 18 months-3 years with adult Location:........ Lake View Nature Center
Parents Night Out
Drop your kids off for a fun evening of nature activities while you enjoy a child-free night! We will meet some nature center animals, spend time outside, play games, and have a pizza party! You will pick them up ready for a good night’ s sleep.
Code |
Day |
Date |
Time |
Fee |
505016-01 |
Sa |
09 / 19 |
5:30-8:30P |
$ 40R /$ 48NR |
505016-02 |
Sa |
10 / 10 |
5:30-8:30P |
$ 40R /$ 48NR |
505016-03 |
Sa |
11 / 14 |
5:30-8:30P |
$ 40R /$ 48NR |
Age:................. 4-12 years Location:........ Lake View Nature Center
NEW | Moth Party!
Explore the world of moths and other nocturnal insects. We will make a moth of our own, set up an experiment to try and draw moths to our lights, and investigate what comes! Please register all children coming – adults are free!
Code |
Day |
Date |
Time |
Fee |
505141-01 |
Sa |
09 / 12 |
7:30-8: 30P |
$ 16R /$ 20NR |
Age:................. All Ages Location: Lake View Nature Center
The Nature of Pokémon
Is your child into Pokémon? Spend an afternoon learning about the animals that inspired some of them with hands-on investigations and real animal meetups. Kids will also make their own poké ball and go on a Pokémon hunt in our park to see what they can catch!
Code |
Day |
Date |
Time |
Fee |
505132-01 |
Sa |
10 / 03 |
1-3P |
$ 28R /$ 33NR |
Age:................. 6-10 years Location:........ Lake View Nature Center
Campfire Desserts
Come join us for an afternoon of wonderful food around a campfire. We’ ll teach you and your family how to make multiple desserts that are better than just a simple s’ more! The best part is we will get to eat them! Please make sure to sign up everyone that will be coming so we have enough supplies to go around.
Code |
Day |
Date |
Time |
Fee |
505068-01 |
Sa |
11 / 07 |
3-4:30P |
$ 6R /$ 8NR |
Age:................. All Ages Location: Lake View Nature Center
NEW | Holiday Animal Party
Come make gifts for the animals in your life and outside your window. We’ ll make bird feeders, bug hotels, pet toys, and more just in time for the holidays to take home. Perhaps we’ ll even make something to leave our animals here at the nature center to enjoy.
Code |
Day |
Date |
Time |
Fee |
505142-01 |
Su |
12 / 20 |
1-2P |
$ 24R / 30NR |
Age:................. 4-12 years Location:........ Lake View Nature Center
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