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 |
Day |
Time |
Date |
Fee |
405009-01 |
Th-F |
9:00-11:00A |
6 / 26-6 / 27 |
$ 65R /$ 78NR |
405009-02 |
M-Tu |
9:00-11:00A |
7 / 7-7 / 8 |
$ 65R /$ 78NR |
405009-03 |
M-Tu |
9:00-11:00A |
7 / 21-7 / 22 |
$ 65R /$ 78NR |
Ages:............... 4-7 years
Youth Programming
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Lake View Nature Center
Location:........ 17W063 Hodges Rd, Oakbrook Terrace
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! Play-time inside and outside will allow your toddler’ s imagination to run wild as we explore different nature subjects each session.
Code |
Day |
Time |
Date |
Fee |
405014-01 |
F |
9:30-10:30A |
8 / 15 |
$ 16R /$ 20NR |
405014-02 |
M |
9:30-10:30A |
8 / 18 |
$ 16R /$ 20NR |
405014-03 |
F |
9:30-10:30A |
8 / 22 |
$ 16R /$ 20NR |
405014-04 |
M |
9:30-10:30A |
8 / 25 |
$ 16R /$ 20NR |
Ages:............... 18 months-3 years with adult
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 |
Day |
Time |
Date |
Fee |
405016-01 |
Sa |
530p-830p |
8 / 16 |
$ 40R /$ 48NR |
Ages:............... 4-13 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 |
Day |
Time |
Date |
Fee |
405010-01 |
Th-F |
9:00-11:00A |
6 / 19-6 / 20 |
$ 65R /$ 78NR |
405010-02 |
M-Tu |
9:00-11:00A |
6 / 30-7 / 1 |
$ 65R /$ 78NR |
405010-03 |
Th-F |
9:00-11:00A |
7 / 31-8 / 1 |
$ 65R /$ 78NR |
405010-04 |
M-Tu |
9:00-11:00A |
8 / 4-8 / 5 |
$ 65R /$ 78NR |
Ages:............... 4-7 years
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 |
Day |
Time |
Date |
Fee |
405013-01 |
M-W |
9:00A-12:00P |
6 / 16-6 / 18 |
$ 135R /$ 162NR |
405013-02 |
W-F |
9:00A-12:00P |
7 / 9-7 / 11 |
$ 135R /$ 162NR |
405013-03 |
M-W |
9:00A-12:00P |
7 / 28-7 / 30 |
$ 135R /$ 162NR |
Ages:............... 8-11 years
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 in the rain or shine, so have children dressed and ready.
Code |
Day |
Time |
Date |
Fee |
405012-01 |
M-W |
9:00A-12:00P |
6 / 23-6 / 25 |
$ 135R /$ 162NR |
405012-02 |
W-F |
9:00A-12:00P |
7 / 23-7 / 25 |
$ 135R /$ 162NR |
Ages:............... 8-11 years
NEW | Awesome Anglers
If your child could spend a whole week casting a line in the water, they will love this camp. In this fun week of fishing, we will use a variety of bait( including live bait) and learn maintenance of our own poles and equipment. This camp builds on basic fishing skills but does not require prior experience. We will provide rods, reels, and bait. Please send campers with proper footwear to be near a muddy pond( no Crocs or sandals; please consider boots or gym shoes).
Code |
Day |
Time |
Date |
Fee |
405100-01 |
M-F |
8:30A-12:30P |
7 / 14-7 / 18 |
$ 330R /$ 396NR |
Ages:............... 9-12 years
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