8-10 year olds
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Victorian Finishing School $85/$105
Become a Victorian lady! From fashion to fancywork, create lovely crafts, make great meals and have 19th century fun. July 2-6 (except 7/4)................. 9:45AM-2PM
8-12 year olds Tribal Adventures
$100/$120
Find out about the first people who lived here through games, songs, stories and crafts. Discover how they lived and what they ate! August 6-10.............................. 10AM-2PM
Farmer Boot Camp
$58/$78
Feed and care for the farm animals! Slop the hogs, milk the cow, feed the horses and gather the chickens. Get down and dirty! June 11-15................................ 2:30-4:30PM July 16-20................................. 2:30-4:30PM Aug. 6-10.................................. 2:30-4:30PM
9-11 year olds Hoot ‘n Howl Adventure $63/$83
There’s nothing like a night hike searching for animal eyes and listening for the hoot ‘n howl of owl and coyote. Enjoy a campfire with s’mores, a close look at the night sky and storytelling. July 16-20................................. 7:15-9:45PM
9-12 year olds Campfire Cooking $110/$130
There’s more to campfire cooking than hot dogs and s’mores. Try your hand at creative recipes, then enjoy the results! June 18-22............................... 10AM-2PM July 16-20................................. 10AM-2PM
Fossil Frenzy
$165/$185
This camp is meant for those who want to take their love of and interest in rocks to a whole new level! Go on a real fossil hunt, and all-day field trips to a local museum and rock shop. You’ll need stamina to keep up with this camp! June 25-29............................... 9:30AM-3:30PM
Pioneer Past-times
$155/$175
Early settlers spent their days enjoying food, games and crafts. Explore pioneer skills, make old-fashioned food, play old-time games and discover hidden talents for early crafts! June 25-29............................... 9:30AM-3:30PM
9-12 year olds
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Skills for Outdoor Survival (S.O.S.) $150/$170
For those who want a challenge! Build and cook over a campfire, travel by map and compass, blaze new trails and spend one night camping at Spring Valley. Camp will end at 9:15AM on Friday morning. July 23-27................................. 9:15AM-3:15PM
Summer Science Camp $100/$120
Science is all around you. It’s not just in the lab! Examine the natural world with scientific eyes while gathering and interpreting data from the prairie, wetland and woodland. July 16-20................................. 10AM-2PM
10-12 year olds Animal Crackers $125/$145
Experience farm life by feeding and caring for the animals, and have fun with a little horseplay. Everyday will be an adventure. June 11-15................................ 9:30AM-2:30PM July 23-27................................. 9:30AM-2:30PM
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Summer Camps at Spring Valley Nature Center and Heritage Farm 1111 E. Schaumburg Road Schaumburg, IL 60194
Chores and Chortles $125/$145
Get into farm life by helping with chores, working with animals, playing games, making crafts and learning a bit of history. June 25-29............................... 9:30AM-2:30PM July 30-Aug. 3.......................... 9:30AM-2:30PM
Cookin’ up History $125/$145
Try historic recipes, cook on the stove, can sweet delights, bake treats and taste wonders from the garden. Make a cookbook of your favorite recipes! July 9-13................................... 9:30AM-2:30PM Aug. 6-10.................................. 9:30AM-2:30PM
Ponds, Puddles, and Play
$150/$170
Puddles and ponds are fun places to play! Discover amazing wetlands within Schaumburg Park District. Visit new ones each day, experience what’s unique about each one and go swimming in the afternoon. June 11-15................................ 10AM-4PM July 23-27................................. 10AM-4PM
13-15 year olds Historian’s Apprentice
$116/$136
Be a teenager 120 years ago! Dress in historic clothing, cook on the wood stove, learn animal care and show off your new skills to the public. Historic snacks provided. June 18-22............................... 9:45AM-2:15PM July 16-20................................. 9:45AM-2:15PM
Call 847/985-2100 for registration information or visit www.parkfun.com to register. Board of Commissioners:
Mike Daniels, Sharon DiMaria, David Johnson, George Longmeyer, Robert Schmidt Executive Director, Jean Schlinkmann