Salamander Slicker Hike
Ages 8 – 12
Take a hike through the creek while we look and learn about salamanders and other slippery wildlife. Prepare to get muddy as we slip and slide along the way.
Registration deadline: Thursday, June 13
Camp WILD Child Week 2
Ages 3 – 5
Monday – Friday, June 17 – June 21
9:00 a.m. – noon
Join the teachers of WILD Child Nature Preschool for a week of Wonder, Investigation, Learning and Discovery! This memorable week of camp will include unstructured nature play, creek romping and more! Remember to dress for the mess and prepare to be outdoors, rain or shine! Campers will need to bring a small hiking backpack, reusable water bottle, and healthy snack. All campers will receive a WILD Child camp shirt.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 10
Recreation Day Camp: Week 3, Forest Field
Recreation Camp Olympics
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, June 17 – 21
9:00 a.m. – noon
Recreation Day Camp (RDC) offers a variety of recreation activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, guest speakers and more! All RDC sites are led by trained recreation leaders. This fun program keeps children outdoors and active all week!
Registration deadline: Monday, June 10
Recreation Day Camp: Week 3, Iron Horse
Recreation Camp Olympics
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, June 17 – 21
9:00 a.m. – noon
Recreation Day Camp (RDC) offers a variety of recreation activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, guest speakers and more! All RDC sites are led by trained recreation leaders. This fun program keeps children outdoors and active all week!
Registration deadline: Monday, June 10
Hidden Meadows Camp Week 3 Morning
Creepy Crawlers
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, June 17 – 21
9:00 a.m. – noon
A week of all things bugs, insects and underground creepy crawlers. Campers will spend the week exploring Grant Park from the bug’s eye view! We will learn about the creepy crawlers that roam your parks and spend time learning new insect-themed games and making bug crafts.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 10
Junior ACtivity Squad Camp Week 3
Camp Rocks! Silly Science and Oooey Gooey Fun
Ages 4 – 6
Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21
9:00 a.m. – noon
Each week has different themes and activities. It’s science week at camp! We will test lots of fun science experiments, explore nature, and make some oooey-gooey projects like slime and oobleck! Please dress in old clothing, and we will provide aprons for especially messy crafts.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 10
Sugar Valley Day Camp Week 3
A Tree-mendous Adventure
Ages 6 – 12
Monday – Friday, June 17 – 21
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This week will be all things trees! Campers will learn the basics of tree identification and practice their skills in Bill Yeck Park. This week will feature themed games, crafts and challenges as campers learn all about the marvelous trees that surround us.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 10
Hidden Meadows Camp Week 3 All Day
Creepy Crawlers
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, June 17 – 21
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
A week of all things bugs, insects and underground creepy crawlers. Campers will spend the week exploring Grant Park from the bug’s eye view! We will learn about the creepy crawlers that roam your parks and spend time learning new insect-themed games and making bug crafts.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 10
ACtivity Squad Camp Week 3
STEM-sational!
Ages 8 – 12
Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Science, technology, engineering and math are taking center stage this week. From science experiments to design challenges, this week is action-packed and ready for fun (and some learning too!).
Registration deadline: Monday, June 10
Classic Archery Camp
Ages 8 – 12
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, June 17 – 18 & 20
(Rain date: Friday, June 21)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
This introductory archery camp will teach the basics of competition-style archery. Using technique, range safety and basic archery terms, campers will enjoy games and gain a new hobby to enjoy with friends. All equipment will be provided.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 10
D&D with CWPD A
Ages 12 – 17
Monday, June 17; Tuesday, June 18; Thursday, June 20 & Friday, June 21
Participants will play as members of a Forest Ranger’s Guild, working to protect and conserve a vibrant fantasy world. This four-day program will teach you everything you need to know about playing D & D. Each participant will be given their own set of dice. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 12
Summer Slime Making
Ages 8 – 14
What better place to make slime than outside? We will responsibly clean up our mess, but also have fun making it! This program is a great way to make new friends and try some new slime recipes for fun and stress relief! Due to the variety of types of slime, please be sure to note any allergies.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 5
Needle Felting
Ages 16 and up
Do you enjoy fiber arts? Have trouble keeping real plants alive for long? Make a cute fake plant in this beginner-friendly needle felting class! This class is designed for all skill levels, providing as much or as little assistance as you would like.
Registration deadline: Friday, June 14
Glass Fusing: Whimsical Garden Décor
Ages 16 and up
Catch your garden’s beauty with glass décor in this glass fusing class. Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will lead participants through the basics of glass fusing. Create two small pieces to stake in your garden.
Registration deadline: Sunday, June 16
Hike with a Naturalist
Ages 18 and up
Join us on a stroll through your park! A naturalist will point out seasonal changes and discuss the wildlife we observe. Hike is on a natural path.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 18