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Supervisor: Hannah Szuch
Teen Programs and Special Events
nature & adventure
Girl Power Wilderness Skills
Sunday, Aug 6, 12:00-2:00P
Studies show that significantly fewer girls participate
in outdoor activities than boys. So what are you
waiting for? Let's get out there! is program dips into
orienteering, knots, fire safety, and more. Teens who
identify outside the gender binary are also welcome.
Ages 11-17
Res Fee $13 - Fee $18
Location: Field Center
TEEN ADVENTURE TRIPS
Gone Fishin' at the Forest
Preserves
Tuesday, Apr 4, 9:30A-2:30P
ursday, Aug 17, 9:30A-2:30P
Grab your lines, grab your poles! We're going fishing
at the DuPage County Forest Preserves! Our ranger
friends will lead us through the process, and we'll see
what we can catch! Both experienced fisherfolk and
beginners are welcome. All gear is provided, but you
are welcome to bring your own. Ages 11-17
Res Fee $30 - Fee $39
Location: Field Center
Taking the Shot at Blackwell
Forest Preserve
Friday, Apr 7, 9:30A-4:30P
Calling all future Robin Hoods, Katnisses, and
Hawkeyes! We're nocking our arrows and taking
aim over at Blackwell Forest preserve as we learn the
amazing sport of archery. Beginners and experienced
archers are welcome. All equipment provided, but
you are welcome to bring your own. Can you hit the
bullseye? Ages 11-17
Res Fee $45 - Fee $58
Location: Field Center
Rock Climbing at Iron Oaks
Monday, Aug 14, 9:00A-3:30P
Strap in and get belaying – we're going rock climbing!
Join us for a trip to Iron Oaks Adventure Center,
where we'll scale their 40-foot climbing tower and
strategize to try and reach the top! Ages 12-17
Res Fee $65 - Fee $85
Location: Field Center
Herrick Lake Kayaking
Tuesday, Aug 15, 9:00A-3:30P
Paddle on up to Herrick Lake! We're taking some
kayaks around the lake and enjoying a day out on
the water. Aer, we'll steady our sea legs by hiking
around the forest preserve. All ranges of ability are
welcome, from beginners to experienced kayakers.
Ages 11-17
Res Fee $50 - Fee $67
Location: Field Center
Wild Animal Encounters at the
Cosley Zoo
Friday, Aug 18, 9:00A-3:30P
is is more than your standard visit to the zoo
– we're getting up close and personal with some
amazing wild animals and seeing what makes
them who they are. And yes, you can touch them!
Aerward, we'll explore the zoo and see our other
favorite creatures. Ages 11-17
Res Fee $38 - Fee $51
Location: Field Center
Beach & Bog Exploration at
Indiana Dunes National Park
Monday, Aug 21, 9:00A-3:30P
We're exploring the wild and weird today at Indiana
Dunes! Join us for a hike in the world of carnivorous
plants at Pinhook Bog, take a dive into the sandy
expanse of West Beach, and discover how the dunes
came to be. Ages 11-17
Res Fee $30 - Fee $39
Location: Field Center
Iron Oaks High Ropes Course
Tuesday, Aug 22, 9:00-3:30P
Can we squeeze in one more adventure before school
starts? You bet! is time, we're challenging ourselves
on the high ropes course at Iron Oaks! We'll work
with partners to climb through the tree canopy – 30
feet off the ground! Ages 12-17
Res Fee $65 - Fee $85
Location: Field Center
SPECIAL EVENTS
Oak Park Summer Campout
Saturday, Jul 8, 6:00P - Sunday, Jul 9, 9:00A
Get an introduction to camping at a site close to
home! Start the evening with a campfire dinner,
search the stars with a telescope, listen to stories
around the fire, and more! Fee is for two people with
one tent and includes dinner, s'mores, and breakfast.
All Ages
Res Fee $50 - Fee $67
Location: Field Center
Starved Rock Day Trip
Saturday, Aug 19, 8:00A-4:30P
We're spending our summer days with adventure on
the brain! Join us for a trip to Starved Rock State Park
for a day of hiking and picnicking among the trees.
Transportation provided. Hikers under the age of 12
must be accompanied by a registered adult.
Ages 10+
Res Fee $20 - Fee $25
Location: Fox Center
Enjoy Early Childhd
Nature Programs!
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