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Girls Only Camp (Grades 1-5 in Fall)
Supervisor: Kate Sniegowski
Girls Only Camp features a special theme and activi-
ties that the girls can bond over, such as cooking,
outdoor activities, art projects, and more!
Min 8/Max 24
Chess Scholars Camp (Grades K - 6 in Fall)
Supervisor: Kate Sniegowski
This camp is designed for both beginners and
experienced young players. All participants will learn
cool new strategies at the appropriate level from a
renowned Chess Scholars coach. Children will have
an opportunity to test for a Chess Belt® under a
unique Chess Scholars system patterned after martial
arts belts. Each class will consist of a fun interactive
teaching period and guided practice time. There will
also be a chess competition with prizes! Each camper
will take home a chess set and an award. Please bring
your own allergy-friendly snacks.
Min 5/Max 20
Cooking Camp (Grades 1 - 5 in Fall)
Supervisor: Kate Sniegowski
Future Iron Chefs will learn not only the basics of
recipe reading but will create and taste personal
concoctions each day. Chefs will bake, mix, design,
and explore the world of culinary arts.
Min 8/Max 20
Hike & Bike Camp (Grades 3-6 in Fall)
Supervisor: Kate Sniegowski
Hit the pavement this summer and explore Oak Park
and the surrounding areas using your own pedal
power. Bicycles will be provided by the park district to
all participants. Bike safety and road safety will also
be taught in this program
Min 8/Max 20
Animal Lover's Camp (Grades K - 4 in Fall)
Supervisor: Kate Sniegowski
Scales, feathers and fur! This is the camp for any
young zoologist ready to further explore the Animal
Kingdom. Don't be surprised if we are joined by wild
creatures!
Min 8/Max 20
PROGRAM
GRADE IN
FALL DAY(S)/TIME DATE(S) LOCATION
# of
CLASSES ACTIVITY # RES/NR
Girls Only Camp 1-5 M-F, 1:30-4:30pm Jun 16 - 20 Andersen Center 5 #261010-02 $180/$270
Chess Scholars Camp K-6 M-F, 1-4pm Jul 21 - 25 Andersen Center 5 #261101-01 $172/$258
Cooking Camp 1-5 M-F, 1-4pm Jul 28 - Aug 1
Andersen Center
5 #261104-01 $180/$270
Hike & Bike Camp 3-6 M-F, 1-4:30pm Jul 7 - 11
Andersen Center
5 #261105-01 $180/$270
Animal Lover's Camp K-4 M-F, 1-4pm Jul 14-18 Andersen Center 5 #261106-01 $180/$270
Eco Rangers K-2 M-Th, 8am-Noon Jun 11 - 19 Conservatory 6 #235000-01 $192/$288
Eco Rangers K-2 M-Th, 1-5pm Jun 11 - 19 Conservatory 6 #235000-02 $192/$288
Eco Rangers K-2 M-Th, 8am-Noon Jun 23 - Jul 3 Conservatory 8 #235000-03 $256/$384
Eco Rangers K-2 M-Th, 1-5pm Jun 23 - Jul 3 Conservatory 8 #235000-04 $256/$384
Eco Rangers K-2 M-Th, 8am-Noon Jul 7 - 17 Conservatory 8 #235000-05 $256/$384
Eco Rangers K-2 M-Th, 1-5pm Jul 7 - 17 Conservatory 8 #235000-06 $256/$384
Eco Art Camp 3-5 M-Th, 1-5pm Jul 21 - 31 Conservatory 8 #235001-01 $256/$384
Eco Art Camp 3-5 M-Th, 1-5pm Aug 4 - 14 Conservatory 8 #235001-02 $256/$384
Eco-Rangers (Grades K-2)
Supervisor: Scott Stewart, PhD
Explore Oak Park's own tropical rain forest and
experience the smells, sounds and wildlife at the
Conservatory. Hike our desert and find out why
cacti have spines and which plants have hair!
Create your own cactus garden and tropical rain
garden and learn what they need to stay healthy.
Visit Illinois woods and prairies and collect some
of the worms and bugs that live there. Experience
nature up-close and learn what you can do to
protect it. Become an Eco-Ranger!Location: Oak
Park Conservatory
Min 8/Max 12
Eco-Art (Grades 3-5)
Supervisor: Scott Stewart, PhD
Learn basic drawing, painting and simple
sculpture skills influenced by the natural world
around us. Sculptural forms will include natural
materials as well as recycled objects. Students will
keep a sketchbook journal and find out how their
choices impact the earth, environment, animals
and ocean life.
Min 8/Max 15
SPECIALTY CAMPS
Just for ages 14-16, our Counselor-In-Training Program is for teens who are ready
to take on a leadership role and help care for children in a summer camp setting!
Eligible camps include Eco Ranger Camp. See page 28 for more information.
