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Youth Special Interest
The Great Indoor Camp Out
Supervisor: Leah Pryor
Do you have last minute holiday wrapping to do and
nowhere to take the kids? Bring them over to Austin
Gardens for a camp out indoors! We will make fun
cras, build forts, read stories by the camp fire and
sing songs all within the comforts of the Austin
Gardens Environmental Education Center. Dress in
your favorite pajamas. Dinner will be provided!
Min 6/Max 16
Little Green Gifters
Supervisor: Leah Pryor
Drop your kids off at this eco-friendly workshop
while you do your holiday shopping. Kids will learn
the benefits of recycling and repurposing materials
while they make earth friendly creative gis for
everyone in the family!
Min 6/Max 12
Kids Cook
Supervisor: Karyn DeYoung
Want to learn a new skill just in time for the
holidays? Or give your parents an evening off by
cooking for them? Come to Cheney Mansion and
spend an aernoon learning from our house chef
how to prepare a holiday treat!
Min 6/Max 10
Program Ages Day(s) & Date(s) Time(s) Location
# of
Classes Activity # Res/NR
The Great Indoor Camp Out 5-10 F, Dec 23 4:00-6:00P Austin Gardens 1 464458-01 $20/30
Little Green Gifters 5-10 Sa, Dec 10 1:00-3:00P Austin Gardens 1 464252-01 $30/45
Kids Cook 8-12 Su, Nov 6 9:30A-12:00P Cheney Mansion 1 485200-01 $39/44
Once Upon a Pumpkin 5-8 Su, Oct 9 1:00-2:30P Oak Park Conservatory 1 435353-01 $20/30
Once Upon Ginger 5-8 Su, Nov 6 1:00-2:30P Oak Park Conservatory 1 435353-02 $20/30
Pirates Adventures 3-8 Su, Oct 2 1:00-3:00P Cheney Mansion 1 461933-01 $35/50
Princess Scotland 4-7 Su, Sep 11 11:00A-1:00P Austin Gardens 1 461907-01 $35/50
Paint and Sip 9 + Tu, Sep 20 6:00-8:00P Cheney Mansion 1 461935-01 $40/55
Little Helpers 4-7 F, Dec 16 5:30-8:30P Oak Park Conservatory 1 462007-01 $35/50
Once Upon a Plant
Supervisor: Leah Pryor
Join us for a celebration of fairy tales and the plants
that inspire them. Sit back and enjoy a reading of
one of your favorite fairy tales and then make a
plant themed cra inspired by the story!
Min 6/Max 16
Little Helpers Workshop
Supervisor: Kim Hudson
e Park District elves need helping hands to
make sure stockings are decorated, toys are made,
candy is wrapped, and lists are checked. Wear your
favorite cozy pajamas to an evening at the Oak Park
Conservatory as we help the elves get ready for the
season. Participants will rotate through stations
including a cra, toy testing, story time, and candy
making. Is your little helper ready for the holiday
season? Dinner is provided. is is a drop off
program.
Min 10/Max 40
Pirates Adventures
Sunday, October 2
Supervisor: Kim Hudson
Who doesn't want to join in the fun with a little
pirate mischief. Don't miss out on coming dressed
as a pirate and meeting the one and only HOOK
from Pirates of the Caribbean. From eye patching
to hook making, to finding treasures one does not
want to miss out! Lunch is provided. is is a drop
off session.
Min 10/Max 40
Princess Adventures -Scotland
Sunday, September 11
Supervisor: Kim Hudson
Join us for an evening of bravery, daring activities,
following clues, and our red-headed guest, Princess
Merida from Brave! Have your little princesses dress
up as their favorite lady royal and come spend the
evening with us for fun activities, dinner, and our
very special guest. is is a drop-off program.
Min 10/Max 40
Paint and Sip
Tuesday, September 20
Supervisor: Kim Hudson
is is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy painting
on a crisp fall evening in the lovely surroundings of
Cheney Mansion. Painting the beautiful historic site
of Oak Park. You don't have to be a Rembrandt to
enjoy this fun program with your little one! Ladies
and kids can enjoy a glass of sparkling grape juice as
you hone your painting skills. Price is per person.
Min 10/Max 40
Exploration Station – FREE!
September through May
Saturdays, 10am-Noon /Sundays, 1:30-3:30pm
For All Ages
Come try hands-on activities at the Exploration
Station! ere is a new topic each month
highlighting special aspects of the Conservatory for
both adults and children. Also open on Columbus
Day! is program is presented by the Friends of
the Oak Park Conservatory.
For Winter Break options, see page 34.
Winter
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