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Willowhaven
Interpretive
Center
Nature Programs
Willowhaven
Interpretive Center offers a wide variety of programs for children,
teens, adults and families. Programs include nature hikes, owl pellet dissections,
and more. Please pre-register for all programs. Programs that do not meet a minimum enrollment will be cancelled.
Here
is a highlight of this summers programs:
Full
Moon Hike
Ages: All Ages
Date: Friday, July 18
Time: 8:30- 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 per person or $10 per family of 4
Please Pre-register 24 hours prior to the start of the program to ensure there are enough supplies for everyone!
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Watercolor Landscapes with Diana Sweeney of Diana's Art Club
Ages: 8-15 years
Date(s): Thursday July 17, Thursday August 7 and Tuesday August 12
Time: 10:00- 11:15 p.m.
Fee per class: Residents* $10/Non-residents $12 |
Outdoor Skills Workshop
Ages: 7-12 years
Date: Friday, August 15
Time: 6:30- 9:00 p.m.
Fee per class: Residents* $8/Non-residents $11
Please Pre-register 24 hours prior to the start of the program to ensure there are enough supplies for everyone! |
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Nature Drawing Class with Diana Sweeney of Diana's Art Club
Ages: 6-12 years
Date(s): Tuesday. July 22 and Friday August 22
Time: 10:00- 11:15 p.m.
Fee per class: Residents* $8/Non-residents $10 |
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| *Resident rate applies for children and/or adults who's permanent residence is in Bourbonnais Township. This includes the residents of Bradley, Bourbonnais, St. George and parts of Kankakee. |
For program descriptions, instructors and pricing please
check out our Bourbonnais Township Park District Recreation Guide or
click here for our current programs .
Naturalist
Camps
Be
a part of interactive and engaging experiences in these exciting youth
camps designed to get children excited and interested in the natural
world. Participants will explore prairie, woodland and aquatic eco-systems
as well as participate in activities, games, crafts, field trips and
more.
Sign
up for one camp or sign up for all six for an entire summer of fun and
exploration!
Survival and Outdoor Skills Camp
Camp includes a week of developing your senses, finding your way around
outdoors, learning the basics of first aid, fire safety, and learn how
to build a shelter. Camps will include outdoor hikes so campers are
asked to be prepared with hiking shoes and appropriate clothing. Parents
are asked to provide a sack lunch for campers.
Ages: 7-12 years
Date(s): Monday-Friday, June 9-13
Time(s): 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fee: Residents $80/Non-Residents $96
Min/Max: 8/24
Wildlife Camp
Learn about the different animal kingdoms, get hands on with animals
at the interpretive center and learn about the local wildlife found
in Illinois. Campers will enjoy a trip to Brookfield zoo, hike outdoors
and see live animal demonstrations by local interpreters. Campers must
wear hiking shoes and appropriate clothing to camp. Parents are asked
to provide a sack lunch for campers.
Ages: 7-12 years
Date(s): Monday-Friday, June 16-27
Time(s): 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fee: Residents $180/Non-Residents $216
Min/Max: 8/24
Conservation Camp
Learn about Illinois endangered species, recycling, and wildlife management.
Campers will enjoy a trip to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie as well
as daily hikes, games, crafts and more. Camps will include outdoor hikes
so campers are asked to be prepared with hiking shoes and appropriate
clothing. Parents are asked to provide a sack lunch for campers.
Ages: 7-12 years
Date(s): Monday-Friday, July 7-11
Time(s): 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fee: Residents $86/Non-Residents $102
Min/Max: 8/24
Astronomy Camp
Your child will be fascinated by the out-of-this-world activities this
new camp has to offer. Children will learn about constellations, planets,
moons, comets, asteroids and more. All campers will receive materials
to take home from NASA's JPL laboratories . Parents are asked to provide
a sack lunch for campers.
Ages: 7-12 years
Date(s): Monday-Friday, July 14- 18
Time(s): 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fee: Residents $80/Non-Residents $96
Min/Max: 8/24
Natural History Camp
Check out this camp that takes a look into the past. Camp will highlight
ancient cultures of Native American tribes across North America, what
the Illinois looked like when Mastodons roamed, and strange fossils
that can be found in your own backyard. Each day will be filled with
games, activities, crafts and outdoor hikes so campers are asked to
be prepared with hiking shoes and appropriate clothing. Parents are
asked to provide a sack lunch for campers.
Ages: 7-12 years
Date(s): Monday-Friday, July 21- 25
Time(s): 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fee: Residents $80/Non-Residents $96
Min/Max: 8/24
Park Ranger Camp
Do you have what it takes to be a park ranger. This two-week camp is
designed to have kids protecting and preserving our parks and open space.
Camps will include outdoor hikes so campers are asked to be prepared
with hiking shoes and appropriate clothing. Parents are asked to provide
a sack lunch for campers.
Ages: 7-12 years
Date(s): Monday-Friday, July 28-Aug 8
Time(s): 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fee: Residents $80/Non-Residents $96
Min/Max: 8/24
Special
programs are available to scouts, school, and
community groups. The programs can be tailored to age and grade levels
on a variety of nature related topics.
2008
School/Group programs are here and specially tailored to Illinois Learning
Standards! Willowhaven Interpretive Center offers programs for K-12th
grade on a variety of nature related topics. Programs are lead by interpretive
center staff and are designed to meet Illinois Learning Standards. Some
programs are seasonal and/or weather depending so please contact the
Willowhaven program coordinator for details and availability.
Click
here for the school programs available for 2008-2009!
For information
on program availabilty or to book a group program please contact Nicole
Jenkins at (815) 933-9905 ext 472 or email at
nicole@ btpd.org for more information.
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