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Day Camp Schedule 2008 |
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Monday
| June 16
| AM Keeper Camp
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Tuesday
| June 17
| AM Birding Business
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Wednesday
| June 18
| AM Wild About Wildflowers
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Thursday
| June 19
| AM Industrious Insects
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Friday
| June 20
| AM Rocks Rock PM Remember to Recycle |
Camp Descriptions:
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Keeper Camp
| Have you ever wanted to know what an animal keeper does? This is your chance to experience what it’s like to care for some of the animals at Wildlife Prairies State Park. |
Fishing Fun
| Join us as we explore the world of fishing. In this session you will learn basic fishing safety, fishing rules and regulations, knot tying, fish identification, proper hook baiting, and many more fishing skills. You will also have the chance to catch some of WPSP very own fish!
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Birding Business
| We all see and hear birds everyday, but how much do you really know about them? This is your chance to learn a little more about our feathered friends. In this session you will learn what makes a bird a bird and you will get to meet a few of our educational birds. |
Have a Herptacular Day
| In this session we will be talking about Illinois many reptiles and amphibians, which are known as herps. You will learn about the many different types of reptiles and amphibians and what makes them so different from each other.
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Wild About Wildflower
| In this session we will explore the exciting world of wildflowers. We will hike through the park and identify many of the wildflowers that once covered Illinois. We will also search for the many living creature that rely on wildflowers in order to survive.
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Pioneer Life
| Join us as we take a step back into the 1800’s and discover what pioneer life was like. You will have the chance to visit a pioneer homestead and see some of the animals pioneers used on their homestead.
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Industrious Insects
| Insects are everywhere! In the session we will talk about insects and why they are so important to us.
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Fond of Forests
| In this session you will learn all about the forest world. We will discuss the importance of trees and even learn a little tree identification. You’re sure to have a treemendous time!
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Rocks Rock
| Join us as we have a rockin’ good time exploring the world of rocks! We will learn where they come from and what types of rocks are out there.
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Remember to Recycle
| Recycling is important, and in this session we will discover why. We will also talk about ways you can help and all the really cool this we can do with recycled materials. |
Preregistration and prepayment are required.
Call 309.676.0998 x6758
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We offer a variety of summer programs for children of all ages. For more information on year-round youth programming click on their names;
Knee-High Naturalists (2-4year olds)
Junior Explorers (5 - 7 year olds)
JR Girl Scouts
Boy Scouts