Nature camps on tap this summer

The Kane County Forest Preserve District will offer nature camps this summer. You can register now for "Week in the Woods" or "Twilight Camp."

During "Week in the Woods," kids in first to fifth grades explore the outdoors with the naturalist staff.

Through guided hikes, nature games and activities, kids will discover native plants and animals in their habitats and learn the importance of these living things in the web of life. Each day is sure to bring a new adventure.

The "Week in the Woods" schedule is:

• Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve in St. Charles: June 9-13 for first- and second graders; June 16-20 for third to fifth graders.

• Camp Tomo Chi-Chi Knolls in Gilberts: July 7-11 for first and second graders; and July 14-18 for third to fifth graders.

• Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve in Elburn: July 21-25 for first- and second graders; and July 28-Aug. 1 - for third to fifth graders.

All "Week in the Woods" sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is $50 per child. Advance registration is required.

For those interested in an after-dinner option, consider the new "Twilight Camp." This early-evening session will take advantage of all the setting sun has to offer.

Designed for third to fifth graders, kids will discover wildlife and learn about native animals that are out and about at dusk. Camp activities will include naturalist-guided hikes through the woods and prairie, games, stories and a campfire on the last night of camp.

"Twilight Camp" is from 7-9 p.m. at Tekakwitha Woods. Registration is $40 per child; advance registration is required.

To register, call (847) 741-8350, ext. 10. For more information on forest preserve district nature programs, visit kaneforest.com.