Enroll young naturalists in Kane County Forest Preserve District camp

The Kane County Forest Preserve District offers various weeklong nature camps, including full-day, half-day and twilight options. During the camps, kids will explore the woods and fields with the naturalist staff. They'll trek through a preserve on guided hikes, take part in nature games and activities and discover plants and animals in their native habitats. Each day brings a new fun adventure. And for those who would prefer an early-evening camp experience, Twilight Camp is offered. Kids will see a new world of wildlife as we explore native animals out and about at dusk. Camp activities include guided hikes with the district naturalists, games, stories and a campfire on the final night.

Limited spaces are available for camps at Burnidge Forest Preserve in Elgin, Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve in Elburn and Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve in St. Charles. Register quickly, as remaining spots are sure to fill-up.

Full-day camp at Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Camp dates for children entering first and second grades are July 27-31. Camp dates for children entering third through fifth grades are Aug. 3-7. Registration for full-day camp is $100 per child, per session.

Half-day camps run 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Registration for half-day camp is $50 per child, per session. Available sessions at Burnidge Forest Preserve include July 13-17 for kids entering first and second grades and July 20-24 for kids entering third through fifth grades. A half-day camp session is also available at Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve July 6-10 for kids entering third through fifth grades.

Twilight Camps run from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday for children entering third through fifth grades. Spots are still available at our Tekakwitha Woods camp on Aug. 3-6 and at the Johnson's Mound camp on Aug. 10-13. Twilight Camp is $40 per child, per session.

Advance registration is required. Fee assistance programs are available. Call the Kane County Forest Preserve District at (847) 741-8350 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com for more information or to sign up your child for a fun-filled, weeklong adventure outdoors.