Signup begins Feb. 17 for Naper Settlement's summer day camps

Posted February 14, 2022 10:00 pm

By Denise Cartina Naper Settlement

Campers in first to eighth grade will embark on interactive learning adventures and explore science, art, history, and more at Naper Settlement's 16 themed "Camp Naper" summer day camps.

At Camp Naper, which runs from June 6 through Aug. 3, children will enjoy hands-on educational activities while strengthening their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Registration for the three-, four- and five-day camps begins Thursday, Feb. 17. To view the list of camps and register, visit NaperSettlement.org/CampNaper.

"Our campers will explore our 13-acre campus while learning about the animal kingdom, discovering the science behind magic tricks, cracking secret codes, and adventuring into the past," said Jackie Maronic. "Through hands-on activities, kids will enjoy a summer of discovery and fun while developing friendships and building new skills."

Naper Settlement's list of camps this summer includes nine new offerings. All camps provide leveled activities for younger and older campers. Highlights this summer include:

• Ag Camp (June 6-10): Campers will learn about the agricultural past of our community, start their own garden, and learn about the innovative technology keeping farms going in the 21st century.

• Magic Camp (June 13-17): Campers will amaze their friends and family with fun magic tricks and learn the science behind the mystery.

• Civil War Camp (July 6-8): Campers will explore the differences between historical and modern strategy, planning, and progress.

• Art Smart: Women in Art (July 25-27): Campers will learn about the impact of women in art while creating paintings, mosaics, sculptures, and more.

• Spy Camp (August 1-3): Campers will solve a Camp Naper mystery by cracking secret codes, finding and investigating clues, and learning what it takes to work undercover.

Camps include supplies and snacks and are led by experienced, adult counselors. Camps are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with drop off available for parents beginning at 8 a.m. for no additional fee. All camps will follow COVID-19 safety precautions. To register, visit NaperSettlement.org/CampNaper.

For more information, visit www.napersettlement.org or call (630) 420-6010.

Kids can learn about the ways animals have helped humans throughout history during Camp Naper's "Animal Kingdom" on July 18-22. Create animal art and learn how you can help with animal conservation. Courtesy of Naper Settlement

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