2008 Summer Camps for Kids
 The Macon County Conservation District has offered quality day camp experiences to the youth of Macon County for over 20 years.
Through hands-on, outdoor experiences, including hikes, arts and crafts, games and activities, children will have a fun and exciting fall while they gain awareness and knowledge of the "natural" world and an appreciation of local history.
Our programs are experience based, we don't just talk about a concept, we go out into the world and participate in it. It is a well known fact that children learn best through experience and play. We offer both.
Our experienced staff provide a caring atmosphere, responsibility, group unity, and don't forget fun, in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Summer Camps 2008
Earth Adventures Day Camp,
for youth ages 5 years through 8th grade, meets from 9 a.m. to 12 noon,
one day per week for six weeks beginning June 9. Groups meet on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday. This year's theme is "Hooray for Habitats".
Outdoor Adventure Camp at
Ft. Daniel Conservation Area meets six consecutive Thursdays from 9
a.m. to 12 noon beginning June 12. This camp is open to 1st - 6h graders.
Outdoor Adventure campers will enjoy learning outdoor skills and all
about the natural world.
Mini Camps are open to ages 1year through 2nd
grade. These Camps include sessions for toddlers and preschoolers
with an adult companion and one-half day camps for 5 year olds through
2nd graders. Activities are age appropriate for each camp.
Pioneer Adventure Camp,
beginning June 19, is open to 3rd through 5th graders. This year’s
theme is “History’s Mysteries”. Pioneer Adventure
Camp meets from 9 a.m. to 12 noon for six consecutive Thursdays.
Junior Pioneer Camps are
open to K, 1st and 2nd graders and meet from 9 a.m. to 12 noon for
six consecutive Wednesdays beginning June 18. The theme is “Laura
Ingalls meets Tom Sawyer” and highlights girls and boys rolls
in the past.
Fees vary by camp. A multi-child discount is available
for most camps. See below or call 423-7708 for
more information. All camps sponsored by the Macon County Conservation
District.
Click on a link below for more information:
Earth Adventures Day Camp 2008
“Hooray For Habitats!”
For kids from 5 years through 6th grade during the 2007-2008 school year.
 At Earth Adventures Day Camp, our goal is to give campers a positive experience in the out-of-doors. Through fun, hands-on, outdoor experiences, including hikes, arts and crafts, games and activities, our 6-week long camp will help to create a life-long love and appreciation of our natural world.
This year, our theme: “Hooray for Habitats!” will focus on the habitats surrounding us. Campers will learn about local habitats through short presentations, arts and crafts, activities, hikes, free play and more!
If this sounds like a summer program for you and your kids, please join us!
Camp begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. Campers should not be dropped off before 8:45 a.m. and must be picked up by 12:00 p.m.
Summer Camp Registration/Waiver
Monday Sessions: June 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14
Tuesday Sessions: June 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15
Wednesday Sessions: June 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16
Weekly Themes:
Week 1: What is a habitat?
Begin your six weeks of discovery at the Rock Springs Nature Center with a look at what makes up a habitat through crafts, hikes, stories, and activities.
Week 2: Forests
How many types of forests are there and who calls them home? Find out while interacting in our
“Forest, Forest” presentation led by Rock Springs staff.
Week 3: Ponds
Who calls a pond home? Discover what lives in the pond that we can and cannot see with our bare eyes, through hands-on activities, games, and more!
Week 4: Prairie
Illinois is the “Prairie State”. Learn what this means while playing games, and taking an adventure through the prairie to discover what lives and hides in these oceans of tall grass.
Week 5: Rivers and Creeks
This week not only brings interesting facts about rivers and creeks, but also the highly anticipated WATER WEEK! A creek walk and water games will leave your camper soggy, so be prepared at pick up time! Camp dress code still applies this week, so be sure to wear pants and shoes that can get wet and dirty!
Week 6: Conservation and Recycling
During our final week of camp we will discover the importance of recycling and keeping our environment clean for both us and the animals. Campers will also be honored at the annual Awards Ceremony! A picnic lunch with the counselors will follow and parents and family members are invited to attend both!
Each camp session includes a short educational presentation, a hike and a snack, along with other age-appropriate activities! Campers will also receive a camp T-shirt and nametag to wear for each session, which is included in the registration fee.
Pioneer Adventures Camp 2008
"History's Mysteries"
For kids in 3rd through 6th grade during the 2007-2008 school year.
 Pioneer Adventure Camp is for kids who like history. Through our six-week program, campers will learn about Macon County and America of the past through games, crafts, and more! This year our theme, “History’s Mysteries,” will focus on exploring history and learning techniques of real historians.
Camp begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. Campers should not be dropped off before 8:45 a.m. and must be picked up by 12 p.m.
Summer Camp Registration/Waiver
Camp Sessions: June 19, 26,
July 3, 10, 17 and 24
Weekly Themes:
Week 1: Everyday Mysteries
Spend a day at Homestead Prairie Farm and discover the chores pioneer kids had to do and what they did for fun.
Week 2: Photographic Mysteries
What mysteries are found in old photographs? How where cameras different than they are now? Learn the answers to these mysteries and more.
Week 3: The Mysterious West
Campers will join the Corps of Discovery with Lewis & Clark. We will learn about the people they met and the things they discovered on their journey with a hike, crafts, and games.
Week 4: Mystery Stories
What stories do you
know? We will dive
into storytelling, oral histories, and legends. Then we will see the stories that grave stones have to tell on a trip to Greenwood Cemetery.
Week 5: Mystery of Leisure
This week we will learn about holidays and other forms of leisure, including vintage base ball.
Week 6: Mysteries Revealed
Partake of a real pioneer meal and find the answers to the last few lingering mysteries. Campers will also be honored at the annual Awards Ceremony!
Each camp session includes a short educational presentation, physical activities, snack, and more! Campers will also receive a camp T-shirt and nametag to wear for each session. Cost is included in the registration fee.
Junior Pioneer Camp 2008
“Laura Ingalls meets Tom Sawyer”
For kids in K through 2nd grade during the 2007-2008 school year.
 New this year! Junior Pioneer Camp is for beginning history buffs. Through our six-week program, campers will learn about Macon County and America of the past through games, crafts, and more! This year our theme, “Laura Ingalls meets Tom Sawyer,” will focus on the lifestyles of young boys and girls during the pioneer period. Each week features a different aspect of pioneer life. Campers will take part in common children’s activities of the time period.
Camp begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. Campers should not be dropped off before 8:45 a.m. and must be picked up by 12 p.m.
Summer Camp Registration/Waiver
Camp Sessions: June 18, 25,
July 2, 9, 16 and 23
Weekly Themes:
Week 1: Down on the Farm
Youngsters were important on the farm. Our young pioneers will help with chores such as milking, churning, gardening and more.
Week 2: Dressed to a T
What did youngsters wear on the farm? How about to town? Our young pioneers will learn about clothing of the period, do the wash on the washboard, and dress in pioneer duds to get their likeness taken with that new fangled contraption, the camera.
Week 3: Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice
This week our youngsters will participate in “girls” pastimes, from doll making, and a tea party to playing graces. Don’t worry boys, it will be fun for you too.
Week 4: Boys will be Boys
Boys and tomboys of the past liked to fish, play marbles, explore the woods and prairie and play soldier. This day will be fun for everyone!
Week 5: Off to School
In the mid-nineteenth century, children who got to
go to school were considered lucky. A field trip to
our one-room school will give our pioneer youngsters a real “educational” experience.
Week 6: Vintage Amusements
This week our youngsters will play games of the past and create their own toy. Campers and guests will be treated to an “old-time traveling show” which includes several forms of entertainment of the past, from a magic to mind reading to a circus act. Campers will also be honored at our annual Awards Ceremony!
Each camp session includes a short educational presentation, physical activities, a snack, and more! Campers will also receive a camp T-shirt and nametag to wear for each session. Cost is included in the registration fee.
Welcome to X-treme Camp 2008!
Kindergarten through 2nd grade:
Trekking Through the Wilds (July 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; $30)
Campers will get a chance to backpack and learn important survival skills along our trails at Rock Springs Conservation Area.
Time Travelers (July 28, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; $30)
Campers will travel back in time to experience life in the 1860s at the Homestead Prairie Farm.
Mysteries of the Night (August 5, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.; $30)
Will we see coyotes, owls, or opossums? There is only one way to find out. Campers will join us at Friends Creek Conservation Area to explore the wonders of our night-time park.
3rd grade through 6th grade:
 Cavern Exploration (July 23, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.; $50)
This fun-filled adventure will take us to the Illinois Caverns in Southern Illinois, where we will explore a “wild” cave. Be prepared to get wet. Bring a change of clothes along, a lunch, and flashlights.
Canoeing (July 29, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; $40)
Campers will learn canoeing techniques in our Cattail Ponds, then we will test our new skills at Lake Decatur. Bring your lunch along.
Digging Archaeology (August 7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; $40)
Join us for this rare experience, as we excavate at the Schellabarger Site located here at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Campers will learn the proper techniques for uncovering the treasures buried beneath the ground. Don’t forget to bring your lunch.
Outdoor Adventures Camp 2008
 Located at the Fort Daniel Conservation Area near Mt. Zion, this camp will meet one-day-a-week, every Thursday morning, for 6 weeks. The goal of this camp is to get children (grade’s 1st through 6th) out in the natural world and extend their appreciation of the natural environment. Participants will learn out-door skills through hikes, activities, games, and more! If learning about nature and having fun doing it sounds like something interesting to you, please join us for our brand new camp, Outdoor Adventure Camp, this summer!
Summer Camp Registration/Waiver
Camp Sessions: (all sessions begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 p.m.)
June: 12, 19, 26
July: 3, 10, 17
-Children should not arrive before 8:45 a.m. and must be picked up at noon!
Theme: “Outdoor Survival”
Week 1: Outdoor Safety and First Aid
Campers will learn some useful and informative safety skills and tips for hiking and camping as we hike the trails.
Week 2: Nature Observation Skills
Learn the different skills you should know when exploring nature, including identifying animal tracks, trees, flowers, etc.
Week 3: Making Camp
Experience the fun and adventure in setting up and tearing down camp. We will also explore the different methods used to build a fire.
Week 4: Cooking
Explore the different foods and ways you can cook using what you can find in the woods around you. We will also experiment with Dutch oven and foil cooking.
Week 5: Water Safety and Fishing
Bring along your fishing poles or borrow one of ours. We will fish, then explore Big Creek as we learn about water safety.
Week 6: Mapping and Tracking
Don’t get lost! Learn how to map, track, use a compass and find direction without map or compass.
All camp sessions include a short educational program, snack, hike, group activities, and more! Campers also receive a visor to decorate and wear each week!
Summer Mini Camps 2008
Summer Camp Registration/Waiver
Summer Mini Camps Flyer
Groups (camp size limited to 12 campers)
- Toddler Camps
ages 1 & 2 with adult companion
- My First Camps
ages 3 & 4 with adult companion
- Nature Explorers
age 5 (by 9/1/08) & kindergarten (2007-2008 school year)
- Nature Detectives
1st & 2nd grade (2007-2008 school year)
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Activities
- Toddler Camps
Activities, craft, snack, songs, stories, and short trip outside.
- My First Camps
Activities, craft, mini-hike, snack, songs, and stories
- Nature Explorers
Activities, craft, games, hike, snack, and story
- Nature Detectives
Activities, craft, games, hike, and snack
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| June 2007 |
| Toddler Camp & My First Camp |
- Green Camp (focuses on frogs and leaves)
- Black Camp (focuses on spiders, crows, and bats)
- Yellow & Orange Camp (focuses on bees, sun, and ducks)
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| Nature Explorers & Nature Detectives |
- Amphibian Expedition (focuses on frogs, toads, and salamanders)
- Dirt Camp (focuses on soil and worms)
- Weather or Not (focuses on weather)
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| July 2007 |
| Toddler Camp & My First Camp |
- White Camp (focuses on clouds, snow, and flowers)
- Red & Pink Camp (focuses on ladybugs, cardinals, rocks)
- Brown Camp (focuses on deer, owls, and rabbits)
- Blue Camp (focuses on sky, bluebirds, and dragonflies)
- Gray Camp (focuses on mice, opossum, and titmice)
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| Nature Explorers & Nature Detectives |
- Blasting Through Space (focuses on stars & planets)
- Leafing Out (focuses on plants)
- Let’s Take Flight (focuses on birds)
- Dinosaurs Rock (focuses on dinosaurs)
- We Love Bats (focuses on bats)
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For camp dates and times please view the summer camp flyer.
 Ages 1, 2, 3, & 4
Mini Camps
Age 5
Earth Adventures & Mini Camps
Kindergarten
Earth Adventures, Junior Pioneer Camp, Mini Camps, & X-treme Camp
1st grade
Earth Adventures, Junior Pioneer Camp, Mini Camps, Outdoor Adventure Camp at Fort Daniel Conservation Area, & X-treme Camp
2nd grade
Earth Adventures, Junior Pioneer Camp, Mini Camps, Outdoor Adventure Camp at Fort Daniel Conservation Area, & X-treme Camp
3rd grade
Earth Adventures, & Outdoor Adventure Camp at Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Pioneer Adventure Camp, & X-treme Camp
4th grade
Earth Adventures, Outdoor Adventure Camp at Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Pioneer Adventure Camp, & X-treme Camp
5th grade
Earth Adventures, Outdoor Adventure Camp at Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Pioneer Adventure Camp, & X-treme Camp
6th grade
Earth Adventures, Outdoor Adventure Camp at Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Pioneer Adventure Camp, & X-treme Camp
Earth Adventures 2008
$5 Early Bird Discount March 29 – April 26, 2008
Multi-child discount available.
Monday Session (June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14; 9 a.m. - noon; $60) |
Age 5 (by 9/1/08) & kindergarten (2007-08 school year) |
Open |
1st & 2nd grade (2007-08 school year) |
Open |
3rd & 4th grade (2007-08 school year) |
Open |
5th & 6th grade (2007-08 school year) |
Open |
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Tuesday Session (June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15; 9 a.m. - noon; $60) |
Age 5 (by 9/1/08) & kindergarten (2007-08 school year) |
Open |
1st & 2nd grade (2007-08 school year) |
Open |
3rd & 4th grade (2007-08 school year) |
Open |
5th & 6th grade (2007-08 school year) |
Open |
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Wednesday Session (June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16; 9 a.m. - noon; $60) |
Age 5 (by 9/1/08) & kindergarten (2007-08 school year) |
Open |
1st & 2nd grade (2007-08 school year) |
Open |
3rd & 4th grade (2007-08 school year)
|
Open |
5th & 6th grade (2007-08 school year) |
Open |
Summer Mini Camps 2008
Toddler Camp (1 & 2 year olds by 9/1/08 with adult companion)
$2 Early Bird Discount March 29 – April 26, 2008
Summer Camp Registration/Waiver
| Date & Time |
Camp |
Fee |
Availability |
| June 9, 2008 9-10 a.m. |
Green Camp I |
$10 |
Open |
| June 10, 2008 9-10 a.m. |
Green Camp II |
$10 |
Open |
| June 18, 2008 9-10 a.m. |
Black Camp I |
$10 |
Open |
| June 19, 2008 9-10 a.m. |
Black Camp II |
$10 |
Open |
| June 23, 2008 9-10 a.m. |
Yellow & Orange Camp I |
$10 |
Open |
| June 24, 2008 9-10 a.m. |
Yellow & Orange Camp II |
$10 |
Open |
| July 2, 2008 9-10 a.m. |
White Camp I |
$10 |
Open |
| July 3, 2008 9-10 a.m. |
White Camp II |
$10 |
Open |
| July 7, 2008 9-10 a.m. |
Red & Pink Camp I |
$10 |
Open |
| July 8, 2008 9-10 a.m. |
Red & Pink Camp II |
$10 |
Open |
| July 16, 2008 9-10 a.m. |
Brown Camp I |
$10 |
Open |
| July 17, 2008 9-10 a.m. |
Brown Camp II |
$10 |
Open |
| July 21, 2008 9-10 a.m. |
Blue Camp I |
$10 |
Open |
| July 22, 2008 9-10 a.m. |
Blue Camp II |
$10 |
Open |
| July 30, 2008 9-10 a.m. |
Gray Camp I |
$10 |
Open |
| July 31, 2008 9-10 a.m. |
Gray Camp II |
$10 |
Open |
My First Camp (3 & 4 year olds by 9/1/08 with adult companion)
$2 Early Bird Discount March 29 – April 26, 2008
| Date & Time |
Camp |
Fee |
Availability |
| June 11, 2008 9-11 a.m. |
Green Camp I |
$15 |
Open |
| June 12, 2008 9-11 a.m. |
Green Camp II |
$15
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Open |
| June 16, 2008 9-11 a.m. |
Black Camp I |
$15 |
Open |
| June 17, 2008 9-11 a.m. |
Black Camp II |
$15 |
Open |
| June 25, 2008 9-11 a.m. |
Yellow & Orange Camp I |
$15 |
Closed |
| June 26, 2008 9-11 a.m. |
Yellow & Orange Camp II |
$15 |
Open |
| June 30, 2008 9-11 a.m. |
White Camp I |
$15 |
Open |
| July 1, 2008 9-11 a.m. |
White Camp II |
$15 |
Open |
| July 9, 2008 9-11 a.m. |
Red & Pink Camp I |
$15 |
Open |
| July 10 , 2008 9-11 a.m. |
Red & Pink Camp II |
$15 |
Open |
| July 14, 2008 9-11 a.m. |
Brown Camp I |
$15 |
Open |
| July 15, 2008 9-11 a.m. |
Brown Camp II |
$15 |
Open |
| July 23, 2008 9-11 a.m. |
Blue Camp I |
$15 |
Open |
| July 24, 2008 9-11 a.m. |
Blue Camp II |
$15 |
Open |
| July 28, 2008 9-11 a.m. |
Gray Camp I |
$15 |
Open |
| July 29, 2008 9-11 a.m. |
Gray Camp II |
$15 |
Open |
Nature Explorers (age 5 by 9/1/08 & kindergarten 2007-08 school year)
$5 Early Bird Discount March 29 – April 26, 2008
Summer Camp Registration/Waiver
| Date & Time |
Camp |
Fee |
Availability |
| June 9, 2008 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
Amphibian Expedition |
$20 |
Open |
| June 18, 2008 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
Dirt Camp |
$20 |
Open |
| June 24, 2008 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
Weather or Not |
$20 |
Open |
| July 3, 2008 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
Blasting Through Space |
$20 |
Open |
| July 7, 2008 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
Leafing Out |
$20 |
Open |
| July 16, 2008 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
Let’s Take Flight |
$20 |
Open |
| July 22, 2008 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
Dinosaurs Rock |
$20 |
Open |
| July 31, 2008 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
We Love Bats |
$20 |
Open |
Nature Detectives (1st & 2nd grade 2007-08 school year)
$5 Early Bird Discount March 29 – April 26, 2008
Summer Camp Registration/Waiver
| Date & Time |
Camp |
Fee |
Availability |
June 10, 2008 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
Amphibian Expedition |
$20 |
Open |
June 19, 2008 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
Dirt Camp |
$20 |
Open |
June 23, 2008 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
Weather or Not |
$20 |
Open |
July 2, 2008 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
Blasting Through Space |
$20 |
Open |
July 8, 2008 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
Leafing Out |
$20 |
Open |
July 17, 2008 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
Let’s Take Flight |
$20 |
Open |
July 21, 2008 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
Dinosaurs Rock |
$20 |
Open |
July 30, 2008 12:30-3:30 p.m. |
We Love Bats |
$20 |
Open |
 Outdoor Adventure Camp at
Fort Daniel Conservation Area 2008
$5 Early Bird Discount March 29 – April 26, 2008
Multi-child discount available
Summer Camp Registration/Waiver
Thursday Session (June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17; 9 a.m. - noon; $60)
1st , 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th grade (2007-08 school year) Open
Junior Pioneer Camp 2008
$5 Early Bird Discount March 29 – April 26, 2008
Multi-child discount available
Summer Camp Registration/Waiver
Wednesday Session (June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23; 9 a.m. - noon; $60)
K, 1st, & 2nd grade (2007-08 school year) Open
Pioneer Adventure Camp 2008
$5 Early Bird Discount March 29 – April 26, 2008
Multi-child discount available
Summer Camp Registration/Waiver
Thursday Session (June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24; 9 a.m. - noon; $60)
3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th grade (2007-08 school year) Open
X-treme Camp 2008
$5 Early Bird Discount March 29 – April 26, 2008
Multi-child discount available
Summer Camp Registration/Waiver
| Date & Time |
Camp |
Fee |
Availability |
| K-2nd Grades |
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| July 24, 2008 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Trekking Through The Wilds |
$30 |
Open |
| July 28, 2008 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Time Travelers |
$30 |
Open |
| August 5, 2008 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
Mysteries Of The Night |
$30 |
Open |
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| 3rd-6th Grades |
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| July 23, 2008 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Cavern Exploration |
$50 |
Open |
| July 29, 2008 9 a.m. - - 3 p.m. |
Canoeing |
$40 |
Open |
| August 7, 2008 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Digging Archaeology |
$40 |
Open |
Summer Camp Registration/Waiver
 When does registration start?
The first day of registration will be on March 29, 2008 starting at 9:00 a.m.
Where do I register?
Registration must be done in person at Rock Springs Nature Center. Relatives, neighbors, and friends can register for you, but the camp waiver has to be filled out by a parent or guardian.
You are not registered for camp until payment is received.
When do I have to register by?
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We accept registration for Earth Adventures until June 19, Outdoor Adventures at Fort Daniel Conservation Area until June 20, Junior Pioneer Camp until June 25, and Pioneer Adventure Camp until June 26.
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For X-treme Camp we prefer that campers are registered at least five days in advance of the camp date.
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For Mini Camp we prefer that campers are registered at least two days in advance of the camp date so ample materials are available.
How do I pay for camp?
We accept Cash, Credit Cards and Checks made payable to MCCD.
Credit Cards are accepted Monday through Friday at our business office located in the lower level of Rock Spring Nature Center.
What papers do I need to fill out?
We require that all camp parents/guardians fill out a waiver.
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The waiver covers all children in the family and is effective from April 30, 2008 through April 30, 2009.
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The waiver must be submitted by the first day of camp.
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How does the early bird registration work?
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Early bird registration runs from March 29, 2008 (9:00 a.m.) until April 26, 2008 (4:30 p.m.).
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During this time period you will receive a discounted rate for the summer camps.
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$5.00 discount for Earth Adventures, Junior Pioneer Camp, Mini Camp – Nature Explorers, Mini Camp – Nature Detectives, Outdoor Adventures at Fort Daniel Conservation Area, and Pioneer Adventure Camp.
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$2.00 discount for Mini Camp – Toddler Camp and Mini Camp – My First Camp.
How does the multi-child discount work?
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 The multi-child discount only applies to Earth Adventures, Junior Adventure Camp, Outdoor Adventures at Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Pioneer Adventure Camp, and X-treme Camp.
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You will pay the regular fee for the first child and then for each additional child from the same family you will receive a $5.00 discount.
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For example: If you register three campers from the same family for Earth Adventures during the early bird registration, the discount would work like this: $55 for the first camper, $50 for the second, and $50 for the third.
How does the flexible scheduling work?
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Flexible scheduling only applies to Earth Adventures, Outdoor Adventure Camp at Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Junior Pioneer Camp, and Pioneer Adventure Camp.
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The flexible scheduling allows you to sign up for the weeks that work for your family.
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For example: When you are signing up for Pioneer Adventure Camp and you know that you have to miss the third week because of a family vacation, you may sign up for all but the third week and pay $50 instead of $60.
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Flexible scheduling dates must be selected by May 31, 2008.
What if I need a refund?
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Refunds for Earth Adventures, Junior Pioneer Camp, Outdoor Adventure Camp at Fort Daniel Conservation Area, and Pioneer Adventure Camp will not be issued after May 31, 2008.
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To obtain a refund for Mini Camps and X-treme Camps, we must be notified five days before the camp session.
What is the camp dress code?
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For their safety outdoors, all campers are required to wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and socks.
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Hats are recommended but not required.
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Any camper not meeting the dress code will not be allowed to participate in camp.
Should my child(ren) wear sunscreen and/or bug spray during camp?
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As each camp spends time outdoors, we recommend that each child wear sunscreen and bug spray.
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These must be applied before arriving at camp.
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Counselors cannot apply bug spray or sunscreen to your child(ren).
Are campers allowed to carpool?
Yes! If your child(ren) are carpooling with a friend, please send a written and signed note that informs us who they will be riding with and the date(s). This is for the camper’s safety and protection.
Where do I drop off and pick up my child(ren)?
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Children can be dropped off 15 minutes prior to the start of camp.
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Earth Adventures & X-treme Camp drop off is located in the lower level Multipurpose
Room.
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Mini Camps drop off is located in the Upper Level Conference Room on the main level of the Nature Center.
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Junior Pioneer Camp & Pioneer Adventure Camp will be dropped off in the
Orientation Room on the main level of the Nature Center.
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Outdoor Adventure Camp drop off will be at the Pavilion at Fort Daniel Conservation Area.
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Pick-up sites are the same as drop off sites.
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Campers must be picked up at the designated end time of each camp!
What happens if it rains?
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All camps except for Outdoor Adventure Camp** will meet rain or shine with indoor activities if the weather is severe.
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If it is just a little drippy, we may still go outside for a limited time, so dress appropriately!
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Outdoor Adventure Camp will not meet during severe weather due to a lack of indoor shelter.
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If you do not know whether Outdoor Adventure Camp is cancelled, please call
423-7708 for more information.
Can my child(ren) bring a friend to camp?
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Yes, If you know that guests are coming before camp sessions start, they can be registered as a regular camper for $10/week.
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If the camp sessions have already begun (after June 9), we require one week notification, guest pay $15/week.
Items that SHOULD NOT come to camp include:
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Snacks, binoculars, backpacks, hand-held games, or other electronic devices.
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Pocket knives are not allowed!
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Canteens and water bottles are allowed, but each child must be responsible for his/her own.
Can my child(ren) sign up for more than one summer day camp?
Of course! We encourage all campers to sign up for as many camps as desired!
Applies to Earth Adventures Camp only:
Can my child(ren) switch camp days throughout the six-week sessions?
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A child should attend camp on the day he/she registered for each week
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If the child cannot attend on their schedule day, arrangements to attend on another day can be made by speaking to your child’s counselor, but is dependent on class size.
Will there be a Great Can Contest again this year?
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Yes! As in previous years, the Earth Adventures Day Camp will hold its “Great Can Contest” for the campers to bring in empty aluminum cans for recycling.
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Awards are given out to the group that brings in the most cans, the individual from each group that brings in the most cans, and the individual who brings in the most cans overall.
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We ask that cans are brought in pre-counted in sealed trashed bags. Cans will not be counted here at camp so make sure you know how many you are bringing in!
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Cans are to be brought to the lower level Earth Adventures room at the beginning of the camp day, where a volunteer will take them and record the number for each camper.
Summer Camp Registration/Waiver
Need more information? Please call 423-7708.
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This year, the Macon County Conservation District is offering a new camp for kids from K to 6th grade: X-treme Camp! These one day camps offer new exciting adventures in the out of doors. If you want to kick the fun up to a new level, try these camps out for size.