Adventure Club
Children Ages 5-12
Children in Adventure Club will explore nature on Tuesday mornings, from 9am to Noon.
The theme for 2023 is Conservation Superheroes. Each week campers will learn a different state symbol and discover where they can find them. Camp activities include games, crafts, and exploring nature and wildlife.
Camp meets at the Information Shelter at Rock Springs Conservation Area. A fee of $20/camper each Tuesday covers all supplies, activities, and a mid-morning snack. Pick and choose which weeks to come, or attend all nine from June 6 through August 1. (Camp will not be on July 4.)
Space is limited to 25 campers each Tuesday and camp activities are subject to change.
2023 Adventure Club Weekly Camps
Citizen Science – June 6
Discover the world of citizen science and learn how you can make a positive impact on the environment through hands-on activities like surveying butterfly populations and monitoring local plant species.
Wildlife Specialists – June 13
Perfect for animal lovers, campers will learn about animal behavior, habitats, conservation, and explore the many careers that help advance our understanding of animals.
Water Quality Control – June 20
Uncover the importance of clean water and how water quality is determined, learn about the impacts of pollution, and find out what we can do to care for our water resources.
Environmental Laws – June 27
Learn about the rights that wildlife has and the laws that protect them. Campers will explore how protections have changed throughout the years, and hold a mock trial for a native animal species.
Protecting Historic Sites – July 11
Conservation isn’t just for plants and animals! Learn about historic conservation, tour an 1860s farmhouse, and discover what life was like for Illinois’ early settlers.
Fish and Wildlife Management – July 18
Discover how wildlife populations have changed over the last few hundred years through a variety of interactive activities, including wildlife identification, habitat management strategies, and conservation techniques.
Managing Waste – July 25
Where does our waste and trash disappear to? Learn this and more as we discuss ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle, and encourage habits that can help the environment.
Natural Resources Management – August 1
Meet some of the operations staff at the Conservation District and learn about the different types of natural resources we protect, their importance, and how you can help.
Need more information? Call (217) 423-7708 or visit the Camps page.
