X-Treme Camp
Children Ages 10-15
Older children enjoy a full day of outdoor activities during X-treme Camp. This summer, we’re adventuring in and out of the county as we enjoy activities like cave exploration, orienteering, and more.
Camp will be held select Wednesdays in the summer. Campers should meet at Rock Springs Nature Center at the designated time. Bring a sack lunch. A fee of $35/camper for in-county camps or $60/camper for out-of-county camps covers all activities. Pick and choose which weeks to attend, or join us for all of them.
Space is limited to 12 campers each week and camp activities are subject to change.
2025 X-treme Weekly Camps
Creek Walk
Spend the day walking through a creek at Sand Creek Conservation Area. Campers will have nets to catch wildlife that live in the creeks, see animals that live along the creek, and enjoy nature from a different setting. Bring a backpack, shoes that can get wet, a towel, and extra clothes to change into at the end of the day.
Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Park
Venture north to LaSalle County to explore Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks. Hike the trails, view the bluffs and canyons, and visit a waterfall.
Iron Coyote Adventure Park and Clinton Lake
Head up to Bloomington to visit Iron Coyote Adventure Park, where you can try your hand at rock climbing, a ropes course, an obstacle course, and a zipline. Then, spend the afternoon swimming at Clinton Lake.
Junior Rangers
Become a Junior Ranger as you learn a variety of skills important for anyone interested in natural resources and conservation! Sample water quality, learn about invasive species and how to tackle them, and try your hand at conducting a wildlife survey.
Need more information? Call (217) 423-7708 or visit the Camps page.
