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Upcoming Events

Monday, July 07
  • Fishing 1 (08:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Educator teaching a young boy how to fish along a shoreline
    08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Explore the watery world that fish inhabit and learn the basic skills, techniques and bait needed to catch them. Each day includes a 1.5 hour fishing session and all equipment is provided.
     
  • Spiders, Slugs, and Really Cool Bugs (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Several children looking for spiders in the forest preserve.
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Campers will learn about the slimy, crawling, and flying invertebrates of Lake County and what makes them special. Invertebrates (animals without backbones) make up the largest group of animals on Earth. Each day's explorations highlight different ecosystems and the invertebrates that inhabit them.
     
  • Animal Investigators (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Educator with a live owl perched on her hand, teaching a group of children
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Trek through forests, prairies and wetlands to learn about the different animal species that make Lake County home. Discover the unique adaptations of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects through hands-on investigations, live animal encounters and nature explorations.
     
  • A Lake County Artist Adventure  (09:15 AM - 12:15 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Children working on an art project sitting at a table.
    09:15 AM - 12:15 PM
    Create your own works of art as you learn about local Lake County artists. We will use a variety of mediums to foster creativity as we examine art in the museum’s collection.
     
Tuesday, July 08
  • Fishing 1 (08:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Educator teaching a young boy how to fish along a shoreline
    08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Explore the watery world that fish inhabit and learn the basic skills, techniques and bait needed to catch them. Each day includes a 1.5 hour fishing session and all equipment is provided.
     
  • Spiders, Slugs, and Really Cool Bugs (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Several children looking for spiders in the forest preserve.
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Campers will learn about the slimy, crawling, and flying invertebrates of Lake County and what makes them special. Invertebrates (animals without backbones) make up the largest group of animals on Earth. Each day's explorations highlight different ecosystems and the invertebrates that inhabit them.
     
  • Animal Investigators (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Educator with a live owl perched on her hand, teaching a group of children
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Trek through forests, prairies and wetlands to learn about the different animal species that make Lake County home. Discover the unique adaptations of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects through hands-on investigations, live animal encounters and nature explorations.
     
  • A Lake County Artist Adventure  (09:15 AM - 12:15 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Children working on an art project sitting at a table.
    09:15 AM - 12:15 PM
    Create your own works of art as you learn about local Lake County artists. We will use a variety of mediums to foster creativity as we examine art in the museum’s collection.
     
  • Young Nature Explorers (09:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
    Event details:
    Tuesday, July 08-Thursday, July 10
    Instructors with small children, looking at bugs in glass jars.
    09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Allow your little one time to explore the wonders of nature. Seek adventure in a new habitat each day. Using your senses and curiosity you'll wander into woodlands, wetlands, and prairie with a sense of wonder and awe. Discover who and what might be living or growing there. Natural items, creativity, and imagination will spark kids' love for play and learning in nature.
     
Wednesday, July 09
  • Fishing 1 (08:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Educator teaching a young boy how to fish along a shoreline
    08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Explore the watery world that fish inhabit and learn the basic skills, techniques and bait needed to catch them. Each day includes a 1.5 hour fishing session and all equipment is provided.
     
  • Spiders, Slugs, and Really Cool Bugs (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Several children looking for spiders in the forest preserve.
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Campers will learn about the slimy, crawling, and flying invertebrates of Lake County and what makes them special. Invertebrates (animals without backbones) make up the largest group of animals on Earth. Each day's explorations highlight different ecosystems and the invertebrates that inhabit them.
     
  • Animal Investigators (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Educator with a live owl perched on her hand, teaching a group of children
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Trek through forests, prairies and wetlands to learn about the different animal species that make Lake County home. Discover the unique adaptations of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects through hands-on investigations, live animal encounters and nature explorations.
     
  • A Lake County Artist Adventure  (09:15 AM - 12:15 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Children working on an art project sitting at a table.
    09:15 AM - 12:15 PM
    Create your own works of art as you learn about local Lake County artists. We will use a variety of mediums to foster creativity as we examine art in the museum’s collection.
     
  • Young Nature Explorers (09:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
    Event details:
    Tuesday, July 08-Thursday, July 10
    Instructors with small children, looking at bugs in glass jars.
    09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Allow your little one time to explore the wonders of nature. Seek adventure in a new habitat each day. Using your senses and curiosity you'll wander into woodlands, wetlands, and prairie with a sense of wonder and awe. Discover who and what might be living or growing there. Natural items, creativity, and imagination will spark kids' love for play and learning in nature.
     
Thursday, July 10
  • Fishing 1 (08:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Educator teaching a young boy how to fish along a shoreline
    08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Explore the watery world that fish inhabit and learn the basic skills, techniques and bait needed to catch them. Each day includes a 1.5 hour fishing session and all equipment is provided.
     
  • Spiders, Slugs, and Really Cool Bugs (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Several children looking for spiders in the forest preserve.
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Campers will learn about the slimy, crawling, and flying invertebrates of Lake County and what makes them special. Invertebrates (animals without backbones) make up the largest group of animals on Earth. Each day's explorations highlight different ecosystems and the invertebrates that inhabit them.
     
  • Animal Investigators (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Educator with a live owl perched on her hand, teaching a group of children
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Trek through forests, prairies and wetlands to learn about the different animal species that make Lake County home. Discover the unique adaptations of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects through hands-on investigations, live animal encounters and nature explorations.
     
  • A Lake County Artist Adventure  (09:15 AM - 12:15 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Children working on an art project sitting at a table.
    09:15 AM - 12:15 PM
    Create your own works of art as you learn about local Lake County artists. We will use a variety of mediums to foster creativity as we examine art in the museum’s collection.
     
  • Young Nature Explorers (09:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
    Event details:
    Tuesday, July 08-Thursday, July 10
    Instructors with small children, looking at bugs in glass jars.
    09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Allow your little one time to explore the wonders of nature. Seek adventure in a new habitat each day. Using your senses and curiosity you'll wander into woodlands, wetlands, and prairie with a sense of wonder and awe. Discover who and what might be living or growing there. Natural items, creativity, and imagination will spark kids' love for play and learning in nature.
     
Friday, July 11
  • Fishing 1 (08:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Educator teaching a young boy how to fish along a shoreline
    08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Explore the watery world that fish inhabit and learn the basic skills, techniques and bait needed to catch them. Each day includes a 1.5 hour fishing session and all equipment is provided.
     
  • Spiders, Slugs, and Really Cool Bugs (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Several children looking for spiders in the forest preserve.
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Campers will learn about the slimy, crawling, and flying invertebrates of Lake County and what makes them special. Invertebrates (animals without backbones) make up the largest group of animals on Earth. Each day's explorations highlight different ecosystems and the invertebrates that inhabit them.
     
  • Animal Investigators (09 AM - 12 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Educator with a live owl perched on her hand, teaching a group of children
    09 AM - 12 PM
    Trek through forests, prairies and wetlands to learn about the different animal species that make Lake County home. Discover the unique adaptations of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects through hands-on investigations, live animal encounters and nature explorations.
     
  • A Lake County Artist Adventure  (09:15 AM - 12:15 PM)
    Event details:
    Monday, July 07-Friday, July 11
    Children working on an art project sitting at a table.
    09:15 AM - 12:15 PM
    Create your own works of art as you learn about local Lake County artists. We will use a variety of mediums to foster creativity as we examine art in the museum’s collection.