In this dynamic two-week outdoor program, culminating with an overnight camp-out, high schoolers will explore and study the local ecosystems of Lake County. Conservation Explorers (ConEx) will highlight the importance of conservation and stewardship as participants gain real-world, hands-on experience through data collection and learning from Forest Preserve experts. Participants will also learn about summer job opportunities and career options in the science field.

Want to practice and improve your fishing skills? Join us as we learn about fish behavior, bait selection, lures and techniques. Each day features a 1.5 hour fishing session. One day of guided boat fishing is included and all equipment is provided.

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.

Foster your camper’s enthusiasm for the natural and human history of Lake County. From dinos to the modern day, we’ll explore how the habitats and people of Lake County have changed over time.

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.

In this dynamic two-week outdoor program, culminating with an overnight camp-out, high schoolers will explore and study the local ecosystems of Lake County. Conservation Explorers (ConEx) will highlight the importance of conservation and stewardship as participants gain real-world, hands-on experience through data collection and learning from Forest Preserve experts. Participants will also learn about summer job opportunities and career options in the science field.

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.

Want to practice and improve your fishing skills? Join us as we learn about fish behavior, bait selection, lures and techniques. Each day features a 1.5 hour fishing session. One day of guided boat fishing is included and all equipment is provided.

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.

Foster your camper’s enthusiasm for the natural and human history of Lake County. From dinos to the modern day, we’ll explore how the habitats and people of Lake County have changed over time.

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.

In this dynamic two-week outdoor program, culminating with an overnight camp-out, high schoolers will explore and study the local ecosystems of Lake County. Conservation Explorers (ConEx) will highlight the importance of conservation and stewardship as participants gain real-world, hands-on experience through data collection and learning from Forest Preserve experts. Participants will also learn about summer job opportunities and career options in the science field.

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.

In this dynamic two-week outdoor program, culminating with an overnight camp-out, high schoolers will explore and study the local ecosystems of Lake County. Conservation Explorers (ConEx) will highlight the importance of conservation and stewardship as participants gain real-world, hands-on experience through data collection and learning from Forest Preserve experts. Participants will also learn about summer job opportunities and career options in the science field.