Pollywogs Preschool CampAGES 4 – 5 (by the start of session)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.Come to play! Come to hike! Explore and create in a beautiful setting that fosters the imagination. We will be outside using our senses to delve into the nature center‘s woods, marsh and prairie. End each day laughing with the puppets. Choose either the morning OR afternoon session.

SESSION 1: ANIMAL SENSES DAY DATES+TIME Activity#M – Th June 6 – 9, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 108204-01M – Th June 6 – 9, 1 – 3:30 p.m. 108204-02FEE $60 per child (resident) / $68 (non-resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.

SESSION 2: PONDS, PRAIRIES AND WOODSDAY DATES+TIME Activity#M – Th July 11 – 14, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 108205-01M – Th July 11 – 14, 1 – 3:30 p.m. 108205-02FEE $60 per child (resident) / $68 (non-resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.

SESSION 3: CRITTERS CLOSE UPDAY DATES+TIME Activity#M – Th Aug. 8 – 11, 9 – 11:30 a.m. 108206-01M – Th Aug. 8 – 11, 1 – 3:30 p.m. 108206-02FEE $60 per child (resident) / $68 (non-resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.

Citizen ScienceGRADES 6 – 8 (2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.Learn how to become a citizen scientist. Collect, observe, survey and monitor animals and plants at Westwood. Be inspired by some citizen scientists and get excited learning about the natural world through a scientific lens.DAY DATES+TIME Activity#M – Th June 13 – 16, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 108316-01FEE $98 per child (resident) / $108 (non-resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.

Animal Myths GRADES 1 – 5 (2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.If you believe all the myths about nature, Westwood would be a strange place. The toads would give you warts, the moss would provide directions and the daddy-long legs would be deadly. We’ll find out what is myth and what is fact. We’ll also look at how mythology might be inspired by real animals and plants.DAY DATES+TIME Activity#M – Th June 13 – 16, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 108315-01FEE $98 per child (resident) / $108 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full.

Outdoor Skills GRADES 5 – 8 (2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.Take full advantage of Westwood’s natural spaces by practicing survival skills, orienteering, canoeing, archery and more. End with an overnight camp-out at the nature center. Tents and food will be provided.DAY DATES+TIME Activity#M – W June 20 – 22, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 108309-01Th – F June 23 – 24, 4 p.m. – 9 a.m. FEE $115 per child (resident) / $125 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full.

Everything GrowsGrades 1 – 2 (2016-17 school year)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.Animals grow up, but how? Learn about different animals by playing games, exploring outdoors, reading stories and watching Westwood’s silly puppets. DAY DATES+TIME Activity#M – Th June 27 – 30, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 108307-01FEE $98 per child (resident) / $108 (non-resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.

Wild about Animals GRADES 3 – 5 (2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.Snakes, turtles, frogs and more! We’ll have the chance to take Westwood’s animals out from behind the glass, touch them, feed them and learn how to responsibly care for them. We will also search for animals in their natural habitat. DAY DATES+TIME Activity#M – Th June 27 – 30, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 108311-01FEE $98 per child (resident) / $108 (non-resident) Registration deadline: when program is full.

Map Makers GRADES 1 – 5 (2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.Search for treasures throughout the nature center. Create your own maps and scavenger hunts. Learn how to navigate Westwood’s wild spaces with fun activities using maps and other tools. DAY DATES+TIME Activity#Tu July 5, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 108304-01FEE $25 per child (resident) / $30 (non-resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.

Code Breakers GRADES 1 – 5 (2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.A code can mean so many things; a way to deliver top secret messages, computer programs and braille are all examples of codes. We’ll work together to explore, make and decipher codes in and around the nature center.DAY DATES+TIME Activity#W July 6, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 108302-01FEE $25 per child (resident) / $30 (non-resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.

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Safari EscapadeGRADES 1 – 5 (2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.Wild animals are everywhere at Westwood! Venture into different habitats in search of wildlife. We’ll use nets, scopes, binoculars and more to find and observe many of the fascinating creatures that make their home in the park. DAY DATES+TIME Activity#Th July 7, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 108303-01FEE $25 per child (resident) / $30 (non-resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.

Bike Overnight Adventure CampGRADES 5 – 8 (2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.Bring your adventurous spirit along with your bike to the nature center. Learn basic bike safety, maintenance, proper riding technique and route planning. The highlight will be a 20-mile bike ride to Gale Woods Farm and back the next day. Campers will experience farm life by feeding livestock and collecting eggs. Cook over a campfire and spend the night in a tent. Tents and meals will be provided for the overnight.DAY DATES+TIME Activity#W July 6, 6 – 7 p.m.

*Mandatory pre-trip guardian & camper meetingM July 11, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 108308-01Tu – W Overnight: July 12, 9 a.m. – July 13, 2:30 p.m.FEE $135 per child (resident) / $145 (non-resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.

Discoverers GRADES 1 – 5 (2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.Get your hands dirty and your feet wet as we explore every corner of the nature center. Campers choose from a variety of engaging outdoor activities such as cattail walks, bug hunts, critter catching and camouflage games. You never know what you will find!DAY DATES+TIME Activity#M – Th July 18 – 21, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 108306-01FEE $98 per child (resident) / $108 (non-resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.

Nature Arts and Crafts GRADES 1 – 5 (2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.Explore your creative side! Join us to create masterpieces using materials and ideas found in and inspired by the woods, marsh and prairie of Westwood. Bring home works of art to share with your family. DAY DATES+TIME Activity#M – Th July 25 – 28, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 108317-01FEE $105 per child (resident)

$115 per child (non-resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.

Super Sneaky Nature GRADES 1 – 3 (2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.In the quest to eat or be eaten, being well-concealed can make all the difference for an animal. Learn how different animals stay hidden and survive. We’ll employ stealth and camouflage to go undercover, evade detection and spy on some sneaky creatures. Shhh!DAY DATES+TIME Activity#M – Th Aug. 1 – 4, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 108310-01FEE $98 per child (resident) / $108 (non–resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.

Pop, Fizz, Bang GRADE 4 – 6 (2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.

Investigate and experiment! Use common household objects, natural materials, simple tools and a little science to create things that pop, fizz and bang. Be prepared to put

your creativity and problem solving skills to work as you work with fellow campers on exciting science projects and experiments.DAY DATES+TIME Activity#M – Th Aug. 1 – 4, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 108313-01FEE $105 per child (resident) / $115 (non-resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.

Canoeing GRADES 5 – 8 (2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR) Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.Explore the marsh by canoe. Paddling is a terrific way to see wildlife and experience Westwood Lake. Enjoy a hike to our canoe launch for instruction in basic canoeing strokes and boating safety followed by fun on the water. Canoes, paddles and life jackets provided. DAY DATES+TIME Activity#M Aug. 8, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. 108318-01FEE $10 per child (resident) / $12 (non-resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.

Orienteering GRADES 1 – 5 (2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.Get back to the basics of navigation. Learn the art of orienteering using a map and compass. Practice your skills on Westwood’s orienteering course.DAY DATES+TIME Activity#W August 10, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. 108320-01FEE $10 per child (resident) / $12 (non-resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.

Predator Prey GRADES 5 – 8 (2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.Eat or be eaten! Predator and prey is a thrilling chase game played on the nature center trails. Each team will need to use stealth, speed and strategy to survive. Be prepared for lots of running and lots of fun!DAY DATES+TIME Activity#Th Aug. 11, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. 108321-01FEE $10 per child (resident) / $12 (non-resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.

Nature Theater Arts Camp GRADES 1 – 5 (2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR)Westwood Hills Nature Center, 8300 W. Franklin Ave.Places everyone, places! We will combine nature-themed activities with the world of drama. Kids will create and act in their own play. We will have plenty of time to practice, but also make sure to have fun outside by the pond and in the woods. Performances will be on Thursday, Aug. 18, 3 – 4 p.m. DAY DATES+TIME Activity#M – Th Aug. 15 – 18, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 108314-01FEE $105 per child (resident)

$115 (non-resident)Registration deadline: when program is full.