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Welcome to Camp!

Summer Worlds Tour opens the doors of Adler Planetarium, The Field Museum, and Shedd Aquarium

for campers to explore the depths of sky, land, and water through exhibit exploration, hands-on

activities, games, and art projects.

CAMP SCHEDULE

KEY CONTACT

Please call (312) 692-3367 in the

event of a sick camper, emergency, or

late arrival/pick-up.

For any campers with allergies,

medications or other special

considerations:

There was a portion of registration for

this information. Please let us know if

there is any additional or new

information that we should be aware

of while your camper is in our care.

PARENT TOOL KIT

We have a week full of fun and exciting adventures planned for your camper.

After a half-day “explorer training” on Monday morning, campers will spend

a day and half at each institution. Take a look at the schedule below to

determine where your child will be on any given day.

WHAT’S INSIDE YOUR BACKPACK

Help your camper pack their backpack with these items:

Water bottle and sunscreen.

Peanut and tree nut free lunch. For the safety of all participants, it is

required that lunches are free of products containing peanuts or

tree nuts.

Extra snacks and drinks. Please pack a little extra in your camper’s

lunch for healthy snacking.

Help your camper dress appropriately each day:

Mandatory Summer Worlds Tour T-shirt- All campers will receive

one camp t-shirt unless you purchased additional t-shirts during

registration. (Inquire with your counselor if you wish to purchase

more). Please be aware if a camper comes to camp without the

mandatory t-shirt, an additional t-shirt must be purchased.

Comfortable clothes- Summer Worlds Tour is all about exploring and

sometimes the work gets a little messy. For our youngest campers,

a set of spare clothes is a good idea.

Closed toed shoes

Lightweight jacket or sweatshirt or rain gear (if necessary). Some

museums spaces will be a bit chilly

WHAT’S INSIDE THE TOUR GUIDE?

Parent Tool Kit

What’s going on at camp

Drop-off/ Pick-up Checklist

Parking Information

Other Family Programs

Groups Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

A,C,E AM Orientation Field Shedd Shedd Adler

PM Field Field Shedd Adler Adler

B,D,F AM Orientation Shedd Adler Adler Field

PM Shedd Shedd Adler Field Field

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Car Ride Home Questions

Field Museum Coinciding with the opening of Fantastic Bug Encounters! at the Field Museum, campers will become

entomologists! They will explore the hidden world of bugs and learn what makes an insect and insect. While

investigating how bugs adapt and evolve, campers will practice scientific illustration, hold live bugs, and create

a bug of their own invention.

What is an insect? What makes insects different from other types of bugs?

How have insects adapted to better survive and thrive in their habitats? What are some of their features

and how do they use them?

In what ways are insects helpful to humans? Why are they important to study and protect?

Shedd Aquarium Life underwater is very different than life on land. From how animals move to how light behaves – this

underwater world has led to amazing animal adaptations across all animals who call our waterways home.

Campers will explore life underwater and investigate these amazing animal adaptations. Campers will meet

animals up close, explore habitats, and see the world through the lens of an underwater animal.

What was your favorite animal that you met today? What does this animal have that helps them live in

their underwater environment?

What is one way that living underwater is different than living on land? What animal did you explore to

learn this?

Which part of Shedd’s Underwater Beauty exhibit did you like the most - shimmer, color, pattern,

rhythm, or movement? In your eyes, what was the most beautiful animal in that exhibit and why?

Adler Planetarium In celebration of the 50th anniversaries of the Apollo missions, campers will explore the Moon at Adler. They’ll

investigate the technology that made Moon landings possible, create art inspired by the Moon’s beauty, and

search for engineering solutions to space travel challenges! They’ll also see a show in one of our state-of-the-art

theaters and explore Adler’s exhibits.

Would you travel to the Moon like the Apollo astronauts did? Why or why not?

What do you see when you look up at the Moon? Do you see the man in the Moon, a rabbit, or

something else?

Some people think humans will live on the Moon someday. Do you think that will happen? Why would

living on the Moon be a good idea? What would be hard about living on the Moon?

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Young Explorers Mondays

Calling all explorers between the ages of two and six! Check out Young Explorers’ Mondays from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm, where children and their families can try stellar hands-on activities like Fly a Kite, Stories Under the Stars, and more.

'Scopes in the City Adler astronomers and educators are bringing the museum—and the Universe—a little closer to you! With ‘Scopes in the City, Adler astronomers and staff lead free telescope observing programs in Chicago neighborhoods. Depending on the dates, times and locations of the ‘Scopes in the City events, attendees may be able to observe the Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and more! https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/education/scopes-in-the-city/

Doane at Dusk Home to the largest aperture telescope available to the public in the Chicagoland area, the Adler’s Doane Observatory provides visitors a unique opportunity to see a variety of celestial objects like the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn and more! At Doane at Dusk, guests will enjoy nighttime telescope viewings and related discussions with Adler Astronomers after museum hours. These events are FREE and open to the public but are weather permitting. https://www.adlerplanetarium.org/doane-at-dusk/

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Sensory Saturdays

This event welcomes families and children with disabilities, as well as with sensory processing needs, to a sensory-friendly morning in the Crown Family PlayLab. Siblings, family members, and caregivers are also welcome. Free with advance registration. For more information on upcoming dates, visit fieldmuseum.org/our-events/sensory-saturday.

Dozin’ with the Dinos Overnights Come see the Museum in a different (and dimmer) light! Children ages 6-12 and their adults get a chance to view unique items from our collections, get hands-on experiences, and hear the stories behind the exhibitions in an overnight to remember! Tickets for the 2020 season will be available for purchase in August. For dates and information, visit fieldmuseum.org/overnights.

Crown Family PlayLab Our PlayLab is getting a face lift! We will be closing August 10 to update our hands-on, interactive, early learner space. Check our website for information about our reopening this fall. https://www.fieldmuseum.org/exhibitions/crown-family-playlab

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Asleep with the Fishes Overnights

Come explore the aquarium in a whole new light after hours! Explore until 11 p.m. or spend the night in one of our exhibit spaces surrounded by animals! Enjoy an Aquatic Show, animal encounters, activities and more. Come join us at one of our

2019 fall dates: October 25th, November 15th and December 20th. https://www.sheddaquarium.org/plan-a-visit/visitor-guide/Experiences/Asleep-with-the-fishes/

Camp Shedd: Summer Splash! Did your camper have so much fun at Summer Worlds Tour that they want to come back for more camp fun? Continue exploring the amazing adaptations of underwater animals at Camp Shedd: Summer Splash! Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; aftercare runs from 3 to 5 p.m. Registration is open now for Session Two, running August 12th through the 16th. https://www.sheddaquarium.org/Learning-Experiences/Families--Adults/spring-and-summer-programs/camp-shedd-summer-splash/

Camp Shedd: School’s Out! When school is out, we invite you in to uncover the world of aquatic life at Shedd. Your K-5 learner will spend their day doing hands-on science activities, experiencing animal encounters and exploring Shedd’s habitats. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; aftercare runs from 3 to 5 p.m. Fall 2019 Dates: October 13th, November 8th and November 11th . https://www.sheddaquarium.org/Learning-Experiences/Families--Adults/spring-and-summer-programs/camp-shedd-schools-out/

What’s Happening on Museum Campus?

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Pick-up / Drop-off Reminders

Drop-off/Pick-up happens in the Field Museum East Lot Bus Loop – Do not exit your car until parked in the area

designated with stars in the picture below.

Morning drop-off is from 8:30am to 9am. Afternoon pick-up is from 3pm to 3:30pm. Please avoid arriving before

these windows begin to assist with traffic management.

If running late, please call 312-692-3367 – there is a $5 fee for every 5 minutes after 3:30PM.

Anyone picking up a camper from camp must have a valid photo ID AND be on our list of authorized signers.

Please check this list with your counselor or call 312-692-3367 if someone else is picking up your camper.

Place drop-off/pick-up placard (received in your email) on dashboard for staff managing traffic to see. This placard

gives you 5 minutes to leave your car in the bus loop to sign your camper in/out. If you need more time, you’ll

need to park in a Museum Campus parking lot or on the street after 9AM.

Look out for Summer Worlds Tour Staff who will be directing traffic into the Field Museum Bus turnaround – be

aware, busses have priority and we may need to ask you to wait or loop around.

The entry line will form in the right lane starting at Field’s bus loop and runs back to the entry of Shedd’s bus loop.

If the line is back to this point, you may be asked to loop around again.

In the event of inclement weather, drop-off will still be at Field Museum in the East Entrance. If there is dangerous,

extreme weather, look for an email directing you to the appropriate drop-off location or call 312-692-3367.

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