Park District’s Eco Explorers Program Encourages Kids & Families to Discover Nature in Chicago
Release Date: 06/03/09
The Chicago Park District is offering an Eco Explorers program for both kids and families this summer at Humboldt Park, 1359 N. Sacramento. The multiple-day nature camp encourages participants to relate to the natural world through nature-related games, activities and experiments.
“The Eco Explorers program is a great way to teach kids and families about the importance of nature, especially in an urban setting such as Chicago,” said Peggy Stewart, Chicago Park District, Manager of Environmental Programs.
The following is a list of Eco Explorer programs being offered this summer:
Eco Explorers (for kids only ages 5 -12 years old):
•Mon. – Fri., July 13 –July 17; 11 am -3 pm or
•Mon. – Fri., Aug. 3 - Aug. 7; 11 am -3 pm
•$65/child
•Registration is required. Please call 312.742.5039.
Kids participating in the program will go lagoon dipping, take nature hikes, playing fun nature-related games and activities.
Family Eco Explorers (families with children 6 – 12 years old):
•Mon. & Tues., Aug. 10-11; 9-3 pm or
•Wed. & Thurs., Aug. 12-13; 9-3 pm
•$100/family (up to five persons in a family)
•Mail-in registration is required. Please call 312.742.5039.
Families participating in the program will experience great outdoor activities that include nature walking, kayaking, fishing, visiting an urban farm and cooking by using produce from gardens. Participants will receive an Eco Explorer t-shirt.
- Contact Phone: 312 742 7529
- Publication Date: 06/03/09