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2008
Summer Camp Guide
Click this link to be connected to the City of Evanston's 2008 Summer Camp Guide. Read about our fabulous Ecology Center camps - Wildflower, Kinglet, EcoQuest, EcoExplorer, and Summer Summit Camps. Please make sure you read the Important Information section too. For camp photos and other fun information, see below. And don't miss our newest camp, Ecology Counselor in Training, for ages 12 to 14, at the Evanston Ecology Center. The camp schedule is in .pdf form. To view it, download the free Acrobat reader. Camp guides are also available at the Ecology Center and other community centers and on the City of Evanston's Parks & Forestry web page. We hope to see you at one of our great summer camps next year! Summer is the busiest time for the Ecology Center and our favorite time. We have had the chance to expose hundreds of children to many aspects of nature with fun and exciting programs. Our summer camps were a huge success last year, thanks to all the time and hard work of our staff and volunteers as many of our camps had to be expanded to accommodate those interested. This unique preschool program is designed to develop small and large motor skills, creativity, and imagination, while experiencing the joys of nature. Two-week sessions meet Monday-Thursday. Camps combine outdoor exploration with play, crafts, stories, songs, and nature discoveries to create special themes. Campers must be potty-trained.
Kinglet (entering Kindergarten): Why is this camp named Kinglet? Kinglets are very small birds. The name Kinglet comes from the Latin Regulus, or "little king." These tiny birds have a high-pitched call and flick their wings rapidly as they dart about. Sound familiar? Little, active, and cute all rolled into one, just like your kindergarten-bound child! Campers "travel" our National Neighborhoods. Each two-week session focuses on different habitats, ecosystems and cultures in the U.S.A. Through innovative activities, games, crafts, "travel days," and special guests, campers discover America's beauty and diversity. Camp meets full or half day, Mon.-Fri. Extended care is available
EcoQuest Day Camp uses the time-honored traditions of summer camp, innovative programming and enthusiastic staff to create a summer of fun and opportunities for personal growth. Campers achieve a greater understanding of nature and the world around them through hands-on science and nature experiences. Camp activities include nature discovery and exploration, arts & crafts, outdoor sports, stories, songs, imaginative play, scientific experiments, beach days, field trips, special guests, a cook-out party and more! Camp meets full day or half day, Monday-Friday. Extended care is available.
EcoExplorer offers challenges and adventures to older children interested in nature and outdoor recreation! This camp provides a unique learning opportunity designed to provide skills and insight through experience. Campers work cooperatively to develop awareness and respect for oneself, others, and the world around them, while discovering their own talents and abilities. The two week sessions include field trips, beach days, and an overnight experience. Extended care is available
Beat the heat with end-of-summer fun! Spend those last, lazy days at a camp that's filled with fun activities designed to beat the heat! There will be two beach days a week, ice skating, and canoeing on the "canal." Theme days, such as "Ugly Shirt Day," and "70s Day" add to this lighthearted way to spend the last days of summer break. We'll also have a family campout at the lakefront! Extended
care: Extended Care
is available for Kinglet, EcoQuest, EcoExplorer, and Summer Summit
Camps. Activities include arts & crafts and games. Morning Extended
Care is available from 7:30-9am for a fee of $4/day. Afternoon Extended
Care is available until 6pm for $8/day (afternoon snack is provided).
For further registration information and site location for Extended
Care, contact us at (847) 448-8256. Ecology Counselor in Training Ages 12-14: Ecology Counselor in Training meets for a full day, Monday-Friday, for 4 weeks. This camp will teach you the skills needed to be a terrific camp counselor! In this program, you will begin to learn what it takes to be a camp counselor. You will spend the first two weeks training in communication, leadership, problem solving and teamwork skills. During the second two weeks, you will be assigned to either Kinglet Camp or EcoQuest Camp. The Counselor in Training program also includes an evaluation of each CIT's progress to identify areas of strength. As this is a Counselor in Training camp for the Ecology Center camps, the program also will include topics related to the environment, such as responsible resource use, how to be a good "Eco Role Model," and how to help campers understand how to be more friendly towards the Earth. The camp schedule includes field trips and beach days. Some drop-off and pick-up locations may vary during the program. There is no extended care for this camp. Questions? Please call (847) 448-8256. Location: Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick
Blvd.
Hear it from previous year's parents and campers!
"I'm happy my child's happy!" EcoQuest "The best camp programs in Evanston. We'll be back next year!" EcoExplorer and EcoQuest "My child can't wait to come to camp each day!" Wildflower "I'm really imprssed with the care that the counselors show to the campers." EcoQuest
"Great camp for kindergarten transition - love the location - use of school and grounds. Good staff." Kinglet
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