The camp provides exciting and enriching outdoor learning experiences within one of the world's most beautiful gardens, led by qualified teachers.
The Chicago Botanic Garden Summer Camps offer immersive outdoor learning experiences for children and teens, focusing on plant science, ecology, and environmental education. Participants engage in hands-on activities such as dissecting plant seeds, exploring fragrant herbs and flowers, hiking through diverse natural areas, and searching for local wildlife. Creative expression is fostered through art projects like sculpting with clay, making plant dyes, and creating paper. Students also participate in practical skills such as planting and preparing healthy snacks. The curriculum incorporates inquiry-based learning, games, and projects, encouraging scientific investigation and problem-solving. Through these activities, campers gain a deeper understanding of ecosystems, conservation, and the interconnectedness of the natural world.
A typical day involves visiting different areas of the Garden, conducting science investigations, dabbling in art, and preparing healthy snacks, alongside outdoor exploration and hands-on projects.
This camp is ideal for children and teens who enjoy hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and discovering the natural world through science, art, and ecology.
1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
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