We are looking forward to seeing you all this summer! The Champaign County Forest Preserve District is pleased to offer a variety of summer youth programs relating to history, nature, gardening, and much more! Please see below for al of our summer camp offerings, including camps in a bag, and please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions.
IN-PERSON CAMPS (repeating and one day):
Powerful Pollinators - Register Here
Location: Museum of the Grand Prairie, 950 N. Lombard St., Mahomet, IL 61853
Tuesday, June 6 from 10:00-11:00am
4-7 years old with adult
Fee $10 per child
For questions, contact (217) 586-2612 or mmontez@ccfpd.org
Junior Golf Clinics
Location: Lake of the Woods Golf Course, 405 N Lake of the Woods Rd, Mahomet, IL 61853
Every Tuesday from June 6-June 27
8-9 years old 1:00-1:55pm
10-12 years old 2:00-2:55pm
13-17 years old 3:00-3:55pm
Fee Options:
Option 1: $50 per junior with handout materials
Option 2: $60 per junior with comeback coupons
Option 3: $75 per junior with comeback coupons and individual session with PGA Professional
To register and for questions, contact (217) 586-2183 or lakeshop@ccfpd.org
Trees of Illinois - Register Here
Location: Museum of the Grand Prairie, 950 N. Lombard St., Mahomet, IL 61853
Wednesday, June 7 from 10:00-11:30am
8-11 years old
Fee $10 per child
For questions, contact (217) 586-2612 or mmontez@ccfpd.org
Garden Art and Accessories - Register Here
Location: Museum of the Grand Prairie, 950 N. Lombard St., Mahomet, IL 61853
Tuesday, June 13 from 10:00-11:00am
4-7 years old with adult
Fee $10 per child
For questions, contact (217) 586-2612 or mmontez@ccfpd.org
Nature Explorers Preschool Program - Register Here
Location: Salt Fork Center, Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 2573 S Homer Lake Rd, Homer, IL 61849
Thursday, June 14 from 9:30-11:00am
Fee $10 per child
For questions, contact (217) 896-2455 or pahasic@ccfpd.org
Fire, Earth, and Air Camp - Register Here
Location: Museum of the Grand Prairie, 950 N. Lombard St., Mahomet, IL 61853
Every Wednesday from June 14-28
June 14 - Fire, June 21 - Earth, June 28 - Air
9-11 years old: 9:30-11:00am
Fee $30 per child
For questions, contact (217) 586-2612 or ksnyder@ccfpd.org
Nature Explorers Preschool Program - Register Here
Location: Elks Lake Pavilion, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, 109 S. Lake of the Woods Rd., Mahomet, IL 61853
Thursday, June 15 from 9:30-11:00am
Fee $10 per child
For questions, contact (217) 896-2455 or pahasic@ccfpd.org
Prairie Plants and Garden Ponds - Register Here
Location: Museum of the Grand Prairie, 950 N. Lombard St., Mahomet, IL 61853
Thursday, June 15 from 10:00-11:30am
8-11 years old
Fee $10 per child
For questions, contact (217) 586-2612 or mmontez@ccfpd.org
Peel, Chop, and Eat! (registration links provided below with age group)
Location: Museum of the Grand Prairie, 950 N. Lombard St., Mahomet, IL 61853
Tuesday, June 20 from 10:00-11:30am
4-7 years old with adult - Register Here
Thursday, June 22 from 10:00-11:30am
8-11 years old - Register Here
Fee $10 per child
For questions, contact (217) 586-2612 or mmontez@ccfpd.org
Eco-Adventures Day Camp (registration links provided below with age group)
Location every Tuesday and Wednesday: Homer Lake Interpretive Center, Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 2573 Homer Lake Rd., Homer, IL 61849
Location every Thursday and Friday: Museum of the Grand Prairie, 950 N. Lombard St., Mahomet, IL 61853
June 20-July 21 (excluding the week of July 4-7)
Week 1 - June 20-23 - Habitat Explore, Week 2 - June 27-30 - Sustainable is Obtainable,
Week 3 - July 11-14 - Nature's Myths! Busted!, Week 4 - July 18-21 - Nature and the Imaginable
3-5 years old 10:00-11:30am - Register Here
6-8 years old 10:00-11:30am - Register Here
9-11 years old 10:00-11:30am - Register Here
Fee $40 per child
For questions, contact (217) 896-2455 or pahasic@ccfpd.org
Know Your Plants and Find Your Way! Escape the Mabery Bontanical Gardens - Register Here
Location: Museum of the Grand Prairie, 950 N. Lombard St., Mahomet, IL 61853
Tuesday, June 27 from 10:00-11:30am
12-15 years old
Fee $10 per child
For questions, contact (217) 586-2612 or mmontez@ccfpd.org
Junior Golf Camp
Location: Lake of the Woods Golf Course, 405 N Lake of the Woods Rd, Mahomet, IL 61853
July 10-13
10-17 years old
Fee $100 per junior (limited to first 25 participants)
To register and for questions, contact (217) 586-2183 or lakeshop@ccfpd.org
Craft Camp in the Maberry Gelvin Botanical Garden (registration links provided below with age group)
Location: Museum of the Grand Prairie, 950 N. Lombard St., Mahomet, IL 61853
Every Tuesday from July 11-July 25
July 11 - Gazebo, July 18 - Nature Trail, July 25 - Pond
6-8 years old: 10:00-11:30am - Register Here
9-12 years old: 1:00-2:30pm - Register Here
Fee $30 per child
For questions, contact (217) 586-2612 or sgonzalez@ccfpd.org
Wilderness Explorers - Register Here
Location: Salt Fork Center, Homer Lake Forest Preserve, 2573 S Homer Lake Rd, Homer, IL 61849
Tuesday, July 25 from 10:00am-12:00pm
6-12 years old
Fee $10 per child
For questions, contact (217) 896-2455 or pahasic@ccfpd.org
Wilderness Explorers - Register Here
Location: Elks Lake Pavilion, Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, 109 S. Lake of the Woods Rd., Mahomet, IL 61853
Wednesday, July 26 from 10:00am-12:00pm
6-12 years old
Fee $10 per child
For questions, contact (217) 896-2455 or pahasic@ccfpd.org
Wilderness Explorers - Register Here
Location: Activity Center, Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, 3437 County Rd 2700 E, Rankin, IL 60960
Thursday, July 27 from 10:00am-12:00pm
6-12 years old
Fee $10 per child
For questions, contact (217) 896-2455 or pahasic@ccfpd.org
Please click here to learn more about each camp and program offered this summer: https://www.ccfpd.org/education/summer-youth-programs