BOONE COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT


 

 

 

Camp - Week 1

“Going, Going, Gone”

During the first week of camp, all the campers became scientists and investigated the causes of disappearing wildlife.  They learned why plants and animals became extinct, and why it really matters.  Campers also enjoyed fishing, crafts, labs, prairie planting, swimming and a field trip to the Lincoln Park Zoo.

 

Camp - Week 2

“A Fierce Green Fire”

Who was Aldo Leopold?  This week campers became conservationists and learned all about this man from Wisconsin.  They explored parts of his famous book A Sand County Almanac, and also got to really investigate nature up close.  The campers loved journaling and nature sketching.  Other activities this week were fishing, crafts, labs, and a field trip to the Aldo Leopold Nature Center.

 

Camp - Week 3

“Pond Wonders”

This week campers learned that there are more to ponds than what meets the eye.  They discovered secrets that lie under water with pond sampling and fun nature hikes.  Campers enjoyed fishing, crafts, labs, prairie planting, swimming and a field trip to the Volo Bog State Natural Area.

Camp - Week 4

“A Galactic Neighborhood”

During this great week, campers learned all about our neighbors in the solar system.  They got the chance to “take a hike” to each one of the planets in our Milky Way galaxy.  They also learned why Pluto isn’t a planet anymore, and explored the properties of gravity and galaxies.  The campers learned a lot through the Galactic Game Show, and also enjoyed fishing, crafts, labs, prairie planting, swimming and a field trip to the Discovery Center.

Camp - Week 5

“Safe, Smart, Survival!”

Could you find north without a compass?  Do you know how to stay found?  During this week, campers learned all about the basics of outdoor survival.  They learned how to pack for outdoor adventures, recognized suitable outdoor shelters, and (most important) what to do if you become lost.  Campers during this week also enjoyed fishing, crafts, labs, prairie planting, swimming and a field trip to Camp Winnebago.

Camp - Week 6

Week 6           “Barking Up the Right Tree”

This week campers learned all about coniferous and deciduous trees.  Campers got the chance to investigate how to age different kinds of trees, as well as learning how the “inside plumbing” of a tree works.   They had a lot of fun taking tree hikes, as well as learning all about the similarities and differences of trees.  Campers of “Barking Up the Right Tree” also enjoyed fishing, crafts, labs, prairie planting, swimming and a field trip to William’s Tree Farm. 

Camp - Week 7

Week 7           “An Eco Treasure Hunt”

Did you know that “treasure” is hidden all over Boone county?  As well as Illinois and the entire country?  You can find these treasures by participating in a national family-friendly pastime called Letterboxing and Geocaching.  This week, campers learned all about these great outdoor activities, and had the chance to participate in a Spencer-wide treasure hunt.  Campers also got the opportunity to experience Letterboxing firsthand.  Campers during this week also enjoyed fishing, crafts, labs, prairie planting, swimming and a field trip to local Letterboxing sites around Boone and Winnebago counties.