Camp News
Summer
Camp Info
Camp
Redwing
(Ages 6-11)
Weekly
Themes
Voyageurs June 23
27
Learn about the first travelers to explore Illinois in this adventure-filled
week. Campers will be transported back to the 1700s to discover what the Fur
Trade was all about. Explore uncharted territory in this fun week! Other
activities during this week include fishing, labs, crafts, hikes, swimming and a
field trip to the Elgin Public Museum.
Extreme Nature
Olympics June 30 July 3 No camp July 4th
This
week we will explore cool animal feats! Can you jump as far as a grasshopper?
How about carrying as much as an ant? We will participate and go for the gold
in our very own Animal Olympics. Other activities during this week include
fishing, labs, crafts, hikes, swimming and a field trip to Rivers Edge at the
Belvidere Park District.
Its A Class Act
July 7 11
What
makes up a mammal? How about a reptile or amphibian? Is a spider really an
insect? Explore these questions and more when we discover animal
classification. Other activities during this week include fishing, labs,
crafts, hikes, swimming and a field trip to the Midwest Museum of Natural
History.
Prairie Scapes July
14 18
Help
celebrate the Prairie States 190th birthday by exploring and learning all about
prairies! Campers will learn about the animals and plants that call the prairie
their home. Other activities during this week include fishing, labs, crafts,
hikes, swimming and a field trip the Byron Forest Preserve District.
Concealed &
Revealed July 21 25
Have
you ever wondered why animals are certain colors? Discover the secrets of
camouflage and why it is so helpful for animals. Other activities during this
week include fishing, labs, crafts, hikes, swimming and a field trip to Severson
Dells Nature Center.
The Water Express
July 28 August 1
Follow a water droplet on an incredible journey. Where does it go? How did it
get here? What happens when it rains? Find out as we hop on board the water
express. Other activities during this week include fishing, labs, crafts,
hikes, swimming and a field trip to Welty Environmental Center.
Trash is Treasure
August 4 8
What
good is garbage and why do we care where it goes? This week we will talk about
why recycling is so important to our environment and what you can do to help.
Other activities during this week include fishing, labs, crafts, hikes, swimming
and a field trip to the Sonoco Paper Recycling Plant in Rockton.
Camp
Ducktails
(Ages 4-5)
Weekly
Themes
Hairy Not Scary
June 23 27
Are
you afraid of animals? During this week well learn to respect wild animals but
not to be afraid of them. Well also learn what it takes to be called a mammal
and how we are more alike than different. Other activities during this week
include crafts, snacks, stories and nature walks.
Animal Athletes
June 30 July 3 No camp July 4th
During Animal Athletes we will explore the many extraordinary feats of
different animals. Do you measure up? What extraordinary things can you do?
Other activities during this week include crafts, snacks, stories and nature
walks.
Scales and Tails
July 7 11
Why
do reptiles have scales? What do animals have tails? We will study different
animals and figure out what makes them unique in this fun week. Well even get
to meet some scaly friends! Other activities during this week include crafts,
snacks, stories and nature walks.
A Prairie Birthday
July 14 18
Happy birthday, Prairie State! Come and help celebrate Illinois 190th birthday
by learning all about prairies and the animals that call it home. We will take
walks through the prairie and even get the chance to help spread prairie seeds!
Other activities during this week include crafts, snacks, stories and nature
walks.
Oh
Deer! July 21 25
Did
you know that the white tailed deer is our state mammal? Well be on the
lookout for deer and their signs as we learn all about Illinois largest
mammal. Other activities during this week include crafts, snacks, stories and
nature walks.
A
Dip in the Pond July 28 August 1
Have
you ever visited a pond? Do you know what lives around one? During this week,
well visit the ponds and explore just what lives in and around them. Hopefully
well catch a frog or two! Other activities during this week include crafts,
snacks, stories and nature walks.
No Litter Bugs
Here! August 4 8
Do
you know why its wrong to litter? Where does our garbage go when we throw it
away? Did you know that a special kind of worm can help us recycle food? Well
take a look at composting worms to see just exactly how they can help recycle
our leftovers. Other activities during this week include crafts, snacks,
stories and nature walks.
Scholarships are
available to qualifying families.
Applications can be
obtained at the BCCD office.
We are currently
accepting applications for camp counselors.
Job descriptions and
applications are available at the BCCD office.
Camp Price List - 2008
A
deposit is required along with completed registration form.
DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER JUNE 1ST.
Camp Redwing (ages 6-11) resident
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$100
Camp
Redwing nonresident ........
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$110
Camp
Redwing - scholarship
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$2
Camp
Redwing - deposit
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$25
Camp Redtail (ages 12-15) - resident
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$200
Camp
Redtail - nonresident
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$220
Camp
Redtail - scholarship
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$100
Camp
Redtail deposit
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..$100
Ducktails (ages 4-5)- resident......................................................
$50
Ducktails - nonresident
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$60
Ducktails - scholarship
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$25
Ducktails deposit
...$25
Extended Care
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$10/day
A free camp T-shirt is
included with the first week registered only.
Camp
Registration begins April 1st!
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