Nature Camps
at Hidden Oaks
Little Sprouts Camp
Ages 3-5 years
Dive into a summer of nature fun as we hike and play through the woodland, wetland and grassland! Similar to
Seedlings Preschool, children will enjoy free exploration and discovery as we continue to develop their social, emotional,
physical and cognitive skills through interactive, hands-on nature experiences. Camp Little Sprouts is a great way to prepare for the school year to come! Campers required to bring snack and water daily. Join the FUN!
Age Day Fee w/Res ID Date Code Deadline
3-4 TU/TH $108/$72 June 14-30 33419A June 7
3-4 TU/TH $108/$72 July 12-28 33419B July 5
4-5 M/W/F $162/$108 June 13-July 13 3410A June 6
4-5 M/W/F $162/$108 July 11-29 33410B July 5
Time: 9:30-11:30 am
Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Min/Max: 12/18
Acorn Adventurers Camp
Ages 4-6 years
Get down and dirty! Investigate nature through wetland explorations, insect discovery or critter adventures. Join
us for one or ALL of Hidden Oaks Nature Center’s Acorn Adventure camps designed to encourage your adventurer’s
sense of wonder and curiosity of the natural world. Campers required to bring snack and water daily.
Week Date Code Registration Deadline
1 June 13-17 33418A June 6
2 June 20-24 33418B June 13
3 June 27-July 1 33418C June 20
4 July 11-15 33418D July 5
5 July 18-22 33418E July 11
6 July 25-29 33418F July 18
Day: Monday-Friday
Time: 12:30 am-2:30 pm
Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Fee: $90
w/Resident ID: $60
Min/Max: 12/18
Eco-Trekkers Camp
Ages 7-9 years
Trek through the great outdoors to discover Illinois’ amazing habitats and the plants and animals that call them
home. Come help us explore the world beneath our feet and the amazing things that happen in the sky above our
heads. Investigate trees and flowers, while searching for insects, animals and ecosystems! Get your feet wet, while
exploring wetland habitats and the creatures that live there. Enjoy some outdoor fun and discovery with hand-on
activities, games and art! Join us for one or ALL of Hidden Oaks Nature Center’s Eco-Trekkers Camps fit to fill your
summer with nature FUN! Campers required to daily bring a snack, lunch and a refillable water bottle.
Week Date Code Deadline
1 June 13-17 33416A June 6
2 June 20-24 33416B June 13
3 June 27-July 1 33416C June 20
4 July 5-8 33416D June 27*
5 July 11-15 33416E July 5
6 July 18-22 33416F July 11
7 July 25-29 33416G July 18
8 Aug 1-5 33416H July 25
9 Aug 8-12 33416J Aug 1
Day: Monday-Friday
Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Fee: $135
w/Resident ID: $89
Min/Max: 12/18
Please register by the deadline to avoid the $15 late charge.
*Four day week of camp discounted to w/Resident ID: $74, Fee: $120
Eco-Explorers Camp
Ages 10-12 years
If adventure is your middle name…join us for one or ALL of Hidden Oaks Nature Center’s Eco-Explorers Camps!
Campers will have fun participating in activities like hiking, fishing, biking, canoeing, climbing and wilderness survival!
Discover everything from the ground up through hands-on science and interactive activities. Explore the wilds of
water as we use nets to search for critters in area lakes, rivers and wetlands. Examine animal tracks & signs and
uncover earth’s processes and ecosystems while enjoying outdoor adventures! Camp fee includes travel to and
from local exploration sites. Campers required to bring a lunch, snack and refillable water bottle daily and their own
bike and helmet for bike day.
Week Date Code Deadline
1 June 13-17 33417A June 6
2 June 20-24 33417B June 13
3 June 27-July 1 33417C June 20
4 July 5-8 33417D June 27*
5 July 11-15 33417E July 5
6 July 18-22 33417F July 11
7 July 25-29 33417G July 18
8 Aug 1-5 33417H July 25
9 Aug 8-12 33417J Aug 1
Day: Monday-Friday
Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Fee: $135
w/Resident ID: $89
Min/Max: 12/18
Please register by the deadline to avoid the $15 late charge.
*Four day week of camp discounted to w/Resident ID: $74, Fee: $120