Registration Open for Summer Camps at Rock Springs

   

  The Macon County Conservation District is offering a variety of nature and history camps this summer for children aged 1-15. These camps have been connecting children with nature, encouraging exploration, and creating lasting memories since 1982. All camps meet at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Online registration is now open at MaconCountyConservation.org/Nature-Camps-For-Kids.

     A full-day camp, Earth Adventures, will be exploring the theme of World of Weather in this Monday through Friday nature camp for ages 6-12. Campers will explore science, nature, and history through outdoor exploration and play while discovering the different seasons, weather patterns, severe weather, and climate change. Campers will enjoy many engaging activities like canoeing, hiking, fishing, and more. Pick and choose which weeks to come, or attend all nine from June 2 through August 1. A fee of $150/camper each week covers all activities. Discount: $20 off each week for every additional sibling. Before and After Care is also available for a cost. Camp will not be held on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth, or Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Registration fees will be adjusted for those weeks accordingly. In addition to the on-site activities planned each week, campers will also enjoy one day off-site to go swimming and one-day off-site for a field trip. Swimming will take place at Clinton Lake. Space is limited each week and camp activities are subject to change.

     If a full week of camp doesn’t fit your schedule, the Macon County Conservation District also offers Adventure Club. In this half-day camp, children ages 5-12 will learn about nature and history on Tuesday mornings from 9am–12pm. A fee of $20/camper each Tuesday covers all supplies, activities, and a mid-morning snack. Pick and choose which weeks to come, or attend all nine from June 3 through July 29.

     Space is limited to 25 campers each Tuesday and camp activities are subject to change.

     Have an older child who is feeling a little more adventurous? They can enjoy a full day of activities in X-Treme Camp. Camp will be held select Wednesdays in the summer. A fee of$35/camper for in-county camps or $60/camper for out-of-county camps covers all activities. Pick and choose which weeks to attend, or join us for all four. Space is limited to 12 campers each week and camp activities are subject to change.

     Is your child interested in history? Enroll in History Camp for a summer of historic fun. With the theme Finding History, campers will be discovering the history hidden all around us! From modes of transportation to fashion to food, evidence of history is everywhere. Explore how our lives today are different from the lives of people in the past, in this fun and educational half-day camp.

Camp will be held on Wednesday mornings from 9am-12pm. Some time may be spent outdoors. A fee of $20/camper each Wednesday covers all supplies, activities, and a mid-morning snack. Pick and choose which weeks to come, or attend all seven from June 11 through July 30. Space is limited to 12 campers each Wednesday and camp activities are subject to change.

     For the younger children, Mini Camp is a one-hour long camp for children aged 1-5 with an adult buddy and is also a camp that runs year-long. In June and July, young campers will explore the theme of Ecosystem Explorers, learning about the native flora and fauna that can be found in our own backyard. A fee of $8/camper covers all activities and a snack. Each camp accommodates a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 12.

Find the full list of camps and details and register now at MaconCountyConservation.org/Nature-Camps-For-Kids. Conservation staff are happy to answer any questions at 217-423-7708.

About the Macon County Conservation District:

The mission of the Macon County Conservation District is to promote the conservation of natural and cultural resources by acquiring, maintaining, and restoring areas of natural and cultural significance within Macon County, and to protect and preserve those spaces for the education, recreation, and enjoyment of all its citizens in perpetuity.