Children and Family Programs

Spring Science Camp: Hideouts and Habitats

Explore the habitats of the Arboretum this spring!

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Investigate the habitats of The Morton Arboretum this spring. Explore the science behind the nests, homes, and dens that animals and their young call home.

This weeklong camp meets in person at the Arboretum and includes the following five meeting times.

Monday, March 31, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday, April 4, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

When registering, please select the section that corresponds with the child’s current grade level.

Section A: Kindergarten
Section B: Grades 1 and 2
Section C: Grades 1 and 2
Section D: Grades 3 and 4
Section E: Grades 5 and 6

 

Instructors: Science camp instructors, The Morton Arboretum

Age: Kindergarten through grade 6

Course number: C991

 

Supported by:

What to Know

Each section of the spring camp is limited to 12 campers.

All sections of this program take place Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please select a section based on the child’s current grade level.

Supervised Play is not available before or after the camp session.

Dress for the weather; this program takes place outdoors.

Campers should bring a water bottle, backpack, snack, lunch, sunscreen, and bug spray with them each day.

Program Schedule

This weeklong camp meets in person at the Arboretum and includes the following five meeting times.

Monday, March 31, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday, April 4, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Thornhill Shelter, Parking Lot 21, West Side

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