Patch Summer Camp Guide for Kendall County

Kendall County

Location: Kendall County
Name: Wee Wonders of Water
Type of camp: Early Childhood
Cost: $25
Where: Rookery Building at Hoover Forest Preserve, 11285 Fox Road, Yorkville
When: June 17 - 21; June 24 - 28; July 22 - 26
Deadline for registration:  Registration is accepted until the camp is full. If registered by April 12, there is a $5 discount.
Details: According to the Kendall County Web site: This program provides a first nature camp experience for the very young. Class time will include a story, song, discovery time, and nature exploration. A caregiver must stay for the class.
For more information call: 630-553-4111

Location: Kendall County
Name: Wet, Wetter, Wettest
Type of camp: Early childhood
Cost: $55
Where: Rookery Building at Hoover Forest Preserve, 11285 Fox Road, Yorkville
When: June 10 - 14; June 17 - 21; July 8 - 12; July 15 - 19; July 29 - Aug. 2.
Deadline for registration:  Registration is accepted until the camp is full. If registered by April 12, there is a $5 discount.
Details:  According to the Kendall County Web site: "Find out what kinds of plants and animals live in wetlands, rivers, ponds, and lakes– from creatures that are a little wet all the way to the wettest guys around! Hikes, songs, stories, games, crafts, and more will fill our fun days at camp!"
For more information call: 630-553-4111

Location: Kendall County
Name: Water Works
Type of camp: Early Childhood
Cost: $60
Where: Rookery Building at Hoover Forest Preserve, 11285 Fox Road, Yorkville
When: June 24 - 28; July 22 - 26
Deadline for registration:  Registration is accepted until the camp is full. If registered by April 12, there is a $5 discount.
Details:  According to the Kendall County Web site:
For more information call: 630-553-4111

Location: Kendall County
Name: Swamp Things
Type of camp: Youth and teen camps
Cost:$55
Where: Rookery Building at Hoover Forest Preserve, 11285 Fox Road, Yorkville
When: June 10 - 14; June 17 - 21; June 24 - 28; July 15 - 19; July 29 - Aug. 2
Deadline for registration:  Registration is accepted until the camp is full. If registered by April 12, there is a $5 discount.
Details:  According to the Kendall County Web site: Wetlands are places of mystery and great diversity. Class time will be spent learning about the plants, animals, and environments surrounding wetlands by visiting some of the wet areas around Hoover Forest Preserve.
For more information call: 630-553-4111

Location: Kendall County
Name: The Real Ice Age
Type of camp: Youth and Teen Camps
Cost: $60
Where: Rookery Building at Hoover Forest Preserve, 11285 Fox Road, Yorkville
When: July 22 - 26
Deadline for registration:  Registration is accepted until the camp is full. If registered by April 12, there is a $5 discount.
Details:  According to the Kendall County Web site: Manny, Sid, and Diego might make a great story– but is that what really happened during the Ice Age? In this too-cool camp, we’ll learn the truth about glaciers, ice age mammals, and fossils from long ago.
For more information call: 630-553-4111

Location:  Kendall County
Name: Night Camp
Type of camp: Youth and Teen
Cost: $75
Where: Rookery Building at Hoover Forest Preserve, 11285 Fox Road, Yorkville
When: July 8 - 12
Deadline for registration:  Registration is accepted until the camp is full. If registered by April 12, there is a $5 discount.
Details:  According to the Kendall County Web site: A favorite camp of last year returns with an overnight campout! Come see a whole different side of nature as the sun sets and nature gears up for the late shift. We will take night hikes, explore the sunset switch, and enjoy watching day turn to night.
For more information call: 630-553-4111

Location: Kendall County
Name: Hydro Rock
Type of camp: Youth and Teen
Cost: $55
Where: Rookery Building at Hoover Forest Preserve, 11285 Fox Road, Yorkville
When:  June 10 - 14; June 17 - 21; July 15 - 19; July 29 - Aug. 2
Deadline for registration:  Registration is accepted until the camp is full. If registered by April 12, there is a $5 discount.
Details:  According to the Kendall County Web site: Become an expert about the streams in your own backyard as you learn about stream monitoring, the water cycle, stream invaders, and so much more. Hands-on explorations, creek walks, activities, and games are all a fun ways we will find out more about water in this camp.
For more information call: 630-553-4111

Location:  Kendall County
Name: River Stories
Type of camp: Youth and Teen
Cost: $60
Where: Rookery Building at Hoover Forest Preserve, 11285 Fox Road, Yorkville
When: July 22 - 26
Deadline for registration:  Registration is accepted until the camp is full. If registered by April 12, there is a $5 discount.
Details:  According to the Kendall County Web site: The waters of the Fox River are full of stories, some true and some not-so-true. We’ll travel back in time to find out stories from voyageurs, Native Americans, pioneers, and other groups of people. Be ready to be swept back in time during this fun-filled week of discovery!
For more information call: 630-553-4111

Location:  Kendall County
Name: Adventure Road - Follow the Fox
Type of camp: Youth and Teen
Cost: $80
Where: Rookery Building at Hoover Forest Preserve, 11285 Fox Road, Yorkville
When: June 10- 13; June 24 - 27; July 29 - Aug. 2
Deadline for registration:  Registration is accepted until the camp is full. If registered by April 12, there is a $5 discount.
Details:  According to the Kendall County Web site: Challenge what you know about the Fox River Water-shed as you travel to different places throughout the week. Daily fun-filled field trips will bring you to the water’s edge and maybe even show you a wetter side of Kendall County than you thought you knew.
For more information call: 630-553-4111

Location: Kendall County
Name: Paddle and Play
Type of camp: Youth and Teen
Cost: $90
Where: Rookery Building at Hoover Forest Preserve, 11285 Fox Road, Yorkville
When: July 8 - 10
Deadline for registration:  Registration is accepted until the camp is full. If registered by April 12, there is a $5 discount.
Details:  According to the Kendall County Web site: This camp combines canoeing and two overnights for an exciting outdoor ad-venture! We’ll canoe the Fox by day and return to Hoover for fun evening activities. Mature and experienced instructors will safely lead students in canoeing and lead the overnights.
For more information call: 630-553-4111

Location:  Kendall County
Name: Nature Quest
Type of camp: Youth and Teen
Cost: $90
Where: Rookery Building at Hoover Forest Preserve, 11285 Fox Road, Yorkville
When: June 24-28, July 15-19
Deadline for registration:  Registration is accepted until the camp is full. If registered by April 12, there is a $5 discount.
Details:  According to the Kendall County Web site: Once again, we’re teaming up with the Kendall County Outdoor Education Cen-ter to offer jam-packed schedule of fun, including a bike hike, canoe trip, overnight campout, and lots of other awesome outdoor experiences!
For more information call: 630-553-4111

Location:  Kendall County
Name: Oswego YMCA Camp Hudson
Type of camp: Youth and Teen 
Cost: $145
Where: Oswego Family YMCA, 160 E. Washington St, Oswego, Ill.
When: June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-July 5; July 8-July 12; July 15-July 19; July 22-July 26; July 29- Aug. 2; Aug. 12- Aug. 16
Deadline for registration:  Early bird registration ends Sunday, April 28 at 2pm! Please feel free to contact Melissa Johnson, Program Director, at mjohnson@ymcachicago.org with any questions.
Details:  According to the Oswego YMCA Website: Arts, crafts, field trips, swimming, hiking, exploring and more in this camp. It’s going to be a great time! Your child will have a place to go outside on great summer days and inside for rainy day activities. Parents can even participate in programs at the Oswego Family YMCA before picking up their child. Everyone in the family will benefit from this summer camp adventure. 
For more information email: mjohnson@ymcachicago.org 

Location:  Kendall County
Name: Oswego YMCA Y Be Fit
Type of camp: Ages 7-14 
Cost: $209 
Where: Oswego Family YMCA, 160 E. Washington St, Oswego, Ill.
When: June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 1-July 5; July 8-July 12; July 15-July 19; July 22-July 26; July 29- Aug. 2; Aug. 5-9; Aug. 12- Aug. 16
Deadline for registration:  Early bird registration ends Sunday, April 28 at 2pm! 
Details:  According to the Oswego YMCA Website: This all-day camp for 7-14-year old children will focus on becoming more physically active with team sports, small group activities, partner sports and individual workouts. Each week participants will go on active field trips such as swimming, rock climbing, hiking, biking, and more. The participants will learn different exercise formats and proper strength training techniques. The campers will learn how to make healthy food choices with cooking classes and nutritional projects such as label reading, making smart choices at restaurants and portion sizes.
For more information call: 630-608-4140

Location:  Kendall County
Name: Oswegolan Park District Kids Connection
Type of camp: Youth
Cost: $40 daily, registration fee of $75 for early bird. 
Where: Southbury, Wheatlands, Churchill, and Old Post elementary schools (parents choose location).
When: June 3-June 28; July 1-July 26; July 29-Aug. 16
Deadline for registration:  Early bird registration ends April 30. Registration is open till full.
Details:  According to the Oswegoland Park District Website: Summer Camp Connection runs in three sessions lasting three to four weeks each allowing you the flexibility to plan summer vacations. Each camp session fee includes field trips, weekly swimming at the Civic Center Aquatic Park, breakfast, and snacks.
For more information call: 630-554-1010