Join us for Summer Camp

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1 Join us for Summer Camp 2018

2 Young Explorers Camp Ages 6 7 Here s a chance for younger children to enjoy a half-day summer camp with us. Through games, hikes, and other fun activities, campers learn about the habitats of our conservation areas and the animals that live in them. They have the opportunity to explore wetlands, prairies and woodlands. Register for one session only. Monday Friday, 9 a.m. Noon Fee: R $56 / NR $70 Camp Dates Location Code June Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood 5664 July Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake 5685 Nature and Art Camp Ages 8 9 Artistic adventurers wanted! Campers get to sample a wide variety of creative arts and explore nature on a daily basis. These investigations of their natural surroundings provide campers with inspiration and possibly even the supplies for their artistic endeavors. Will it be weaving, painting, photography, music, poetry or pottery? Every day offers opportunities for some hands-on fun along with traditional day camp activities. Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake August 6 10, Monday Friday, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Fee: R $100 / NR $125 Code: 5691 Fishing Camp Ages 8 9 In this five day program, campers learn the fundamentals of fishing. Through games and hands-on activities they also learn about fish identification and biology, and fishing safety and ethics. This camp is designed for beginners so no previous knowledge is necessary. Bait and fishing poles are provided, but campers may bring their own properly-working equipment (no open face reels, please). Each camper is given a new tackle box and a new piece of fishing tackle each day of camp. By week s end they will have a tackle box well stocked for a variety of fishing situations. Please note! This camp meets at Rush Creek Conservation Area on Monday and Tuesday and at Brookdale Conservation Area on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Rush Creek, Harvard (M/T) & Brookdale, Woodstock (W/Th/F) June 11 15, Monday Friday, 9 a.m. Noon Fee: R $90 / NR $112 Code: 5684 Eco-Explorer Camp Ages 8 11 In this five day, noncompetitive program, campers canoe the Nippersink Creek and hike Glacial Park s trails, exploring prairie, woodland, and wetland. They also play popular camp games such as Predator-Prey, an off-trail game about food chains, and Restoration Tag, a camp favorite. Campers get to decorate their own t-shirts to take home and take part in a Friday cookout and graduation. Plus much more! Register for one session only. Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood Monday Friday, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Fee: R $100 / NR $125 Age Camp Dates Code 8 9 July July July 30 Aug Outdoor Adventure Camp Ages 8 11 Fishing, canoeing, campfire building, outdoor challenges, hiking adventures, camp crafts and t-shirts make this day camp exciting and fun! Outdoor Adventure Camp is a five day program that promotes fun and learning in a noncompetitive environment. Register for one session only. Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake Monday Friday, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Fee: R $100 / NR $125 Age Camp Dates Code June June July July 30 Aug

3 STEEM Camp Ages 9 12 Campers explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math topics, using the natural Environment as the organizing theme. Along with all the traditional day camp activities such as games, crafts, hikes and a cook-out, campers spend time with hands-on activities that build skills, foster critical thinking and pique their curiosity about how the natural world works. These activities will vary, but campers may use scientific tools to investigate native habitats, check out the engineering abilities of local wildlife, learn about the technologies used by today s ecologists, use math to find their way around outdoors, and much more! Camp activities are primarily outdoors and include lots of hiking. Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake July 9 13, Monday Friday, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Fee: R $100 / NR $125 Code: 5692 Time Travelers Camp Ages Campers experience a different era of history each day. From early Native American life through French exploration, pioneer life and farm life, all facets of our heritage are explored through games, activities, hikes, crafts, and visits to historical sites. As early explorers, campers canoe the wilds of Glacial Park and participate in a fur trade. As early farmers they conduct their daily chores, enjoy a harvest lunch, and more! This camp is primarily outdoors and includes extensive hiking. Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood August 6 10, Monday Friday, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Fee: R $100 / NR $125 Code: 5670 Hunter Safety Camp Ages 9 17 Aspiring young hunters, this camp is for you! In this 5 day noncompetitive day camp, we teach all the requirements of the Illinois hunter safety course, including hunter responsibility and ethics, firearms and ammunition, firearm safety in the home, state regulations, and more. But as a Conservation District summer camp at Glacial Park we also offer you the chance to go out into the park off-trail to practice blood trailing and tracking, setting up a tree stand, first aid scenarios, and transporting your deer, as well as games and activities regarding wildlife management and conservation. We even offer an archery class and a wild game cookout! At the end of the week you will be offered the test for Illinois hunter safety certification for free. This camp includes instruction from certified hunter safety instructors as well as camp counselors. Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood June 25 29, Monday Friday, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Fee: R $100 / NR $125 Code: 5666 Wild Things Camp (w/overnight) Ages This camp is filled with fun and adventure, including an overnight campout! Over the course of 24 hours we will conduct a triathlon of sorts: bicycling 13 miles, hiking 2 miles, and kayaking 7 miles! We ll have plenty of food for energy and still find time for sleeping in tents and sitting by the campfire. Plus there are 2 other days filled with exploration, outdoor activity, and fun. June 12 15, Tuesday Friday June 12, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood June 13 14, 1 p.m. 1 p.m., Drop off Wednesday at Prairie Trail Hillside Rd. Parking Lot, Crystal Lake; Pick up Thursday at Pioneer Canoe Landing, Glacial Park, Ringwood June 15, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood Fee: R $105/ NR $130 Code: 5661 For camps with multiple sessions, register for one session only. Summer camps require a 10 business day cancellation notice in order to receive a refund. GO ONLINE MCCDistrict.org to check availability and/or to register.

4 Summer Camp Registration Procedures Choose one of the following convenient ways to complete your registration. If you are registering by mail or drop off, make sure you sign the participant waiver at the bottom of the registration form on the next page. Copies of the form are acceptable as long as they are legible. Payment must accompany your registration. We accept checks made payable to: McHenry County Conservation District and cash. Payment by credit card is accepted with online registrations only. 8Online: MCCDistrict.org ' Phone (inquiries only): (815) Mail: Attn: Program Registration Prairieview Education Center 2112 Behan Road Crystal Lake, IL Drop off locations/hours: Prairieview Education Center 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake Mon. Fri.: 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Sat.: 12:30 4:30 p.m., Sun.: Closed Lost Valley Visitor Center Route 31 & Harts Rd., Ringwood Nov. Mar.: Daily 9 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Apr. Oct.: Daily 9 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Registration Dates All registration is processed first come, first served after the following start dates: McHenry County resident registration begins February 10; non-resident registration begins February 20. Confirmations Participants receive confirmation upon registration by and/or mail. Withdrawal/Cancellation If you need to withdraw from a camp please contact Prairieview Education Center at (815) or education@mccdistrict.org to allow registrants on waiting lists to be contacted. An advance notice of 10 business days is required in order to receive a refund. No refunds are issued after the 10 business day notification deadline has passed or if a camper is withdrawn during a session. NEW IN 2018 Summer Camp Financial Assistance McHenry County Conservation District is pleased to provide an opportunity for McHenry County residents to apply for financial assistance to attend our summer day camps. Scholarships are made available through the generous contribution of the McHenry County Conservation Foundation. Families experiencing financial hardship are encouraged to apply beginning February 1, 2018 for the 2018 summer camp season. Applications are processed first come, first served, and applicants American with Disabilities Act McHenry County Conservation District welcomes the participation of all individuals in our programs, including those with disabilities. We are fully committed to complying with the ADA and providing reasonable accommodations to facilitate participation in our programs. It is the responsibility of participants, parents/guardians to contact the District to make arrangements for any accommodation at the time of registration; no later than two weeks prior to the start of a program or special event. Safety is a Priority Safety is a top priority to all who visit our sites and facilities. If, while on a Conservation District site, you see or witness something that appears to be unsafe, please call the Conservation District and let us know (815) are notified of eligibility within 5 business days. Financial assistance is not guaranteed and funds are limited. You may request assistance for up to two children in your household. Download the application form from the District s website at summer-camps, pick one up from Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake or contact the Education Services Department for additional information Education@MCCDistrict.org; Behavior Code of Conduct All participants shall: 1. Show respect to all participants, staff and volunteers. 2. Follow program rules and take direction from staff. 3. Refrain from using abusive or foul language. 4. Refrain from threatening or causing bodily harm to self, other participants, or staff. 5. Show respect for equipment, supplies, and facilities. 6. Not possess any weapons. 7. Not use cell phones during the program. McHenry County Conservation FOUNDATION Photography Participants in McHenry County Conservation District programs and visitors at our sites may be photographed, videotaped or filmed for use in District publications, promotions, and on the District web site or social media channels. All photos taken on District property are the sole property of the District.

5 McHenry County Conservation District SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORM Asterisk denotes required information. Fees are due in full with registration. We accept cash and checks payable to McHenry County Conservation District. Payment by credit card accepted online only. Walk-in or mail your form to Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake, IL Walk-in registration also accepted at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. Registration is processed first come, first served; McHenry County residents receive priority. Only a parent or legal guardian can register his or her own child for programs. Incomplete registrations will not be processed. Summer camp financial assistance is available. Call for information prior to registration. *Parent or Legal Guardian First and Last Name *Street Address, City, State, Zip Code *Gender *Date of Birth MM/DD/YYYY Role in Family *Home Phone Cell Phone Yes, I d like to receive text messages and understand my cell carrier is required. My cell carrier is: *Child First and Last Name *Gender *Date of Birth MM/DD/YYYY *T-shirt Size Male Female Child S M L Adult S M L XL Providing the following medical information is optional. We may use this Information to avert a serious threat to health and safety. We may use or disclose this information to stop you, your child, or someone else from getting hurt or for treating a condition. List any allergies. List any dietary restrictions. Explain any other medical conditions or special needs. *Summer Camp Name *Dates *Fee $ *Summer Camp Name *Dates *Fee $ *Summer Camp Name *Dates *Fee $ Subtotal $ When registering for programs that have a fee, a $2.00 (non-refundable) processing fee is added. Processing Fee $2.00 Total Amount Enclosed $ SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND RELEASE The McHenry County Conservation District is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in a safe manner and holds the safety of participants in high regard. There are certain risks for physical injury in the participation in outdoor activities including canoeing. These risks may include dangerous weather and water conditions, capsizing, being pinned between rocks, logs or trees, hypothermia, sunburn, heatstroke, dehydration, horseplay, carelessness, poor canoeing technique or swimming skills, loss of balance, collision with other canoes or stationary objects, paddling the canoe in waters too difficult for the canoeist's capability, and failure to wear a personal floatation device or other safety equipment. There are also certain risks of physical injury in connection with the administration of medication or use of auto-injectors and inhalers. Such risks can include failure to properly administer medication, failure to observe or recognize adverse reactions or medical emergencies, and failure to recognize the need to summon emergency medical services. In this regard, it is impossible for the McHenry County Conservation District to guarantee absolute safety. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTIONS OF RISK I understand that the staff and volunteers of the McHenry County Conservation District will make every effort to ensure the safety and health of my child/ward. I recognize and acknowledge there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in this program and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damage or loss, regardless of severity, that my child/ward may sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims my child/ward may have as a result of participating in this program against the McHenry County Conservation District, including its officials, agents, volunteers, and employees. I further understand that providing health or medical information allows Conservation District staff and volunteers to share that information with emergency personnel in the case of a medical emergency. I give the Conservation District staff permission to transport my child/ward within McHenry County for education purposes, and to administer emergency treatment to my child/ward it is impossible to reach me. *Parent or Legal Guardian Signature & Date: Registration Questions? Call or Education@MCCDistrict.org

6 What are YOU Going to Do This Summer? Plan on having a great time at one of the District s Summer Camps. Register today! For more information contact Prairieview Education Center MCCDistrict.org