summer camps
Summer Camp registration opens on Monday, February 2nd!
We offer unique, small group camp experiences at our McDonald Farm in Naperville and Dickson-Murst Farm in Montgomery.
Nature On The Farm Camps, Naperville
Our half-day camps at McDonald Farm provide your child the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and sunshine while exploring a unique oasis of green in the middle of the suburbs. Explore our native prairie, woodland, and pond habitats, and learn about growing garden-fresh foods at our Green Earth Harvest organic farm. Through creative projects, imaginative play, science explorations, and other camp activities, children experience and learn from nature. Enjoy a themed, nut-free healthy snack provided each day. Camps are Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 12:00pm.
Each week has a unique theme with activities in conservation, nature exploration, and gardening – and, of course, fresh air, sunshine, and fun with friends!Â
Early Elementary Camps (entering 1st – 3rd grades)
July 6th – 10th: Tall Tails
July 20th – 24th: Finders Keepers
August 10th – 14th: Choose Your Own Adventure
Late Elementary Camps (entering 4th – 6th grades)
July 13th – 17th: Finders Keepers
August 3rd – 7th: Choose Your Own Adventure
Farm Camp at Dickson-Murst Farm
Where does our food come from? How to farmers shape the land we live on? Learn about the history of life on the farm and the future of farming through a wide variety of farm activities, heritage crafts, hands-on learning opportunities, and more ways to get dirt on their boots! Educators from The Conservation Foundation will be joined by volunteers from our Dickson-Murst Farm Partners and Kendall County Ag in the Classroom. Camp is Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 12:30pm.
Farm Camp at Dickson-Murst Farm:
June 22nd – 26th
Entering 3rd – 6th grades
Scholarships
At The Conservation Foundation, we want everyone to have access to our programs regardless of their ability to pay the full fee. If you would like to be considered for a scholarship, please fill out our form, attesting to your need and how much you are able to pay.Â
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel, you must do so no later than 14 days before the first day of camp to receive a refund. We will then refund your registration fee minus a $25 processing fee within 30 days. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the first day of camp are not eligible for refunds.