Youth Camps
Why you should send your child to camp...
Sending youth to camp, whether overnight or day camp, offers extensive benefits, including having fun, making new friends, developing new skills, being physically active, and appreciating nature. Camp allows youth to create memories they will carry with them through adulthood. Camps teach youth to make good decisions, build their self-confidence, become independent, and gain the ability to work well with others. These skills will help youth develop into strong adult leaders.
Camp Opportunities
Forest Quest | Nov. 23 & 24 | A "school's out" day camp!
In Russell Woods Forest Preserve, hike between the Natural Resource Education Center and stove-heated cabins to enjoy a variety of lessons and games. Day campers will be separated into two age groups. Activities will vary each day, so sign up for one or both days. Go here to get your questions answered — just look for Forest Quest information. Other questions or to register, call Program Coordinator, Marian at 815-784-2000. Or email her at mariantt@illinois.edu.
4-H Summer Camp
Registration is closed for the 2026 season. If you have questions, please contact the Ogle County Extension office at 815-732-2191.
Nature Explorers Camp | Youth Summer Nature Day Camp
Come back next summer to view camp weeks and registration information.
Announcements and highlights from Boone, DeKalb and Ogle Counties
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