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Hike the A.T. Outdoor Skills & Adventures

Notes on the Event Schedule Change

This event has been canceled/transitioned to a different format.  Contact the event coordinator for details.

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Event Date(s)
Event Time
Location
Willowhaven Nature Park
Event Fee
$20.00
County
Kankakee

Love the outdoors, outdoor skills, hiking, and adventures such as glamping (indoor camping)?  If so, this program is for you!  Participants will learn all about the Appalachian Trail and learn the skills they would need to hike it in the future!   

In collaboration with Bourbonnais Township Park District, this fall, youth age 12-18 (or younger with guardian attendance and assistance) can participate in a fun and engaging outdoor skills and overnight glamping event at the beautiful Willowhaven in Kankakee, part of Bourbonnais Township Park District.

Date, time, and location - all at Willowhaven.  Exact topics subject to change pending participant interest and time.

  • One-day CRASH COURSE on Saturday, 9/9/23, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM - this is instead of the series but still includes the optional glamping.  
  • Wednesday, 9/6/23, 1:30-3:30 PM, 
  • Wednesday, 10/4/23, 1:30-3:30 PM, 
  • Wednesday, 10/18/23, 1:30-3:30 PM, 
  • Wednesday, 10/25/23, 5:30-7:30 PM - Culminating Event
  • OPTIONAL - Overnight Glamping Saturday, 12/16/23, 4:00 PM to Sunday, 12/17/23, 10:00 AM

Click the registration to learn more