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Nature Explorers Camp

Cold-Blooded Critters Camp (ages 7-9; must have completed 1st grade)
County: DeKalb

Campers will have fun learning about our local reptiles and amphibians. We will get up close and personal with our resident cold-blooded creatures and learn “cool” new facts about them, too! We…

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Youth Cooking School Junior Chef Edition

Waterloo Afternoon Session
County: Monroe

Calling all young chefs ages 5-8! The Junior Chef Edition of Youth Cooking School is designed especially for younger participants who are ready to begin exploring the kitchen.

During this…

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Illinois Junior Chefs

County: Christian
Illinois Junior Chefs is a great way for your child to learn basic cooking skills while having fun! Illinois Junior Chefs is appropriate for ages 9-13. Each lesson focuses on a food group and a…

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Learn & Have Fun at Cloverbud Camp!

for ages 5-7
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Attention all adventurous youth ages 5-7 -- Join the 4-H Cloverbud Camp for exciting hands-on activities designed just for you. Explore topics like art, STEM, nature, animals, kitchen science,…

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Tips and Tricks for Successful Home Composting

Hosted by Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter and the University of Illinois Extension Lake County
County: Lake
Ready to turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold? Join us for "Tips and Tricks for Successful Home Composting," an interactive workshop on making composting work for any home. Whether you have a…

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From Pot to Plate

Growing and Cooking with Herbs
County: Montgomery

In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to cook with popular herbs to create delicious recipes. This is especially important for those who are trying to cut back on salt due to high blood…

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Wits Fitness

Galesburg
County: Knox

Boost Your Brainpower with Wits Fitness!
 
Keep your mind active and your mood lifted with Wits Fitness — an engaging, research‑informed program designed to support lifelong brain…

Nature's Paint Box: Prophetstown

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Long before commercial paints were available, artists and communities around the globe turned to nature for their color palettes by crushing minerals, boiling plants, and blending earth and…

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4-H Science Camp

Wild Weather
County: Macoupin
Join us for an exciting morning of Wild Weather exploration! Youth will investigate the science of extreme weather through interactive demonstrations and hands-on builds. This workshop will explore…
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Osteoporosis 101

County: Stephenson

Over 54 million Americans have low bone density or osteoporosis, placing them at increased risk for bone fractures. Post-menopausal women face a higher risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, but…

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