Chicago Botanic Garden Winter 2019

Youth & Family To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. 53 Scouts Scout Badge Programs Scouts will complete badge requirements with challenging activities. Our wide range of scout programs take children throughout the Garden, and can be scheduled after school on Mondays through Fridays and on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. 90-minute programs (ages 6 – 8): Deposit of $120 covers ten Scouts; plus $10 per additional Scout, due on the day of the program. Two-hour programs (ages 9 – 12): Deposit of $170 covers ten Scouts; plus $15 per additional Scout, due on the day of the program. Scout Seasonal Workshop: Winter Wonders Scouts will discover the magic of nature in winter through hands-on activities that combine art and science by making a fragrant evergreen swag and a beeswax candle. Dress for the weather because Scouts will take a winter wildlife hike through the Garden. Parking is included for all drivers, and all Scouts will receive a fun patch for participating. Please note: this is not a drop-off program so plan to stay with your Scout. The Garden requires at least one adult for every five Scouts. $15 per child | Learning Center Classroom Saturday, December 7 12:45 – 3 p.m. Scout Seasonal Workshop: Earth Day Scouts will decorate picture frames with recycled materials, take home an indoor plant and make a project to help local wildlife. Please dress for the weather, as Scouts will enjoy a tram ride (weather permitting). Parking is included for all drivers and Scouts will receive a fun patch for participating. Please note: this is not a drop-off program so plan to stay with your Scout, the Garden requires at least one adult for every five Scouts. $15 per child| Learning Center Classroom Saturday, April 25 12:45 – 3 p.m. Visit chicagobotanic.org/scout/seasonal or call (847) 835-6801. Camp Programs School Day-Off Camps Grades K – 4 Your child might have a day off school, but it is a day “on” at the Garden. Children will enjoy enriching activities in nature, science, and art. $63/$79 each day | Classroom 8, Learning Center October 14: Fall Fun January 20: Plants & Animals in Winter February 17: Let it Snow! 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Grades 5 – 8 A school day off is a great day for cooking. Each day, tweens and teens will prepare and try a delicious new dish. No need to pack a lunch, they’ll make their own meal during the program. $71/$89 each day | ITW Kitchen, Learning Center October 14: Vegetable Harvest, using vegetables in sweet and savory dishes January 20: Pizza, Calzone & Cannoli February 17: Valentine’s Sweets & Savory Treats 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Visit chicagobotanic.org/dayoffcamp to register or call (847) 835-6801 for more information. Winter Break Camp Grades K – 5 Children will stay busy at the Garden during their winter break. Indoor and outdoor activities engage their hands and minds as they investi- gate weather, explore seasonal adaptations of plants and animals, and make crafts. $63/$79 each day | Classroom 8, Learning Center December 23: Winter Celebrations December 26: Snow Science December 27: Plant & Animal Adaptations December 30: Ice & Art January 2: A Visit to Japan January 3: Bulbs & Terrariums 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Visit chicagobotanic.org/winterbreakcamp to register or call (847) 835-6801 for more information. Spring Break Camp Grade K – 5 Children spend the week investigating science and nature in spring. They will dissect seeds, discover fragrant herbs, watch migrating birds, look for emergent plants on a nature hike, and perform some simple experiments. $63/$79 each day | Classroom 8, Learning Center March 23 – 27 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.