Chicago Botanic Garden Winter 2019

Regenstein School | Youth & Family 56 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. Explorers Grades 3 – 4 Most children are 8 or 9 $176/$220 per child per camp | Learning Campus Monday through Friday, dates and times as noted below Engineering Investigations Campers will design solutions to different engineering problems every day. We will build towers, work with water, investigate flight, and wrap up with a day of STEM challenges. June 15 – 19, 9:30 a.m. – noon July 20 – 24, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Garden Photography Campers will discover how the art of photography has been inspired by nature. Focusing on the work of famous photogra- phers, campers will learn composition and framing while taking photos around the Garden with digital cameras. July 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – noon July 27 – 31, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Forensic Files This year’s all-new mystery will require young CSI team members to try investigative techniques used by the pros to help us get to the bottom of this summer’s hot case. June 15 – 19, 12:30 – 3 p.m. July 27 – 31, 9:30 a.m. – noon Garden Caching A new Garden adventure awaits. Explorers will search for hidden caches using compasses, maps, and GPS as they learn the etiquette of geocaching. They’ll also create a cache for others to find. July 20 – 24, 9:30 a.m. – noon Garden Spa Create plant-based products for yourself and your home. Campers will make their own soap and lip balm, discover how herbs and essential oils can make soothing sachets or potpourri, and make their own tea blend. July 6 – 10, 9:30 a.m. – noon August 10 – 14, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Konnichiwa Japan It’s time for immersion in Japanese culture as we explore Sansho-En, learn the art of bonsai, create sushi-inspired snacks, discover the art of calligraphy, and visit the Shoin House. June 22 – 26, 9:30 a.m. – noon July 6 – 10, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Making Art Supplies Art-inspired campers will make their own materials to create masterpieces. This hands-on experience will include paper-mak- ing, chalk and chalkboards, watercolors, stencils, ink, and more. June 22 – 26, 12:30 – 3 p.m. August 10 – 14, 9:30 a.m. – noon New! Math Mysteries in the Garden Campers will discover the amazing mathe- matical patterns found in nature—spider webs, honeycombs, sunflowers, and more. They’ll learn the science and math behind the beauty as they explore the Garden. August 3 – 7, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Surviving Outdoors Explorers will discover the secrets pioneers used to find water, make a collection of safe and useful plants, create a shelter, and learn how to predict weather and storms. July 13 – 17, 12:30 – 3 p.m. August 3 – 7, 9:30 a.m. – noon Rovers Grades 2 – 4 Most children are ages 7, 8, or 9 Campers will experience the most the Garden has to offer in these two-week, full-day camp sessions. Pack a water bottle, nut-free lunch, and snack daily. $720/$900 per child per camp | Learning Campus Dates and times as noted below Create & Grow Does your child enjoy the arts? Campers will explore the Garden with art, music, cooking, yoga, and planting activities that encourage creative multimedia expression. Spend two weeks of your summer being inspired by the Garden. July 6 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. August 3 – 14, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Science Explorer Explorers will investigate plant, animal, and human adaptations while utilizing the scientific process. Ecology, botany, physics plus chemistry equals a whole lot of fun in this exciting two-week camp. June 15 – 26, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. July 20 – 31, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Adventurers Grades 5 – 7 Most children are 10 to 12 $360/$450 per child per camp | Learning Campus Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Pack a water bottle, nut-free lunch, and snack daily. Art Gathering inspiration from the Garden, campers will use a variety of media to develop their photography, sculpture, and drawing skills and create their own brilliant works of art. They will explore the use of natural materials and learn various tech- niques used by professional artists. July 6 – 10, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. August 3 – 7, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Botany Explore the fascinating world of green plants. Examine plants under a microscope, measure the oxygen they produce, and perform experiments to understand the inner workings of plants and why they are essential for our survival. July 13 – 17, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. August 10 – 14, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Chemistry Who knew chemistry could be so cool? Adventurers will investigate the basic principles of chemistry and chemical reactions. Campers will perform simple experiments to learn about acid and base reactions, improve their laboratory skills, and find out what it takes to be a scientist. June 15 – 19, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. July 27 – 31, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ecology Adventurers will discover what naturalists and ecologists do at the Garden as they explore prairie, wetland, and woodland habitats. They will perform field observations, test water quality, and learn to identify plants and animals as they get to know the local flora and fauna better. June 22 – 26, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. July 20 – 24, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.