Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2020

Regenstein School | Youth & Family 70 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. Free Programs Story Time Stop by the Lenhardt Library on Monday mornings, January through March, for nature-themed stories and hands-on activities. Registration is not required. Ages 2 – 5 with an adult Free | Lenhardt Library, Regenstein Center Wednesdays, January 22 – March 25 10 – 11 a.m. Malott Japanese Garden Spring Festival Celebrate spring during this special weekend of activities. Make a traditional Japanese cherry blossom hanging scroll, design a kimono paper doll, and fly a koinobori kite. Enjoy a tea ceremony and musical perfor- mances, and take a walk in the Malott Japanese Garden. Free | Nichols Hall, Regenstein Center Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Coming this Summer Malott Japanese Garden Summer Festival Free | McGinley Pavilion August 15 & 16 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Family Drop-In Activities Free | Nature Play Garden, Regenstein Learning Campus Saturday, June 6 – Sunday, August 23 Check website for details, weather dependent. Youth Programs 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 select Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. 90-minute programs (grades K – 3): Deposit of $125 covers 10 Scouts; plus $10 per additional Scout, due on the day of the program. 2-hour programs (grades 4 – 5): Deposit of $180 covers 10 Scouts; plus $15 per additional Scout, due on the day of the program. 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. Scout & Youth Group Campouts Experience the Regenstein Learning Campus the way few visitors can—by sleeping over. Enjoy a low-stress camping experience with flushing toilets and running water. Groups can choose to sleep outside (bringing your own camping gear, weather dependent) or inside the building. Please plan to spend the night as the Garden is unable to accommodate evening-only participants. Activities are suited for participants ages 6 and up. Cub Scouts and Girl Scout groups or any other youth groups with kids in grades K through 5 are welcome to register. Scout and youth groups require at least one adult for every five Scouts and each tent must have at least one adult. All Scout and Youth Group Campouts include s’mores and hands-on projects. $60/person | Learning Center 6 p.m. Friday – 8 a.m. Saturday September 11 – 12 September 18 – 19 Call the program coordinator at (847) 835-8239 with questions or to register online for a campout. Camp Programs Spring Break Camp Grades 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. June Adventure Camp Grades 1 – 4 We’ll get a jump on some of our most favorite camp activities, plant a bed in the Grunsfeld Children’s Growing Garden, investigate the Dixon Prairie, discover what lives in the McDonald Woods, visit the Kleinman Family Cove, and compare the three Greenhouses. Each day, campers will make their own healthy afternoon snack and play in our Nature Play Garden. Sign up for one day or the whole week. $68/$85 per child per day | Learning Campus June 8 – 12, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. June Adventure Camp Grades 5 – 8 Middle school-aged students will dig deeper as they investigate different areas of the Garden including the Dixon Prairie, Kleinman Family Cove, and Greenhouses. Each day, campers will prepare their own healthy snack, dabble in art, and conduct a science experiment. Sign up for one day or the whole week. $68/$85 per child per day | Learning Campus June 8 – 12, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. New! Red, White & Blue Adventure Camp Grades 1– 4 Campers can now enjoy fun camp activities right before July 4! They will focus on colors as they explore different areas of the Garden, conduct science experiments, play games, and create art. Each day, campers will prepare their own healthy snacks and play in our Nature Play Garden. Sign up for a single day, or all three days. Pack a water bottle and nut-free lunch daily. $68/$85 per child per day | Learning Campus June 29 – July 1, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.