Chicago Botanic Garden Summer 2019

Regenstein School | Youth & Family 70 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. Free Programs Family Drop-In Activities Free | Nature Play Garden, Learning Campus Daily, Saturday June 1 – Monday September 2 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. New! Creatures of the Cove There will be three special weekends during the summer when the Kleinman Family Cove will be open for free wading exploration. Bring your boots and learn about the plants and animals that depend on our waterways. Free | Kleinman Family Cove, Learning Campus June 8 & 9, July 13 & 14, and August 10 & 11 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Malott Japanese Garden Summer Festival Free | McGinley Pavilion August 17 & 18 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Malott Japanese Garden Family Sundays Free | The Ken by the Malott Japanese Garden June 2 & 16, July 7 & 21, August 4, September 1 & 15 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. New! Summer Reading Kickoff Join us in the Lenhardt Library for na- ture-themed stories, songs, and activities to celebrate the Library’s summer reading program. Ages 2 – 5 with an adult Free | Lenhardt Library, Regenstein Center Wednesday, June 5 10 – 11 a.m. 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 Satur- days 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 & 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 (bring 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. Participants will enjoy s’mores, projects, and a special visit from FrogLady, a professional, award-winning naturalist who specializes in live reptile and amphibian shows. 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. $55/person | Learning Center 6 p.m. Friday – 8 a.m. Saturday June 7 – 8 September 6 – 7 September 13 – 14 Call the program coordinator at (847) 835-8239 with questions or to register for a campout. New this year: tent rental available. Creatures of the Cove