Forest Preserves of Cook County 2019 Fall Brochure

FALL OFFERINGS CAMPING/CLIMBING fpdcc.com Northwest North Central Southwest South ZONE KEY *Registration required. For info and registration contact: experience.camping @ cookcountyil.gov CAMPGROUNDS OFFERINGS Camping 101 for Outdoor Youth Organizations* Free, hands-on workshop teaching basic camping skills to youth groups. Camp Dan Beard Tuesday, Sept 10 • 5:30–7 pm Camp Sullivan Thursday, Oct 10 • 5:30–7 pm Tuesday, Nov 12 • 5:30–7 pm Camping 101: Individuals & Families Free, hands-on workshops for individuals and families, teaching basic camping skills. All ages; children 16 & under w/ adult. All programs 5:30–7 pm. Camp Bullfrog Lake Wednesday, Sept 25 • 5:30–7 pm Camp Reinberg Tuesday, Oct 29 • 5:30–7 pm Camp Dan Beard Thursday, Nov 7 • 5:30–7 pm Family Campouts* Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, all camping gear and outdoor fun. $75/family, camperships available. Camp Bullfrog Lake October 4–5 CLIC Training* ( Camping Leadership Immersion Course) For leaders of organized groups. This overnight course teaches essential camping skills so you can con dently lead a youth group camping trip. Complete the course, then bring groups of up to 30 for overnight stays at Camp Sullivan. Training required to access camping gear. $25/person. Camp Sullivan September 7–8 Party for the Preserves Join us for a fun afternoon of hiking, biking and paddling for our of cial kick-off to public lands week in the Forest Preserves! Camp Bullfrog Lake Saturday, Sept 21 • 3–9 pm Camp Fire Cooking Workshop* Learn to make meals over a re using cast-iron and basic camp re cooking techniques. Ages 14 & up. Camp Bullfrog Thursday, Oct 17 • 5:30–7:30 pm Stars, Stories and S’mores Join us for a cozy re, s’mores, storytelling, astronomy, a night hike and other nature-based activities. Camp Shabbona Woods Friday, Oct 18 • 5:30 pm CLIMBING WALL Registered Camp Sullivan campers can reserve one free hour of climbing at check-in, pending availability. Additional time: $5/hr. Must bring signed waiver: fpdcc.com/camping/camp-sullivan. Call 312-636-0041. CAMP & CLIMB Book your party at Camp Sullivan and enjoy exclusive use of the activity barn’s upper level and climbing wall for two hours. Includes tables, chairs, use of kitchen and deck, and equipment and staff for climbing wall. Prices range from $310 to $500. Details: 855-937-2267 or fpdcc.com/camping/camp-sullivan. 11