General Camp Information:
Ages: Entering Kindergarten
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 9am - 3pm or 9am - Noon
Location: To be announced after approval by District #65
Deposit: $50 per camp number
Fees per Camp #:
Morning Session Resident EEA Member Resident Non-Member Nonres. EEA Member Nonres. Non-Member
$170 $180 $190 $200
Full-Day Session Resident EEA Member Resident Non-Member Nonres. EEA Member Nonres. Non-Member
$285 $300 $315 $320
EEA = Evanston Environmental Association. Click HERE for more details on EEA Member Discounts.
Session I - Yellowstone
Grab your rock hammers and come with us to "dig-up dirt" on the world's first national park, Yellowstone! We’ll
discover the history, wildlife and beauty of Yellowstone as we take on the role
of geologists and explore formations such as geysers, rhyolite rock and hot springs that are unique to this famous refuge.
Camp #: Days Dates Time
121217A2 M-F June 11-22 9am-3pm
121217B2 M-F June 11-22 9am-Noon
Session II - Sonoran Desert (the "Green Desert")
Who says
the desert has nothing except a lot of sand? Campers will become first-class
zoologists as they explore the remarkable plants, animals and people that have
been able to adapt to the extreme conditions of the desert. Campers will
experience some radical reptiles firsthand, as well as learn about Native
American culture.
Camp #: Days Dates Time
121218A2 M-F June 25-July 6* 9am-3pm
121218B2 M-F June 25-July 6* 9am-Noon
* No Camp on Wednesday, July 4
Session III - Alaska
Put on your parka, as we are headed north to the
Arctic Alaskan tundra! As astronomers, we’ll turn to the skies and discover the
wonders of our solar system: stars, planets and the breathtaking northern
lights. Campers will also explore the land, people, plants and animals of this
unique ecosystem.
Camp #: Days Dates Time
121219A2 M-F July 9-19 9am-3pm
121219B2 M-F July 9-19 9am-Noon
Session IV - Hawaii
Aloha! Join us in paradise as we immerse ourselves in
the Hawaiian culture. Campers will become amazing anthropologists as they learn
all about the Polynesians, how the Hawaiian Islands
were formed and what interesting creatures live on and around the islands.
We’ll learn some Hawaiian vocabulary and a traditional dance for our luau!
Camp #: Days Dates Time
121220A2 M-F July 23-August 3 9am-3pm
121220B2 M-F July 23-August 3 9am-Noon
Testimonials from Parents and Campers on the Kinglet Camp:
- "She really loved the counselors and made a lot of new friends." Parent
- "Hawaii last day of awesomeness." Camper
- "Your counselors are all wonderful." Parent
- "He enjoyed camp and said 'it was awesome'." Parent
- "I liked everything." Camper
Questions about Kinglet Camp? Call the friendly staff at the Evanston Ecology Center at (847) 448-8256.
