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Allerton Acorns 5-7yrs

in Allerton Summer Day Camp

Acorns: Weather Wizards 6/5-6/9

$200

with Acorns Instructor Team

Calendar Jun 5, 2023 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

Week 1: June 5-9

Ages 5-7

Rain clouds, sunshine, snowstorms…. oh my!  Exploring the world of weather will give campers insight into how weather shapes our lives.

Full Course

Acorns: Allerton Artists 6/12-6/16

$200

with Acorns Instructor Team

Calendar Jun 12, 2023 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

Week 2: June 12-16

Ages 5-7 

Calling all artists!  Do you paint? Draw? Sculpt?  Allerton is looking for talented artists to create new art that will draw visitors to the park. 

Full Course

Acorns: Pollinator People 6/19-6/23

$200

with Acorns Instructor Team

Calendar Jun 19, 2023 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

Week 3: June 19-23

Ages 5-7

Discover the pollinators big and small that call Allerton Park their home.  Campers will roam the gardens looking for our pollinating pals and pick up some tips for how to create pollinator habitats at home.

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 1 payment of $180.00, paid weekly.

Acorns: Fort Fiends 6/26-6/30

$200

with Acorns Instructor Team

Calendar Jun 26, 2023 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

Week 4: June 26-30

Ages: 5-7

Camp is all about building – friendships, connections, and FORTS!  Using materials found here at the park, campers will work together to create and perfect the finest forts the park has ever seen.

Full Course

Acorns: Sound Songsters 7/10-7/14

$200

with Acorns Instructor Team

Calendar Jul 10, 2023 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

Week 5: July 10-14

Ages: 5-7

Scout out sound and sound-makers in this noisy affair.  Using the park as our venue, campers will make music and maybe do some dancing too!

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 1 payment of $180.00, paid weekly.

Acorns: Science Scouts 7/17-7/21

$200

with Acorns Instructor Team

Calendar Jul 17, 2023 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

Week 6: July 17-21

Ages: 5-7

Have you ever wanted to be Bill Nye the Science Guy?  This is your chance!  Allerton Park is home to all kinds of biology and chemistry.  Let’s investigate the world of science right here in our own backyards.

Full Course

Acorns: Water Workers 7/24-7/28

$200

with Acorns Instructor Team

Calendar Jul 24, 2023 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

Week 7: July 24-28

Ages: 5-7

Allerton is home to lots of water: the Sangamon River, Reflecting Pond, Goldfish Pond, Koi pool, and many creeks.  Wade through all the WET and wild fun we can whip up at summer camp!

Full Course

Acorns: Agriculture Agents 7/31-8/4

$200

with Acorns Instructor Team

Calendar Jul 31, 2023 at 8 am, runs for 1 week

Week 8: Jul 31-Aug 4

Ages: 5-7

Future Farmers of Allerton is recruiting, and we want YOU!  Campers will learn about the history of farming at Allerton and get a taste of life on the farm.

Payment plan available: $20 deposit plus 1 payment of $180.00, paid weekly.




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