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Summer Time Means
Summer Critter Camp
Five weeks of Summer Critter Camp starts next week! We are so excited and have been hard at work to make sure our campers will have an amazing experience!
This years camp framework consists of Kindness, Working Together and Conservation. Everything we will be doing will tie all of these topics together allowing campers to find new appreciations for each other and the natural world around us.
We have lots of games, activities, crafts, guest speakers, and so much more planned.
We have also been working very closely with the Campton Hills Police Department to ensure we have an up-to-date safety plan in place.
Keep an eye out for pictures of what we will be doing each day at camp on our social media!
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We have been working with Campton Hills Police Department to revise our safety plan for our programs and camps for an ever-changing world that we live in.
As the world changes, so should we, we feel. The safety of your children is our top priority. We want to ensure their time with us at programs and camps is a safe and fulfilling one with quality time spent outdoors in nature.
Campton Hills Police officers will be visiting for safety talks throughout our summer camp weeks to keep the conversations going about how to stay safe.
We greatly appreciate our partnership with the Campton Hills Police Department and their eagerness to be involved in this updated plan.
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Pet Responsibility at our Parks & Open Spaces | |
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We have noticed an increase in dog/horse poop at our parks and open spaces. Please clean up after your pets as this affects anyone who may use our parks as well as the wildlife. We ask that you take into consideration that other people do not want to come across your pets poop while enjoying the parks. Your pet could also be carrying something that may cause our local wildlife or other pets using the trails to become sick.
We have noticed an increase of dogs off leashes at a lot of our parks as well. We understand your furry friends love to run and roam. However, we have had a lot of park users that have brought up their concerns after coming across non friendly dogs. Dogs off leash are more likely to scare or even injure/kill wildlife that call our parks their home.
Please help us to make sure our parks remain safe and leash up your pups! We do have two dog parks, one at Headwaters Conservation Area and one at Poynor Park where they have room to run free in a controlled and safe environment.
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Mark your calendars for this year’s Prairie Fest! Join us August 17th, for a free family friendly event! We will have music, wagon rides, great tasting BBQ food, lots of fun activities, a chance to tour the Historic Corron Farm, Taylor’s Battery Illinois Lights Artillery, Co. and the best corn on the cob by the Campton Township Open Space Foundation.
The Campton Township Open Space Foundation (CTOSF) will be selling raffle tickets at Prairie Fest on Saturday, August 17, 2024 to win an approximate 2-1/2" diameter x approximate 12' high Chinkapin Oak graciously donated by Wasco Nursery. This native to Kane County tree has a retail value of $650 and Wasco Nursery will also deliver locally to Campton Township. Planting is available at an additional cost.
You can also purchase raffle tickets at Wasco Nursery.
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We have so much planned for the 2024 year! Here are just a few dates that are set for some of our upcoming events/programs. We have more events that are still in the works, keep an eye on our social media!
If you are interested in sponsoring, donating or joining the planning committee for the 2024 All Wheels Show on September 22nd, please reach out to cherylsmith@camptontownship.com.
We can not wait to see you all at these events this year!
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We had a very successful Native Plant Sale hosted by the Greater Kane County Wild Ones! They sold many different types of Native plants, shrubs and trees. We also celebrated K.A.R.E's (Kane Area Rehabilitation & Education for Wildlife) 30th year of rescuing and rehabilitating local wildlife. We are so thankful to have K.A.R.E in our community to help care for our wild friends! | |
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Barn Bingo!
Don't miss the next Barn Bingo on Wednesday, July 24th from 6 - 8 pm.
If you or anyone you know is interested in sponsoring July’s Barn Bingo, please reach out to cherylsmith@camptontownship.com.
Gray Willows Farm
5n949 Corron Rd., Campton Hills, IL 60175
Each card is $5.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by and adult. Limited seating so get there early.
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All Wheel Show
Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 22nd! The All Wheels Show will be here before we know it! If you like cars, tractors, trucks, food, RC cars and much more then you do not want to miss this event!
We have some fun food trucks planned to be in attendance and just wait till you see this years trophies, you will be very impressed! We will have lots of fun activities good for the whole family.
There is still time to sponsor the All Wheel Show. We have different levels that you can sponsor, click the link below if you or your organization are interested in sponsoring the All Wheel Show!
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Have you visited our parks lately? There is so much life! Be sure to bring the family and/or friends. Our Spring Ephemerals are starting to bloom all over, with new plants popping up each day.
You can become a Citizen Scientist by clicking the link below and loading the iNaturalist app on your phone.
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Scout Opportunities
We work very closely with scout groups all throughout the area. Let us know if your group is interested in,
- Volunteer opportunities
- Outdoor badge workshops
- Seed harvesting
- Conservation service hour opportunities
If any of this interests you or your club, please reach out to programs@camptontownship.com. We would love to set up a workshop or volunteer day for you and your club!
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Preschool Pals will meet the third Tuesday of every month from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM and will be for ages 2-5 years old.
During May’s Preschool Pals we met at the Community Gardens. We started off our time together with a snack and began working on our garden. We went over al the basics of gardening and how to tend/care for their garden. We pulled weeds, planted our plants, watered our plants and then finished our time with decorating our garden! Eveeryone was so excited to get this opportunity and that we are teaching these lessons at such a young age! So much fun was had!
Reminder!! There will be no Preschool Pals during the month on June due to Critter Camp! We will see you all back in July!
A parent or guardian must accompany the child.
Preschool Pals will meet July 16th from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM.
Registration is required, click registration button below,
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Nature & Wildlife Detectives Club | |
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Nature and Wildlife Detectives Club will meet the third Wednesday of every month. This club is for ages 5-10 and will meet at Historic Corron Farm.
Nature and Wildlife Detectives Club will meet June 19th from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM.
Along with Preschool Pals, the Detectives this last month worked on their garden as well. After they were done weeding, planting and decorating we played an obstacle course game. Each team had the same types of objects to create their own obstacle course for the other team to complete. They had so much fun working together, explaining rules and watching the other team complete the obstacle course they all worked very hard on. Its so great to watch our detectives grow, learn and all become great friends!
Both clubs will be a great time encouraging kids to bring out their inner detective skills to see what creatures and different parts of nature we can discover. For instance, "what animal walked here last night and what were they doing?" Each month will be a different topic with different activities and crafts.
Registration is required!
Sign your child/children up today at the link below:
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Volunteer Opportunities
Programs and Events
If you are looking for a great way to help out and would like to be added to our contact list, we will send out emails as opportunities become available announcing all of the details. Email us at programs@camptontownship.com to be added to our list.
Program/Events:
- Critter Camps (Summer, Fall & Winter)!!
- Creatures of the Night
- All Wheel Show
- Prairie Fest
- Christmas at Corron
- Special Events
If you are interested in volunteering for any upcoming programs or events, please email us at programs@camptontownship.com. Let us know which events or programs you are interested in and we will find the perfect opportunity for you to help out!
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We have many opportunities for you to take part in within our Natural Resource Department!
Natural Resources Volunteer Opportunities:
- Brush Clearing
- Prescribed Burns
- Weed Pulling
- Seed Harvesting
- And much more!
If you are available and wish to help out, please reach out to carterdell@camptontownship.com
Be on the look out for volunteer opportunities on our Facebook page, Campton Township Parks & Open Space. Click here--> Our Facebook Page
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Campton Township Open Space Foundation Donation
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The Campton Township Open Space Foundation's mission is to provide charitable donations and advocacy that will enhance and improve the open space facilities, and amenities for the passive and active parks and recreation sites owned and managed by Campton Township.
Help us enhance and preserve the over 1500 acres of Campton Township Open Space for the benefit of our community.
The Open Space program began in 2001 and continues to expand and benefit all of the residents in Campton Township. Please visit the link below to make your donation!
Your CTOSF donations are tax-deductible, CTOSF is a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization.
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Campton Township Open Space Foundation Upcoming Fundraisers
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For more information about Campton Township Parks and Open Space contact us at:
Programs@CamptonTownship.com
Or Call: 630.332.5747
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