We’re spending our last days of summer with adventure on the brain! Join us for a trip to Illinois Beach State Park for a day of hiking and picnicking. Please note that, while we may be spending time on the beach, we will not be swimming - lifeguards are not present on the beaches and …

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We’re taking some kayaks around the lake and enjoying a day out on the water at the Forest Preserves of DuPage County. After, we’ll steady our sea legs by some hiking around the forest preserve. All ranges of ability are welcome, from beginners to experienced boaters. Transportation, boat rental, and life jackets are provided. Please …

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Saddle up, Teen Adventure Club! We're spending the end of summer vacation on horseback! Join our friends at Forest View Farms for a equestrian adventure! No riding experience necessary. Meet at Fox Center. Closed-toed shoes are required for horseback riding, and long pants are preferred - there is space to change into shorts once we're done …

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Let’s test those wilderness skills! We’re breaking out the fire pit so we can learn the safe way to start up a campfire. We’ll go through the differences between tinder, kindling, & fuel, how to build a fire for cooking on, and what we need on hand to put it out. S'mores included!