Join Chef Tara Humphrey of the Global Peel as she explores culture through cooking. Your child will experience a hands-on cooking class with recipes and techniques from around the world. Your camper will investigate new regions each day and discover a broad range of flavors from several countries. Highlights each week will be cheese making, dumplings, sous vide, pasta and more. Learn history, eat lunch and share our common story with your fellow students in the Cheney kitchen and dining room. Great food and life skills to carry forward. We are all family around food. NEW this year, we have added a 4 day afternoon session each week!
Join us for a guided tour of our parks' natural areas. Learn about the plants you see growing, the different habitats in our parks, and ways we support our pollinators. You may also learn a little history about our parks!
Tours are free but registration in advance is required.
Tours meet at 9:00A.
Carroll Rain Garden – August 8th
Join us on our main deck for “True Stories of Piracy” on the Great Lakes and the Caribbean! From epic battles to trickery and treasure, experience the incredible tales of real pirate adventure that happened right here on these magnificent inland seas. This Chicago sail is both educational and entertaining!
On this unforgettable sail, you will also enjoy awe-inspiring views of the world-famous skyline of the Windy City while sailing the gentle waters of Lake Michigan. There’s something for everyone on this fun tour.
Join Chef Tara Humphrey of the Global Peel as she explores culture through cooking. Your child will experience a hands-on cooking class with recipes and techniques from around the world. Your camper will investigate new regions each day and discover a broad range of flavors from several countries. Highlights each week will be cheese making, dumplings, sous vide, pasta and more. Learn history, eat lunch and share our common story with your fellow students in the Cheney kitchen and dining room. Great food and life skills to carry forward. We are all family around food. NEW this year, we have added a 4 day afternoon session each week!
Interested in learning about the world around you through movies? Join us for an educational afternoon of documentary films. Titles are listed on our Active Adult/seniors webpage (may be subject to change). After the film, stay for a friendly critique and discussion. Coffee/Tea provided.
True story told by stand up comedian, Alex Edelman