Beneficial Bug Hotel – 8/15/26

A bug hotel is a structure filled with materials that different insects and spiders like to use as a habitat. These crawlies aren’t so creepy when they’re doing their part in the ecosystem! Join us in making places for our beneficial bugs to stay – that you can bring home! All materials provided.

Safe Sitter: 8/15

Safe Sitter prepares teens for any situation they may encounter while babysitting, staying home alone, or supervising younger siblings. Through the updated curriculum, our certified instructors will help students develop their skills in safety, childcare, first aid, and business through engaging activities. Safe Sitter lessons will also show students how to manage behavioral issues and emergency situations! Participants will go home with a helpful handbook and a certification card.

 

A pizza lunch will be provided. 

First Impressions – 8/15/26

How do you react when we see a snake? What about a spider, bat, or wolf? Join us as we peek behind the curtains of the myths and legends that tell us certain animals are spooky, use art to "de-scare" some creepy crawlies, and meet with a (very friendly) snake in person!

Starved Rock Hiking Trip – 8/15/26

We’re spending our springtime days with adventure on the brain! Join us for a trip to Starved Rock State Park for a day of hiking and picnicking.
Transportation provided. Meet at Fox Center. 
 

Hikers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

 

Photo by Openlands

Fire Painting & Brazing August 7-28

In this class, we will be flame painting on copper to create rainbow patina designs. We will then seal the finish with UV resin to keep it permanent. Also, we will learn how to make braised copper twisted wire bangles, rings, and more.