Is there anything more quintessentially “summer” than the Summer Camp experience?
Severson Dells’ long history of exciting summer camps continues. Find your adventure below!
Note: if you have any difficulties registering, please contact us at 815-335-2915.
BECOME A MEMBER FOR BIG DISCOUNTS ON CAMP!
9 am - 12 pm
Play, dance, sing, and craft! Your little creator will get to explore nature through the arts and deepen their appreciation for the outdoors.
$100/member;$115/non-member
9 am to 12 pm
Grab your lab coat! Let’s see the scientific method in action as we experiment with all sorts of exciting ecology activities geared for our young learners!
$100/member; $115/non-member.
9 am 12 pm
Join our pirate crew for swashbuckling adventure on the high seas of Severson! We will catch critters, make boats, and search for lost treasure.
$100/member; $115/non-member.
9 am to 3 pm
A Severson Dells Classic! Every day campers are in the creek, catching critters, exploring, and learning about this amazing ecosystem.
$130/member; $160/non-member.
WAITLIST ONLY!
9 am to 3 pm
Have a rock-ing good time, learning about what shaped our planet, and our own backyard! From volcanoes to glaciers, we will cover it all!
$130/member; $160/non-member.
WAITLIST ONLY!
9 am to 3 pm
Explore the rivers of Winnebago County by canoe, build teamwork and leadership skills, and partake in crazy fun camp traditions. (Note: this camp requires campers to be dropped off and picked up at different locations each day.)
$185/member; $215/non-member.
9 am to 3 pm
Join us for a different land adventure every day. We will go hiking, creek walking, exploring, and more! (Note: this program is still in early planning phases and may include days off-site exploring differing ecosystems around the greater-Rockford-area).
$185/member; $215/non-member.
9 am to 12 pm - or - 1 pm to 4 pm
Make boats, catch crayfish, explore the creek, and spend time making priceless memories!
Camp fees:
1 grandparent, 1 grandchild: $35/member; $45/non-member
1 grandparent, 2 grandchildren: $45/member; $55/non-member
9 am to 12 pm - or - 1 pm to 4 pm
Make crafts, catch insects, romp through the prairie, and spend time making priceless memories!
Camp fees:
1 grandparent, 1 grandchild: $35/member; $45/non-member
1 grandparent, 2 grandchildren: $45/member; $55/non-member
Our summer campers spend the majority of each day outdoors; exploration is a key part of our daily adventures.
Full-day Camps - Jr. Naturalists (ages 7-11): $130/member; $160/non-member.
Full-day Camps - Teen Adventures (ages 12-16): $185/member; $215/non-member.
Half-Day Camps - Wild Things (ages 4-6): $100/member; $115/non-member.
Grandparents Camp:
1 grandparent, 1 grandchild: $35/member; $45/non-member
1 grandparent, 2 grandchildren: $45/member; $55/non-member
2 grandparents, 2 grandchildren: $55/member; $65/non-member
* Campers must be the minimum age by the start of camp.
* Young campers must have independent bathroom skills.
Camp Cancellation Policy:
We are unable to give refunds for cancellations within two weeks (10 business days) of the camp’s start date. A $25 processing fee will be charged for any cancellation prior to two weeks before a camp’s start date for week-long camps and a $5 processing fee will be charged for any cancellation prior to two weeks for a single-day camp program (Grandparents camp). There is no fee for switching to another available camp of the same price in the current camp season. If prices differ, you will need to pay the difference, we will refund or credit you the difference.
Consider becoming a member to receive the registration discount.
Our Mission: To link people to nature through education and research, in the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin area. We promote awareness of the natural world, fostering respect, enjoyment, and preservation now and in the future.
8786 Montague Rd.
Rockford, IL 61102
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