Ancient Oaks Day Camp

Ages 5-12

June 2-6: Summer Fun at Sommer Park
Let the fun begin at Sommer Park! Start the week off learning about the new park and other fun activities on site. Field trip: Peoria Park District Pool

June 9-13: Down On The Farm
This week is ideal for planting pumpkins near the cabin, making a garden to take home, learning where our food comes from and interacting with farm animals. Field trip: Local farm/orchard

June 16-20: Holiday Hoopla
We may not get snow in June but we’ll have our annual snowball contest and other holiday fun in the sun. Field trip: Peoria Zoo & Picnic in the Park

June 23 -27: Wacky Water Week I
If you love water, this week is for you. Enjoy a day at the pool, water games and sink the counselor. Field trip: Peoria Park District Pool. Family night June 27

June 30 – July 3: – Red, White & Blue
Join us for a sparkling, colorful, patriotic week with crackling crafts, sizzling activities, parade and a Thursday afternoon cook-out. NO CAMP JULY 4. Field trip: Air National Guard

July 7 -11: Dinosaur Week
Step back into time & try to find AODC’s hidden dinosaurs, old fossils or the magic dinosaur eggs. Field trip: TBA

July 14 -18: Sommer Survivor
Have fun playing survivor and competing against other teams for the GRAND prize. Activities like canoe races, archery and more will make you a true survivor. Field trip: TBA

July 21-25: Adventures in Art
Develop into an artist as you learn about art. Learn how to dye wool, make a nature mobile and piñatas or your own lucky Ojo de Dios. Artwork will be displayed at camp. Field trip: Local art exhibit/gallery Family night July 25

July 28 – August 1: Wacky Water Week II
You enjoyed it in June so let’s have it again with a day at the pool, water games and sink the counselors. Field trip: Peoria Park District Pool.

August-8: Incredible Insects
Become an entomologist for a week and learn about butterflies, ants & other creepy crawlers. Make your own neon butterfly net. Field trip: Wildlife Prairie State Park.

August 11-15: Camper’s Choice
Enjoy the last week at camp by participating in all the outdoor activities that you will miss once school starts.

Camp runs Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:00 pm.