Summer Adventure Camp

Michelle Obama has called Eden Place "a

success story." Gov. Pat Quinn honored its
founder, Michael Howard, as an
"environmental hero."

CAMP EDEN
PLACE
2011 Summer Dates
June 24th-26th
(Ages 13-15)
July 8th-10th
(Ages 16-18)
July 22nd-24th
(Ages 13-15)
August 5th-7th
(Ages 16-18)
August 19th-21st
(Ages 13-15)
September 2nd-4th
(Ages 16-18)

Eden Place Nature Center announces its first adventure

camp. Following guidelines from the "Lets Move Program", it is
our mission to aide in the exercise and fitness of our youth.
Lets Move is a comprehensive initiative launched by the First
Lady Michelle Obama. This program is dedicated to solving the
problem of obesity within a generation, so that children born
today will grow up healthier be and able to pursue their dreams.
Camp Eden offers just that
Within a fun adventure filled weekend, counselors teach
activities designed to enhance the youths appreciation for the
environment and provide an easy and affordable alternative to a
sedentary lifestyle. Camp Eden will introduce students to
healthier lifestyles and work alongside of them and their families
through the progressive health changes. Students learn to
embrace physical and mental health shifts that will last a
lifetime.
Situated on the 750 acres Torstenson Family Youth
Conservation Center, managed by the Illinois Conservation
Foundation. Camp Edens goal is to reconnect the youth to their
home; planet earth. Through camping we will teach basic
outdoor survival skills, in addition to team building, leadership,
time management and critical thinking skills.
Camp Edens goal is to influence change that will last a
lifetime. With this vision in mind, our impression will not stop
after one weekend. All information will be supported with a list
of affordable and accessible resources for both the parents and
children to continue on the grounded path of healthy growth.

Visit www.EdenPlaceNatureCenter.com to register!!

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Summer Adventure Camp

At Camp Eden youth participants will engage in several
personal training exercises that will develop important life
skills, such as:

Team Building
Leadership
Time Management
Critical Thinking

Visit www.EdenPlaceNatureCenter.com to register!!

Camp Eden Obstacle Course a fun yet challenging maze of obstacles designed to:
To enhance the participants' sense of personal confidence and self-esteem
To increase mutual trust and support
To encourage more effective communication
To develop teamwork skills which carry over into day-to-day living
Archery has proven to:
Increase attention
Self-confidence
Self-control
Listening skills
Ability to follow instruction
Canoeing has proven to:
Improve natural instincts
Recognition of how water flows and different points associated with water bends
Learn how wind direction aides in water currents
Recognizing moving water hazards such as horizon lines and "strainers" in time to avoid them.
Fishing has proven to develop:
Timing
Patience
The Importance of Punctuality
Situational Awareness
Map & Compass
Using a compass can be a necessity in the outdoors. Our staff will guide you through the parts
of a compass and how to use it. Learn how to "orient" yourself with a map and explore both
local and non-local maps and their differences.
Astronomy: "Gateway to the cosmos
Star gazing: Identifying the constellations.
Earth: "What makes our world go 'round"
An in depth discussion about what makes Earth special
Improve an appreciation for where we learn.
Campers will learn how to determine their location based on the stars, which will teach them
patience and will develop their analytical skills.
Yoga

Through various Yoga poses, breathing exercises and meditation, students will gain patience
and greater understanding of how to control their emotions even in the most challenging
situations.
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