Prairie School of DuPage is a private school in Wheaton, IL offering a progressive, environmentally focused and Experiential education for preschool through eighth grade.
Prairie School of DuPage students become independent, critical thinkers by tackling hands-on, real-world challenges. Each day our students are outside building their understanding of the natural world through guided class activities and free play on our natural playground and 42 acres.
At Prairie School of DuPage we work to empower children to find their strengths, passions, and unique voice. Our mission is to educate and inspire the whole child and prepare each student for a life of discovery by cultivating a strong sense of self, compassion and respect for others, and a deep connection with the natural world.
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Wild Things - Ages 3-5
Spend a week in nature at Prairie School of DuPage! Each day the children, ages 3-5, explore 42 acres of prairie, woodlands, and wetlands. Through hiking, building forts and climbing trees, water and mud play, or creating works of nature art, children’s natural curiosity is encouraged, motor skills are developed, and friendships are made. There is a maximum of 10 children per camp with a 3-1 child-to-teacher ratio.
Wild Things- Week 1, June 2, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wild Things -Week 2, June 9, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wild Things -Week 3, June 16, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wild Things -Week 4, June 23, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wild Things- Week 5, July 7, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wild Things, Week 6, July 14, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wild Things- Week 6, July 21, 2025, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dirty Messy Awesome (1st-2nd Grade), Dirty Messy Awesome (3rd-5th Grade)
Join our camp counselors for some classic Dirty, Messy, fun! Each day is filled with wet and muddy games, natural building projects, a hike to Northside Park with our handmade boats, messy art projects, ginormous bubbles, make your own ice cream, and more!
Dirty, Messy, Awesome- Week 1 June 2, 2025, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Dirty, Messy, Awesome - Week 2, June 9, 2025, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Dirty, Messy, Awesome- Week 3, June 16, 2025, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Dirty, Messy, Awesome- Week 4, June 23, 2025, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
(Each week is different theme, TBA)
Camp Registration sign up will open in February!
Children will receive a t-shirt each week of attendance. Snacks MUST be Vegetarian, Low sugar and Low waste provided by family.
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