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SUMMARY:Fun in the Sun
DESCRIPTION:We’ll craft & hang out in nature – includes ice cream & yard games \nKids ages 7-11 \nTicket Cost: $15
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/fun-in-the-sun-2/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250730
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20250319T145556Z
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SUMMARY:Paint an Owl
DESCRIPTION:Come paint an owl with us \nKids ages 8-12 \nTwo Class Times:\n10:00 am – 11:30 am\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm \nTicket Cost: $18
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/paint-an-owl/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250730T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20250319T145820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T183956Z
UID:4284-1753869600-1753875000@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Paint an Owl
DESCRIPTION:Come paint an owl with us \nKids ages 8-12 \nTicket Cost: $18
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/paint-an-owl-2/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20250319T145401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T150109Z
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SUMMARY:Slithering Snakes
DESCRIPTION:Snakes aren’t so scary\, come see why \nKids ages 6-8 \nTwo Class Times:\n9:00 am – 11:00 am\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nTicket Cost: $12
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/slithering-snakes/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250806
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20250319T150124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T150552Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Friends
DESCRIPTION:All about forests and the animals that call them home \nKids ages 5-6 \nTwo Class Times:\n9:00 am – 10:30 am\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm \nTicket Cost: $10
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/forest-friends/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20250319T150333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T201235Z
UID:4288-1754470800-1754478000@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Sense
DESCRIPTION:Learn about sights\, sounds\, & smells in nature \nKids ages 7-9 \n9:00 am – 11:00 am \nTicket Cost: $12
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/nature-sense/
LOCATION:Ballard Nature Center\, 5253 E US Highway 40\, Altamont\, IL\, 62411\, US
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20260410T151107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T152014Z
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SUMMARY:Winged Things
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 6-8 years old.  Birds\, bats\, and insects will be studied.  We’ll even catch insects to examine up close.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/winged-things/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20260410T152639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T152639Z
UID:5210-1780477200-1780484400@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Winged Things
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 6-8 years old.  Birds\, bats\, and insects will be studied.  We’ll even catch insects for close up viewing.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/winged-things-2/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20260410T154407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T154943Z
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SUMMARY:Awesome Ants
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 5-6 years old.  They may be small\, but they are mighty!  Learn all about these interesting insects.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/awesome-ants/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20260410T154547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T155111Z
UID:5226-1780578000-1780583400@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Awesome Ants
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 5-6 years old.  They may be small\, but they are mighty!  Learn all about these interesting insects.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/awesome-ants-2/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20260410T155549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160323Z
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SUMMARY:Ponds & Fish
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 7-10.  We’ll use nets to explore pond life up close and learn more about fish. Bring a pair of rubber boots or shoes that can get muddy/wet.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/ponds-fish/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20260410T155731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160317Z
UID:5232-1781082000-1781091000@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Ponds & Fish
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 7-10.  We’ll use nets to explore pond life up close and learn more about fish. Bring a pair of rubber boots or shoes that can get muddy/wet.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/ponds-fish-2/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260611T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20260410T155853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160310Z
UID:5235-1781168400-1781177400@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Ponds & Fish
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 7-10.  We’ll use nets to explore pond life up close and learn more about fish. Bring a pair of rubber boots or shoes that can get muddy/wet.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/ponds-fish-3/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20260410T160158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160158Z
UID:5238-1781254800-1781260200@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Dive into Pond Life
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 10-12 years old.  Catch creatures from the pond\, use microscopes to observe them\, and learn about aquatic food webs.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/dive-into-pond-life/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T103000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20260410T160641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160928Z
UID:5241-1781600400-1781605800@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Colorful Chameleons
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 5-6 years old.  Learn about these fascinating reptiles and what colors they can turn and why.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/colorful-chameleons/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T143000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20260410T160815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T161400Z
UID:5244-1781614800-1781620200@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Colorful Chameleons
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 5-6 years old.  Learn about these fascinating reptiles and what colors they can turn and why.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/colorful-chameleons-2/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20260410T161901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T161901Z
UID:5248-1781686800-1781694000@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Animal Engineers
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 9-12 years old.  Which animals are the best architects?  We’ll have our own building challenge!
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/animal-engineers/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20260410T162118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T162118Z
UID:5251-1781773200-1781780400@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Animal Engineers
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 9-12 years old.  Which animals are the best architects?  We’ll have our own building challenge!
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/animal-engineers-2/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20260410T162336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T162336Z
UID:5254-1782205200-1782212400@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Secret Life of Bobcats
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 6-8 years old.  Learn about the elusive bobcat and its relatives.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/secret-life-of-bobcats/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20260410T162541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T162541Z
UID:5257-1782219600-1782226800@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Secret Life of Bobcats
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 6-8 years old.  Learn about the elusive bobcat and its relatives.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/secret-life-of-bobcats-2/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20260410T162808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T162808Z
UID:5260-1782291600-1782298800@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Powers
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 7-9 years old.  Learn about some of the most incredible animal adaptations\, AKA superpowers.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/nature-powers/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T123640
CREATED:20260410T162914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T162914Z
UID:5263-1782378000-1782385200@www.ballardnaturecenter.org
SUMMARY:Nature Powers
DESCRIPTION:For kids ages 7-9 years old.  Learn about some of the most incredible animal adaptations\, AKA superpowers.
URL:https://www.ballardnaturecenter.org/event/nature-powers-2/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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