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CAMP EDENPLACE2011 Summer Dates

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Michelle Obama has called Eden Place "a

success story." Gov. Pat Quinn honored its

founder, Michael Howard, as an

"environmental hero."

Summer Adventure Camp

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 theirhome; 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!!

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)

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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

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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

Archeryhas proven to:

Increase attention

Self-confidence

Self-control

Listening skills

Ability to follow instruction

Canoeinghas 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.

Summer Adventure Camp

Visit www.EdenPlaceNatureCenter.com to register!!