# Arctic Survival Challenge Day Camp — Emily Oaks Nature Center

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Mon, Jan 4 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St., Skokie, IL 60076
- Ages: For children ages 6-10, as of 9/1/26
- Price: Fee per child: $55 (resident) / $69 (non-resident)
- Organizer: Skokie Park District — Emily Oaks Nature Center
- Official page: https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ilskokiewt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&primarycode=684841
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A single-day winter-break nature camp at Skokie's Emily Oaks Nature Center for children ages 6–10 (age as of 9/1/26). Campers head outside to tackle cold-weather survival challenges: building shelters and fires and exploring in the snow, with warm-up breaks indoors in between. Full day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; dress for snow and cold. Fee is per child. Registration is through the Skokie Park District's online system.

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