# Day Off: Nature Camp

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

- When: Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Where: Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett, IL, 60103
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Bartlett Nature Center
- Official page: https://bartlettparks.org/event/day-off-nature-camp/2026-11-23/
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

Each day will be different at Bartlett Nature Camp, 2054 W. Stearns Road, with a variety of activities including hiking, wildlife tracking, projects, experiments, campfire cooking, and survival skills. Downtime may include games or a movie. Open to grades 1st-6th. Registration deadline: One week prior to camp

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