# Winter Break Nature Camp

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

- When: Mon, Dec 21 · 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 Park District
- Official page: https://bartlettparks.org/event/winter-break-nature-camp/2026-12-21/
- Last checked: Mon, Nov 9

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## About

Children spend the day with activities that may include hiking, wildlife tracking, experiments and campfire cooking. Games or a movie may fill downtime.

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