Selected Community Events
Vacation Bible School
Jul 22, 2013 - Jul 26, 2013 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Cherry Valley United Methodist Church, 112 S. cherry St., Cherry Valley, IL 61016
A summer kids event called Sky will be hosted at Cherry Valley United Methodist Church for kids K-6th grade from July 22nd to July 26, 6:00-8:30 pm. At Sky, faith and imagination soar as kids discover that everything is possible with God. Kids will participate in Bible learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork building games, make and dig into yummy treats. Kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them. Each day ends with a Fly Away Finale - a celebration that gets everyone involved in living what they have learned. Family members and friends are encouraged to join in the finale. There is no charge for this event. For information, call 815-332-5075.
Nancy Laurent, 815-332-5075
churchinthevalley@comcast.net
Fox Valley Music Camp {RE}Mix
Jun 24, 2013 - Jun 28, 2013 Call
Judson University
Established in 2006, The Fox Valley Music Camp at Judson University offers an enriching, fun-filled week of music-making for students in grades Kindergarten through High School.
Cheryl Richardson, 847-628-1110, FVMC@judsonu.edu
Judson University Art Adventure Camps
Jul 8, 2013 - Jul 12, 2013 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Judson University, Harm A. Weber Academic Center
Receive instruction and exposure to a variety of materials used in making art. Receive instruction in creating compositions and using color. Experiment with a variety of materials and techniques through the completion of a variety of art projects. Discover more about the different career possibilities in the visual arts. Experience learning in a college studio environment. Learn from creative artists who honor Christ as Lord.
Joe Cory (jcory@judsonu.edu) or Mitzi Green (mauritza.green@judsonu.edu, 847-628-1030)
Camp Vertical Extreme
May 28, 2013 - Aug 10, 2013 6:30am
Rockford Christian Schools
Summer day camp-10 week program
815*399*3465 Ext 102
SOUL 4-H Camp Week ’13
Jun 10, 2013 - Jun 14, 2013 Check in on 6/10: 6:00-6:30 p.m. Check out on 6/14: 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Camp Benson in Mount Carroll, IL
SOUL 4-H Camp is a five-day, four-night residential camping experience that is conducted cooperatively by University of Illinois Extension staff in Unit 1 (Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago) and Unit 2 (Boone, DeKalb, Ogle) and the staff at Camp Benson.
Campers will check-in between 6:00-6:30 p.m. on June 10 and check-out between 6:00-6:30 p.m. on June 14. During camp week, they will engage in a variety of activities designed to challenge, educate, and entertain. Two or three free choice periods will be offered daily and will include options such as: hiking, nature study, rock climbing, repelling, arts and crafts, shooting sports, tubing and kayaking on the Waukarusa River, field games, crate stacking, teambuilding challenges, camping skills, and GPS scavenger hunts. Evening activities will be provided by the teen 4-H camp counselors from the co-sponsoring counties and include campfires, a dance, and a talent show.
4-H Camp is open to all youth, ages 8-14 by June 10, 2013. 4-H membership is not required; however all participants will be expected to comply with the same high behavior standards expected of 4-Hers.
4-H Camp fees increase as camp approaches, so interested families are encouraged to sign-up quickly! Participants who register before March 1 will enjoy the low fee of $235. Those who register on or after March 1 will pay $250. A minimum $75 deposit is required with the registration form. A camper t-shirt is included in the cost. Scholarship rebates are provided for enrolled 4-H club members in some counties.
Check with your local Extension office to learn what monies may be available to help offset camp costs for your family.
You can print a camper application or register online from the Ogle County Extension website: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/jsw/ and click on 4-H and then Camp.
To secure an application or get any questions answered about camp, call University of Illinois Extension – Ogle County at 815.732-2191.