Kids' Programs

• Individual Programs
• Group Programs

 

School's Out For Spring Break! - But We're In! Webkinz® Day Monday, March 31, 2008                                                        Horse play is the theme of the day! Meet Princess, a beautiful gray Arabian horse, and learn about equestrian care. Join in the fun at the Log House, Conestoga Wagon and Carriage House as you discover how horses helped settle Illinois, worked on the farm and provided transportation. You'll even take home your very own Webkinz® toy! Naper's Settlement Tuesday, April 1, 2008 Discover through music and play how the early settlers built Naperville. Participate in "finding your way" map challenges, visit with the blacksmith, take part in a visual history hunt, play the pack your wagon game, create your own log cabin with giant Lincoln Logs® and decorate your own log cabin. Life on the Homestead Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Enjoy "Survivor Prairie: Part II" with an all new set of challenges from our popular Survivor program. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a contestant on a reality show? Your challenge will transport you back in time to the American frontier of the 1800s. Participants will use team and problem-solving skills to play like a pioneer. Prairie Animals Thursday, April 3, 2008 From bumble bees to bison, the early settlers shared their new home with a wide variety of critters. Have fun learning about the birds, insects, reptiles and mammals that inhabit the prairie. A few of our critter friends will be making a personal appearance to visit with campers. Pioneer Apprentice Friday, April 4, 2008 Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a blacksmith, set type to print a newspaper, be a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse or welcome stagecoach travelers at the post office? Now's your chance to step back in time and imagine yourself doing these jobs. Each day features new and challenging explorations.      8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. each day Bring a sack lunch and a drink. For boys and girls in grades 1-5 $45/day/child, $40/day/NHSS member

Sunday, May 4, 2008
Encounter the Past - a visit to the naperville cemetery
Take a walk through the history of Naperville by visiting the cemetery. Encounter some Napervillians from the past as they recount their stories. All ages. 
3:30-5 p.m.
$12/person, $10/NHSS member

June 16-August 8, 2008
Summer Camp - Camp Naper 2008
Fun-loving, adventure-seeking kids - have we got a great summer planned for you! Spend an exciting week in "Treasure Hunters Camp" using maps, compasses, puzzles, secret codes and high-tech GPS devices to seek out adventures. Check out "Adventures in Time Camp" where every day is a journey through time.

Track the past and discover the future at Naper Settlement's Camp Naper - totally new for 2008! 

Call 630.420.6010 to sign up for any of these programs or inquire about group visits.

Program Cancellation Policy - Naper Settlement will not refund deposits if a program is canceled by the participant. If the program is canceled by Naper Settlement, full refunds will be given. Naper Settlement will not issue program fee refunds if the participant cancels less than 2 weeks before the starting date of the program.

NHSS = Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining Member
Pricing and programs subject to change without notice.