Skokie Park District - Outdoor Challenge (Emily Oaks Nature Center, Skokie) camp guide
Skokie Park District - Outdoor Challenge (Emily Oaks Nature Center, Skokie)
Camping, sea kayaking, off-road cycling and rock climbing. Includes weekly extended camping trips, not exclusively day camp.
Ages 12–15
Earlier-year details below are a planning reference, not confirmed information for the coming summer. Dates, prices and age ranges may change. We’ll update this guide as new information is published. Check the camp’s current details and available places before booking.
Program location
Emily Oaks Nature Center, Skokie.
2026 information2026 tuition
Resident/nonresident pairs: $1,933/$2,416 for the four-week program.
Who it’s for
Age is normally measured September 1, 2026; early-childhood minimum ages apply by first day. The district requires independent toileting; discuss individual inclusion needs when registering.
2026 informationTrip costs
Tuition includes campout transport, supplies, fees and most equipment. Personal gear and bicycles are excluded; bike rental is advertised.
2026 informationWhat kids will do
Camping, sea kayaking, off-road cycling and rock climbing. Includes weekly extended camping trips, not exclusively day camp.
2026 informationMore practical details
2026 schedule
July 6–31; regular day 9am–4pm with overnight/multiday trips.
Refunds
The 2026 chart sets session-specific deadlines for 100%, 50% and 25% refunds, then no refund from the start date. Use the Activity Modification Form; exceptions and contractual-camp transfer limits are detailed separately. Confirm next-season terms.
2026 informationSources and last checked
Last checked 2026-09-23.
2026 reference details · 2027 details not yet verified · 2026 brochure; age measured September 1 except stated first-day preschool minimum
Questions to ask the camp
- 2027 program, dates, fees and availability; exact entrance, meals, allergy/medication arrangements, friend grouping and home-to-camp transport.
- Extended-care availability, age limits and any supervision between half-day sessions.