YMCA CAMP ALGONQUIN 1889 Cary Road, Algonquin, IL. 60102  PH: 847.658.8212  FAX: 847.658.8431

OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

In Partnership with George Williams College of Aurora University since 2006, YMCA Camp Algonquin offers Outdoor Environmental Education Programs to elementary and junior high school students throughout the Illinois and Wisconsin areas.

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AFFILIATES

YMCA of McHenry Co.
Triple R Day Camp

 

 

Our Mission:

"To enable students to experience transformative education by living and learning together in closeness with the natural environment"

 

 

YMCA Camp Algonquin is an excellent outdoor classroom for studying the environment.  Our outdoor setting is ideal for addressing science and environmental issues and for teaching their world while developing their observation and analytical skills.

Available Classes: Click on for full descriptions

Archery Forest Ecology Pioneering
Birding GPS Pottery
Challenge Course (4hr's) Group Dynamics Predator/Prey
Compass Nature Awareness Silk Screening
Creek Study Nature Detectives Starlab
Digital Camera/Video Papermaking Survival
Energy Arts & Crafts Tie-Dye T-Shirts

The Mary E. Gardner Nature Center

The Mary E. Gardner Pioneering Center

 

YMCA CAMP ALGONQUIN property is owned by the McHenry County Conservation District and is 

 operated by the YMCA of McHenry County.