YMCA CAMP ALGONQUIN, 1889 Cary Road, Algonquin, IL 60102   Phone: 847.658.8212   Fax: 847.658.8431

Contact us at: info@campalgonquin.org      A Program of the YMCA of McHenry County

  OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

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

Since 2006, YMCA Camp Algonquin offers Outdoor Environmental Education Programs to elementary and junior high school students throughout the Illinois and Wisconsin areas. Residential and day programs are both available. All environmental education programs are tailor made to fit the needs of each individual school.

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PHOTO ALBUMS

100 Years of History
Camper from 1940's
Campers from 1960's
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AFFILIATES

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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:

Archery                        Predator/Prey             Pioneering

Compass                      Starlab                       Pottery

Forest Ecology              Space Exploration         Silk Screening

GPS                             Birding                       Tie-Dye T-Shirts

Group Dynamics             Creek Study               Environmental Studies  

Nature Awareness          Digital Camera              Geological Studies

Papermaking                 Digital Video                 Meteorology

Detailed Program Class Descriptions

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