Elementary School Summer Programs
Retreats
Kindergarten
Beauty in the Valley
Participants will experience a variety of natural settings that have been used by artists for over a century while learning the basics of field study and historical fiction. Students will use a variety of media arts tools to document and tell their adventure in a video.
Field trips include: Byron Forest Preserve and Nature Center, Lowden State Park/Lorado Taft Field Campus, Oregon’s bronze sculptures, and Castle Rock State Park.
Eligible Grades: K-12
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Auburn
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Elementary Robotics and Coding
This class is geared towards elementary students who are interested in robotics and coding. Students will learn about programming, coding and different topics as they relate to the field of robotics. Students will have hands-on experiences with a variety of topics and challenges that require creative thinking.
Eligible Grades: K-5
Dates: June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 15
Location: Auburn High School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Khan Coaching
Enroll your child in Khan Academy and get personalized goal-setting, guidance and feedback from a Rockford Public Schools certified teacher. This retreat is self-paced and the instructor uses an office-hours approach to virtually meet with students over the course of the week to monitor progress and assist students.
Eligible Grades: K-12
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 30
Location: Online
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Mixed Media Arts
Students will have the opportunity to explore the rich world of mixed media arts while honing their own skills in the process. A variety of mediums will be explored with an emphasis on hand-on learning and creating.
Eligible Grades: K-2
Dates: June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Johnson Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Water, Water, Water
Students will learn about the beauty and uses of different water facilities in our area while improving their environmental awareness. Participants will have access to a digital camera or iPad to document their adventure and learning.
Field Trips may include: Rock River, Rock Cut State Park, Water for Rec (Levings Lake), Water treatment plants and wells.
Eligible Grades: K-8
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Atwood
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
Class limit: 20
Location: Atwood
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Where’s Rhythm?
Students will study the ‘rhythms of nature’ through reading, drama, music, visual arts, mathematical movement and technology. The STREAM Enrichment Retreat will provide a hands-on integrated approach to learning while encouraging student participation and ownership.
Field Trip: Burpee Museum
Eligible Grades: K-5
Dates: June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 150
Location: Marshall Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
1st Grade
Beauty in the Valley
Participants will experience a variety of natural settings that have been used by artists for over a century while learning the basics of field study and historical fiction. Students will use a variety of media arts tools to document and tell their adventure in a video.
Field trips include: Byron Forest Preserve and Nature Center, Lowden State Park/Lorado Taft Field Campus, Oregon’s bronze sculptures, and Castle Rock State Park.
Eligible Grades: K-12
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Auburn
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Elementary Robotics and Coding
This class is geared towards elementary students who are interested in robotics and coding. Students will learn about programming, coding and different topics as they relate to the field of robotics. Students will have hands-on experiences with a variety of topics and challenges that require creative thinking.
Eligible Grades: K-5
Dates: June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 15
Location: Auburn High School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Khan Coaching
Enroll your child in Khan Academy and get personalized goal-setting, guidance and feedback from a Rockford Public Schools certified teacher. This retreat is self-paced and the instructor uses an office-hours approach to virtually meet with students over the course of the week to monitor progress and assist students.
Eligible Grades: K-12
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 30
Location: Online
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Mixed Media Arts
Students will have the opportunity to explore the rich world of mixed media arts while honing their own skills in the process. A variety of mediums will be explored with an emphasis on hand-on learning and creating.
Eligible Grades: K-2
Dates: June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Johnson Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Water, Water, Water
Students will learn about the beauty and uses of different water facilities in our area while improving their environmental awareness. Participants will have access to a digital camera or iPad to document their adventure and learning.
Field Trips may include: Rock River, Rock Cut State Park, Water for Rec (Levings Lake), Water treatment plants and wells.
Eligible Grades: K-8
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Atwood
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
Class limit: 20
Location: Atwood
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Where’s Rhythm?
Students will study the ‘rhythms of nature’ through reading, drama, music, visual arts, mathematical movement and technology. The STREAM Enrichment Retreat will provide a hands-on integrated approach to learning while encouraging student participation and ownership.
Field Trip: Burpee Museum
Eligible Grades: K-5
Dates: June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 150
Location: Marshall Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
2nd Grade
Beauty in the Valley
Participants will experience a variety of natural settings that have been used by artists for over a century while learning the basics of field study and historical fiction. Students will use a variety of media arts tools to document and tell their adventure in a video.
Field trips include: Byron Forest Preserve and Nature Center, Lowden State Park/Lorado Taft Field Campus, Oregon’s bronze sculptures, and Castle Rock State Park.
Eligible Grades: K-12
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Auburn
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Elementary Robotics and Coding
This class is geared towards elementary students who are interested in robotics and coding. Students will learn about programming, coding and different topics as they relate to the field of robotics. Students will have hands-on experiences with a variety of topics and challenges that require creative thinking.
Eligible Grades: K-5
Dates: June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 15
Location: Auburn High School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Khan Coaching
Enroll your child in Khan Academy and get personalized goal-setting, guidance and feedback from a Rockford Public Schools certified teacher. This retreat is self-paced and the instructor uses an office-hours approach to virtually meet with students over the course of the week to monitor progress and assist students.
Eligible Grades: K-12
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 30
Location: Online
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Mixed Media Arts
Students will have the opportunity to explore the rich world of mixed media arts while honing their own skills in the process. A variety of mediums will be explored with an emphasis on hand-on learning and creating.
Eligible Grades: K-2
Dates: June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Johnson Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Water, Water, Water
Students will learn about the beauty and uses of different water facilities in our area while improving their environmental awareness. Participants will have access to a digital camera or iPad to document their adventure and learning.
Field Trips may include: Rock River, Rock Cut State Park, Water for Rec (Levings Lake), Water treatment plants and wells.
Eligible Grades: K-8
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Atwood
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
Class limit: 20
Location: Atwood
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Where’s Rhythm?
Students will study the ‘rhythms of nature’ through reading, drama, music, visual arts, mathematical movement and technology. The STREAM Enrichment Retreat will provide a hands-on integrated approach to learning while encouraging student participation and ownership.
Field Trip: Burpee Museum
Eligible Grades: K-5
Dates: June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 150
Location: Marshall Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
3rd Grade
Atwood Outdoor Education Center
Situated along the beautiful Kishwaukee River, Atwood Park boasts 334 acres of diverse natural area, including forest, marsh, and prairieland. The Rockford Park District’s Outdoor Recreation and Education (ORE) program focuses on engaging participants in the outdoors with hands-on experiences. The ORE program coordinates high-quality outdoor experiences with Illinois State Board of Education Standards, Common Core Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards.
Eligible Grades: 3-10
Dates:
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
August 23-27 (Retreat Week E)
August 23-27 (Retreat Week E)
Hours: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Class limit: 60
Location: Atwood Education Center
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For more information regarding the site and classes available, check out atwoodpark.org or please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Beauty in the Valley
Participants will experience a variety of natural settings that have been used by artists for over a century while learning the basics of field study and historical fiction. Students will use a variety of media arts tools to document and tell their adventure in a video.
Field trips include: Byron Forest Preserve and Nature Center, Lowden State Park/Lorado Taft Field Campus, Oregon’s bronze sculptures, and Castle Rock State Park.
Eligible Grades: K-12
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Auburn
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Drawing
Students will have an opportunity to fine-tune their drawing abilities during this weeklong exploration into the art of drawing. Students will learn a variety of techniques to improve their skills along with being introduced to various artists, theories and examples within the art world.
Eligible Grades: 3-5
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Cherry Valley Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Drawing & Painting
Students will work on a variety of artistic projects during this weeklong exploration into the world of art. Students will be introduced to various drawing and painting techniques while expanding their understanding of art and the world around them.
Eligible Grades: 3-5
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Marshall Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Elementary Robotics and Coding
This class is geared towards elementary students who are interested in robotics and coding. Students will learn about programming, coding and different topics as they relate to the field of robotics. Students will have hands-on experiences with a variety of topics and challenges that require creative thinking.
Eligible Grades: K-5
Dates: June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 15
Location: Auburn High School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Khan Coaching
Enroll your child in Khan Academy and get personalized goal-setting, guidance and feedback from a Rockford Public Schools certified teacher. This retreat is self-paced and the instructor uses an office-hours approach to virtually meet with students over the course of the week to monitor progress and assist students.
Eligible Grades: K-12
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 30
Location: Online
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Outdoor Education at White Pines Ranch
Participants will enjoy learning through hiking in a naturally-formed sandstone canyon, searching for fossils from the Ordovician Period, studying aquatic life in a stream along erosion banks, grooming and riding horses, investigating local history in a cemetery, and other hands-on activities in the out-of-doors. Students will also develop lasting relationships as meals are eaten family style and the instructors build enjoyable groups.
Eligible Grades: 3-10
Dates:
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
August 23-27 (Retreat Week E)
August 23-27 (Retreat Week E)
Hours: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Class limit: 100
Location: White Pines (Oregon, IL)
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For more information, check out www.whitepinesranch.com or please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Printmaking
Printmaking courses are designed to amplify a student's artistic interests and understanding of the process, and to support the development of a personal artistic vision. The course introduces students to the production of multiple images from a single design. Emphasis is on design and creative use of the materials, techniques and image manipulation.
Eligible Grades: 3-5
Dates: August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Johnson Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Severson Dells
Severson Dells Nature Center will provide five days of nature education programs that combine hands-on explorations, guided activities and games to engage students in the natural learning laboratory that Severson Dells Forest Preserve provides. Students will get a field backpack with a field journal, hand lens, bug box and measuring tape to use for the week and be able to take home at the end of the week to continue their outdoor explorations and observations.
Eligible Grades: 3-5
Dates: August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Severson Dells
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815.489.7277 or 815.490.4136.
Water, Water, Water
Students will learn about the beauty and uses of different water facilities in our area while improving their environmental awareness. Participants will have access to a digital camera or iPad to document their adventure and learning.
Field Trips may include: Rock River, Rock Cut State Park, Water for Rec (Levings Lake), Water treatment plants and wells.
Eligible Grades: K-8
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Atwood
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
Class limit: 20
Location: Atwood
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Where’s Rhythm?
Students will study the ‘rhythms of nature’ through reading, drama, music, visual arts, mathematical movement and technology. The STREAM Enrichment Retreat will provide a hands-on integrated approach to learning while encouraging student participation and ownership.
Field Trip: Burpee Museum
Eligible Grades: K-5
Dates: June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 150
Location: Marshall Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
4th Grade
Atwood Outdoor Education Center
Situated along the beautiful Kishwaukee River, Atwood Park boasts 334 acres of diverse natural area, including forest, marsh, and prairieland. The Rockford Park District’s Outdoor Recreation and Education (ORE) program focuses on engaging participants in the outdoors with hands-on experiences. The ORE program coordinates high-quality outdoor experiences with Illinois State Board of Education Standards, Common Core Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards.
Eligible Grades: 3-10
Dates:
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
August 23-27 (Retreat Week E)
August 23-27 (Retreat Week E)
Hours: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Class limit: 60
Location: Atwood Education Center
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For more information regarding the site and classes available, check out atwoodpark.org or please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Beauty in the Valley
Participants will experience a variety of natural settings that have been used by artists for over a century while learning the basics of field study and historical fiction. Students will use a variety of media arts tools to document and tell their adventure in a video.
Field trips include: Byron Forest Preserve and Nature Center, Lowden State Park/Lorado Taft Field Campus, Oregon’s bronze sculptures, and Castle Rock State Park.
Eligible Grades: K-12
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Auburn
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Discovery Center Robotics and Coding
This class is geared towards elementary and middle school students who are interested in robotics and coding. Students will learn about programming, coding and different topics as they relate to the field of robotics. Students will have hands-on experiences with a variety of topics and challenges that require creative thinking.
Eligible Grades: 4-7
Dates: August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Discovery Center
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Drawing
Students will have an opportunity to fine-tune their drawing abilities during this weeklong exploration into the art of drawing. Students will learn a variety of techniques to improve their skills along with being introduced to various artists, theories and examples within the art world.
Eligible Grades: 3-5
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Cherry Valley Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Drawing & Painting
Students will work on a variety of artistic projects during this weeklong exploration into the world of art. Students will be introduced to various drawing and painting techniques while expanding their understanding of art and the world around them.
Eligible Grades: 3-5
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Marshall Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Elementary Choir
Students will have the opportunity to sing along with their peers as they engage in a weeklong elementary choir session. Students are given the opportunity to challenge themselves and manage their practice techniques. Our music selections will embrace diversity and teach our students empathy beyond their own world view.
Eligible Grades: 4-5
Dates: August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 30
Location: Auburn High School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Elementary Robotics and Coding
This class is geared towards elementary students who are interested in robotics and coding. Students will learn about programming, coding and different topics as they relate to the field of robotics. Students will have hands-on experiences with a variety of topics and challenges that require creative thinking.
Eligible Grades: K-5
Dates: June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 15
Location: Auburn High School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Into the Wilderness
Join us in this exciting journey into the wild. Participants will explore the wooded areas of White Pines Ranch while learning outdoor skills such as: how to use a compass, how to recognize signs of animals and how to track them, foraging and other important skills as they relate to the great outdoors.
Eligible Grades: 4-7
Dates: August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 10
Location: Auburn High School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Khan Coaching
Enroll your child in Khan Academy and get personalized goal-setting, guidance and feedback from a Rockford Public Schools certified teacher. This retreat is self-paced and the instructor uses an office-hours approach to virtually meet with students over the course of the week to monitor progress and assist students.
Eligible Grades: K-12
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 30
Location: Online
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Outdoor Education at White Pines Ranch
Participants will enjoy learning through hiking in a naturally-formed sandstone canyon, searching for fossils from the Ordovician Period, studying aquatic life in a stream along erosion banks, grooming and riding horses, investigating local history in a cemetery, and other hands-on activities in the out-of-doors. Students will also develop lasting relationships as meals are eaten family style and the instructors build enjoyable groups.
Eligible Grades: 3-10
Dates:
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
August 23-27 (Retreat Week E)
August 23-27 (Retreat Week E)
Hours: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Class limit: 100
Location: White Pines (Oregon, IL)
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For more information, check out www.whitepinesranch.com or please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Printmaking
Printmaking courses are designed to amplify a student's artistic interests and understanding of the process, and to support the development of a personal artistic vision. The course introduces students to the production of multiple images from a single design. Emphasis is on design and creative use of the materials, techniques and image manipulation.
Eligible Grades: 3-5
Dates: August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Johnson Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Severson Dells
Severson Dells Nature Center will provide five days of nature education programs that combine hands-on explorations, guided activities and games to engage students in the natural learning laboratory that Severson Dells Forest Preserve provides. Students will get a field backpack with a field journal, hand lens, bug box and measuring tape to use for the week and be able to take home at the end of the week to continue their outdoor explorations and observations.
Eligible Grades: 3-5
Dates: August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Severson Dells
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815.489.7277 or 815.490.4136.
Water, Water, Water
Students will learn about the beauty and uses of different water facilities in our area while improving their environmental awareness. Participants will have access to a digital camera or iPad to document their adventure and learning.
Field Trips may include: Rock River, Rock Cut State Park, Water for Rec (Levings Lake), Water treatment plants and wells.
Eligible Grades: K-8
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Atwood
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
Class limit: 20
Location: Atwood
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Where’s Rhythm?
Students will study the ‘rhythms of nature’ through reading, drama, music, visual arts, mathematical movement and technology. The STREAM Enrichment Retreat will provide a hands-on integrated approach to learning while encouraging student participation and ownership.
Field Trip: Burpee Museum
Eligible Grades: K-5
Dates: June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 150
Location: Marshall Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
5th Grade
Atwood Outdoor Education Center
Situated along the beautiful Kishwaukee River, Atwood Park boasts 334 acres of diverse natural area, including forest, marsh, and prairieland. The Rockford Park District’s Outdoor Recreation and Education (ORE) program focuses on engaging participants in the outdoors with hands-on experiences. The ORE program coordinates high-quality outdoor experiences with Illinois State Board of Education Standards, Common Core Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards.
Eligible Grades: 3-10
Dates:
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
August 23-27 (Retreat Week E)
August 23-27 (Retreat Week E)
Hours: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Class limit: 60
Location: Atwood Education Center
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For more information regarding the site and classes available, check out atwoodpark.org or please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Beauty in the Valley
Participants will experience a variety of natural settings that have been used by artists for over a century while learning the basics of field study and historical fiction. Students will use a variety of media arts tools to document and tell their adventure in a video.
Field trips include: Byron Forest Preserve and Nature Center, Lowden State Park/Lorado Taft Field Campus, Oregon’s bronze sculptures, and Castle Rock State Park.
Eligible Grades: K-12
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Auburn
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Discovery Center Robotics and Coding
This class is geared towards elementary and middle school students who are interested in robotics and coding. Students will learn about programming, coding and different topics as they relate to the field of robotics. Students will have hands-on experiences with a variety of topics and challenges that require creative thinking.
Eligible Grades: 4-7
Dates: August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Discovery Center
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Drawing
Students will have an opportunity to fine-tune their drawing abilities during this weeklong exploration into the art of drawing. Students will learn a variety of techniques to improve their skills along with being introduced to various artists, theories and examples within the art world.
Eligible Grades: 3-5
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Cherry Valley Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Drawing & Painting
Students will work on a variety of artistic projects during this weeklong exploration into the world of art. Students will be introduced to various drawing and painting techniques while expanding their understanding of art and the world around them.
Eligible Grades: 3-5
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Marshall Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Elementary Choir
Students will have the opportunity to sing along with their peers as they engage in a weeklong elementary choir session. Students are given the opportunity to challenge themselves and manage their practice techniques. Our music selections will embrace diversity and teach our students empathy beyond their own world view.
Eligible Grades: 4-5
Dates: August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 30
Location: Auburn High School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Elementary Robotics and Coding
This class is geared towards elementary students who are interested in robotics and coding. Students will learn about programming, coding and different topics as they relate to the field of robotics. Students will have hands-on experiences with a variety of topics and challenges that require creative thinking.
Eligible Grades: K-5
Dates: June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 15
Location: Auburn High School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Into the Wilderness
Join us in this exciting journey into the wild. Participants will explore the wooded areas of White Pines Ranch while learning outdoor skills such as: how to use a compass, how to recognize signs of animals and how to track them, foraging and other important skills as they relate to the great outdoors.
Eligible Grades: 4-7
Dates: August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 10
Location: Auburn High School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Khan Coaching
Enroll your child in Khan Academy and get personalized goal-setting, guidance and feedback from a Rockford Public Schools certified teacher. This retreat is self-paced and the instructor uses an office-hours approach to virtually meet with students over the course of the week to monitor progress and assist students.
Eligible Grades: K-12
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 30
Location: Online
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Outdoor Education at White Pines Ranch
Participants will enjoy learning through hiking in a naturally-formed sandstone canyon, searching for fossils from the Ordovician Period, studying aquatic life in a stream along erosion banks, grooming and riding horses, investigating local history in a cemetery, and other hands-on activities in the out-of-doors. Students will also develop lasting relationships as meals are eaten family style and the instructors build enjoyable groups.
Eligible Grades: 3-10
Dates:
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
August 23-27 (Retreat Week E)
August 23-27 (Retreat Week E)
Hours: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Class limit: 100
Location: White Pines (Oregon, IL)
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For more information, check out www.whitepinesranch.com or please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Printmaking
Printmaking courses are designed to amplify a student's artistic interests and understanding of the process, and to support the development of a personal artistic vision. The course introduces students to the production of multiple images from a single design. Emphasis is on design and creative use of the materials, techniques and image manipulation.
Eligible Grades: 3-5
Dates: August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Johnson Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Severson Dells
Severson Dells Nature Center will provide five days of nature education programs that combine hands-on explorations, guided activities and games to engage students in the natural learning laboratory that Severson Dells Forest Preserve provides. Students will get a field backpack with a field journal, hand lens, bug box and measuring tape to use for the week and be able to take home at the end of the week to continue their outdoor explorations and observations.
Eligible Grades: 3-5
Dates: August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Severson Dells
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815.489.7277 or 815.490.4136.
Water, Water, Water
Students will learn about the beauty and uses of different water facilities in our area while improving their environmental awareness. Participants will have access to a digital camera or iPad to document their adventure and learning.
Field Trips may include: Rock River, Rock Cut State Park, Water for Rec (Levings Lake), Water treatment plants and wells.
Eligible Grades: K-8
Dates:
June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
June 28-July 2 (Retreat Week B)
August 9-13 (Retreat Week C)
August 16-20 (Retreat Week D)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 20
Location: Atwood
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
Class limit: 20
Location: Atwood
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Where’s Rhythm?
Students will study the ‘rhythms of nature’ through reading, drama, music, visual arts, mathematical movement and technology. The STREAM Enrichment Retreat will provide a hands-on integrated approach to learning while encouraging student participation and ownership.
Field Trip: Burpee Museum
Eligible Grades: K-5
Dates: June 21-25 (Retreat Week A)
Hours: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Class limit: 150
Location: Marshall Elementary School
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Camp
CAMP 2021 No Other Future Like Yours
CAMP is for students in Kindergarten through Seventh grade who meet the grant requirements at a Title I funded RPS 205 public school. Grant requirements include priority enrollment be given to students based on math and reading scores below grade level.
- No grades or credit hours are earned in CAMP.
- CAMP No Other Future Like Yours is a collaborative effort between the Rockford Park District, Discovery Center and the Improvement and Innovation Department.
Eligible Grades: K-7 by invitation or teacher recommendation
Dates: July 6-30
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m-1 p.m.
Locations: Cherry Valley, Constance Lane, Lewis Lemon and Auburn HS (MS site)
Transportation: Available for those students who live farther than 0.5 miles from program site.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch provided
For additional information, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136.
Registration: Is by invitation or teacher recommendation. If you believe your student fulfills the grant requirements for math and reading scores below grade level, please call 815-489-7277 or 815-490-4136 to discuss the possibility of registering.