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10th Annual Family Campout
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
515 Old Timber Rd.
Monticello, Illinois 61856
(217) 333-3287
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Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at Allerton's 10th Annual Family Campout on Saturday, Sept. 19 - Sunday, Sept. 20. This hassle-free camping experience includes the rare chance to camp overnight at Allerton! In addition to campfire s’mores and stories, we have a wide variety of optional activities to learn from experts and explore the great outdoors with your family:
-Explore the river and mussels (Illinois Natural History Survey)
-Laugh and learn at a live wildlife show (Bob Tarter – Natural History Educational Company)
-Throw an atlatl spear (Illinois State Archeological Survey)
-See birds up-close at mist-netting (Illinois Natural History Survey)
-Gaze at our galaxy (University of Illinois Astronomy Department)
-Give us your best HOOT at the Owl Calling Contest
-Learn about conservation and the Sangamon’s famous mudpuppy salamander (Land Conservation Foundation)
-Talk to the owls on a Night Hike (Allerton Park Bird Club)
Food will be available for purchase throughout the weekend from area food trucks and the Greenhouse Café. Campers can also bring and cook their own meals, as long as their flame is enclosed. Participants should bring their own camping equipment.
$15/person ($10/child ages 8 & under). Register by Sept. 17. All sales are final.