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  • The Farms: Teen Ikebana: Spring Design

    Experience level: Ages 13-18  Slow down, observe, and create at Teen Ikebana: Spring Design on Saturday, April 11 from 1-4 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Artist and floral designer Rachel Wooters will give an introduction to Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, inspired by Allerton’s gardens and spring landscape. Students will work with a […]

  • The Farms: Youth Art Studio

    Experience Level: Beginner (3rd-8th grade) Allerton and the Monticello Area Arts Council are partnering to offer 3rd through 8th graders a Youth Art Studio on Saturday, April 18 from 9 […]

  • The Farms: Garden Tour By Kids, For Kids

    Do you know kids who love Allerton? Then sign them up for our Garden Tour By Kids, For Kids on Saturday, June 6 from 10-11 a.m. Meet at the Greenhouse Patio. This tour is designed with youth in mind as talented kid volunteers lead the way, pointing out art and sharing the history of the […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: Imagination Station presented by Busey Bank

    Want to be an astronaut who just arrived on the moon? Or a knight of the round table of old? Unleash the power of imagination at Summer Day Camp: Imagination Station on June 8-12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with sidewalk chalk, playing games, eating summer […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: I Spy! presented by Busey Bank

    Inspired by the “I Spy!” game and book series, campers will explore Allerton with the intention of finding something new and exciting. Scavenger hunts, treasure maps, and sleuth-work will all be included during Summer Day Camp: I Spy! on June 15-19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: All About Illinois presented by Busey Bank

    Learn about what makes our great state so unique at Summer Day Camp: All About Illinois on June 22-26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with sidewalk chalk, playing games, eating summer food, and doing lots of exploring at Allerton Park! Register 5- to 7-year-olds as Acorns, […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: Survival of the Fittest presented by Busey Bank

    Have what it takes to survive in the great outdoors? Then Summer Day Camp: Survival of the Fittest on July 6-10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. is for you! Fort building, survival skills, and some “Survivor” show-themed competitions are on deck for the toughest of campers. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with […]

  • (SOLD OUT) SUMMER DAY CAMP: Survival of the Fittest presented by Busey Bank

    Have what it takes to survive in the great outdoors? Then Summer Day Camp: Survival of the Fittest on July 6-10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. is for you! Fort building, survival skills, and some “Survivor” show-themed competitions are on deck for the toughest of campers. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with […]

  • The Farms: Mansion Tour By Kids, For Kids

    Curious children of all ages are welcome to explore and learn at our Mansion Tour By Kids, For Kids on Sunday, July 12 from 2-3 p.m in the Mansion. This tour is designed with youth in mind as our talented kid volunteer leads the way, pointing out art and sharing the history of the Allerton […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: Crafty Creations presented by Busey Bank

    Creating takes a crafty turn in this hobby arts-themed week of camp! No fine arts at Summer Day Camp: Crafty Creations on July 13-17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. – only the classic crafts of childhood: tie dye, recycled art, beading, paper crafts, and more. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with sidewalk […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: Jammin’ Together presented by Busey Bank

    Music and sound are the focus of Summer Day Camp: Jammin’ Together on July 20-24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The natural environment at the Allerton provides so many opportunities to experience sound in ways that inspire the best music. Let’s join the chorus of crickets and jam together! Campers will enjoy water activities, […]

  • SUMMER DAY CAMP: Science Center presented by Busey Bank

    Biology, engineering, weather, chemistry…. Summer Day Camp: Science Center on July 27-31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. has a little bit of everything! Learning about the ways that science […]