Events

Calling Youth Fisher-boys and girls, Ages 10-15: If you're hooked on fishing, come on out for this 3-Day DayCamp and learn all about the different species of fish in our area, the ecosystem in which they thrive, and about non-fish species that you may also encounter on a fishing trip. You will be taught different methods…

ATTENTION YOUTH HUNTERS: This upcoming winter our young hunters will have the opportunity to register for Mentored Youth Dove and Upland Game hunting here at Gardner Camp. Our wingshooting clinic, hosted by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, teaches young shooters the fundamentals of hitting a moving target with a shotgun with reasonable reliability. Target…

Do you know an 8-15 year old boy or girl looking to grow their fishing skills and experience? Join us at Gardner Camp for our Introduction to Fishing Clinic. We will teach your beginner about fish species, their ecosystem, fishing code of ethics and safety. Youth will be taught how to set up their own…

Gardner Camp has the best viewing sky in the entire region. Our Introductory Star Parties are perfect for introducing the night sky to interested youth, ages 8-17. We kick off the party inside our amazing StarLab planetarium where groups can fly to Mars and the Moon as well as view videos and animations of night…

Start an annual Family tradition on the trap range at Gardner Camp. over Father's Day weekend Spend an afternoon with your son/ daughter/ grandchild/ neice or nephew experiencing fun competitions and challenges to see who is awarded bragging rights. We will begin with a safety orientation prior to shooting. Try your hand shooting trap, experience…

Join us at our fishing pond to learn about different methods of fishing with a primary emphasis on bait-casting and fly-fishing. Our exclusive class offers instruction by professional anglers. This 2.5-hour clinic is held at Gardner Camp's private stocked fishing pond, in a jaw-dropping setting. Created to provide anglers with a variety of different fishing skills,…

Join us at our fishing pond to learn about different methods of fishing with a primary emphasis on bait-casting and fly-fishing. Our exclusive class offers instruction by professional anglers. This 2.5-hour clinic is held at Gardner Camp's private stocked fishing pond, in a jaw-dropping setting. Created to provide anglers with a variety of different fishing skills,…

Get outside this summer at Gardner Camp! Take a tour of the camp and explore the picturesque scenery while experiencing nature at its finest. After learning bow and arrow basics, test yourself at the archery range shooting for candy, or popping balloons. Plink away on the air gun range aiming at targets that may ooze,…

Set the hook and cast your worries away with our 2-Day Youth Fly Fishing Clinic! Join us at Gardner Camp alongside our beautiful 3-acre fishing pond and become a part of the next generation of Fly fishers to enter the sport. This is an advanced course for experienced fishermen ages 12-17.  Professional instructors will provide…