Park district offers summer day camps

Summer Day Camp registration, sponsored by Hancock Park District, is being accepted for 6- to 12-years-olds.

Registration is at the park district office, 1424 E. Main Cross St.

The camps include:

• Budding Naturalist: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15-16, for 6- to 8-year-olds. Outdoor exploration at Oakwoods Nature Preserve including animal tracks and signs, activities, crafts and games. Register by June 7. Cost is $25.

• Pioneer: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 15-16, for 9- to 12-year-olds, pioneer life in the 1800s at Litzenberg Memorial Woods. "Exploring the Past" will include making a wooden boat and a treasure hunt. Register by June 7. Cost is $25.

• Junior Naturalist: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22-24, for 8- to 12-year-olds, explore the natural world with a nocturnal animal theme at Oakwoods Nature Preserve and Riverside Park. Register by June 14. Cost is $35.

Campers receive morning snacks and should bring a packed lunch. Participants will receive a summer camp backpack.

Registration forms are available at the park district office or can be downloaded from the park district website, www.HancockParks.com.

Payment is required at registration. No refunds will be given, except for camp cancellation because of low registration.

For more information call the park district office at 419-425-7275.