Allerton Park & Retreat Center of Monticello will host Camp Lost Garden, a summer camp for adults, from June 27-30. The event includes a variety of activities designed to offer participants a blend of recreation, relaxation and nature experiences.
Camp Lost Garden, now in its second year, will feature traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts, group games, campfires, and nature hikes. Adult-oriented activities include a cocktail crafting workshop, a ‘boots and brews’ hike, a beach-themed dance party, open bars and live music.
Jordan Zech, the park’s associate director of retreat center and programming, wrote in a press release that the camp provides both structured activities and ample free time for participants to unwind and roam the park at their leisure.
“Campers can expect a variety of activities including arts and crafts, recreational activities, team building, but also plenty of time to just relax and enjoy nature,” Zech wrote. “There is built in free-time for campers to relax and explore the park, but they can also skip any planned activities to extend the relaxation component as much as they want.”
Additionally, campers will be able to attend The Farms: An Allerton Folk School through breakout sessions planned throughout the event. The Farms is Illinois’ first folk school, offering classes, workshops, retreats and gatherings focused on art, outdoor education and storytelling.
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Campers will also be able to experience the Illinois 4-H Memorial Camp challenge course, a ropes course involving various obstacles and challenges, such as navigating a large spider web and scaling a 12-foot wall.
The camp fee is $350 per participant, which includes all activities, meals, snacks and drinks. The park is also offering overnight accommodations, with discounted hotel rooms, or for a cheaper option, tent camping on the Bowling Lawn.
Registration is open until June 21, and a later session of Camp Lost Garden is scheduled for Oct 17-20. For more information including the full camp schedule, visit the park’s website.
