House In the Wood

We are a Summer Camp serving inner city Chicago youth; Outdoor Education Center w/ resident and day programs; & Retreat Center offering exclusive use to groups.

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Virtual Campfires Scheduled. Campfire Boxes with Ms. Val's Homemade Marshmallows for sale. Campfire Box 1 dealine to order Wednesday June 24. Order Here: https://t.co/rgLtZ4pRFX

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We still have openings in our Summer Camp for Sessions 3 and 4. July 15-25 and July 29-Aug 8
Ages 7-12
You must reside in the 606 zip code area
Do you receive some form of Government Assistance?
Send your children... https://t.co/ybfFQH9Z0Q

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New LIT meeting space in the old office (even before that it was Ms Val’s House/Office).

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We started a LIT Work Program this off season. Our LIT's work off season in the kitchen--it is usually their FIRST JOB. Kudos to Megan and Cyris this last weekend who did a great job learning from their... https://t.co/57C1G5hDog

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A little while back I posted a video from several summers ago with our campers talking about what they liked about camp. One of those campers is a young man named Phillip Cusic and he is one of our LIT’s. Tonight... https://t.co/n0NOmJxJ88

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It is another bitter cold day out here at House In The Wood! But as you can see by these pictures it the cold is not keeping some of the ice fishermen away-🥶🥶🥶. #HITWINSPIRE

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Oh my goodness! The last few weeks at House In The Wood weather wise have been CRAZY!! Mother Nature has really thrown us a winter to never forget! Between many inches of snow, to the polar vortex (wind chills... https://t.co/DFEXbQZB0J

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Some of our unlovables... https://t.co/5SSmJzrkPl

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Join us this Saturday! Fun for children, families and adults. Inside and outside. Education! Recreation! https://t.co/NN2TySuIg2

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House In The Wood Closed Thursday
HIGH -14 F w/ Wind
LOW -57 F w/Wind

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House In The Wood
Closed Tomorrow
Wednesday Brrrr...
-50 degrees F windchill

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House In The Wood’s LITTLE LIBRARY a Wisconsin tradition opened this weekend.

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Did you know. . . .
That there are Environmental Ed Standards in WI? Check it out! https://t.co/3dOZg36CKy

For those in Illinois, take a look at this Environmental Literacy document:... https://t.co/3dOZg36CKy

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WE ARE HIRING FOR SUMMER CAMP!

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No Experience necessary, love of the outdoors and comfort in trees a plus!
Training Provided – Basic Tree Climbing April 18-19, Tree climbing Facilitation May 2-3, must attend all of training.
House In... https://t.co/m35kNyPYD5

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Did you know that we are accredited YEAR AROUND by American Camp Association? This means that we meet over 200 best practices standards for our summer camp, retreat center and outdoor education center. https://t.co/tMoqcHeh9h

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SUMMER CAMP 2019 Registrations start tomorrow 1/09/2019
Contact Tami to register
262-728-2752
[email protected]
#HITWINSPIRE

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Did you know that...we rent our entire facility out for weddings? Beautiful views, comfortable lodgings, ample space--have it your way!

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Meet the Magic Unicorns...on Val’s new blog. https://t.co/WzdCutsrqi

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Registrations for Summer Camp 2019 will be starting in January. We will post updates as we get them. But in the meantime take a few minutes to watch this U-tube video from a few years ago https://t.co/1emBbpYyth https://t.co/1emBbpYyth