BOOKWORMS SUMMER READING PROGRAM
For Ages 6 - 12
Mondays: June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, 2 p.m.
FREE, Registration required

AUNTIE MAUDE
For all ages
Thursdays, June 5 through July 31, 2 p.m.
FREE, registration welcome, but not required

CAMP CHISHOLM
For ages 6 – 10
Session A. June 10 -12 8:30 am-noon
Session B. June 24 - 26 8:30 am-noon.
Fee: $12 members, $18 non-members  Registration form

NIGHT WITH WILDLIFE
For ages 8 - 11
Wed., July 16, 10 p.m. - Thurs. July 17, 6 a.m.
Fee: $10 members, $15 non-members  Registration form

Enter the world of darkness as we explore Chisholm Creek Park looking for nocturnal creatures, prowling for owls, watching for beaver, sniffing for spiders, spying on grasshoppers and katydids.

ROCK'N ARACHNIDS
For ages 8 – 10
Tuesday, June 17, 1 - 3 p.m.
Fee: $4 members, $7 non-members  Registration form

Do spiders make you shake, rattle and roll? Then come learn a new twist on arachnids! You’ll have a hunka more R-E-S-P-E-C-T for these 8-legged wonders.

MAYHEM IN CHISHOLM CREEK PARK
For ages 9 – 11
Tuesday, June 17, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Fee: $4 members, $7 non-members  Registration form

It happened right here in Chisholm Creek Park on the first day of spring.
Down by the wetlands there was a scream that sent chills down our backs and resonated throughout the park. A tree collapsed as a white-faced figure was seen fleeing with its plunder. It’s a mystery and we need help solving it.
Wanted: Critical thinkers to help solve the mystery!

LITTLE HOPPERS
For ages 5 - 7
Wednesday, June 18, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $3 members, $5 non-members  Registration form

Hop in to learn about our amphibious friends the frogs and toads! Learn how they survive in the wild, and discover the many types found in Kansas.

INSECTIGATIONS
For ages 8 -10
Tuesday, July 8, 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $4 members, $7 non-members  Registration form

Come ready to explore Chisholm Creek Park’s insects. Learn about their bodies, what they eat and where they’re found.  Insectigators will need to dress in long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes and a hat.

BUGGIN’ FOR THE SIXLEGGED
For ages 5-7
Wednesday, July 9, 9 – 10:15 a.m.
Fee: $3 members, $5 non-members  Registration form

Bugs, bugs, bugs! Here in Chisholm Creek Park we have lots of bugs - little ones, big and bigger ones and my favorite, GREEN! Dress in long pants, sturdy closed-toe shoes and a hat.

WANTED: DUSKINS
For ages 7 - 9 years, 9 months & 9 days
Thursday, July 17, 7:07 p.m.
Fee: $3 for Duskie Search Permit  Registration form

Duskins to search high and low in the woodlands, along Chisholm Creek and in prairies for “Duskies.” A Duskin is a boy or girl who is at least 7 years old and not older than 9 years, 9 months and 9 days. They must wear proper Duskin attire which will include a drab colored hat, old drabby shoes, drabby looking long pants, and drab looking shirt. Remember - Duskies are not dangerous, but they are very elusive. Some are rather elegant and all are very gentle.

MORNING IN CHISHOLM CREEK PARK
For ages 6 – 8
Friday, July 18, 9 –11:30 a.m.
Fee: $4 members, $7 non-members  Registration form

There is something magical going on in Chisholm Creek Park. I saw it with my own eyes. It was (don’t laugh) a Prairie Fairy. We need 12 volunteers for the Prairie Fairy Search Team. When you register a Fairy Search Permit and apparel information will be issued.

RIVER WALK
For ages 8 – 12
Tuesday, July 22, 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Fee: $3 members, $5 non-members  Registration form

Join us on this nature walk down the middle of the Arkansas River through a two-mile stretch between K-96 and 21st Street. You’ll be amazed at what we will see! Meet at the Big Arkansas River Park, located on the curve at 21st and West Streets.