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Nature Themed Birthday Parties
Have a unique birthday experience at Heller
Nature Center or Rosewood Beach! Hunt
for insects, roast marshmallows around a
campfire, and more! Each season brings
exciting new discoveries. Choose from one of
several age-appropriate themes. Parties are
an hour and a half, and include 30 minutes
for the host to lead party activities on their
own. Parties have a 15-20 child maximum
depending on the theme.
See page 88 for more detailed rentals
information.
PARTIES AT HELLER PARTIES AT ROSEWOOD BEACH
Trail Tales | Ages 4-6; offered year round
A naturalist reads a story along the trail while playing games,
singing songs and imitating animal movements. Beach Detectives | Ages 4-9; offered year round
Children follow clues along the beach and ravine to discover
the hidden treasures of Rosewood. The naturalist incorporates
games, activities and puppets in sharing the secrets of the
natural world.
Fairies, Gnomes and Trolls | Ages 4-8; offered year round
Hike the trails and you may see a troll or fairy along the way.
Children play games, go on a hunt for signs of magic and make
a home for our fairy, gnome or troll friends. Luau at the Beach | Ages 6-9; offered year round
Make leis, build and sail warrior boats, learn to hula and more!
Insects | Ages 5-7; offered May – October
Learn what makes insects special by playing games and looking
for insects under logs or in the prairie. Pirate Party | Ages 6-9; offered year round
Make pirate hats and discover natural treasures of the
beachfront with interactive games and activities.
Nature Scavenger Hunt | Ages 5-7; offered year round
Follow clues along the trails to discover the hidden treasures
of Heller. Through games, activities and puppets children are
engaged learning the secrets of the natural world. Treasure Hunters | Ages 6-10; offered year round
Dig in and search for treasures of the beach. Children excavate
different types of rock, fossils and minerals. The naturalist helps
identify and clean their found treasures for children to take
home.
...and more!
Adventure Skills | Ages 8-12; offered April – November
Participants try to shoot a bow and arrow, use one match to
build a fire or use a GPS to find treasures in the forest.
Crate Stacking | Ages 10+; offered year round
Crate stacking is a game. The objective is to stack as many
upside-down plastic milk crates as possible and stand on
the top. Stackers rest their feet in the handle holes of the milk
crates, and the challenge is to place the next crate and transfer
footings without losing balance and blowing the stack.
Please call 847.433.6901 or email
[email protected] for more information.
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