As part of an ongoing partnership development effort with the National Park Service and Indiana Dunes Learning Center, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Indiana (BGCNWI) recently received a $50,000 grant to support the development of its Junior...
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Mighty Acorns Nature Camp Gets Kids Ready to Go Back to School
A cacophony of laughter, squeals and joy spills from the banks of the Little Calumet River as Mighty Acorns campers participate in Hoosier Riverwatch on a hot Tuesday afternoon of summer camp. Water sloshes over the tops of each student's rain boots,...
Dunes Learning Center is Inspiring Leadership in Nature
The picturesque and diverse landscape of the Indiana Dunes has inspired artists, scientists, educators and visitors for more than a century—providing opportunities for individuals to discover themselves in nature. None more so than Dunes Learning...
Lightning Bug Music Festival Raises $10,000 to Send Kids to Camp in 2015
In its second year, everything about the Lightning Bug Music Festival got bigger. Five bands took the stage at Sunset Hill Farm County Park, providing 1300 attendees with a stellar day of music and fun while raising a whopping $10,000 to send...
Dunes Learning Center Celebrates National Get Outdoors Day on June 13, 2015
Dunes Learning Center invites the public to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day at their national lakeshore campus on Saturday, June 13. The annual nationwide event aims to connect people with the great outdoors. As one of three Indiana sites...
Dunes Learning Center Executive Director One of Fourteen Finalist for Leaders as Heroes Award
South Shore Leadership Center has named Geof Benson, executive director of Dunes Learning Center, one of 14 finalists for this year’s Leaders as Heroes award. The award honors individuals who exemplify leadership in the region through innovation,...
Two Reasons to Start Thinking about Dunes Summer Camp Experiences Now
Do you have fond memories of summer camp? Share them on Facebook during the month of April for a chance to win a week at Dunes Learning Center. To enter to win, "like" Dunes Learning Center at Facebook.com/DunesLearningCenter and share weekly the...
Dunes Learning Center Summer Camp Open Houses Set for March 11 and April 11, 2015
Dunes Learning Center invites families to explore its summer camp residential facilities within Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore at their upcoming open houses on Wednesday, March 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 11 from 10 to 1 p.m. These free...
Dunes Learning Center Invites the Public to Become Campers for a Day at their Winter Open House on January 10, 2015
This free event offers families a variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities led by the Dunes Learning Center’s team of knowledgeable naturalists. Activities include guided hikes, nature crafts, face painting, an indoor campfire sing-along and a...
Dunes Learning Center Winter Open House on January 10, 2015
This free event offers families a variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities led by the Dunes Learning Center’s team of knowledgeable naturalists. Guided hikes, nature crafts, face painting, an indoor campfire sing-along and a winter fashion skit...