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6/23/201210:00 AM CDT
  • Essential Camping Skills Class | Family, Kids
  • Our instructors will show you where to position your kitchen area, your bathroom facilities, and your tent site for maximum safety and comfort. Our goal is to teach practical camping skills for use in every situation, from car camping to long-distance backpacking.
  • Blackwell Forest Preserve | More Info, Directions, Gear List
  • Member: $40.00
  • Non Member: $60.00
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15 spots available

6/2/201210:00 AM CDT
  • Family Hiking Class | Family, Kids
  • Join our REI Outdoor School instructors on a kid friendly hike in a local park to discuss tips and tricks for planning family trips into the outdoors. The instructor will tailor the class to your family's needs. Kids need to be old enough to hike or bring your child carrier backpack.
  • Palos Division: Forest Preserve District Cook County | More Info, Directions, Gear List
  • Member: $10.00
  • Non Member: $30.00
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15 spots available

6/24/20129:00 AM CDT
  • Introduction to Backpacking
  • Our REI Outdoor School instructors will prepare you for this backpacking season by teaching you how to select the appropriate gear for your trip and how to load your pack. Then practice what you learned on a short hike!
  • Palos Division: Forest Preserve District Cook County | More Info, Directions, Gear List
  • Member: $85.00
  • Non Member: $105.00
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6 spots available

6/3/20129:00 AM CDT
  • Member: $60.00
  • Non Member: $80.00
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12 spots available

6/16/20129:00 AM CDT
  • Introduction to Hiking Class | Family
  • New to hiking? On this outing you'll learn about the gear and clothing that can make your hikes more comfortable and enjoyable. We'll practice some techniques to help you hike more efficiently and cover skills such as route finding and emergency preparedness.
  • Greene Valley Forest Preserve | More Info, Directions, Gear List
  • Member: $40.00
  • Non Member: $60.00
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12 spots available

5/26/20129:00 AM CDT
  • Introduction to Map & Compass Class
  • On this course you'll learn to read map contour lines and translate them to the actual terrain. With your compass we'll teach you about magnetic north, true north and declination. Then we'll put it all together to pinpoint your location and plan your route.
  • Northerly Island | More Info, Directions, Gear List
  • Member: $60.00
  • Non Member: $80.00
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10 spots available

6/11/20127:00 PM CDT
  • Map and Compass Navigation Basics
  • Come learn basic navigation skills using map and compass to find your way. In this in-store class you'll learn the parts of a compass, how to read a topographic map and how to use them in tandem. You'll learn how to pinpoint your location through triangulation and then navigate to new locations by following a bearing.
  • Oakbrook REI | More Info, Directions
  • Member: $30.00
  • Non Member: $50.00
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12 spots available

7/14/20129:00 AM CDT
  • Member: $200.00
  • Non Member: $220.00
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