REI Oakbrook Terrace Clinics and Events

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Oakbrook Terrace Clinics and Events

Note: Recurring events are listed at the top.

Ongoing Geocaching Sites Free

Grab your GPS unit and take a hike to discover the two REI cache locations.

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Year Round RENTAL GEAR $

Interested in trying a new outdoor activity, but don't want to invest in the gear. Then RENT!

REI Oakbrook Terrace has gear for camping, backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

So go ahead and plan that trip; then rent what you need.

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Year Round FREE youth group program! PEAK Leave No Trace Free

Call/email now to schedule a program for your youth group, scout troop, summer camp or classroom for a free program on the Seven Prinicples of Leave No Trace.

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Starting May 11 and running until Labor Day weekend Passport to Adventure Free

REI's Passport to Adventure Program: Begins May 11
Designed for ages five to 12, our Passport to Adventure program is a fun and free way for families to get active and develop an appreciation for the outdoors. Beginning May 11, stop by our Customer Service Department to pick up a complimentary adventure journal, which your child can use to document his or her outdoor adventures. At REI.com/passport, you'll find a list of kid-friendly hikes and bike rides in your local area, in addition to supplemental activities for your adventure journal. After completing at least one outdoor activity, your child can send in the tear-off postcard from the journal or visit REI.com/passport to get a certificate of completion and a special prize.

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6/25/2009 5:30 PM Orienteering 102 Free

Sorry this program is full. The next Oreinteering 102 will be offered August 20.

Learn about how to make your compass and topo map work together to tell you where you are and how to get where you want to go.

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7/7/2009 5:00 PM Kayak DuPage $

Sorry, this program is full.

Join REI at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve for a couple of hours of paddling. REI will give an introduction to kayaking and then folks will join the rangers on the water for some hands on experience. This is a great program for people looking to give kayaking a try.

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7/9/2009 12:30 PM Kid's Program: Turtle Talk Free

Join REI as will welcome a four legged visitor: the turtle. Lakeview Terrace Nature Center naturalist will introduces kid's to the lives of turtles.

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7/9/2009 7:00 PM Introduction to Climbing Free

If you are ready to learn the ropes in one of this country's fastest growing sports, then this is the evening for you! REI climbing gurus offer this primer on rock climbing.

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7/12/2009 1:00 PM Map and Compass Introduction Free

When you hear 135 degrees is the temperture the only thing you can think about. If you would like to learn that 135 degrees is southeast then join us at this program.

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7/16/2009 7:00 PM Fix-A-Flat Free

Save yourself unnecessary aggravation, bike shop fees and lost riding time this summer by joining us for a free class on how to fix your own flat tires. Active Transportation Alliance's Education Specialist will give you all the tips you need to deal with one of the most common and easiest to repair break downs associated with bicycles.

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7/18/2009 9:00 AM GARAGE SALE!! Free

REI Oakbrook Terrace will once again be having its famous Garage Slae from 9am to 2 pm. Come on by to get some awesome deals on used gear.

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7/21/2009 6:00 PM Compass Skills 102 Free

Knowing where you are and how to get where you want to go is an important outdoor skill. Join us to learn how to use a compass and find your way.

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7/23/2009 7:00 PM Backpacking Destinations: Zion and Great Basin Free

If you are thinking about backpacking into the setting sun, then join us to learn about two fantastic western destinations: Zion National Park and Great Basin National Park.

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7/30/2009 7:00 PM Hands On Bike Care Free

Join us for a free class on basic bike maintenance. Active Transportation Alliance's Education Specialist will give you all the tips you need to keep your bike running in tip top shape and prevent unnecessary trips to the bike shop.

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8/9/2009 9:00 AM Backpacking 102 Field Day $

What better way to get a feel for what backpacking is like than to have a mini one day backpacking trip.

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