Community Group Programs

Wildwood offers field trip programs for schools, park districts, home-schoolers, camps and other community groups. We also offer general campfire, hiking and animal show programs.

Virtual programs are also currently available. Due to current restrictions and safety guidelines, some of our in-person programming is not currently available.

Booking A Program

Programs are usually scheduled on weekdays. Advance booking is required, but booking is based on seasonal room availability. 

January – March programs can begin booking in November of the previous year.
April – May programs can begin booking in February
June – August programs can begin booking in April
September – December programs can begin booking in July

We ask that you book your program by the 15th of the month before your program so we can schedule our staff. Programs booked after that date will have to wait for staff confirmation. To book your program, email Cara at cruffo@prparks.org or call 847-232-8746.

Program Fees

Wildwood program fees are per child, with a minimum payment for fewer than ten children equivalent to the fee for ten children. Several programs can be brought to your location for a higher offsite fee (these programs denoted with an asterisk next to the program title).

  • 60-minute program
    • Resident - $4.50 per child (minimum $45.00)
    • Non-Resident - $5.25 per child (minimum $52.50)
    • Offsite Resident - $5.25 per child (minimum $52.50)
    • Offsite Non-Resident - $6.00 per child (minimum $60.00)
  • 90-minute program
    • Resident - $5.50 per child (minimum $55.00)
    • Non-Resident - $6.25 per child (minimum $62.50)
    • Offsite Resident - $6.50 per child (minimum $65.00)
    • Offsite Non-Resident - $7.25 per child (minimum $72.50)
  • 120-minute program
    • Resident - $6.50 per child (minimum $65.00)
    • Non-Resident - $7.00 per child (minimum $70.00)
    • Offsite Resident - $7.50 per child (minimum $75.00)
    • Offsite Non-Resident - $8.25 per child (minimum $82.50)