FAQs
How do I pay for my course?
Can I bring my check the day of the course?
What do I need to bring to the course?
How old do you have to be in order to participate?
What if my participant numbers change?
What happens if there is bad weather on the course?
What if a participant does not have a signed waiver?
What role should group leaders/teachers/chaperones play?
What information do I need to give in order to book a course?
What is you cancellation policy?
Where do our buses go?
Where do we meet the facilitators when we arrive?
Where do we keep our lunches during the course?
Is there an indoor facility in case of bad weather?
How do I get to the Lincoln Marsh?
What happens if my group arrives late?
What are your restroom facilities like?
How do I pay for my course? You can pay by credit card at 630-871-2810 or make checks payable to the Wheaton Park District and sent to the attention of:
Wheaton Park District-Lincoln Marsh Teams Course
102 E. Wesley St.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Please note that this mailing address is not the address of our location. Payment is required two weeks prior to your course date, payments received any later will be subject to a $50 late fee.
Can I bring my check the day of the course? No, payment is required two weeks prior to your course or a late fee of $50 will be applied. For information about how to pay for your course, click here.
What do I need to bring to the course? Helpful items include water bottles filled with water, bug spray, and hand sanitizer. Appropriate clothing includes the following:
- Dress for comfort and wear clothing that can get dirty
- Do not wear jewelry
- Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes (no sandals)
- In the summer, wear light-colored clothing, sunglasses, hats and sunscreen.
- In cooler months, wear layers of clothing, hats and gloves.
How old do you have to be in order to participate? Age range for participants:
- Cooperative Games – Grade 4-Adult
- Teams Course - Grade 5-Adult
- High Ropes Course - Grade 7-Adult
What if my participant numbers change? Notify us as soon as you know of any changes at 630-871-2810. We prefer to know 24 hours before your course at the very least.
What happens if there is bad weather on the course? We will still run our programs in rain. If rain is predicted, please dress appropriately bringing rain jackets and hats. In the case of storms, the group must wait 30 minutes from the time the last thunder has been heard or lightning has been seen before any activity can begin again.
What if a participant does not have a signed waiver? Participants without a signed waiver will not be allowed to participate in any activities.
What role should group leaders/teachers/chaperones play? Because of the nature of experiential learning, we ask that teachers do not give advice or answers to the students during the activities. We want to provide an atmosphere for students to learn through discovery. Our hope is that teachers are willing to be led by their students during the activities, and also to help out with conduct and discipline when necessary. Info for Group Leaders »
What information do I need to give in order to book a course? Please call with 2-3 dates in mind when scheduling a course. The information below is needed in order to book a course:
- How did you hear about us?
- Day of Course you would like to book
- Type of Course you would like to book
- Total number of Participants
- Age of participants
- Group Name
- Contact Name
- Contact Phone
- Contact Cell
- Address
- Email
- Who should invoice be sent to the attention of?
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellation Policy:
- The last day for a client to cancel without penalty is two weeks prior to the course date.
- Groups canceling with less than two weeks notice will be charged 25% of the total fee.
- Groups canceling with less than 24 hours notice will be charged the full amount.
The Wheaton Park District reserves the right to cancel the Course if staff determines the course is unsafe due to inclement weather. The client may reschedule or receive a partial refund if the course was in progress.
Where do our buses go? There is a gravel parking area just west of our parking lot on Pierce Ave. There is plenty of room for buses to park there. Map »
Where do we meet the facilitators when we arrive? Facilitators will meet participants in the parking lot where it converges into the trail. Please do not wait under the picnic shelter as that space is reserved for Nature Programs.
Where do we keep our lunches during the course? Lunches can either be kept in your vehicles or in the Teams Course Picnic Area. Please note that there is no covered shelter in the Teams Course Picnic Area.
Is there an indoor facility in case of bad weather? No, all of our programs are held completely out of doors. In the case of bad weather/storms, please have your vehicles ready for participants to retreat to.
How do I get to the Lincoln Marsh? Get directions.
What happens if my group arrives late? Facilitators are available for the time reserved. If a group is late, the course will conclude at the time originally scheduled. Courses may not be extended.
What are your restroom facilities like? Our restroom facility is a port-o-potty. Please note that there is no running water available.
To schedule your next team-building activity, or for additional information, please contact:
Liz Waschek at 630-871-2810 or via e-mail.
Helpful Links:
Program Options
Meet Our Facilitators
Information for Group Leaders and Participants
Directions to Lincoln Marsh
Waiver & Release Form
Payments and Cancelation Policy
Teams Course Brochures
Course Fees
Course Tour
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