Falconry at the Forge | Kids Out and About Chicago

Falconry at the Forge

Join us for an immersive falconry experience that you will remember for a lifetime! As part of this class, you’ll learn about the ancient sport of falconry and the biology and history of the many different types of raptors used in the hunt (including hawks, buzzards, falcons and owls). Participants (Ages 9+) will learn the art and history of falconry, raptor ecology and conservation while gaining HANDS ON EXPERIENCE. All Participants will hold a bird on a gloved hand, fly and call a hawk and feed a bird of prey.

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Observers: (All Ages) Observers will learn the art and history of falconry, raptor ecology and conservation WITHOUT handling any birds Observers will enjoy this education only experience by observing demonstrations and interactions, while still seeing birds of prey up close. This experience DOES NOT handle, fly, or hold any birds.

  • Duration  – 2.5 hours each program
  • 2026 Dates: April 18-19, May 29-31, June 5-7, July 10-12, July 24-26, August 6-9, September 12-13, September 26-27, October 10-11, October 24-25, November 7-8
  • Available Sessions: 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
  • Falconry at the Forge –
  • Minimum Age: 9 for participants (all participating children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by paying adult)
    • Participants $200 per 2.5 hour session
    • Observers –  $50 per 2.5 hour session

About the American School of Falconry
Established in 2014, the American School of Falconry started out with the mission of educating kids of all ages on the sport of falconry and the importance of raptor conservation. One of the most important parts of our mission is the support that we provide to our brethren in the Raptor Rehabilitation community. We are proud of our long history of supporting those organizations dedicated to keeping our wild raptors in the wild.

 

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Location: 
The Forge Adventure Park & Ziplines, Heritage Quarries Dr, Lemont, IL, USA
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*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Dates: 
05/29/2026
05/30/2026
05/31/2026
Time: 
2 sessions each day: 10 am - 12:30 pm and 2 - 4:30 pm
Price: 
$200 participants; $50 observers

Ages

9-12 years Teenagers Adults & kids together Adults without kids