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Grab Your Camera and Join McHenry County College on Two Photo Safaris

McHenry County College is offering two different fun-filled photo safaris, including opportunities to capture photos at a professional soccer game or mass ascension of hot air balloons. 

The following safaris are available:

Professional Sports On-Field Photo Safari: Get right in the middle of the action to capture excellent sports photography at a sold out Chicago Fire professional soccer game between the Chicago Fire and Sporting Kansas at Toyota Park. Participants will receive an on-field media pass for this match to catch some fantastic sports photography or just watch some of the best athletes in the world from the best spot in the house. Participants will be contacted the week before the event with specific meeting location to board the bus to Toyota Park. This safari takes place on Sunday, July 12 departing from a location near Elgin at 11:15 a.m. and returning approximately 8 p.m.  Cost is $99. Use course ID: NST S18 007 to register. 

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National Hot Air Balloon Safari: Catch some fantastic photo opportunities at the National Hot Air Balloon Festival in Indianola, Iowa. The night glow and mass ascension of hot air balloons are two highlights, with stunning colors. For an additional fee, participants can ride in one of the hot air balloons. This safari will depart from Rockford and stop in Kalona, an Amish Iowa community en route to the balloon festival. Afterwards, a tour of the National Hot Air Balloon museum is featured, along with a guided tour of the covered bridges of Madison County.

This safari also includes a stop at the Neil Smith Wildlife Refuge, which features a tour through the bison and elk enclosures and opportunities to photograph the large animals up close and personal.

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The $390 safari price includes transportation, double occupancy hotel, and admittance to all events. Not included: meals and balloon ride. Balloon ride must be arranged in advance by contacting Network to Photo Safari Network at (312) 470-6704. Participants will be contacted by Photo Safari Network prior to the departure date with specific information about the tour. This day trip takes place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 26-28 departing from a location near Rockford. Use course ID: NST S17 026 to register.

To register for either of these trips, call (815) 455-8588 or for more information, contact Claudia Terrones at (815) 455-8782. 

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