Summer Day Camp

2018 Summer Camp registration is now in progress!

Give your child a true summer day camp experience in our beautiful parks, delightful outdoor pools, and wonderful fun-filled facilities. The memories will last a lifetime!

Summer Camp Guide 2018 It’s here!

2018 Participant Medical Information Form Click Here for the PDF
Once you have downloaded the, PDF the Participant Medical Information Form can be filled in onscreen, saved, and printed.

The current issue of the Spectrum Program and Events Guide

IMPORTANT PAYMENT INFORMATION

The Summer Day Camp EFT Registration ends April 30, 2018.
Registration Weekly Deadline: Registration will be taken until the Thursday prior to the first day of camp. Week of registrations will not be accepted.

SAVE THE DATE

Parent Orientation and Counselor Meet & Greet: Thursday May 31, 6:00–7:30p, Leisure Center Gymnasium
Summer Kick Off Camp: Monday June 4–Friday June 8, 7:00a–6:00p, Leisure Center
All Camp Field Day: Wednesday July18, Prairie Lakes
Midsummer’s End Camp: Monday August 6–Friday August 10, 7:00a–6:00p, Leisure Center or Lake Park
Summer’s End Camp: Monday August 13–Friday August 17, 7:00a–6:00p, Leisure Center or Lake Park

When School District 62 is in session, our summer programs will not run.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Des Plaines Park District Summer Scholarship: Applications are available for download here, at the Administrative & Leisure Center or Prairie Lakes Community Center during business hours, or by calling: 847-391-5700
The Des Plaines Friends of the Park Scholarship: Applications are available for download on their website: www.DesPlainesFriendsOfTheParks.org
Application Process for scholarships begin on February 12, 2018 and close when all funds have been distributed to Des Plaines Residents.
Completed Applications can be turned into the Administrative & Leisure Center or Prairie Lakes Community Center.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions about Summer Day Camps?
For Creative Corners Preschool Camp, Spanish Immersion Summer Camp, Summer Lunch Bunch, Camp Sunshine, Camp Discovery, West Park, Arndt Park, Camp Chickagami, Camp Opeka, Adventure Camp, Summer Kick-Off, Midsummer’s End, and Summer’s End Camps, and Camp Swimming Lessons:
Contact Jeanette Berard, 847-391-5700, or Jeanette.Berard@DPParks.org

Questions about Dance & Arts Camps?
Contact Nancy Suwalski, 847-391-5711, or nancys@DPParks.org

Questions about Golf Camps and Sailing Camps?
Contact Tyler Fuchs, 847-803-GOLF, or Tyler.Fuchs@DPParks.org

Questions about Sports Xplosion Camps?
Contact Joshua Cantres, 847-391-5711, or jc@DPParks.org

Camp Director Site Phones

Available June 11–August 3

Camp	Phone Number
West Park	224-571-4341
Arndt Park	224-571-4342
Adventure	224-571-4343
Chickagami	224-571-4344
Opeka	224-330-7166
Discovery	224-330-8017
Sunshine	847-391-5700 x 2003
Sports Xplosion	847-391-5711
Dance & Arts	847-391-5711
Golf / Sailing	847-391-5744

Summer Camp Information Packets

For Camp Sunshine, Camp Discovery, West Park, Arndt Park, Camp Chickagami, Camp Opeka, and Adventure Camp

Individual information packets and event calendars for our summer camps are available as PDFs

Day Camp Master Schedule: Click Here
Day Camp Daily Schedule: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Day Camp Field Trip Schedule: Field Trip Calendar 2018
Day Camp Field Trip Locations: Locations 2018
Pool Swim Schedule: Iroquois Pool Chippewa Pool

Camp Name	Handbook	Calendars	Field Trips
Camp Sunshine	Parent Guide	Due May 30 2018	Swim Lessons T/TH
Camp Discovery	Parent Guide	Due May 30 2018	Swim Lessons T/TH
Arndt Park Camp	Parent Guide	Due May 30 2018	Swimming T/TH
West Park Camp	Parent Guide	Due May 30 2018	Swimming T/TH
Camp Opeka	Parent Guide	Due May 30 2018	Field Trip Calendar 2018
Camp Chickagami	Parent Guide	Due May 30 2018	Field Trip Calendar 2018
Adventure Camp	Parent Guide	Due May 30 2018	Field Trip Calendar 2018
Camp Extras 4-6 yrs old 7-12 yrs old	Parent Guide	See Master Schedule Above Daily Activities will be posted outside of the camp room	Swimming T/TH