Summer Day Camp
Thank you for a great 2019 summer season!
Summer Day Camp Information for 2020 will be available in February
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 2019 | |
| Parent Handbook 2019 | |
| Behavior/Discipline Procedure Policy | |
| Medication Dispensing Information and Forms | |
| Participant Medical Form 2019 | |
| Leader in Training Program_2019 | Website |
| Leader in Training Application_2019 |
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- 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
- Summer Camp Open House:Coming in February!
- Summer Kick Off Camp: Coming in February!
For ages 5 and 6, at the Leisure Center, and for ages 7–12 at Arndt Park*
- Midsummer’s End Camp: Coming in February!
For ages 5 and 6, at the Leisure Center, and ages for 7–12 at Arndt Park* - Summer’s End Camp: Coming in February!
For ages 5 and 6, at the Leisure Center, and ages for 7–12 at Arndt Park*
*Important: When School District 62 is in session, our summer programs will not run.
SCHOLARSHIPS
- Des Plaines Park District Summer Scholarships
Applications are available for download here, at the Administrative & Leisure Center or the Prairie Lakes Community Center during business hours, or by calling: 847-391-5700 - Des Plaines Friends of the Park Scholarships
Applications are available for download on their website: www.DesPlainesFriendsOfTheParks.org - The application process for scholarships is open now. It closes when all funds have been distributed to Des Plaines residents.
- Completed applications can be turned in at the Administrative & Leisure Center or the 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 Carolanne Smith, 847-391-5700, or Carolanne.Smith@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 Joe Weber, 847-391-5711, or joseph.weber@DPParks.org
Camp Director Site Phones
Available June 10–August 2, Monday-Friday 7:00a-6:00p
| 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 847-894-5981 Cell |
| Sports Xplosion | 847-391-5711 |
| Dance & Arts | 847-391-5711 |
| Golf and Sailing | 847-391-5744 |
Rainout Line Summer Directions
Stay up to date on weather related information!
Summer Camp Information Packets
For Camp Sunshine, Camp Discovery, West Park, Arndt Park, Camp Chickagami, Camp Opeka, 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 2019
- Day Camp Field Trip Locations: Field Trip Locations 2019
- Pool Swim Schedule: Iroquois Pool Chippewa Pool
| Camp Name | Handbook | Calendars | Field Trips |
| Camp Sunshine | 2019 Parent Handbook | Camp Sunshine Calendar 2019 | Swim Lessons T/TH |
| Camp Discovery | 2019 Parent Handbook | Camp Discovery Calendars 2019 | Swim Lessons T/TH |
| Arndt Park Camp | 2019 Parent Handbook | Arndt Park Camp Calendars 2019 | Swimming T/TH |
| West Park Camp | 2019 Parent Handbook | West Park Camp Calendar 2019 | Swimming T/TH |
| Camp Opeka | 2019 Parent Handbook | Camp Opeka Calendars 2019 | Field Trip Calendar 2019 |
| Camp Chickagami | 2019 Parent Handbook | Chickagami Camp Calendars 2019 | Field Trip Calendar 2019 |
| Adventure Camp | 2019 Parent Handbook | Adventure Camp Calendars 2019 | Field Trip Calendar 2019 |
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Camp Extras 5-6 yrs old 7-12 yrs old |
2019 Parent Handbook |
Daily Activities will be posted outside of the camp room
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See Master Schedule Above |
Sports Xplosion Camp Information
2019 Summer Camp Guide: Download a PDF
2019 Sports Xplosion Parent Handbook: Download a PDF
Dance & Arts Camp Information
Download a PDF of the 2019 Summer Camp Guide
