Summer Day Camp
Thank you for a great summer!
Information for 2019 camps 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!
IMPORTANT PAYMENT 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:
- Summer Kick Off Camp:
- All Camp Field Day:
- Midsummer’s End Camp:
- Summer’s End Camp:
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 begins on February 12, 2018 and 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 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, 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, 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 | Calendars 2018 | Swim Lessons T/TH |
| Camp Discovery | Parent Guide | Calendars 2018 | Swim Lessons T/TH |
| Arndt Park Camp | Parent Guide | Calendars 2018 | Swimming T/TH |
| West Park Camp | Parent Guide | Calendars 2018 | Swimming T/TH |
| Camp Opeka | Parent Guide | Calendars 2018 | Field Trip Calendar 2018 |
| Camp Chickagami | Parent Guide | Calendars 2018 | Field Trip Calendar 2018 |
| Adventure Camp | Parent Guide | Calendars 2018 | Field Trip Calendar 2018 |
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Camp Extras 5-6 yrs old 7-12 yrs old |
Parent Guide |
See Master Schedule Above Daily Activities will be posted outside of the camp room
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Swimming T/TH |
Sports Xplosion Camp Information
2018 Sports Xplosion Parent Handbook PDF
Sports Xplosion Camp Field Trip Schedule PDF Field Trip Website
