Summer Day Camp

Summer Camps 2019

Registration is open for everyone.

Download a PDF of the 2019 Summer Camp Guide  (PDF)
2019 General Summer Camp Parent Handbook  (PDF)
2019 Participant Information & Medical Contact Form  (PDF)

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 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: Thursday, May 30 at the Leisure Center 6:00–7:30p
  
• Summer Kick Off Camp: Monday June 3–Friday June 7
  For ages 5 and 6, at the Leisure Center,  and for ages 7–12 at Arndt Park*
  
• All Camp Field Day: Wednesday July 17 @ Prairie Lakes
  
• Midsummer’s End Camp: Monday August 5–Friday 9
  For ages 5 and 6, at the Leisure Center,  and ages for 7–12 at Arndt Park*
• Summer’s End Camp: Monday August 12–Friday 16
  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 Joshua Cantres, 847-391-5711, or jc@DPParks.org

Camp Director Site Phones

Available June 10–August 2, Monday-Friday 7:00a-6:00p

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

Sports Xplosion Camp Information

2019 Summer Camp Guide: Download a PDF

2019 Sports Xplosion Parent Handbook: Download a PDF

Sports Xplosion Camp Weekly Trip Schedule: Look for it in May.

Dance & Arts Camp Information

Download a PDF of the 2019 Summer Camp Guide

Swimming at Chippewa Pool

Dance and Arts Camp

Chickagami paddle boating

Rocki Climbing at Camp Field Day

Dance and Arts Camp

Dance and Arts Camp

Camp Discovery Swim Lessons

Camp Opeka at Lake Opeka

Camp Field Day GAGA Game

JG Reptile Show at Arndt Park

Sailing Camp

Camp Sunshine at the Leisure Center

Camp Discovery

Four Square game at Prairi e Lakes

Dance and Arts Camp

Swimming at Iroquois Pool

Arndt Park Prom