Summer Day Camp

Summer Camps 2019

Registration is open for everyone.

Save with Early Bird Rates through Friday, May 24

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 PAYMENT INFORMATION

Early Bird Rates: Save through Friday, May 24
Summer Day Camp EFT: Register by April 30 to take advantage of this option (4 automatic payments)
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 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 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	Coming May 30, 2019	Swim Lessons T/TH
Camp Discovery	2019 Parent Handbook	Coming May 30, 2019	Swim Lessons T/TH
Arndt Park Camp	2019 Parent Handbook	Coming May 30, 2019	Swimming T/TH
West Park Camp	2019 Parent Handbook	Coming May 30, 2019	Swimming T/TH
Camp Opeka	2019 Parent Handbook	Coming May 30, 2019	Field Trip Calendar 2019
Camp Chickagami	2019 Parent Handbook	Coming May 30, 2019	Field Trip Calendar 2019
Adventure Camp	2019 Parent Handbook	Coming May 30, 2019	Field Trip Calendar 2019
Camp Extras 5-6 yrs old 7-12 yrs old	2019 Parent Handbook	Daily Activities will be posted outside of the camp room	See Master Schedule Above