Summer Day Camp

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The 2020 Summer Day Camp Guide
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Give your camper 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 28th 6:00-7:30p, Leisure Center Gymnasium
  
• Summer Kick Off Camp: Monday, June 1- Friday, June 5
  For ages 5 and 6, at the Leisure Center,  and for ages 7–12 at Arndt Park*
  
• Midsummer’s End Camp: Monday, August 3-Friday, August 7
  For ages 5 and 6, at the Leisure Center,  and ages for 7–12 at Arndt Park*
• Summer’s End Camp: Monday, August 10-Friday, August 14
  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.

DUAL AGENCY FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIP

In collaboration, the Des Plaines Friends of the Parks Scholarship Fund & the Des Plaines Park District Scholarship Fund are offering dual agency financial aid scholarships to families with limited incomes residing within the Des Plaines Park District’s boundaries. Families who do not reside in the boundaries but are enrolled in Community Consolidated School District 62, Maine West High School, or the City of Des Plaines boundaries are eligible for a Des Plaines Friends of the Parks Scholarship

• Download the Scholarship Application; Click Here
• Application Acceptance Period: January 1, 2020–April 10, 2020
• Summer Payment Plan Registration: February 10, 2020–April 30, 2020
• Scholarships must be used by October 1, 2020

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 Dylan Kuffell, 847-803-GOLF, or Dylan.Kuffell@DPParks.org

Questions about Sports Xplosion Camps?
Contact Tyler Fuchs, 847-391-5711, or Tyler.Fuchs@DPParks.org

Camp Director Site Phones

Available June 8–July 31, Monday-Friday 7:00a-6:00p

Rainout Line Summer Directions

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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: Click Here
• Day Camp Field Trip Locations: Click Here
• Pool Swim Schedule:  Iroquois Pool    Chippewa Pool

Sports Xplosion Camp Information

2020 Summer Camp Guide: Download a PDF

2020 Sports Xplosion Handbook: Download a PDF

Dance & Arts Camp Information

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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