Get out and explore! Enjoy outdoor hikes, nature and animal themes, discovery, water play, story time, arts and crafts, and experiments. Children must be completely toilet trained by the first day of camp. Camp will be held primarily outdoors, and head inside in the event of inclement weather.

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Little Explorers is the perfect program to introduce young children to their first camp experience. Through games and activities, your camper learns the importance of sharing, listening and cooperation. Campers keep busy doing arts and crafts, songs and circle time, outside play and water time fun. Professional entertainment is provided several weeks throughout the summer! Campers can pre-order hot lunch or bring a nut-free lunch to camp. Children must be age appropriate by the first day of the camp week. • Water play includes: portable pools, sprinklers and water tables • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. • Bring a nut-free morning snack, lunch, water bottle, spare set of clothes, swimsuit, towel, water shoes, and extra sunscreen daily • Children must be completely toilet trained (no pull ups/diapers) • Camper to Staff Ratio: 6:1 • Location: Maine Park Leisure Center Preschool Wing

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Extend your preschool aged camper’s day at Lunch Bunch. Eat your lunch then enjoy free play indoors and outdoors after your meal. Children are escorted to and from lunch and their camps by staff. Lunch must be peanut/tree nut free. No pull-ups, or diapers. MP

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Get out and explore! Enjoy outdoor hikes, nature and animal themes, discovery, water play, story time, arts and crafts, and experiments. Children must be completely toilet trained by the first day of camp. Camp will be held primarily outdoors, and head inside in the event of inclement weather.

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Camp Curiosity is the perfect fit for kids who will be attending 4-year-old preschool in the fall. Campers enjoy weekly themes, outdoor adventures, games, arts and crafts, music, and outdoor waterplay. Water play activities include our portable pools, sprinklers, and water tables. Professional entertainment is provided several weeks throughout the summer! Campers can pre-order hot lunch or bring a nut-free lunch to camp. Participants are divided into two groups. Campers must be age appropriate by the first day of each camp week. - Water play: portable pools, sprinklers, and water tables - Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. - Bring a nut-free morning snack, lunch, water bottle, towel, water shoes, and sunscreen daily - Children must be completely toilet trained (no pull-ups/diapers). - Camper to staff ratio: 6:1 - Location: Maine Park Leisure Center

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Extend your preschool aged camper’s day at Lunch Bunch. Eat your lunch then enjoy free play indoors and outdoors after your meal. Children are escorted to and from lunch and their camps by staff. Lunch must be peanut/tree nut free. No pull-ups, or diapers. MP

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Get out and explore! Enjoy outdoor hikes, nature and animal themes, discovery, water play, story time, arts and crafts, and experiments. Children must be completely toilet trained by the first day of camp. Camp will be held primarily outdoors, and head inside in the event of inclement weather.

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Kickoff to Kindergarten Camp is an excellent camp offering a wide variety of activities for your soon-to-be-kindergartener. Camp runs a full, jam-packed day. We explore weekly themes through games, sports, crafts, activities, and even bring in professional entertainment. Campers are divided into 3 rooms. All groups will have playground time and water play together. Water play will take place each afternoon while kids play in the sprinklers, portable pools, and water tables. Please bring a towel, water shoes and a change of clothes each day. Campers can pre-order hot lunch or bring a nut-free lunch to camp. Campers must also bring a refillable water bottle and nut-free snack each day.

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Extend your preschool aged camper’s day at Lunch Bunch. Eat your lunch then enjoy free play indoors and outdoors after your meal. Children are escorted to and from lunch and their camps by staff. Lunch must be peanut/tree nut free. No pull-ups, or diapers. MP

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At Kaleidoscope Kids, campers will delight in a diverse array of activities. They'll experience water play, engage in crafts, embark weekly on either on site field trips or entertainment, participate in both indoor and outdoor games, and have outings to the park. It's important to note that this is a camp without a pool, providing a unique and enjoyable alternative for the campers.

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Get out and explore! Enjoy outdoor hikes, nature and animal themes, discovery, water play, story time, arts and crafts, and experiments. Children must be completely toilet trained by the first day of camp. Camp will be held primarily outdoors, and head inside in the event of inclement weather.

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Extend your preschool aged camper’s day at Lunch Bunch. Eat your lunch then enjoy free play indoors and outdoors after your meal. Children are escorted to and from lunch and their camps by staff. Lunch must be peanut/tree nut free. No pull-ups, or diapers. MP

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At Kaleidoscope Kids, campers will delight in a diverse array of activities. They'll experience water play, engage in crafts, embark weekly on either on site field trips or entertainment, participate in both indoor and outdoor games, and have outings to the park. It's important to note that this is a camp without a pool, providing a unique and enjoyable alternative for the campers.

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Hike the woods and prairie, fish in the ponds, cook over the campfire, and enjoy games, experiments, nature study, live animals, and projects. Learn about the world indoors and out, being green, and most importantly, how to have fun in nature! Nature and Science theme weeks and a field trip or special event each week (such as animal shows, science shows, archery, canoeing, and rock climbing), round out the adventure. Each week Nature Camp also tie-dyes, cooks over a campfire, hikes the Des Plaines River Trail, goes fishing and pond dipping, and plays Zombie Tag. Separate camp rooms for Ages 6-7 (Youngers), Ages 8-9 (Juniors), Ages 10-12 (Olders). • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 2-3 times a week) for Nature Camp Youngers and Nature Camp Juniors; Swimming at Hinkley Pool and Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 2-3 times a week) for Nature Camp Olders • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily. Pre-ordered hot lunch is also available. • One camp t-shirt per summer for field trip weeks • Field Trips (during 5 of the 10 weeks for Youngers and Juniors) - such as Indoor Rock Climbing, Canoeing, and others; Special Events (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Animal Shows, Science Shows, Archery; Additional field trip weeks for Olders • Camper to staff ratio: Youngers 8:1, Juniors 8:1, and Olders 10:1. • Location: Wildwood Program Center (separate indoor and outdoor space for Olders, Juniors, and Youngers)

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Discovery Crew has everything you love about Nature Camp and is designed for children to attend partial week! Hike the woods and prairie, fish in the ponds, cook over the campfire, and enjoy games, experiments, nature study, Zombie tag, tye dye, live animals, and projects. Learn about the world indoors and out, being green, and most importantly, how to have fun in nature! Separate rooms and schedules for Ages 6-8 (Youngers) and Ages 9-11 (Olders). Note: If you sign up for multiple options in the same week, campers will repeat activities and events/field trips. Discovery Crew is scheduled to make sure the children receive a similar experience for the 2 or 3 day option they enroll in. (For example, if a field trip or activity is scheduled on Monday for the M/W/F campers, and the same field trip or activity is scheduled on Tuesday for the and Tu/Th campers). • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 1-2 times a week) • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily. Pre-ordered hot lunch is also available. • One camp t-shirt per summer for field trip weeks • Field Trips (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Indoor Rock Climbing, Canoeing, and others; Special Events (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Animal Shows, Science Shows, Archery, Color War • Camper to staff ratio: Youngers 8:1 and Olders 10:1. • Location: Maine Park Leisure Center (separate classrooms and schedules for Youngers and Olders)

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If you love the thrill of competition and spending your summer outside, join us at Sports Camp where you can try out a variety of sports every day. • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (Every day weather permitting) • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily.

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At Kaleidoscope Kids, campers will delight in a diverse array of activities. They'll experience water play, engage in crafts, embark weekly on either on site field trips or entertainment, participate in both indoor and outdoor games, and have outings to the park. It's important to note that this is a camp without a pool, providing a unique and enjoyable alternative for the campers.

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Hike the woods and prairie, fish in the ponds, cook over the campfire, and enjoy games, experiments, nature study, live animals, and projects. Learn about the world indoors and out, being green, and most importantly, how to have fun in nature! Nature and Science theme weeks and a field trip or special event each week (such as animal shows, science shows, archery, canoeing, and rock climbing), round out the adventure. Each week Nature Camp also tie-dyes, cooks over a campfire, hikes the Des Plaines River Trail, goes fishing and pond dipping, and plays Zombie Tag. Separate camp rooms for Ages 6-7 (Youngers), Ages 8-9 (Juniors), Ages 10-12 (Olders). • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 2-3 times a week) for Nature Camp Youngers and Nature Camp Juniors; Swimming at Hinkley Pool and Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 2-3 times a week) for Nature Camp Olders • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily. Pre-ordered hot lunch is also available. • One camp t-shirt per summer for field trip weeks • Field Trips (during 5 of the 10 weeks for Youngers and Juniors) - such as Indoor Rock Climbing, Canoeing, and others; Special Events (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Animal Shows, Science Shows, Archery; Additional field trip weeks for Olders • Camper to staff ratio: Youngers 8:1, Juniors 8:1, and Olders 10:1. • Location: Wildwood Program Center (separate indoor and outdoor space for Olders, Juniors, and Youngers)

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Discovery Crew has everything you love about Nature Camp and is designed for children to attend partial week! Hike the woods and prairie, fish in the ponds, cook over the campfire, and enjoy games, experiments, nature study, Zombie tag, tye dye, live animals, and projects. Learn about the world indoors and out, being green, and most importantly, how to have fun in nature! Separate rooms and schedules for Ages 6-8 (Youngers) and Ages 9-11 (Olders). Note: If you sign up for multiple options in the same week, campers will repeat activities and events/field trips. Discovery Crew is scheduled to make sure the children receive a similar experience for the 2 or 3 day option they enroll in. (For example, if a field trip or activity is scheduled on Monday for the M/W/F campers, and the same field trip or activity is scheduled on Tuesday for the and Tu/Th campers). • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 1-2 times a week) • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily. Pre-ordered hot lunch is also available. • One camp t-shirt per summer for field trip weeks • Field Trips (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Indoor Rock Climbing, Canoeing, and others; Special Events (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Animal Shows, Science Shows, Archery, Color War • Camper to staff ratio: Youngers 8:1 and Olders 10:1. • Location: Maine Park Leisure Center (separate classrooms and schedules for Youngers and Olders)

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If you love the thrill of competition and spending your summer outside, join us at Sports Camp where you can try out a variety of sports every day. • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (Every day weather permitting) • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily.

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Passport to the World Camp takes campers on a global adventure through themed learning and hands-on fun. Each week highlights a different country or region with activities that blend culture, creativity, and play. Campers enjoy scheduled trips to the park and supervised pool time, along with weekly Friday challenges where they earn “passport stamps.” The program promotes curiosity, teamwork, confidence, and global awareness in a fun, active environment.

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Hike the woods and prairie, fish in the ponds, cook over the campfire, and enjoy games, experiments, nature study, live animals, and projects. Learn about the world indoors and out, being green, and most importantly, how to have fun in nature! Nature and Science theme weeks and a field trip or special event each week (such as animal shows, science shows, archery, canoeing, and rock climbing), round out the adventure. Each week Nature Camp also tie-dyes, cooks over a campfire, hikes the Des Plaines River Trail, goes fishing and pond dipping, and plays Zombie Tag. Separate camp rooms for Ages 6-7 (Youngers), Ages 8-9 (Juniors), Ages 10-12 (Olders). • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 2-3 times a week) for Nature Camp Youngers and Nature Camp Juniors; Swimming at Hinkley Pool and Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 2-3 times a week) for Nature Camp Olders • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily. Pre-ordered hot lunch is also available. • One camp t-shirt per summer for field trip weeks • Field Trips (during 5 of the 10 weeks for Youngers and Juniors) - such as Indoor Rock Climbing, Canoeing, and others; Special Events (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Animal Shows, Science Shows, Archery; Additional field trip weeks for Olders • Camper to staff ratio: Youngers 8:1, Juniors 8:1, and Olders 10:1. • Location: Wildwood Program Center (separate indoor and outdoor space for Olders, Juniors, and Youngers)

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Discovery Crew has everything you love about Nature Camp and is designed for children to attend partial week! Hike the woods and prairie, fish in the ponds, cook over the campfire, and enjoy games, experiments, nature study, Zombie tag, tye dye, live animals, and projects. Learn about the world indoors and out, being green, and most importantly, how to have fun in nature! Separate rooms and schedules for Ages 6-8 (Youngers) and Ages 9-11 (Olders). Note: If you sign up for multiple options in the same week, campers will repeat activities and events/field trips. Discovery Crew is scheduled to make sure the children receive a similar experience for the 2 or 3 day option they enroll in. (For example, if a field trip or activity is scheduled on Monday for the M/W/F campers, and the same field trip or activity is scheduled on Tuesday for the and Tu/Th campers). • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 1-2 times a week) • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily. Pre-ordered hot lunch is also available. • One camp t-shirt per summer for field trip weeks • Field Trips (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Indoor Rock Climbing, Canoeing, and others; Special Events (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Animal Shows, Science Shows, Archery, Color War • Camper to staff ratio: Youngers 8:1 and Olders 10:1. • Location: Maine Park Leisure Center (separate classrooms and schedules for Youngers and Olders)

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If you love the thrill of competition and spending your summer outside, join us at Sports Camp where you can try out a variety of sports every day. • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (Every day weather permitting) • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily.

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Passport to the World Camp takes campers on a global adventure through themed learning and hands-on fun. Each week highlights a different country or region with activities that blend culture, creativity, and play. Campers enjoy scheduled trips to the park and supervised pool time, along with weekly Friday challenges where they earn “passport stamps.” The program promotes curiosity, teamwork, confidence, and global awareness in a fun, active environment.

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Hike the woods and prairie, fish in the ponds, cook over the campfire, and enjoy games, experiments, nature study, live animals, and projects. Learn about the world indoors and out, being green, and most importantly, how to have fun in nature! Nature and Science theme weeks and a field trip or special event each week (such as animal shows, science shows, archery, canoeing, and rock climbing), round out the adventure. Each week Nature Camp also tie-dyes, cooks over a campfire, hikes the Des Plaines River Trail, goes fishing and pond dipping, and plays Zombie Tag. Separate camp rooms for Ages 6-7 (Youngers), Ages 8-9 (Juniors), Ages 10-12 (Olders). • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 2-3 times a week) for Nature Camp Youngers and Nature Camp Juniors; Swimming at Hinkley Pool and Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 2-3 times a week) for Nature Camp Olders • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily. Pre-ordered hot lunch is also available. • One camp t-shirt per summer for field trip weeks • Field Trips (during 5 of the 10 weeks for Youngers and Juniors) - such as Indoor Rock Climbing, Canoeing, and others; Special Events (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Animal Shows, Science Shows, Archery; Additional field trip weeks for Olders • Camper to staff ratio: Youngers 8:1, Juniors 8:1, and Olders 10:1. • Location: Wildwood Program Center (separate indoor and outdoor space for Olders, Juniors, and Youngers)

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Discovery Crew has everything you love about Nature Camp and is designed for children to attend partial week! Hike the woods and prairie, fish in the ponds, cook over the campfire, and enjoy games, experiments, nature study, Zombie tag, tye dye, live animals, and projects. Learn about the world indoors and out, being green, and most importantly, how to have fun in nature! Separate rooms and schedules for Ages 6-8 (Youngers) and Ages 9-11 (Olders). Note: If you sign up for multiple options in the same week, campers will repeat activities and events/field trips. Discovery Crew is scheduled to make sure the children receive a similar experience for the 2 or 3 day option they enroll in. (For example, if a field trip or activity is scheduled on Monday for the M/W/F campers, and the same field trip or activity is scheduled on Tuesday for the and Tu/Th campers). • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 1-2 times a week) • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily. Pre-ordered hot lunch is also available. • One camp t-shirt per summer for field trip weeks • Field Trips (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Indoor Rock Climbing, Canoeing, and others; Special Events (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Animal Shows, Science Shows, Archery, Color War • Camper to staff ratio: Youngers 8:1 and Olders 10:1. • Location: Maine Park Leisure Center (separate classrooms and schedules for Youngers and Olders)

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If you love the thrill of competition and spending your summer outside, join us at Sports Camp where you can try out a variety of sports every day. • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (Every day weather permitting) • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily.

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Passport to the World Camp takes campers on a global adventure through themed learning and hands-on fun. Each week highlights a different country or region with activities that blend culture, creativity, and play. Campers enjoy scheduled trips to the park and supervised pool time, along with weekly Friday challenges where they earn “passport stamps.” The program promotes curiosity, teamwork, confidence, and global awareness in a fun, active environment.

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Discovery Crew has everything you love about Nature Camp and is designed for children to attend partial week! Hike the woods and prairie, fish in the ponds, cook over the campfire, and enjoy games, experiments, nature study, Zombie tag, tye dye, live animals, and projects. Learn about the world indoors and out, being green, and most importantly, how to have fun in nature! Separate rooms and schedules for Ages 6-8 (Youngers) and Ages 9-11 (Olders). Note: If you sign up for multiple options in the same week, campers will repeat activities and events/field trips. Discovery Crew is scheduled to make sure the children receive a similar experience for the 2 or 3 day option they enroll in. (For example, if a field trip or activity is scheduled on Monday for the M/W/F campers, and the same field trip or activity is scheduled on Tuesday for the and Tu/Th campers). • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 1-2 times a week) • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily. Pre-ordered hot lunch is also available. • One camp t-shirt per summer for field trip weeks • Field Trips (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Indoor Rock Climbing, Canoeing, and others; Special Events (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Animal Shows, Science Shows, Archery, Color War • Camper to staff ratio: Youngers 8:1 and Olders 10:1. • Location: Maine Park Leisure Center (separate classrooms and schedules for Youngers and Olders)

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Hike the woods and prairie, fish in the ponds, cook over the campfire, and enjoy games, experiments, nature study, live animals, and projects. Learn about the world indoors and out, being green, and most importantly, how to have fun in nature! Nature and Science theme weeks and a field trip or special event each week (such as animal shows, science shows, archery, canoeing, and rock climbing), round out the adventure. Each week Nature Camp also tie-dyes, cooks over a campfire, hikes the Des Plaines River Trail, goes fishing and pond dipping, and plays Zombie Tag. Separate camp rooms for Ages 6-7 (Youngers), Ages 8-9 (Juniors), Ages 10-12 (Olders). • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 2-3 times a week) for Nature Camp Youngers and Nature Camp Juniors; Swimming at Hinkley Pool and Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 2-3 times a week) for Nature Camp Olders • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily. Pre-ordered hot lunch is also available. • One camp t-shirt per summer for field trip weeks • Field Trips (during 5 of the 10 weeks for Youngers and Juniors) - such as Indoor Rock Climbing, Canoeing, and others; Special Events (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Animal Shows, Science Shows, Archery; Additional field trip weeks for Olders • Camper to staff ratio: Youngers 8:1, Juniors 8:1, and Olders 10:1. • Location: Wildwood Program Center (separate indoor and outdoor space for Olders, Juniors, and Youngers)

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Get ready for high energy, non-stop action this summer while enjoying trips, sports, special events, and pool time. Choose 5, 3 or 2 days a week and don’t miss out on the chance to be a part of the camp that you help plan!

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If you love the thrill of competition and spending your summer outside, join us at Sports Camp where you can try out a variety of sports every day. • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (Every day weather permitting) • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily.

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Discovery Crew has everything you love about Nature Camp and is designed for children to attend partial week! Hike the woods and prairie, fish in the ponds, cook over the campfire, and enjoy games, experiments, nature study, Zombie tag, tye dye, live animals, and projects. Learn about the world indoors and out, being green, and most importantly, how to have fun in nature! Separate rooms and schedules for Ages 6-8 (Youngers) and Ages 9-11 (Olders). Note: If you sign up for multiple options in the same week, campers will repeat activities and events/field trips. Discovery Crew is scheduled to make sure the children receive a similar experience for the 2 or 3 day option they enroll in. (For example, if a field trip or activity is scheduled on Monday for the M/W/F campers, and the same field trip or activity is scheduled on Tuesday for the and Tu/Th campers). • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 1-2 times a week) • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily. Pre-ordered hot lunch is also available. • One camp t-shirt per summer for field trip weeks • Field Trips (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Indoor Rock Climbing, Canoeing, and others; Special Events (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Animal Shows, Science Shows, Archery, Color War • Camper to staff ratio: Youngers 8:1 and Olders 10:1. • Location: Maine Park Leisure Center (separate classrooms and schedules for Youngers and Olders)

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Hike the woods and prairie, fish in the ponds, cook over the campfire, and enjoy games, experiments, nature study, live animals, and projects. Learn about the world indoors and out, being green, and most importantly, how to have fun in nature! Nature and Science theme weeks and a field trip or special event each week (such as animal shows, science shows, archery, canoeing, and rock climbing), round out the adventure. Each week Nature Camp also tie-dyes, cooks over a campfire, hikes the Des Plaines River Trail, goes fishing and pond dipping, and plays Zombie Tag. Separate camp rooms for Ages 6-7 (Youngers), Ages 8-9 (Juniors), Ages 10-12 (Olders). • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 2-3 times a week) for Nature Camp Youngers and Nature Camp Juniors; Swimming at Hinkley Pool and Centennial Aquatic Center (approx. 2-3 times a week) for Nature Camp Olders • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily. Pre-ordered hot lunch is also available. • One camp t-shirt per summer for field trip weeks • Field Trips (during 5 of the 10 weeks for Youngers and Juniors) - such as Indoor Rock Climbing, Canoeing, and others; Special Events (during 5 of the 10 weeks) - such as Animal Shows, Science Shows, Archery; Additional field trip weeks for Olders • Camper to staff ratio: Youngers 8:1, Juniors 8:1, and Olders 10:1. • Location: Wildwood Program Center (separate indoor and outdoor space for Olders, Juniors, and Youngers)

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Get ready for high energy, non-stop action this summer while enjoying trips, sports, special events, and pool time. Choose 5, 3 or 2 days a week and don’t miss out on the chance to be a part of the camp that you help plan!

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If you love the thrill of competition and spending your summer outside, join us at Sports Camp where you can try out a variety of sports every day. • Swimming at Centennial Aquatic Center (Every day weather permitting) • Apply sunscreen before coming to camp. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack in a reusable container, water bottle, swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen daily.

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Get ready for high energy, non-stop action this summer while enjoying trips, sports, special events, and pool time. Choose 5, 3 or 2 days a week and don’t miss out on the chance to be a part of the camp that you help plan!

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The Counselor in Training program provides a unique opportunity to develop skills necessary for working with children in a hands-on environment. C.I.T.'s are involved in daily activities assisting camp staff with camp projects, activities, and lesson plans. C.I.T.'s must be 13 years of age by the first day of camp. Here are the steps to becoming a C.I.T. 1. Informational packets are emailed in late April. Packets should be completed and brought with you to your interview. 2. In May, prospective C.I.T.'s are contacted to schedule an interview. Bring all paperwork, along with three goals of what you would like to learn through this program. 3. Once the interviews are complete, C.I.T.'s are notified of their status. Those selected need to attend the mandatory orientation. After the orientation, staff determines placement based on the C.I.T.’s schedule and availability. C.I.T.'s are not placed in older grade camps. A refund is issued if you are not accepted. C.I.T. Orientation (Mandatory) - Wednesday, May 20, 6:00pm-8:00pm at MPLC.

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Don’t let the summer end in a haze! There’s still time to make more great memories with one more week of camp fun. Awesome August includes water activities, jumbo lawn games, free play, crafts, and active sports. Campers need to bring a water bottle, swimsuit, sunscreen, and towel daily. Awesome August does not provide transportation to/from specialty camps. See Before & After Care to extend your day. Space is limited!

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Before Care includes low-key activities like free play, board games, art, and movies. Before Care is held at Maine Park and staff accompanies campers to their camp sites either by walking or in a Park District bus. Registration is for Monday-Friday, but can be prorated for campers attending 2 or 3-day camps. Please contact Maine Park at 847-692-5127 for any scheduling adjustments. Before Care is not available for all camps. Please look for the Before Care symbols to know if this option is available for your camp. Please note: if registering for Sports Camp, Camp Rewind, SSO Camp Rewind, Teen Trail Blazers, SSO Teen Trail Blazers, or Art Extravaganza, you will need to register for Before Care at Centennial.

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After Care includes low-key activities like free play, board games, art, and movies. After Care is held at Maine Park and staff accompanies campers from their camp sites either by walking or by bus. Registration is for Monday-Friday, but can be prorated for campers attending 2 or 3-day camps. Please contact Maine Park at 847-692-5127 for any scheduling adjustments. After Care is not available for all camps. Please look for the After Care symbols to know if this option is available for your camp. Please note: if registering for Sports Camp, Camp Rewind, SSO Camp Rewind, Teen Trail Blazers, SSO Teen Trail Blazers, or Art Extravaganza, you will need to register for After Care at Centennial.

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After Care includes low-key activities like free play, board games, art, and movies. After Care is held at Centennial Park and staff accompanies campers from their camp sites either by walking. Registration is for Monday-Friday, but can be prorated for campers attending 2 or 3-day camps. Please contact Maine Park at 847-692-5127 for any scheduling adjustments. After Care is not available for all camps. Please look for the After Care symbols to know if this option is available for your camp. Please note: This option of After Care if ONLY for campers registered for Sports Camp, Camp Rewind, SSO Camp Rewind, Teen Trail Blazers, SSO Teen Trail Blazers, or Art Extravaganza.

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Calling all creators and art lovers! We plan to have a blast painting, crafting, and making sculpture projects each day. We will explore nature, famous artists, color & texture as we discover and celebrate our creative side. We’ll also make sure to get outside and move around with some group games and park time. The curriculum is different each week so you can keep coming back for more fun. Dress for a mess! Facilitated by Brickton Art Center.

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Join us for a day full of art and friends! Bring a peanut-free lunch, and we take care of the rest! CAC

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It has been a long summer—let’s ease our way out with a shorter camp day! We plan to have a blast painting, crafting, and making sculpture projects each day. We will explore nature, famous artists, color & texture as we discover and celebrate our creative side. We’ll also make sure to get outside and move around with some group games and park time. Dress for a mess! Facilitated by Brickton Art Center. CAC

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Join Brickton Art Center for their Early Childhood art camp. They will provide a mix of both child-led art and sensory activities as well as instructed art making exploration. We will explore new materials through open-ended art play. Each child will also have the opportunity to create an individual, multi-step art project. Smocks will be provided, but please dress for mess. Please bring a small peanut/tree nut free snack and water. No repeated projects all summer!

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Dive into a summer of culinary exploration with our hands-on and fun-filled cooking experience! Our specially crafted kid-friendly full meal recipes are designed to whisk together excitement and learning. At our camp, we blend the joy of culinary arts with the wonders of science, creating a unique space where children can expand both their skills and palates. Join us to ignite a lifelong love for healthy cooking and adventurous eating. Our goal is to make every dish a delightful journey, one that children will relish and remember. Come, cook up some fun with us this summer, and let the flavors of creativity and discovery unfold in every bite!

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Unleash your creativity this summer! Join us for an exciting camp filled with dance, art projects, and fun activities. Perfect for dancers who love to move, create, and explore their artistic side. All skill levels welcome! Appropriate dance shoes are recommended but not required. Bring a snack and water bottle each day.

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May the Force be with you! In this class, students will build their own droids and program their own light sabers! Spending half of their time designing Lego robots and vehicles from star wars and the rest of their time bringing the Force to life in a Star Wars-themed Minecraft experience, students will get to explore various STEAM concepts all in a fun and mystifying experience.

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In this hybrid class, students will split the time between engineering and coding. For half of the three-hour class, students will learn python and create various text-based python projects and the rest of the time will be spent working in groups to create Lego solutions to real world engineering challenges like transportation or climate change. Groups will have the chance to compete against each other to see how each of their solutions have their own strengths and weaknesses.

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Mini Sports Camp will be a fun filled 2 hour camp of instruction and playing a variety of sports each day. All Star Sports will email participants regarding what sports and personal equipment each player will need for the day. This camp does not have an indoor location so camp will be canceled for inclement weather and prorated refunds will be issued for lost days.

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Turf Sports Camp is a fun, high-energy indoor camp held on a turf field. Campers will play a variety of sports and activities, including soccer, baseball, football, running games, and classic camp games. Each day focuses on teamwork, skill development, and friendly competition, all led by enthusiastic coaches who keep the experience safe, engaging, and inclusive environment. Please bring a water bottle

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Turf Sports Camp is a fun, high-energy indoor camp held on a turf field. Campers will play a variety of sports and activities, including soccer, baseball, football, running games, and classic camp games. Each day focuses on teamwork, skill development, and friendly competition, all led by enthusiastic coaches who keep the experience safe, engaging, and inclusive environment. Please bring a water bottle.

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Turf Sports Camp is a fun, high-energy indoor camp held on a turf field. Campers will play a variety of sports and activities, including soccer, baseball, football, running games, and classic camp games. Each day focuses on teamwork, skill development, and friendly competition, all led by enthusiastic coaches who keep the experience safe, engaging, and inclusive environment. Please bring a water bottle and a nut free sack lunch.

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Come join in on the fun and start playing the nation’s most loved game! Campers are introduced to stance, receiving, rushing, and defense. Each day, players will go through drills, fun games, and end with a scrimmage encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship. Players always get to play either receiver or running back. Games focus on fundamentals and field concepts, as well as positions and mechanics. No equipment necessary!

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The Lil’ Dribblers Basketball camp introduces children to the game of basketball in a safe, fun and exciting environment. Our coaches use age-appropriate activities and games specifically designed to increase balance, body awareness, motor skills, hand eye coordination, listening skills and the ability to follow directions. The Lil’ Dribblers camp includes exclusively designed equipment tailored to enhance the basketball experience for each participant. The program challenges children to develop new cognitive, physical and social skills. In addition, each child will experience social interaction with children and adults in a fun environment.

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Campers are introduced to the fundamentals of sports including basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, t-ball and other sports and group games. The program provides an opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially and emotionally through teamwork and good sportsmanship.

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Campers improve their basketball fundamentals, learn advanced skills, and enhance their teamwork. Dribbling, passing, rebounding, shooting and defense skills are developed. Campers are divided into groups based on age, size and ability.

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This camp focuses on a variety of sports including flag football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and other group games. Each day camper’s focus on skill development and fundamentals for each respective sport, followed by game play. Coaches ensure a fun and energetic atmosphere while promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship.

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This camp features games from two of our most popular activities: Dodgeball and Nerf Elite Battle! All Nerf guns, ammo and eye protection will be provided. Dodgeball uses super soft balls and safety is stressed during game play.

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This class focuses on a variety of fun team games, like kickball, capture the flag, dodgeball, running games, and other group games. Each week, participants will play a different game, and different variations of the game if applicable! Coaches ensure a fun and energetic atmosphere while promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship.

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Campers are introduced to the fundamentals of soccer tactics such as passing the ball, offensive moves, defensive moves, keeping/controlling the ball and taking the ball away from the opposing team. Players learn to score and prevent goals. Physical endurance and fitness are emphasized while touching the ball. Campers will go through drills, fun games, and scrimmages each day!

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Leap, hop, skip, run your way through obstacles and put your Ninja skills to the test. This fun movement based class will challenge your Ninja to maneuver over and under objects. Other aerobic and anaerobic activities, skill challenges, competitions and games will be played to ensure an interactive, fun, and rewarding environment is created for participants to engage with fitness in a positive and stimulating manner. Bring your gym shoes and get ready for one of the most creative and innovative sports camps around!

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This camp will expose participants to the basics of gymnastics, working on balance and how to control their core and form. Participants will learn on how to properly invert themselves and do so in a safe and controlled manner, while also working on basic technique. There will be no specific focus on any one aspect of gymnastics, but a broad study of what it takes to be a gymnast. Skill competitions and individual challenges will be used to provide a fun, safe, and interactive environment to learn and grow. Wear loose fitting clothing, gym shoes and be prepared to have tons of fun!

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Kids learn ultimate frisbee with the Chicago Union, the professional ultimate frisbee team that plays right here in Evanston. The camp teaches throwing, catching, movement, and teamwork through engaging activities similar to soccer and football drills. Designed for all skill levels!

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Chicago Fire FC Camps are the perfect way to introduce your child to the world’s fastest-growing youth sport and develop their soccer skills. Through small group instruction, certified, professional coaches will guide campers through activities structured around daily themes, including dribbling, passing, attacking, and defending. Chicago Fire FC Camps incorporate nationally recognized SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) traits and values like self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and teamwork into activities. All participants receive a Chicago Fire camp t-shirt, and a ticket to a Chicago Fire match. Along with the ticket comes a special matchday experience including player autographs, an appearance by the lovable Fire mascot, Sparky, and discounted tickets for the whole family.

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Chicago Fire FC Camps are the perfect way to introduce your child to the world’s fastest-growing youth sport and develop their soccer skills. Through small group instruction, certified, professional coaches will guide campers through activities structured around daily themes, including dribbling, passing, attacking, and defending. Chicago Fire FC Camps incorporate nationally recognized SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) traits and values like self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and teamwork into activities. All participants receive a Chicago Fire camp t-shirt, and a ticket to a Chicago Fire match. Along with the ticket comes a special matchday experience including player autographs, an appearance by the lovable Fire mascot, Sparky, and discounted tickets for the whole family.

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Chicago Fire FC Camps are the perfect way to introduce your child to the world’s fastest-growing youth sport and develop their soccer skills. Through small group instruction, certified, professional coaches will guide campers through activities structured around daily themes, including dribbling, passing, attacking, and defending. Chicago Fire FC Camps incorporate nationally recognized SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) traits and values like self-awareness, responsible decision-making, and teamwork into activities. All participants receive a Chicago Fire camp t-shirt, and a ticket to a Chicago Fire match. Along with the ticket comes a special matchday experience including player autographs, an appearance by the lovable Fire mascot, Sparky, and discounted tickets for the whole family.

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It’s time to take your volleyball GAME to the outdoors. A camp hosted by the EVP Academies Pros, that features all the latest drills and training techniques that build your skills for the next level. Lots of contests and games too, with fun and active instructors! The camp will concentrate on the fundamentals of passing, setting, serving and spiking. You will learn to overhand serve and play organized games. The lesson plan directs individual training that helps each student reach a new level. This four-day camp is for athletes 8yr-10yrs & 11yrs-14yrs

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It’s time to take your volleyball GAME to the outdoors. A camp hosted by the EVP Academies Pros, that features all the latest drills and training techniques that build your skills for the next level. Lots of contests and games too, with fun and active instructors! The camp will concentrate on the fundamentals of passing, setting, serving and spiking. You will learn to overhand serve and play organized games. The lesson plan directs individual training that helps each student reach a new level. This four-day camp is for athletes 8yr-10yrs & 11yrs-14yrs

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Our EVP coaches will train your experienced athlete in the 2-person and 4-person formats of beach volleyball. After 20 minutes of daily training in passing, setting, serving and spiking then the competition will begin. Athletes will be paired with other athletes who have a similar skill set and compete in daily tournaments. The sand, wind and sun add a whole new dimension. This program is for experienced players only. Also, remember to bring your swim gear for short water breaks!

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