EXPERIENCE A SUMMER OF FUN! CAMP OPTIONS FOR EVERYONE FULL DAY • HALF DAY • SPECIALT Y • TEENS • SPORTS EARLY CHILDHOOD • NATURE HISTORY • STEM

RESIDENT REGISTRATION: APRIL 26 NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION: MAY 3

DDGPARKS.ORGGPARKS.ORG  6630.960.750030.960.7500 1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE Registration deadline is the end of the day Wednesday prior to each week of camp or until the camp fills to the maximum number of participants. Anyone registering after the Wednesday prior to a camp session beginning will be waitlisted. If on the waitlist and a spot becomes available, you will receive notification from the District.

SUMMER CAMP CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellation/refund requests must be made the information Monday prior to a camp session beginning (one Traditional Camps • Nature Camps week prior) in order to qualify for a full refund. Any Early Childhood Camps • Museum Camps requests made after that time will only be granted a refund if the spot is filled by a waitlisted participant or Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, if accompanied by a doctor’s note due to a medical first-served basis reason. Notifications on the status of a refund request A list of items your camper will need to bring daily is will be made by the Thursday prior to the start of camp. available online, as well as in the parent manual that will be emailed to you closer to the start of camp COVID-19 CAMP INFORMATION All camps will follow the most current State of Electronic participant information forms will need to Illinois COVID-19 mitigation guidelines in place at be completed prior to your child’s first day of camp. the start of each camp session. The link to the forms will be available online and will be emailed. Specific safety guidelines and illness policy will be emailed to parents prior to the start of camp and Snacks and lunch are not provided by the Park will be available online. District There is a possibility that household members All campers should arrive to camp dressed in enrolled in the same camp will need to be assigned comfortable clothes that can get messy, socks, gym to the same group. This will depend on the state shoes, and a face covering guidelines for summer camps. No refunds will be given for missed camp days unless cancelled by the Park District FIELD TRIP INFORMATION For camps that offer field trips, our goal is to be able to take the campers on field trips for the summer TRADITIONAL CAMP PAYMENT PLAN OPTION of 2021. This will depend on which phase of the Take advantage of our convenient payment plan State of Illinois mitigation plan is in place during the offered to campers enrolled in Kinder Camp and summer, as well as field trip location availability. Adventure Camp. When selecting this option, upon If field trips are limited or cancelled, the fee for registration you will be charged a $20 payment for the camp session will remain the same, as we will each week of camp, a $5 payment per each week provide other onsite activities in place of the field of before camp and a $5 payment per each week trip. You will be notified as far in advance as possible of after camp. The remainder of the fees will be regarding the status of field trips. processed automatically using the credit card you Field trip locations will be focused on outdoor used when enrolling in each session. locations as much as possible, but some indoor If choosing the payment plan option, the automatic locations may be included. payment process will take place on May 15 for camp No refunds will be given if you choose to not send sessions 1 – 3; June 15 for camp sessions 4 – 6; and your child to camp on a field trip day. July 15 for camp sessions 7 – 9.

2 SUMMER CAMP UPDATES AT DGPARKS.ORG/SUMMERCAMP TRADITIONAL FULL-DAY CAMPS TRADITIONAL Adventure Camp This full-day, week-long camp for children entering grades 1 to 6 will keep kids having fun all summer! full-day camps Every day brings something new, including arts and Kinder Camp crafts, sports and special events. It is our goal is to offer campers one field trip, entertainer or special event per Check out this new camp just for children entering week. Depending on enrollment, Adventure Camp kindergarten! This camp incorporates age-appropriate 3rd-6th grade may be moved to Hummer Park. Field camp activities, art projects, group games and much trips, entertainers and special events will depend on more! It is our goal to offer campers one field trip, what phase of the State of Illinois mitigation plan is in entertainer or special event per week. Field trips, place during the summer, as well as field trip location entertainers and special events will depend on what availability. Summer camp calendar will be available in phase of the State of Illinois mitigation plan is in place May. No camp Monday, July 5. during the summer, as well as field trip and entertainer availability. Summer camp calendar will be available in Age: Entering 1st-6th Grade R/NR: $170*/$200* May. No camp Monday, July 5. Location: Lincoln Center Day: M-F Time: 9:00am-4:00pm Age: Entering Kindergarten Location: Lincoln Center Week Date Adventure Camp Adventure Camp Class # Date Day Time R/NR 1st-2nd Grade 3rd-6th Grade 3210M01-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $170/$200 1 6/14 - 6/18 3210M04-01 3210M07-01 3210M01-02 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $170/$200 2 6/21 - 6/25 3210M04-02 3210M07-02 3210M01-03 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $170/$200 3 6/28 - 7/2 3210M04-03 3210M07-03 3210M01-04 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 9:00am-4:00pm $136/$166 4 7/6 - 7/9 3210M04-04 3210M07-04 3210M01-05 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $170/$200 5 7/12 - 7/16 3210M04-05 3210M07-05 3210M01-06 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $170/$200 6 7/19 - 7/23 3210M04-06 3210M07-06 3210M01-07 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $170/$200 7 7/26 - 7/30 3210M04-07 3210M07-07 3210M01-08 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $170/$200 8 8/2 - 8/6 3210M04-08 3210M07-08 3210M01-09 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $170/$200 9 8/9 - 8/13 3210M04-09 3210M07-09 * Week 4 Fees: $136/$166

BEFORE CARE AFTER CARE Need summer camp care before 9:00am? We’ve got you Need summer camp care after 4:00pm? We’ve got you covered! Before Care for all Traditional Camps is available covered! After Care for all Traditional Camps is available from 7:00 to 9:00am at the Lincoln Center. No camp from 4:00 to 6:00pm at the Lincoln Center. No camp Monday, July 5. Monday, July 5. Before Care: 7:00-9:00am R/NR: $50*/$75* After Care: 4:00-6:00pm R/NR: $50*/$75* Location: Lincoln Center Location: Lincoln Center Week Date Before Before Care Before Care Week Date After Care After Care After Care Care Kinder Adventure Adventure Kinder Camp Adventure Adventure Camp Camp Grades Camp Grades Camp Camp 1-2 3-6 Grades 1-2 Grades 3-6 1 6/14 - 6/18 3210M02-01 3210M05-01 3210M08-01 1 6/14 - 6/18 3210M03-01 3210M06-01 3210M09-01 2 6/21 - 6/25 3210M02-02 3210M05-02 3210M08-02 2 6/21 - 6/25 3210M03-02 3210M06-02 3210M09-02 3 6/28 - 7/2 3210M02-03 3210M05-03 3210M08-03 3 6/28 - 7/2 3210M03-03 3210M06-03 3210M09-03 4 7/6 - 7/9 3210M02-04 3210M05-04 3210M08-04 4 7/6 - 7/9 3210M03-04 3210M06-04 3210M09-04 5 7/12 - 7/16 3210M02-05 3210M05-05 3210M08-05 5 7/12 - 7/16 3210M03-05 3210M06-05 3210M09-05 6 7/19 - 7/23 3210M02-06 3210M05-06 3210M08-06 6 7/19 - 7/23 3210M03-06 3210M06-06 3210M09-06 7 7/26 - 7/30 3210M02-07 3210M05-07 3210M08-07 7 7/26 - 7/30 3210M03-07 3210M06-07 3210M09-07 8 8/2 - 8/6 3210M02-08 3210M05-08 3210M08-08 8 8/2 - 8/6 3210M03-08 3210M06-08 3210M09-08 9 8/9 - 8/13 3210M02-09 3210M05-09 3210M08-09 9 8/9 - 8/13 3210M03-09 3210M06-09 3210M09-09 3 *Week 4 Fees: $40/$60 *Week 4 Fees: $40/$60 EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMPS EARLY CHILDHOOD Pee Wee Camp Now three days per week! Is your child ready to begin camps his or her journey into independence? Pee Wee Camp is designed to help young children transition into a Exploration Station structured program where gaining independence and Preschool campers have a blast making new friends while fostering socialization skills are emphasized. A caring and enjoying stimulating activities in a supportive atmosphere. comforting environment with experienced teachers are Creativity and imagination abound as campers actively the heart of the program. Creative expression, circle time engage in their world through arts and crafts, stories, and motor skill development will help your child get ready songs, indoor and outdoor games and free play time. for their next classroom adventure. Class structure is Camp activities enhance social skills and ease separation consistent with the fall 2-year-old program—the stepping anxiety. Children must be toilet-trained (no Pull-Ups). stone to the Lincoln Learning Center Preschool Program. Pull-Ups are permitted for campers who are working on Age: 3-5 Location: Lincoln Center potty-training skills. Registrations will be accepted on a Class # Date Day Time R/NR first-come, first-served basis until filled. 3 Day Age: 2 R/NR: $90/$120 Location: Lincoln Center 3210L01-01 6/15 - 6/17 TU-TH 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$100 Class # Date Day Time 3210L01-02 6/22 - 6/24 TU-TH 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$100 3210L02-01 6/15 - 6/17 TU-TH 9:00-10:30am 3210L01-03 6/29 - 7/1 TU-TH 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$100 3210L02-02 6/22 - 6/24 TU-TH 9:00-10:30am 3210L01-04 7/13 - 7/15 TU-TH 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$100 3210L02-03 6/29 - 7/1 TU-TH 9:00-10:30am 3210L01-05 7/20 - 7/22 TU-TH 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$100 3210L02-04 7/13 - 7/15 TU-TH 9:00-10:30am 3210L01-06 7/27 - 7/29 TU-TH 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$100 3210L02-05 7/20 - 7/22 TU-TH 9:00-10:30am 3210L01-07 8/3 - 8/5 TU-TH 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$100 3210L02-06 7/27 - 7/29 TU-TH 9:00-10:30am 3210L01-08 8/10 - 8/12 TU-TH 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$100 3210L02-07 8/3 - 8/5 TU-TH 9:00-10:30am 5 Day 3210L02-08 8/10 - 8/12 TU-TH 9:00-10:30am 3210L00-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $100/$130 3210L00-02 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $100/$130 3210L00-03 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $100/$130 3210L00-04 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $100/$130 3210L00-05 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $100/$130 3210L00-06 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $100/$130 3210L00-07 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $100/$130 3210L00-08 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $100/$130

4 4 TEEN camps CIT (Counselor In Training) Program Do you dream of one day becoming a camp counselor? This hands-on program will provide you with the skills needed to be an effective leader when working with children. C.I.T.’s will work directly with camp staff by assisting with daily activities at Adventure Camp. This is a truly rewarding experience for young adults interested in working with children and serving as a role model. Fee includes T-shirt, all field trips and hands-on training. Age: 12-15 Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time R/NR 3210M10-01 7/12-7/23 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $125/$155 3210M10-02 8/2-8/13 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $125/$155

Counselor In Training: STAYCAMP Early Childhood KITS NEW! Do you dream of one day becoming a camp Welcome to Exploration Station Staycamp! We counselor? This hands-on program will provide you with know some of you have decided to stay home the skills needed to be an effective leader when working this summer for camp so we created this kit to with children. C.I.T.s will work directly with camp staff help you have fun and activity at home! You by assisting with daily activities at Exploration Station receive a kit that will include games, crafts, or Pee Wee Camps at the Lincoln Center. This is a truly songs and stories for three half-day camps rewarding experience for young adults interested in this week. Each kit will be different every week working with children and serving as a role model. with themes like space, bugs, transportation Age: 12-15 Min/Max: 1/2 Location: Lincoln Center and oceans. You will pick up your Staycamp Class # Date Day Time R/NR Kit at the Lincoln Center between 9:00 and 10:30am on the Monday for the week you 3210L10-01 6/21 - 7/2 M-F 8:45am-12:15pm $100/$130 registered. Information about the pickup 3210L10-02 7/19 - 7/30 M-F 8:45am-12:15pm $100/$130 and home supplies needed will be emailed 3210L10-03 6/22 - 7/1 TU-TH 8:45am-12:15pm $60/$90 to you no later than Friday the week before 3210L10-04 7/20 - 7/29 TU-TH 8:45am-12:15pm $60/$90 your kit date. Items you will need to have at home include: glue bottle, scissors, crayons, and plastic table cloth for messy projects. Registration is available online and the deadline is the Wednesday before the desired week. No kit the week of July 5. Dates: June 7-August 16 R/NR: $45/$68 Ages: 2-5

5 5 NATURE CAMPS NATURE camps NEW! Stepping Through the Past: June 28-July 2 Nature Summer Camp Each day will be a new adventure as we work our way Spend your summer outside! Join our adventure through time! We’ll learn about dinosaurs, ice age and discover nature. Led by our team of Naturalists, animals, Native American traditions and early settler counselors and volunteers, your child will spend time history through games, crafts and fun activities! We might outdoor playing, exploring and making new friends. even take a guess at what the future might be like! Each week is an exciting new adventure with new games, crafts, experiments and explorations. Sign up for the STEM Week: July 6-9 weeks that spark your child’s interest, or choose all for NEW! a fun-filled summer! Please note that we offer half-day Join us this week for lots of fun experiments, camps only. No full-day camps are available at Lyman demonstrations and crafts all having to do with S.T.E.M. Woods. Children are responsible for bringing their own (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). mid-camp snack. Need before or after care? Hours are We’ll investigate different properties and do different available! Check out Before care at Lyman Woods and challenges all week! After Care at Lyman Woods! Things with Wings: July 12-16 Reptilemania: June 14-18 Can you name an animal that has wings? Not all wings NEW! are alike! Come learn about all the flying creatures this Kick off your summer learning all about snakes, lizards, week, like birds, bats and different types of bugs! Also alligators and turtles! Each day will feature a new animal! learn about animals that seem to fly but really aren’t! We’ll go on adventures, make crafts, play games and say “hi” to our resident reptiles. You might even get to touch them! NEW! Nature Pirates: July 19-23 Yaaarrrrrr Mateys! Are ya ready to be a Lyman Woods Muddy Sneakers: June 21-25 pirate this week? We’ll have to search for a treasure hiding Come get as messy and muddy as you want this week! in the woods, make a boat of our own, and figure out our Each day will be a new adventure as we investigate and pirate names! This will be one of the best weeks of camp, discover creatures that live in the mud and dirt, like ya won’t wanna miss it! worms and bugs! Make sure to bring extra sets of clothes and your rain boots for this week of messy fun! Camp info and fees is listed on pages 8 & 9.

Wild Child NaturePlay Camp Class # Date Day Time Fee 3240H05-01 6/7 - 6/11 M/W/F 9:30-10:30am $27 Bring out your child’s wild side and meet new friends during our parent-toddler camp! Our naturalists will lead 3240H05-02 6/8 - 6/10 TU/TH 9:30-10:30am $18 as you experience the best of nature with your child(ren) 3240H05-03 6/21 - 6/25 M/W/F 9:30-10:30am $27 through outdoor discovery stations, exploratory play 3240H05-04 6/22 - 6/24 TU/TH 9:30-10:30am $18 and art projects that develop motor skills and the body’s 3240H05-05 7/7 - 7/9 W/F 9:30-10:30am $18 senses. Each week will feature new themes and activities 3240H05-06 7/6 - 7/8 TU/TH 9:30-10:30am $18 so sign up for all six weeks! Monday/Wednesday/Friday 3240H05-07 7/19 - 7/23 M/W/F 9:30-10:30am $27 Camp and the Tuesday/Thursday Camp will share similar 3240H05-08 7/20 - 7/22 TU/TH 9:30-10:30am $18 themes and activities. No charge for infant siblings under 3240H05-09 8/2 - 8/6 M/W/F 9:30-10:30am $27 12 months. Dress for the weather and to get messy! 3240H05-10 8/3 - 8/5 TU/TH 9:30-10:30am $18 An adult must accompany their child(ren) during the 3240H05-11 8/16 - 8/20 M/W/F 9:30-10:30am $27 program. No camp on July 5. 3240H05-12 8/17 - 8/19 TU/TH 9:30-10:30am $18 Age: 0-4 Min/Max: 5/10 6 6 NATURE CAMPS Wacky Water: July 26-30 Bug Safari: August 2-6 Let’s get wet! Explore the wacky world of water this (Grades PreK-3) week! We’ll go fishing, play some water games, explore They’re creepy and crawly, sometimes they’re slimy, the wetlands, and do some fun water-themed crafts! sometimes they’re beautiful! Come check out all sorts of Make sure you bring extra clothes for this week! Staff will bugs this week as we go bug hunting, learn about their let you know when children can wear swimsuits for water cool body parts, do some crafts, and meet Lyman Woods game day! resident insects! Nature Tube: August 2-6 NEW! Roots, Shoots & Flowers: (Grades 4-6) August 9-13 Express your creative side as you help create a nature Plants are all around us, but have you ever stopped to YouTube video! Campers will learn how to put together really look at them? Spend the week getting up close short videos, from script, to storyboard, to screen. Videos and personal with trees, flowers, and other plants in the will be posted and emailed out to campers after their preserve. We’ll do some gardening, meet some trees, do week of camp so they can share it with everyone they some crafts, and play some games, all surrounding plants! know! This is a fun week of camp not to be missed! Wilderness Survival: August 16-20 Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? This week we’ll learn all about building forts, making fires, and discovering all the cool stuff that you can do out in the wild on your own! Make sure to bring good hiking shoes for this one, because we’ll probably be out all day!

BEFORE CARE AFTER CARE AT LYMAN WOODS AT LYMAN WOODS Do you need some extra care before your AM camp? Do you need some extra care after the PM camp? Sign Sign up for Lyman Woods extended hours. Please note up for Lyman Woods extended hours. Please note that children will only be allowed to participate in the that children will only be allowed to participate in the extended hours right before the camp that they are extended hours right after the camp that they are signed signed up for. up for. Age: 4-13 Min/Max: 5/10 Age: 4-13 Min/Max: 5/10 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Fee Class # Date Day Time Fee 3240H10-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57 3240H10-02 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-02 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57 3240H10-03 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-03 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57 3240H10-04 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 7:00-9:00am $46 3240H11-04 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 4:00-6:00pm $46 3240H10-05 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-05 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57 3240H10-06 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-06 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57 3240H10-07 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-07 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57 3240H10-08 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-08 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57 3240H10-09 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-09 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57 3240H10-10 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-10 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57 7 NATURE CAMPS Preschool-Kindergarten Nature Camps Age: 4-5 Min/Max: 6/18 Location: William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Fee Theme 3240H01-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Reptilemania 3240H01-02 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $135 Reptilemania 3240H01-03 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Muddy Sneakers 3240H01-04 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $135 Muddy Sneakers 3240H01-05 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Stepping Through the Past 3240H01-06 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $135 Stepping Through the Past 3240H01-07 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 9:00am-12:00pm $108 STEM Week 3240H01-08 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $108 STEM Week 3240H01-09 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Things with Wings 3240H01-10 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Things with Wings 3240H01-11 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Nature Pirates 3240H01-12 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $135 Nature Pirates 3240H01-13 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Wacky Water 3240H01-14 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $135 Wacky Water 3240H01-15 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Bug Safari 3240H01-16 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $135 Bug Safari 3240H01-17 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Roots, Shoots & Flowers 3240H01-18 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $135 Roots, Shoots & Flowers 3240H01-19 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Wilderness Survival 3240H01-20 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $135 Wilderness Survival

Grades 1-3 Nature Camps Age: Entering Grades 1-3 Min/Max: 5/20 Location: William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Fee Theme 3240H02-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Reptilemania 3240H02-02 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Reptilemania 3240H02-03 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Muddy Sneakers 3240H02-04 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Muddy Sneakers 3240H02-05 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Stepping Through the Past 3240H02-06 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Stepping Through the Past 3240H02-07 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 9:00am-12:00pm $108 STEM Week 3240H02-08 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 1:00-4:00pm $108 STEM Week 3240H02-09 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Things with Wings 3240H02-10 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Things with Wings 3240H02-11 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Nature Pirates 3240H02-12 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Nature Pirates 3240H02-13 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Wacky Water 3240H02-14 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Wacky Water 3240H02-15 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Bug Safari 3240H02-16 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Bug Safari 3240H02-17 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Roots, Shoots & Flowers 3240H02-18 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Roots, Shoots & Flowers 3240H02-19 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Wilderness Survival 3240H02-20 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Wilderness Survival

8 NATURE CAMPS Grades 4-6 Nature Camps Age: Entering Grades 4-6 Min/Max: 5/10 Location: William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Fee Theme 3240H03-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Reptilemania 3240H03-02 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Reptilemania 3240H03-03 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Muddy Sneakers 3240H03-04 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Muddy Sneakers 3240H03-05 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Stepping Through the Past 3240H03-06 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Stepping Through the Past 3240H03-07 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 9:00am-12:00pm $108 STEM Week 3240H03-08 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 1:00-4:00pm $108 STEM Week 3240H03-09 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Things with Wings 3240H03-10 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Things with Wings 3240H03-11 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Nature Pirates 3240H03-12 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Nature Pirates 3240H03-13 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Wacky Water 3240H03-14 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Wacky Water 3240H03-15 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Nature Tube 3240H03-16 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Nature Tube 3240H03-17 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Roots, Shoots & Flowers 3240H03-18 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Roots, Shoots, & Flowers 3240H03-19 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Wilderness Survival 3240H03-20 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Wilderness Survival

TEEN WILDERNESS EXPLORERS Are you an outdoorsy person? Do you want to spend your summer exploring amazing natural spaces in the Chicago region and learn a thing or two about giving back to the environment? If so, then join our Teen Wilderness Explorers, where you will voyage and volunteer! Two days a week we will explore the wild areas around our base camp at Gilbert Park/Maple Grove Forest Preserve; two days we will check out another park in the Downers Grove Park District and practice ecological restoration; one day a week we will go on a fun field trip to a natural area in the Chicago region! Drop off and pick up will occur at Lyman Woods each day. Participants will be transported by Lyman Woods Staff to Gilbert Park (two days a week), other park sites (two days a week), or a larger wilderness area for Wednesday’s field trip. Camp fee includes camp T-shirt. Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch and mid-camp snack. For the week of July 6 to 9, camp will not meet on Monday. Price for that week includes fee for kayak rental. Age: Entering Grades 6-8 Min/Max: 4/10 Location: Gilbert Park Class # Date Day Time Fee Field Trip 3240H04-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve 3240H04-02 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Indiana Dunes National Park 3240H04-03 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Starved Rock State Park 3240H04-04 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 9:00am-4:00pm $196 Blackwell Forest Preserve- Kayaking 3240H04-05 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Midewin Tallgrass Prairie 3240H04-06 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Matthiessen State Park 3240H04-07 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Volo Bog State Natural Area 3240H04-08 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Sagawau Canyon Nature Preserve 3240H04-09 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Busse Woods Forest Preserve 3240H04-10 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Morraine Hills State Park 9 MUSEUM CAMPS MUSEUM Young Explorers Camp camps Young explorers, come join us on an adventure through history. We’ll travel back in time to discover how lands American Girl Doll Camp were explored through fun hands-on activities and It’s all about friendship and girl power at this week-long games. camp! Get to know some of your favorite American Girls Age: 5-8 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155 with fun crafts, stories, and adventures. Boys and girls are Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus invited to bring along your favorite doll! Class # Date Day Time Age: 6-9 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155 3230G05-01 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 3230G01-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Tivoli and Tie Dye Discover trends in pop culture and fashion through this hands-on camp. Participants will be learning about the Museum of ME evolution of movies, music, television, fashion and more, NEW! Create your own museum exhibit, featuring by examining the museum’s archives and additional yourself! After touring behind the scenes of the museum, resources. learning about preservation techniques, and exploring Age: 7-10 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155 your family’s history, participants will combine what Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus they learned to create an exhibit for a museum about Class # Date Day Time themselves with assistance from museum staff! 3230G04-01 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Age: 9-12 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time Messy and Exploding 3230G02-01 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Art Camp Paint with Rockets, make exploding concoctions, and Time Traveler Camp sculpt with gooey slime! Wear clothes that can get messy during this camp that combines art and science. Do you ever wish you could travel back in time? Come Age: 9-12 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155 along with us in the Museum Time Machine to discover Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus what life was like in the past! Each day we will visit a new period in time and explore what life was like through Class # Date Day Time hands-on activities, games and more. 3230G07-01 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Age: 7-10 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 3230G03-01 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm

10 MUSEUM CAMPS Jr. Messy and Exploding Art Camp We’ve expanded our Messy and Exploding Art camp for our younger campers. Now they too can paint with rockets, make exploding concoctions and sculpt with gooey slime! Wear clothes that can get messy during this camp that combines art and science. Age: 5-8 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time 3230G08-01 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm

History Mysteries Detectives Camp NEW! Practice your sleuthing skills at the Museum! Solve a new mystery every day in the 1892 Blodgett House, throughout the museum campus, and even in downtown Downers Grove! Age: 7-10 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus POKEMON GO: Class # Date Day Time 3230G06-01 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm COMMUNITY DAY FREE! Do you play Pokemon Go and want to meet others in the community who also play? Meet Fun with Fairytales up at McCollum Park and play in a Community Day NEW! Join us as we explore some of the most event with a selection of great perks – increased popular fairytales of the 1800s. We’ll engage in fun shiny rates, exclusive moves and other boosts. It’s activities and games relating to some of the more well- an excellent opportunity to get out in numbers, known fairytales and learn a few differences between the meet other players and work on completing your stories told over 100 years ago to children and the ones Pokédex. A staff member will be available to help if still told today. you’re new to Pokemon Go, to answer questions and guide you through this exciting day! A parent/ Age: 5-8 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155 guardian must accompany children. To participate, Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus complete the online form at dgparks.org. Meetup Class # Date Day Time information will be sent via email before event. 3230G09-01 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Ages: All Fee: Free Location: McCollum Park Month Day Time June TBD 11:00-2:00PM August TBD 11:00-2:00PM

11 SPORTS CAMPS SPORTS All Star Sports camps Basketball Camp All Star Sports Every part of the game is covered and broken down into detail in this action-packed coed camp. Improve play Multi-Sports Camp through drills, strategy sessions and games. Concentrate This camp is for the all-around athlete or for someone on teamwork and game situations. who wants to try it all. Sports like soccer, basketball, Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $122/$152 hockey, football and baseball will be taught in detail. Also Location: McCollum Park Instructor: All Star Sports we will play dodgeball, volleyball and a little golf. The Class # Age Date Day Time main focus of this camp is teamwork and sportsmanship. 3396F19-01 6-8 7/5 - 7/9 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm Each sport is covered in a way so that every participant 3396F19-02 8-10 7/5 - 7/9 M-F 12:30-2:30pm can contribute to the team’s success. This camp is not about winning or losing, it’s about having fun and learning. Equipment: Changes daily with each sport. All Star Sports Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $122/$152 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: All Star Sports Volleyball Camp Class # Age Date Day Time Bump, set and spike as you learn the fundamentals of this 3396F18-01 6-8 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm fast-paced game. Passing, setting, serving and defensive 3396F18-02 8-10 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 12:30-2:30pm and offensive strategies are covered in this camp. Improve footwork, teamwork and overall basic skills. Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $122/$152 All Star Sports Baseball Camp Location: McCollum Park Instructor: All Star Sports Develop basic baseball skills such as hitting, fielding, Class # Age Date Day Time throwing, catching and running the bases. Fun drills and 3396F21-01 8-10 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm games are played each week. Please bring your own 3396F21-02 10-12 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 12:30-2:30pm glove. Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $122/$152 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: All Star Sports All Star Sports Floor Class # Age Date Day Time Hockey Camp 3396F03-01 6-8 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm Learn the rules of hockey and focus on mechanics. 3396F03-02 8-10 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 12:30-2:30pm Improve your puck control, passing, shooting, and game play. Each participant must bring a hockey or bike helmet. All Star Sports Flag Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $122/$152 Location: Randall Park Instructor: All Star Sports Football Camp Class # Age Date Day Time Join us for a week of action-packed football. Positioning, 3396F15-01 6-8 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm catching, throwing, patterns and footwork are the focus 3396F15-02 8-10 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 12:30-2:30pm in this fun and safe environment. No tackling will be allowed. Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $122/$152 All Star Sports Dodgeball Camp Location: McCollum Park Instructor: All Star Sports Learn to dodge, dip, duck and dive in this dodgeball Class # Age Date Day Time camp. Participants also learn rules and strategies to beat 3396F04-01 6-8 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm the toughest player. 3396F04-02 8-10 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 12:30-2:30pm Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $122/$152 Location: Randall Park Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Age Date Day Time 3396F17-01 8-10 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm 3396F17-02 10-12 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 12:30-2:30pm 12 SPORTS CAMPS New Wave Lacrosse: New Wave Lacrosse: One Star Camp Two Star Camp The ONE Star Camps are perfect for beginners who are The TWO Star Camps are the next step in our camp looking to learn this exciting sport. This sticks-only camp offerings. Using full equipment, players will review is a “crash-course” in the fundamentals. The professional fundamental skills and will be exposed to more in-depth coaches at New Wave Lacrosse will teach athletes the game concepts. Skills learned will prepare players for a skills necessary to advance to more competitive play. team-based league. The TWO Star Camps are perfect for Skills taught include dodging, stick work, creating offense, players who have just finished their first spring lacrosse shooting and defense. Just bring a water bottle and a season OR have participated in the One Star Camps. good attitude. We provide the rest! Coaches will be teaching skills through fast paced drills Age: 5-13 Min/Max: 10/20 R/NR: $60/$90 and small-sided scrimmages. Full equipment is required Location: Ebersold Park and rental equipment is available through New Wave Instructor: New Wave Lacrosse Lacrosse. Girls Gear $15: Goggles and stick. Prerequisite: ONE Star Camp or previous season of Lacrosse. Class # Date Day Time 3396F31-01 6/16 - 6/17 W/TH 5:00-6:30pm Boys Gear $35: Helmet, chest pads, elbow pads, gloves 3396F31-02 7/14 - 7/15 W/TH 5:00-6:30pm and stick 3396F31-03 8/11 - 8/12 W/TH 5:00-6:30pm Age: 5-13 Min/Max: 10/40 R/NR: $60/$90 Location: Ebersold Park Instructor: New Wave Lacrosse Class # Date Day Time 3396F32-01 6/16 - 6/17 W/TH 5:00-6:30pm 3396F32-02 7/14 - 7/15 W/TH 5:00-6:30pm 3396F32-03 8/11 - 8/12 W/TH 5:00-6:30pm

FISHING DERBY Reel in three hours of family fun at the Annual Fishing Derby. This is a free event, but registration is required at dgparks.org. Onsite registration is not available. Longest and shortest fish in each age group will have a winner! All ties will be determined by a random drawing. Each participant must be registered to be eligible for prizes. Participants may only win one prize. Guidelines/ protocols will be emailed prior to the event. All participants 16 years of age or older are required to have a valid fishing license in order to participate. For fishing license information and regulations, visit ifishillinois.org. Min/Max: 10/15 Fee: Free Location: Patriots Park-Barth Pond Class # Age Date Day Time 3720A05-01 1-5 8/7 SA 8:00am-11:00am 3720A05-02 6-10 8/7 SA 8:00-11:00am 3720A05-03 11-15 8/7 SA 8:00-11:00am 3720A05-04 16+ 8/7 SA 8:00-11:00am

13 SPORTS CAMPS 5 Star Soccer Camp Challenger International The 5 Star Soccer Camps brings over 25 years of Camp soccer camp experience this summer with a staff that is Challenger International Soccer Camp is a new program energetic and excited to work hard at building technique that combines the best practices from around the world and tactical application. Age-appropriate activities in a fun and upbeat program of skill-building exercises, presented in a fun, caring environment combine to challenges and games! With different programs for all make this week of camp a winner! Our coaches clearly ages and abilities, the Challenger International Camp will understand the youth player and will provide tremendous help your child improve the most essential soccer skills learning opportunities encouraging further enjoyment of and become more confident on the ball. We have taken the game long after camp has ended. Participants receive the best coaching methodologies and practices from a camp shirt. Campers will also need to bring their own England, Brazil, Spain, Netherlands and France and have ball, shin guards and plenty of water. Open to both boys woven them together in a multi-faceted on and off-field and girls of all abilities. coaching experience. Each player will receive a ball, Age: 5-13 Min/Max: 12/25 R/NR: $125/$155 T-shirt and an individual player evaluation. Location: Doerhoefer Park Instructor: 5 Star Soccer Camps Min/Max: 5/20 Instructor: Challenger Sports Class # Date Day Time Location: McCollum Park, Doerhoefer Park 3396F35-01 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Class # Age Date Day Time R/NR Location 3396F27-01 3-5 Tiny 6/21 - M-F 8:00- $118/$148 MP Tykes 6/25 9:00am 3396F27-02 6-14 6/21 - M-F 9:15am- $178/$208 MP Half Day 6/25 12:15pm 3396F27-03 6-14 6/21 - M-F 9:15am- $271/$301 MP Full Day 6/25 4:15pm 3396F27-04 3-5 Tiny 7/19 - M-F 8:00- $118/$148 DP Tykes 7/23 9:00am 3396F27-05 6-14 7/19 - M-F 9:15am- $178/$208 DP Half Day 7/23 12:15pm 3396F27-06 6-14 7/19 - M-F 9:15am- $271/$301 DP Full Day 7/23 4:15pm

MCCOLLUM MADNESS 3V3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT DGPD is celebrating our 75th anniversary. In honor of the occasion, we're putting on a 3v3 basketball tournament at McCollum Park! Open to kids in 5th-8th grade, high school students, and adults. Team Fee: $75 Code Ages Date Day Time 3445C01-01 5th/6th Grade 7/24 SA 8:00am-8:00pm 3445C01-02 7th/8th Grade 7/24 SA 8:00am-8:00pm 3445C01-03 Fr/So High School 7/24 SA 8:00am-8:00pm 3445C01-04 Jr/Sr High School 7/24 SA 8:00am-8:00pm 3445C01-05 Adult - Competitive 7/24 SA 8:00am-8:00pm 3445C01-06 Adult 35+ 7/24 SA 8:00am-8:00pm 14 GOLF CAMPS GOLF Little Linkers Golf Camp camps Our certified golf professionals and their staff introduce young children to the game of golf by teaching solid Junior Aces Golf Camp fundamentals while emphasizing golf techniques and Our certified golf professionals help junior golfers swing mechanics. Each session meets three days on the develop the confidence, independence and focus needed driving range and practice green. We ask that golfers for the great game of golf. Grouped by age and ability, bring their own clubs if they have access to a set. If not, a instruction will include the basics of the golf swing, limited number of loaner clubs are available to be shared. etiquette, woods, irons and the short game. Camps meet Practice balls, USGA rules book and camp T-shirt are Monday to Thursday for 45 minutes. Each weekly session included in the cost of the camp. Make-ups will not be includes an evening of supervised course play on the accommodated for missed days. Friday of that session at 6:30 pm. We ask that golfers Age: 5-7 Min/Max: 8/16 Fee: $60 bring their own clubs if they have access to a set. If not, a Location: Downers Grove Golf Club limited number of loaner clubs are available to be shared. Instructor: Tom Olms/Jim Festle Practice balls, USGA rules book and camp T-shirt are Class # Date Day Time included in the cost of the camp. Make-ups will not be 3250R01-01 6/5 - 6/19 SA 10:00-10:40am accommodated for missed days. 3250R01-02 7/10 - 7/24 SA 10:00-10:40am Age: 8-14 Min/Max: 8/16 Fee: $110 3250R01-03 6/14 - 6/16 M-W 8:00-8:40am Location: Downers Grove Golf Club 3250R01-04 6/14 - 6/16 M-W 10:00-10:40am Instructor: Tom Olms/Jim Festle 3250R01-05 6/21 - 6/23 M-W 8:00-8:40am Class # Date Day Time 3250R01-06 6/21 - 6/23 M-W 10:00-10:40am 3250R00-01 6/14 - 6/17 M-TH 9:00-9:45am 3250R01-07 6/28 - 6/30 M-W 8:00-8:40am 3250R00-02 6/14 - 6/17 M-TH 11:00-11:45am 3250R01-08 6/28 - 6/30 M-W 10:00-10:40am 3250R00-03 6/21 - 6/24 M-TH 9:00-9:45am 3250R01-09 7/12 - 7/14 M-W 8:00-8:40am 3250R00-05 6/28 - 7/1 M-TH 9:00-9:45am 3250R01-10 7/12 - 7/14 M-W 10:00-10:40am 3250R00-06 6/28 - 7/1 M-TH 11:00-11:45am 3250R01-11 7/19 - 7/21 M-W 8:00-8:40am 3250R00-07 7/12 - 7/15 M-TH 9:00-9:45am 3250R01-12 7/19 - 7/21 M-W 10:00-10:40am 3250R00-08 7/12 - 7/15 M-TH 11:00-11:45am 3250R01-13 7/26 - 7/28 M-W 8:00-8:40am 3250R00-09 7/19 - 7/22 M-TH 9:00-9:45am 3250R01-14 7/26 - 7/28 M-W 10:00-10:40am 3250R00-11 7/26 - 7/29 M-TH 9:00-9:45am 3250R00-12 7/26 - 7/29 M-TH 11:00-11:45am Start Smart Golf High School Prep Camp Parents, let our certified golf professionals show you how to teach your youngster the game of golf with positive This high school camp is a 6-hour group lesson that reinforcement, FUN activities and exciting equipment! takes place over three days and concludes with a 9-hole Learn how to develop your child’s motor skills, ball sense playing lesson on the fourth day! Our golf professionals and feel for the golf swing using the driving range and touch on every aspect of the game and tailor the class to practice green. Each child must be accompanied by an the needs of every golfer. This is the perfect lead up to adult. Make-ups will not be accommodated for missed the high school season! Golfers should have their own days. clubs. Make-ups will not be accommodated for missed days. Age: 3-4 Min/Max: 8/16 Fee: $50 Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Age: 12-18 Min/Max: 8/16 Fee: $175 Instructor: Tom Olms/Jim Festle Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Class # Date Day Time Instructor: Jim Festle/Tom Olms 3250R02-01 6/5 - 6/19 SA 8:00-8:30am Class # Date Day Time 3250R02-02 6/5 - 6/19 SA 8:30-9:00am 3250R04-01 6/21 - 6/24 M-TH 1:00-2:50pm 3250R02-03 7/10 - 7/24 SA 8:00-8:30am 3250R04-02 7/12 - 7/15 M-TH 1:00-2:50pm 3250R02-04 7/10 - 7/24 SA 8:30-9:00am

15 STEM CAMPS STEM Stop Motion Animation camps Movie Making Camp Mad Science Digging Dinos Lights, cameras, action! Use LEGO® bricks to tell your story complete with music, special effects and all your and More Camp favorite LEGO® mini-figure characters and friends! In NEW! Take a trip to the past, dig for dinosaur bones this unique and creative class, students will plan, script, and make your very own dinosaur tooth, dinosaur fossil, stage, shoot, and produce their own mini-movie using stegosaurus skeleton and more! You’ll also explore the stop motion animation. Students will be given creative world of days past, investigate the secrets of the Earth, freedom to make a movie about what interests them! ® go on a rock hunt and search for hidden treasures! Mad Working as a team, students will use LEGO components Science has always made the safety and security of kids in to build the set and props, and then shoot their movie our programs an utmost priority. Please visit milwaukee. using a camera. Teams will use movie-making software madscience.org to view Mad Science’s current safety to add narration, voices, special effects, titles, credits and protocols. more. Don’t miss your chance to be a movie producer! Students take home their movies on their very own flash Age: 4-6 Min/Max: 10/15 R/NR: $252/$282 drive. This camp will take place at the Woodridge Park Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Mad Science District Fred C Hohnke Community Center 2600 Center Class # Date Day Time Dr., Woodridge, IL. 3270L00-01 6/7 - 6/11 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Age: 8-13 R/NR: $201/$231 3270L00-02 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Location: Woodridge Park District Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Mining & Crafting Class # Date Day Time Adventures Summer Camp 3270M24-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Experience the exciting world of Minecraft® using LEGO® bricks this summer! This fun and exciting camp takes Secret Agent Lab a whole lot of LEGO® bricks, a background in STEM, The following camp description is top secret! Ever dream children’s natural creativity, and inspiration from the of becoming a secret agent? We’ll start with the basics. popular game to build on a week of learning fun – the From decoding messages to metal detectors and night Bricks 4 Kidz way! From Pigs, Mooshrooms and Chickens vision, campers have the opportunity to check out spy to Mine Carts, Zombies and Skeletons, we’ll explore and tech equipment and take home lots of gadgets like spy build different stories each day in our LEGO® Mining and binoculars! Step into the shoes of a detective as you Crafting world! Kids will start by crafting their shelters, uncover the science involved in evidence gathering mob characters, critters and tools using LEGO® bricks. and analysis! Figure out the science of forensics in a Students will face new challenges each day, building hands-on look at crime scenes! Become a super spy models and crafting key elements from the popular and learn clever ways of performing tasks as we take Minecraft® game. Using our proprietary kits and model a hands-on investigation of the science that spies use! plans, campers will construct one-of-a-kind Minecraft® Mad Science has always made the safety and security of models using LEGO® bricks! Our specialized model plans kids in our programs an utmost priority. This program incorporate beams, gears, axles, motors, battery packs is a collaboration between the Downers Grove and and other technic LEGO® components. All campers will Bolingbrook Park District and will take place at the go home with a custom mini-figure at the end of the Bolingbrook Park District Annerino Community Center, week! This camp will take place at the Woodridge Park 201 Recreation Dr., Bolingbrook, IL. District Fred C Hohnke Community Center 2600 Center Dr., Woodridge, IL. Age: 5-12 R/NR: $264/$294 Location: Bolingbrook Park District Age: 5-10 R/NR: $188/$218 Instructor: Mad Science Location: Woodridge Park District Class # Date Day Time Class # Date Day Time 3270M31-01 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 9:00am-1:00pm 3270M23-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 1:00-4:00pm

16 STEM CAMPS LEGO® City Engineering & LEGO® STEM Workshops - Architects Camp JEDI Engineering: Mission Explore the structures and landscapes of a city: Campers to Space Summer Camp! will work in teams to design and build the city of their Join us on an adventurous journey through space! Build dreams, using LEGO® bricks! The architects may plan a a world where rebels and the dark side start epic battles. road, propose a monument, design a park or school, or Throughout the week, students will learn about real-life imagine a skyscraper. Builders will put on their “safety space exploration during our engaging lessons. Then hats” and assemble motorized models of construction using our proprietary project kits and model plans, the vehicles and equipment. Using our proprietary kits and students will use their engineering skills to build different model plans, campers will construct one-of-a-kind moving models each day. We’ll build motorized models LEGO® City models using LEGO® bricks! Our specialized that represent spacecraft from Star Wars and models model plans incorporate beams, gears, axles, motors, related to the NASA space program. Our one-of-a-kind battery packs and other technic LEGO® components. models incorporate beams, gears, axles, motors and Learn what it takes to become a LEGO® City planner! battery packs! During this camp, students will learn some At Bricks 4 Kidz camps, we use LEGO® bricks to build of the science behind launching things into orbit, will amazing worlds of fun in a variety of exciting themes hear about the most-distant man-made object in the that engage children in STEM-enriched activities and universe, and discuss what it is like to be an astronaut making new LEGO®-loving friends. Our creative camps in space. Are you a budding astronaut? An adventurer feature LEGO® mosaics, 3D LEGO® Builds, motorized who loves space exploration? Then you’ll love our space technic LEGO® projects, daily take home crafts and more! theme projects. We’ll provide the bricks; all you need All campers will go home with a custom mini-figure at to bring for this adventure is your imagination! Our the end of the week! This camp will take place at the creative camps feature LEGO® mosaics, 3D LEGO® builds, Woodridge Park District Fred C Hohnke Community motorized technic LEGO® projects, daily take home crafts Center 2600 Center Dr., Drive Woodridge, IL. and more! This camp will take place at the Woodridge Age: 5-9 R/NR: $188/$218 Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Park District Fred C Hohnke Community Center 2600 Location: Woodridge Park District Center Dr., Woodridge, IL. Class # Date Day Time Age: 5-9 R/NR: $188/$218 3270M27-01 7/5 - 7/9 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Location: Woodridge Park District Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Extreme Ninjas Class # Date Day Time Adventures Camp 3270M25-01 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Enter a world of ninjas, adventure and LEGO® master- building! Campers will use LEGO® bricks in their adventure to master different building methods and techniques. Throughout the week we will build dojos, LEGO® ninja weapons and vehicles. Campers will use our proprietary kits and model plans to build one-of-a- kind LEGO® creations! Some of the daily activities will include LEGO® technic motorized builds, mosaics, ramps, ziplines, daily take home crafts and much more inspired by your favorite Ninjago® and Ninja Turtle® stories! This camp will take place at the Woodridge Park District Fred C Hohnke Community Center 2600 Center Dr., Woodridge, IL. Age: 5-9 R/NR: $188/$218 Location: Woodridge Park District Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Class # Date Day Time 3270M28-01 7/5 - 7/9 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm 17 STEM CAMPS Super Hero Science Camp Mad Science NASA Camp: Can’t fly? Don’t have laser eyes? No problem! Some of Academy of Future Space the coolest superheroes make amazing gadgets and use scientific principles to stop the bad guys and solve crimes. Explorers We’ll be doing just that and more using LEGO® bricks Mad Science has teamed up with NASA in a quest for and some ingenuity. Campers will use our proprietary exploration! We’ll take a voyage of discovery into the kits and model plans to build one-of-a-kind super hero atmosphere and beyond as we explore planets, moons, creations and gadgets! Whether you are a master crime- and other space phenomena in our solar system. Things fighting builder (or even if you can fly!), you’ll have a blast will heat up as we examine the sun and other stars and learning, building, and playing with other superheroes- discover the difficulties of space travel! For added fun, in-the-making at Bricks 4 Kidz! At Bricks 4 Kidz camps, we’ll learn about the various technologies that make we use LEGO bricks to build amazing worlds of fun space exploration possible while bouncing lasers around in a variety of exciting themes that engage children in the room! Kids will love to build their own Mad Science STEM-enriched activities and making new LEGO®-loving Skyblazer Rocket and participate in a real “NASA-style” friends. Our creative camps feature LEGO® mosaics, 3D rocket launch. Campers will receive many cool NASA LEGO® builds, motorized technic LEGO® projects, daily take homes, including a Cosmic Disc, a Shuttle Copter, take home crafts and more! This camp will take place at and more! Mad Science is the only organization licensed the Woodridge Park District Fred C Hohnke Community by NASA to use these activities for summer camps Center 2600 Center Dr., Woodridge, IL. and school programs! This program is a collaboration Age: 5-9 R/NR: $188/$218 between the Downers Grove and Bolingbrook Park Location: Woodridge Park District District and will take place at the Bolingbrook Park Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz District Annerino Community Center, 201 Recreation Dr., Class # Date Day Time Bolingbrook, IL. 3270M26-01 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 1:00-4:00pm Age: 5-12 R/NR: $264/$294 Instructor: Mad Science Location: Bolingbrook Park District Class # Date Day Time Let’s Build It Camp 3270M32-01 7/12-/7/16 M-F 9:00am-1:00pm NEW! This camp takes a hands-on approach to engineering, allowing students to directly engage with Mad Science Brixology Camp basic engineering concepts through a variety of fun and Brixology Camp sets the foundation for our next educational activities. Students will improve their problem generation of makers! Children learn about different solving, math and physics skills—all while engaging types of engineering and then team up to construct in exciting building projects. Each unit will focus on a a different engineering-themed project using LEGO® specific area of engineering. The unit will culminate in a bricks. We’ll learn about aerospace engineering while testing of students’ final projects and each student will assembling a space station. We’ll explore mechanical receive an award for their progress during the unit. Please engineering as we build boats and vehicles. That’s not bring your own snacks. This class will take place at Darien all! From carnival rides to drawing machines, mechanical Park District Community Center, 7301 Fairview Ave., animals to truss bridges, your future engineer will Darien, IL. build upon their creativity to solve real-world design Age: 6-12 R/NR: $122/$152 challenges, while developing their problem-solving and Location: Darien Park District Community Center team-building skills. Let the tinkering begin! Campers Instructor: After School Enrichment receive daily custom Mad Science brick take homes. This Class # Date Day Time program is a collaboration between the Downers Grove 3270M42-01 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 10:00-11:30am and Bolingbrook Park District and will take place at the Bolingbrook Park District Annerino Community Center, 201 Recreation Dr., Bolingbrook, IL. Age: 7-12 R/NR: $264/$294 Instructor: Mad Science Location: Bolingbrook Park District Class # Date Day Time 3270M33-01 7/26-7/30 M-F 9:00am-1:00pm 18 COOKING CAMPS COOKING Sticky Fingers Kids Cooking camps Network Camp Farm to Table Cooking Camp Do your kids love watching cooking shows on TV? In this exciting camp, young chefs will work together in cooking Bring the deliciousness of fresh produce to the table challenges inspired by favorite cooking TV shows such as every day! Explore the bounty of summer-fresh, local, Master Chef Jr, Kids Baking Championship, Chopped Jr, colorful ingredients and learn how those foods got from and Cutthroat Kitchen! We will learn how to use different the ground to our plates. You might already know that cooking equipment and techniques, explore flavor carrots can improve your eyesight, but did you know pairings, and create tasty mouthwatering recipes from that cherries can help improve your memory? Young scratch each day. Young chefs will get their creative juices chefs will also learn what makes certain ingredients so flowing in this awesomely fun and delicious cooking super for the body and how delicious they can taste, adventure! This program takes place at Westmont while practicing basic cooking skills and techniques on Community Center. their way to becoming super chefs! How does that food get on the table? We will be deliciously discovering how Age: 5-11 R/NR: $355/$385 our food goes from ingredient to recipe to table. This Location: Westmont Community Center program takes place at Westmont Community Center. Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking Age: 5-11 R/NR: $285/$315 Class # Date Day Time Location: Westmont Community Center 3270M78-01 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking 3270M78-02 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 12:30-3:30pm Class # Date Day Time 3270M34-01 7/6-7/9 TU-F 9:00am-12:00pm

S.T.E.A.M. Cooking Camp Welcome to the Sticky Fingers STEAM Creation Lab! Cooking and science are a match made in...the kitchen! Join our STEAM camp to explore the many connections between cooking and science, technology, engineering, art and math – with delectable dishes to create an amazing experience for all young chefs in training! We’ll be adding spice, subtracting boredom and multiplying the fun to create culinary masterpieces. Young chefs will not only create delectable dishes but also conduct experiments with edible ingredients in this fascinating and delicious camp. Using science, technology, engineering, art and math to create delicious creations! This program takes place at Westmont Community Center. Age: 5-11 R/NR: $355/$385 Location: Westmont Community Center Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking Class # Date Day Time 3270M35-01 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 12:30-3:30pm

19 ART, DANCE & THEATER CAMPS ART, DANCE & Groovin’ in the Grove THEATER Dance Camp: Mini Edition camps NEW! Designed for younger dancers, Groovin’ in the Grove: Mini Edition is the perfect introduction to dance! Smart Start Art Camp Campers will try ballet, jazz, hip hop and more. All skill “Every child is an artist” - Pablo Picasso. Discover your levels are welcome. Campers should wear comfortable, creativity and imagination as an artist, develop fine motor non-restrictive clothing. If camper has dance shoes skills, style and vision as we explore different artistic (ballet, jazz, etc.), please bring them. If you do not have techniques through a variety of inspiring projects. Sketch dance shoes, please bring clean gym shoes and socks. and draw, shade and color, cut, glue, fold... create! See Age: 3-5 R/NR: $52/$78 Location: Lincoln Center your imagination come to life! Learn about great artists Instructor: Kathleen Alvarado from throughout history and the present day, through a Class # Date Day Time featured artist and fun, exciting games. Earn ArtBelts® as 3162K58-01 6/14 - 6/18 M/W/F 9:00-10:30am you learn and progress. No experience necessary. This 3162K58-02 8/16 - 8/20 M/W/F 9:00-10:30am class is held in cooperation with Lombard Park District, Oakbrook Terrace Park District, and the Park District of Villa Park. Age: 5-8 R/NR: $112/$142 Location: Oakbrook Terrace Heritage Center Instructor: After School Enrichment Solutions PARTY IN Class # Date Day Time 3100K59-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 1:30-3:00pm THE PARK: 3100K59-02 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 10:00-11:30am HOOPERS Groovin’ in the Grove HOLLOW Dance Camp Join us for a special celebration at the newly Dance the morning away in this week-long camp! renovated playground at Hoopers Hollow Park! Campers will try ballet, jazz, hip hop and more. All skill Families will enjoy free hands-on activities, games levels are welcome. Campers should wear comfortable, and giveaways. All individuals must pre-register for non-restrictive clothing. If camper has dance shoes this free event. (ballet, jazz, etc.), please bring them. If you do not have Age: All Min/Max: 1/25 Fee: Free dance shoes, please bring clean gym shoes and socks. Location: Hoopers Hollow Park Parents, family and friends are invited to an end-of-camp Class # Date Day Time performance on Friday! 3394S03-01 7/21 W 4:00-4:45pm R/NR: $130/$160 Location: Fishel Park 3394S03-02 7/21 W 5:00-5:45pm Instructor: Aimee Frost 3394S03-03 7/21 W 6:00-6:45pm Class # Age Date Day Time 3162K59-01 4-6 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm 3162K59-02 7-9 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm

20 GENERAL INTEREST CAMPS GENERAL Windy City Ninja’s Summer Camp INTEREST camps Windy City Ninja’s beloved summer camps are back! Your kids will love our summer camps. We’re all about Chess Scholars Camp building strength, agility, self-confidence and continuous This camp is designed for both beginners and improvement… all while having a blast! A camp day in the experienced young players. All participants will learn life of a Ninja: camp kickoff, rules, warm-up, Ninja Warrior cool new strategies at the appropriate level from an obstacle circuit training, outdoor time in morning and experienced Chess Scholar coach. Each class will consist afternoon sessions. Team-based activities: Team Ninja of a fun interactive teaching period and guided practice Warrior, relay races, timed ninja courses and more. Sign time. Children will have an opportunity to test for a Chess up now for extra variety and fun throughout the summer! Belt® under a unique Chess Scholars system patterned This program will take place at Windy City Ninjas gym in after martial arts belts. There will also be a chess Elmhurst 684 W Lake St., Elmhurst, IL. competition with prizes! Each camper will take home a Age: 5-11 R/NR: $250/$280 chess set and an award. Please bring your own snacks Location: Windy City Ninja Elmhurst and drink. This class will take place at Darien Park District Instructor: Windy City Ninjas Community Center, 7301 Fairview Ave., Darien, IL. Class # Date Day Time Age: 6-13 R/NR: $172/$202 3270M91-01 6/14-6/18 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Location: Darien Park District Community Center 3270M91-02 6/14-6/18 M-F 12:30-3:30pm Instructor: Chess Scholars 3270M91-03 6/21-6/25 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Class # Date Day Time 3270M91-04 6/21-6/25 M-F 12:30-3:30pm 3270M06-01 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm 3270M91-05 6/28-7/2 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm 3270M91-06 6/28-7/2 M-F 12:30-3:30pm 3270M91-07 7/5-7/9 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Amigos Spanish Club 3270M91-08 7/5-7/9 M-F 12:30-3:30pm Learning Spanish is as easy as uno, dos, tres! In 3270M91-09 7/12-7/16 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Afterschool Amigos Spanish club, children will learn 3270M91-10 7/12-7/16 M-F 12:30-3:30pm numbers, colors, shapes, greetings, days of the week and 3270M91-11 7/19-7/23 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm more. We will be singing, clapping, and counting our way 3270M91-12 7/19-7/23 M-F 12:30-3:30pm towards learning the Spanish Language. Each child will 3270M91-13 7/26-7/30 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm receive a participation award. This class will take place at 3270M91-14 7/26-7/30 M-F 12:30-3:30pm Villa Park Community Recreation Building. 3270M91-15 8/2-8/6 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Age: 5-12 R/NR: $118/$148 3270M91-16 8/2-8/6 M-F 12:30-3:30pm Location: Villa Park Community Recreation Building 3270M91-17 8/9-8/13 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm Instructor: After School Enrichment Solutions 3270M91-18 8/9-8/13 M-F 12:30-3:30pm Class # Date Day Time 3270M44-01 6/7 - 6/11 M-F 10:00-11:30am 3270M44-02 8/2-8/6 M-F 1:30-3:00pm

PARENTS NIGHT OUT Looking for a fun, safe environment for your children while you enjoy a night out, have time to yourself, or even attend the free summer concert series at Fishel Park? Let us provide your children with an evening of games, movies, crafts and much more. Please send your child with an evening snack and water bottle. Children must wear a cloth mask at all times. Children must be toilet trained. Registration is required. Age: 5-12 R/NR: $20/$30 Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time 3700M01-01 6/22 TU 6:30-9:00pm 21 3700M01-02 7/27 TU 6:30-9:00pm