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The Park District of Oak Park Summer Camps are an exceptional value!
TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMPS, CLICK HERE.
On average our day camps range from $4.50 per hour to $8.00 per hour, a fantastic price when you consider all the amenities we offer. Prices are calculated by different variables including swim lessons, pool visits, specialized instruction, specialized contractors and camper-to-counselor ratios just to name a few. Please read each description carefully to be aware of the offerings of each camp. In addition to our outstanding supervisory staff and low camper-to-counselor ratios, our camps include arts & crafts, swimming, sports, games, exciting field trips, a cool t-shirt and much more. We provide the best and most economical camp experiences around. Sign your child up for a summer of fun today!
American Camping Association (ACA) Info
The Park District of Oak Park is proud to be one of only a handful of park districts in the nation to be accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA). This nationally recognized program, developed exclusively for the camp industry, focuses on program quality, health and safety issues. It also requires us to review every facet of our day camp operations on an annual basis. We have voluntarily submitted to this independent audit by camp experts and have earned this mark of distinction. Please look for the ACA symbol listed next to the camp name to find the camps which fall into this category.
Staff to camper ratio is 1:6 for campers ages 3-5, 1:8 for campers ages 6-8, and 1:10 for campers ages 9-13. Campers must be within the camp’s age range by the first day of the session they are signed up for. Any registration submitted without a date of birth will be held until the date is verified. Parents or caregivers will be required to sign their children out of camp on a daily basis, unless we have written permission in advance for a child to go home on their own, in which case the child will sign themselves out of camp (only allowed for campers ages 10 and up). Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt for the first session of camp in which they attend.
TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMPS, CLICK HERE.
Registration Information
Summer camps are not lotteried, they were lotteried in the spring Program Guide.
Summer camp registration began in March, and therefore many camps have already filled. In the interest of providing you with the best service, we have chosen to remove those camps from the summer edition of the brochure. We have also removed camp sections that are full - so all the camps listed still have space available at the time of the printing of the summer brochure. Please note that the status of camps may change from open to full at any time - so be sure to get your registration in as soon as possible! The deadline for registration (unless indicated otherwise) is 5pm on the Thursday prior to the start of each session. This allows us to properly and safely staff our camps. Please note this also applies to Extended Camp!
Choosing the Right Camp
The Park District offers a wide variety of camp options each summer, each featuring different activities. Selecting the perfect camp can be a daunting task for any parent/guardian. Please do not hesitate to contact staff directly to inquire about specific activity offerings to be sure you are choosing the camp that will best suit your camper’s interests and needs this summer. The staff member responsible for each camp is listed next to each camp title along with their contact information.
TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMPS, CLICK HERE.
Parent Information for Summer Camps!
Several Parent Information pages for 2010 are still under construction. Once finalized, they will be linked below in PDF format.
TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMPS, CLICK HERE.
Important Parent Forms
In order to help us prepare for the coming season, we are asking for assistance in submitting forms to ensure then safety of our campers.
Please complete the Youth Participant Emergency Form and return it to the Park District main office at 218 Madison prior to the first day of camp; there is a drop box at this location for after hour convenience. This will help us in providing quality supervision for your child. Emergency forms will be accepted on the first day of camp if you are unable to get the form to us before then, but please be aware that your child will not be allowed into camp without an emergency form completed by either a parent or guardian by the first day of camp.
If your child will need to take medication while at camp, the medication form must also be filled out. No medication (this includes children carrying inhalers or bee sting kits) will be dispensed unless this form has been completed.
Allergy or special Needs
If your camper has an allergy or a special accommodation request, please indicate this information upon enrollment. While an allergy free campsite cannot be guaranteed, staff will work with you to make the environment as safe as possible for your camper.
TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMPS, CLICK HERE.
Refund Policy
Refund requests for camps must be received two weeks before the program meets to be eligible for a refund. Refunds within two weeks will be considered only if there are participants on the program's waitlist.
- Camps which cost $75 or less will have a $3 service fee applied to any refunded amount for that camp.
- Camps which cost $76 or more will have a $25 service fee applied to any refunded amount for that camp.
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