MAKE THE KIDS HAPPY CAMPERS & REGISTER FOR CITYWIDE SUMMER DAY CAMP AND PROGRAMS
ACTIVITIES TIE INTO THE BURNHAM PLAN CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION REGISTRATION BEGINS ONLINE APRIL 20
Release Date: 04/09/09
Summer adventure is just a mouse click away with online registration for Chicago Park District day camps and other summer programs beginning Monday, April 20 at 9 a.m. at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com. Program offerings can be viewed online beginning Monday, April 6. Click here for online registration time-saving tips.
This summer, more than 20,000 campers ages 6-12 will enjoy fun at the pool, field trips, and exciting athletic and cultural activities. Standard day camps are six-week sessions running June 22 – July 31. Parents seeking programs in August are encouraged to also register their children for specialty and late summer camps.
“This summer, we encourage kids to ‘make no small plans’ in the spirit of Daniel Burnham and the centennial celebration of his vision,” said Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO Timothy J. Mitchell.
Education and character-building components are combined with recreation at several of the Park District’s specialty camps including cultural arts, leadership, sports, and urban campers. Click here for a full listing of specialty camps.
Registration and payment for day camp and regular summer programs at most parks are conveniently offered online through PayPal. The system provides email confirmations of order details. Summer day camp fees vary from park to park and many slots fill quickly. Families can also register in-person at most of their local parks beginning Saturday, April 25.
In addition to summer day camps, the Park District offers thousands of sport and fitness, cultural and environmental programs for adults, seniors, teens and youth. Regular summer programs run June 15 – Aug. 23. For more information, contact your local park, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com or call 312-742-PLAY.
- Contact Phone: 312 742 7529