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Day Camp registration begins April 23 & 24.

Online registration begins April 23 & 24 at 9 am for most programs.
Gymnastics Centers registration begins April 24 at 12 pm.
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Help send a kid to camp. Make a donation to the Summer Day Camp Assistance Fund today.

Switch on Summer - Official Opening of Buckingham Fountain, May 6th at 12 pm

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this summer?

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GRANTS FOR NATURE PLAY SPACES
Grants are now available to create a new nature play space or update a current one. Learn more.

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Learn about the rich history of Chicago's parks through our new historical timeline.

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Earth Day Celebration at Humboldt

4/21/2018 - 9:00am

Earth Day at Davis Square

4/21/2018 - 10:00am

Mindful Meditation at NPV

4/21/2018 - 10:00am

Family Fun Run and Walk the Earth Day at Wildwood

4/22/2018 - 9:00am

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Special Recreation Programs

A variety of programs are offered for individuals with intellectual disabilities, primary physical or visual impairments, and those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

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Lifeguard Training Classes

American Red Cross lifeguard training classes are offered now. Completion of this class is required to be considered for the lifeguard position.

Windy City Hoops

Teens can participate in a free basketball league at their local park, where games are played twice a week, and the league will culminate in playoffs and championship.