Yoga in the Park F
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, July 27 – August 31
(No class August 3)
Method Studio’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses and end with relaxation. NOTE: This is a 5-week session.
Registration deadline: Friday, July 24
Recreation Day Camp: Week 9, Forest Field
Super Soaked Sports
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 27 – 31
This week, campers will stay active and cool as they play classic games like dodgeball and kickball with a splashy twist. From sponge dodgeball to slip-n-slide kickball, it’s all about big splashes and even bigger smiles! Crafts this week will be sports-themed and/or involve getting wet!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
Recreation Day Camp: Week 9, Iron Horse
Super Soaked Sports
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 27 – 31
This week, campers will stay active and cool as they play classic games like dodgeball and kickball with a splashy twist. From sponge dodgeball to slip-n-slide kickball, it’s all about big splashes and even bigger smiles! Crafts this week will be sports themed and/or involve getting wet!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
Hidden Meadows Camp Wk 9 Half-Day
Camp Conservation
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 27 – 31
This week will be focused on being responsible stewards. Campers will learn to be conservation superstars at home and in the parks, complete projects and crafts to help take care of the earth and wrap up the summer in style.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
Sugar Valley Day Camp Week 9 (Preschool Week)
Slip ‘n Slime
Ages 3 – 5
Monday – Friday, July 27 – 31
We’re going to get messy at this hands-on camp! We will mix slime, squish clay, make our own paint and even slide through a slip ‘n slide! Along the way, we will learn about animals that don’t mind getting messy, too.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
Junior ACtivity Squad Camp Week 9
Wild Wilderness and Western Whimsy
Ages 5 – 7
Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31
We are headed back to the wild, wild west! Horses, cowboy hats and rodeo-inspired crafts and activities are on the agenda. Mosey on over, we set out at dawn (or 9 a.m.)!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
Hidden Meadows Camp Wk 9 All Day
Camp Conservation
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 27 – 31
This week will be focused on being responsible stewards. Campers will learn to be conservation superstars at home and in the parks, complete projects and crafts to help take care of the earth and wrap up the summer in style.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
Sugar Valley Day Camp Week 9
Slip ‘n Slime
Ages 6 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 27 – 31
We’re going to get messy at this hands-on camp! We will mix slime, squish clay, make our own paint and even slide through a slip ‘n slide! Along the way, we will learn about animals that don’t mind getting messy, too.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
ACtivity Squad Camp Week 9
Mission Objective: The Summer Saga
Ages 8 – 12
Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31
High-priority objective incoming! This week of camp is full of mysteries, decoders and spy thrillers. We will have lots of challenges to solve, so get your disguise ready, secret agent!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 20
Conservation Crew: Garden Management
Ages 12 – 17
We will be doing a general spruce-up on the new garden space at the Grant Park Nature Cabins. Please come prepared for the weather. All Conservation Crew sessions count as service hours.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 27
Glass Fusing: Whimsical Garden Décor
Ages 16 and up
Add more color to your garden with glass décor. Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will lead participants through the basics of glass fusing. Create two small pieces to stake in your garden. All supplies, including stakes, are included.
Registration deadline: Sunday, July 26
Butterfly Survey
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Help contribute to research by joining the naturalist on butterfly surveys. Identify and count butterflies while observing other seasonal wildlife as we stroll. No experience is necessary. Trail is approximately one mile in length on uneven terrain. This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 30
Creek Peek: Fossil Finders (Rescheduled)
All ages
Learn about fossil formation and the main types of fossils found in Holes Creek. Wear clothing that can get wet. Closed-toe shoes are required. This is a Tools to Trek program.
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 30
Movie Party in the Park: UP
All ages
The night will begin with games, crafts and activities designed to spark your imagination. We will even be joined by some real-life “Doug the Dogs”—lovable service dogs in training with 4 Paws For Ability! The movie start time will be approximately 8:45 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner and blanket, or grab a bite from What The Taco and a sweet treat from Sweet P’s Ice Pops at this special event.
This event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Jeff Probst Group- Keller Williams Community Partners. Be sure to stop by their event and enter their giveaways! Notice: Playground closes after dark.
Pickleball League Any Doubles My Teen & Me B
Ages 12 – 17 plus a family member over 21
Sundays, August 2 – September 6
4:30 p.m. and/or 5:30 p.m.
Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this fall! All leagues are six weeks long. This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) comprised of a teen and their parent/guardian or other close family member over the age of 21. You may be assigned matches at either start time listed.
Registration deadline: Sunday, July 19