Upcoming Events

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, June 24 – July 29

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! All leagues are 6 weeks long. Six Franklin X-40 pickleballs per team are included and can be picked up from Park District Headquarters prior to league play. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a strong understanding of pickleball rules, and who are at an intermediate level of competition. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.

Registration deadline: Sunday, June 8

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, June 24 – July 29

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! All leagues are 6 weeks long. Six Franklin X-40 pickleballs per team are included and can be picked up from Park District Headquarters prior to league play. This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) at the advanced level. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a strong understanding of pickleball rules, and who are at an advanced level of competition. This is our highest level league at this time. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.

Registration deadline: Sunday, June 8

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, June 25 – July 30

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! All leagues are 6 weeks long. Six Franklin X-40 pickleballs per team are included and can be picked up from Park District Headquarters prior to league play. This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) at the beginner level. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a basic understanding of pickleball rules, but who are still early in their pickleball skill development. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.

Registration deadline: Sunday, June 8

Ages 16 and up

Join history experts and CWPD for a look at Grant Park’s Normandy Entrance, past and present. After a presentation on the area’s history featuring Richard H. Grant and Normandy Farms, we will take a short hike to view the remnants of the past mixed with the present natural environment. The hike is on a natural trail with some inclines.

Registration deadline: Thursday, July 10

Ages 16 and up (under 18 requires adult companion)

Airrosti’s Dr. Steven Miller and Adelle will teach you how to manage, reduce and eliminate musculoskeletal pain through preventative self-myofascial release techniques using a foam roller and lacrosse ball. If you have a foam roller, lacrosse ball or mat, please bring them with you. There will be a limited supply of foam rollers and lacrosse balls on hand to use.

Registration deadline: Thursday, July 10

Ages 16 and up

This program is for beginners interested in learning archery! By the end of the night, you’ll be shooting on your own, playing games and increasing your confidence as an archer. Each group can have up to four people. This program is perfect for couples, friend groups, co-workers, siblings and more! One registration per group. Must be 16 or older to join.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 7

Ages 5 – 12

Botanists are scientists who study plants, and your camper gets to become one this week. Learn about trees, plants, wildflowers, and the meadows and forests they call home. We will also learn about pollinators! All of your favorite camp games will be played along the way.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 7

Ages 3 – 5

It is water week! We will participate in activities centered around bubbles and water! Not only will we play games that use water, but we will also make some awesome water and bubble-inspired crafts. Get excited — it’s bubble-palooza! Please dress in old clothing, and we will provide aprons for especially messy crafts.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 7

Ages 5 – 11

Recreation Day Camp (RDC) offers a variety of recreation activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, guest speakers and more! This fun program keeps children outdoors and active all week! Recreation Day Camp is weather-dependent; you will receive a refund for any canceled days at the end of the week.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 7

Ages 5 – 11

Recreation Day Camp (RDC) offers a variety of recreation activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, guest speakers and more! This fun program keeps children outdoors and active all week! Recreation Day Camp is weather-dependent; you will receive a refund for any canceled days at the end of the week.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 7

Ages 5 – 12

Botanists are scientists who study plants, and your camper gets to become one this week. Learn about trees, plants, wildflowers, and the meadows and forests they call home. We will also learn about pollinators! All of your favorite camp games will be played along the way.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 7

Ages 6 – 12

Nature is full of mysteries, and your camper gets to be a detective this week! From guest speakers to experiments, your camper will learn about some of nature’s most fascinating mysteries! There will also be some great big mysterious things happening at camp, and we need your camper’s help to solve them all week long.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 7

Ages 12 – 15

Archery and nature education combined! Campers will learn the basics of archery, play water games, learn about local wildlife, play archery tag and practice with 3D targets.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 7

Ages 9 – 11
Monday – Wednesday, July 14 – 16
(Rain date: Thursday, July 17)

Archery and nature education combined! Campers will learn the basics of archery, play water games, learn about local wildlife, play archery tag and practice with 3D targets.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 7

Ages 9 – 13

Let’s stay active and healthy, all while trying new outdoor activities! We’ll learn neat nature education topics along the way! Each week has different themes and activities. Top secret! 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 7