Upcoming Events

Ages 5 – 12

WHOO do you think roams the park at night? This camp will be all about nocturnal wildlife! Games, activities, crafts and guest speakers will turn this day camp into a nocturnal novelty — no flashlight needed!

Registration deadline: Monday, July 21

Ages 6 – 12

All the different colors in nature are what make your parks so beautiful! We will spend each day looking for a featured color. At the end of the end of the week, we will explore all the colors we learned about. Campers are encouraged to wear the featured color each day of camp!

Registration deadline: Monday, July 21

Ages 8 – 12

We have a variety of teamwork-based games and activities ready for you, should you accept the challenge. Our fan-favorite camp version of The Amazing Race is back! Make sure your shoes are tied and gear is packed, because the clock starts now! We will use our inflatable S.A.F.E. Archery equipment this week.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 21

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, July 28 – September 8
(No class September 1)

You will get it all in one fitness class — a challenging workout, yoga practice, as well as mindfulness and functional movement for vitality and longevity. All levels are welcome. Taught by certified yoga instructor Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.

*Please note that this class is in a different location than we listed in the printed program guide.*

Registration deadline: Friday, July 25

Ages 14 and up

This class will begin with an introduction to various flower pressing and preserving methods. After that, we will press some flowers of our own and make mini art with dried flowers. Participants may choose to add on a wooden flower press for an additional fee if they have not taken this class before.

Registration deadline: Friday, July 22

Ages 12 – 18

The Conservation Crew will take charge of a native wildflower meadow, removing invasive plants to promote pollinator habitat. If you have work gloves, please bring them. We will have some on hand to borrow.

Registration deadline: Sunday, July 27

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.

Registration deadline: Sunday, July 27

All ages

Learn family fun camping skills — how to set up a tent, start a campfire to toast the best marshmallows, what sticks are best to cook with over an open fire, and other useful things to know before heading out! Also, learn the best things to bring with you!

Registration deadline: Tuesday, July 29

All ages

Learn everything about nature’s construction workers! Can we build things as well as a beaver? Come ready to play in the creek! Close-toed shoes are required. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Thursday, July 31

Ages 12 – 17 plus a family member over 21
Sundays, August 3 – September 7

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! 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. Please register your teen and list the participating family member in the questions. Both players must have an online account set up on the same household profile. There is no single player will call for this league.

Registration deadline: Sunday, July 20

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 28

Ages 9 – 13

One of our most popular themes is back for round two! We will split into teams to play games outdoors! Activities will include laser tag, archery tag, water tag, capture the flag and a Nerf battle! We will learn about creatures in nature that also work in teams. We will mix up teams throughout the day.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 28

Ages 6 – 12

We all know about the classic cryptids — bigfoot, moth man, and such. But, what about the ‘mystical’ creatures that live in our parks and are very much real? From the Unicorn Clubtail Dragonfly, the polka-dotted Northern Flicker, and Southern Flying Squirrel, your camper will learn about the cryptids of Bill Yeck Park — both real and imagined.

Registration deadline: Monday, July 28

Ages 12 – 15
Monday – Wednesday, August 4 – 6
(Rain date: Thursday, August 7)

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 28

Ages 9 – 11
Monday – Wednesday, August 4 – 6
(Rain date: Thursday August 7)

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 28