Ages 18 and up
Sundays, July 5 – September 13
No scheduled matches Labor Day Weekend (September 6)
Join a Park District tennis league and play tennis in the parks this summer! Several levels of play allow opportunities for all abilities. All leagues are 10 weeks long.
Registration deadline: Sunday, June 21
Recreation Day Camp: Week 6, Forest Field
Backyard Biologists
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 6 – July 10
Explore your community’s BIG backyard with RDC! Discover the wonders of nature with plant- and animal-themed crafts, playful games and guided hikes through the park. This week’s special activities will include a naturalist presentation with a hands-on lesson about our local wildlife and learning about ecological responsibility.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 29
Recreation Day Camp: Week 6, Iron Horse
Backyard Biologists
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 6 – 10
Explore your community’s BIG backyard with RDC! Discover the wonders of nature with plant- and animal-themed crafts, playful games and guided hikes through the park. This week’s special activities will include a naturalist presentation with a hands-on lesson about our local wildlife and learning about ecological responsibility.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 29
Hidden Meadows Camp Wk 6 Half-Day (Preschool Week)
Fantasy Week
Ages 3 – 5
Monday – Friday, July 6 – 10
It’s fantastical out here! From searching for mythical creatures while hiking in the woods to building homes for fairies and gnomes, your camper will bring imagination to the forefront of their camp experience.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 29
ACtivity Squad Camp Week 6
Culinary Adventures
Ages 9 – 13
Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 10
Calling all foodies! This week, we will learn healthy and yummy recipes and refine our cooking skills. We will learn about the life cycle of the foods we love, while learning different ways to prepare them! We will cook outside if the weather permits. Campers will take home their culinary creations to enjoy.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 29
Hidden Meadows Camp Wk 6 All Day
Fantasy Week
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 6 – 10
It’s fantastical out here! From searching for mythical creatures while hiking in the woods to building homes for fairies and gnomes, your camper will bring imagination to the forefront of their camp experience.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 29
Sugar Valley Day Camp Week 6
Week 6: Marvelous Migrations!
Ages 6 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 6 – 10
Your camper will be on the move this week as we learn about migration — the mass movement of animals from one place to another. We will play movement-based games, learn about animals that migrate, and see if we have what it takes to make it through mini migration challenges.
Registration deadline: Monday, June 29
Archery Adventures Camp B
Ages 9 – 15
Monday – Wednesday, July 6 – 8 (Rain date: Thursday, July 9)
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, June 29
Tennis League – Monday Coed Novice
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, July 6 – September 14
No scheduled matches Labor Day (September 7)
Join a Park District tennis league and play tennis in the parks this summer! Several levels of play allow opportunities for all abilities. All leagues are 10 weeks long.
Registration deadline: Sunday, June 21
Crafts with Nature Summer Series
Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion
We will complete crafts with nature/sensory themes, read stories, play games and take short hikes in the park — all to spark a love of nature in our youngest community members! The theme for July is ‘Grubs, Slugs and Bugs!’. This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant. If your child is not walking, backpacks and front carriers are appropriate. Strollers are not recommended for parks with natural terrain.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, July 1
Early Adventures: Rook’s Mill
Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion
These exploratory hikes foster curiosity and confidence in young children. Your leader will point out seasonal changes and other natural points of interest in the parks. Hikes can be on a natural or paved path, depending on the location. This is a Tools to Trek program. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.
Registration deadline: Sunday, July 5
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, July 8 – September 9
Join a Park District tennis league and play tennis in the parks this summer! Several levels of play allow opportunities for all abilities. All leagues are 10 weeks long.
Registration deadline: Sunday, June 21
Creative Crafting
Ages 9 – 13
Try new art skills during this fun, nature-themed crafting program. Each session will offer different options for participants to choose from, allowing them to work independently or get creative together!
Registration deadline: Thursday, July 2
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: Tuesday, July 7
Creek Peek: Fossil Finders
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 9