Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, July 10 – September 11
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 23
Pickleball League Any Doubles Beginner A Wed
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, July 10 – August 7
Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this spring! 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 16
Pickleball League Begin. A Single Player Will Call
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays or Thursdays, July 10 – August 8
Please sign up for this will call if you are a single player without a partner. We will make every effort to match you with a partner and then enroll you in one of our beginner pickleball leagues. Please indicate in the enrollment questions which beginner league you prefer. Please note that the Any Doubles League (open to men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) on Wednesdays is the easier league to find a partner for.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, July 10
Fairy Garden Decorations
All ages
Have recycling lying around? Join us and turn that recycling into a beautiful fairy garden. We will be providing art materials and extra building materials.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, July 9
Pickleball League Mixed Doubles Beginner A Thurs
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, July 11 – August 8
Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! 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 16
Hike with a Naturalist
Ages 18 and up
Join us on a stroll through your park! A naturalist will point out seasonal changes and discuss the wildlife we observe. Hike is on a natural path.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, July 9
Intergenerational Series: Popsicles & Playtime
Ages 4 – 7 with grandparent(s)
Cool off from the summer heat with a frozen treat while enjoying time together! Participants will play games and listen to a story in the shade of the shelter before enjoying time on the playground. The Intergenerational Series is only for grandparents and their grandchildren. Parents and other caregivers may attend any of our other programs.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 8
Succulent Terrarium with Now and Zen
Ages 12 and up
In this fun and creative workshop with Now and Zen Terrariums, you’ll fill a beautiful 8″ round glass vessel with an array of succulents, cacti and embellishments to create a unique indoor landscape design. All materials, care information and a box to carry your project home are included.
Registration deadline: Sunday, July 7
Movie Party in the Park: Coco
All ages
Crafts, musical activities, and Spanish-learning games will kick off the night! Bring a picnic blanket dinner, or have the professionals from What the Taco food truck cook for you. Grab a sweet treat from Sweet P’s Handcrafted Ice Pops. At sunset, we will gather around the big screen for a showing of Coco.
Registration is requested, but not required.
Recreation Day Camp: Week 7, Forest Field
Musical Celebration
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 15 – 19
9:00 a.m. – noon
Recreation Day Camp (RDC) offers a variety of recreation activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, guest speakers and more! All RDC sites are led by trained recreation leaders. This fun program keeps children outdoors and active all week!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 8
Recreation Day Camp: Week 7, Iron Horse
Musical Celebration!
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, July 15 – 19
9:00 a.m. – noon
Recreation Day Camp (RDC) offers a variety of recreation activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, guest speakers and more! All RDC sites are led by trained recreation leaders. This fun program keeps children outdoors and active all week!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 8
Hidden Meadows Camp Week 7 Morning
Hidden Gems
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 15 – 19
9:00 a.m. – noon
Your parks are full of hidden gems! We will spend the week finding all the Grant Park gems! To find our hidden gems, we have to learn all about navigating the woods. We will learn tasks like hiking, orienteering, reading maps and trekking new terrain. On the last day, we will put our new knowledge to the test for a day full of adventure!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 8
Junior ACtivity Squad Camp Week 7
Bubble-palooza and Water-ful Fun
Ages 3 – 5
Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
It is water week! We will participate in activities centered around bubbles and water throughout the week! 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 8
Sugar Valley Day Camp Week 7
Geology ROCKS
Ages 6 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 15 – 19
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This week, campers will focus on the wonders of rocks! We will learn about different types of rock, find and identify rocks in the woods, and paint rocks to hide in the park.
Registration deadline: Monday, July 8
Hidden Meadows Camp Week 7 All Day
Hidden Gems
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, July 15 – 19
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Your parks are full of hidden gems! We will spend the week finding all the Grant Park gems! To find our hidden gems, we have to learn all about navigating the woods. We will learn tasks like hiking, orienteering, reading maps and trekking new terrain. On the last day, we will put our new knowledge to the test for a day full of adventure!
Registration deadline: Monday, July 8