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This is Where Summer Check out this Camp Guide! Your Camp Guide contains classes, programs and events for ages 3 to 18 which run for the Summer 2016 season. Classes are organized by age and location and carry their own unique barcode. Class fees are shown as “R” for resident of the Fox Valley Park District and “N” for non-residents. For detailed registration information and residency information, please visit foxvalleyparkdistrict.org. F or programs eligible for scholarships, look for this diamondshaped icon following the title of a program.
How to Register for Camps There are 3 ways to register for Fox Valley Park District Camps 1. Online: foxvalleyparkdistrict.org Click on Program Registration 2. M ail-in registration: FVPD, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora, IL 60506 Download the form at foxvalleyparkdistrict.org. 3. Walk-in/drop-off registration: Eola Community Center: 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora Prisco Community Center: 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora Vaughan Athletic Center: 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora
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Registration begins
Saturday, March 19, at 8:30 a.m. Non-residents: Monday, March 28 • 8:30 a.m. ts, visit foxvalleyparkdistrict.org. For a complete listing of summer programs and even
Camp Fun Begins! Our Mission
Table of Contents EPIC Adventure Camps
4-5
Performing Arts Camps
13
Summer Blast Camp
6-7
Dance Camps
13
Table of Farm Contents Blackberry Camps
8
Sports
Camps for Little Ones
9
Be the Leader
14-17 17
Red Oak Nature Center Camps 10-11
Science and Technology
Free Camps
Strategy Camps
12
18-19 19
Program Contact Information Most program listings in this guide have a person’s initials in parenthesis at the end of the description. Use the information below to contact the person in charge of that particular program. Camp locations are listed on the back page. (BSP) (BSV) (CJ) (DB) (DS) (GW) (JHV) (JR) (KD) (LB) (MG) (MO) (RM)
Bobbi Steele Brad Schmidt, CPRP Carrie Johnson Deedee Buscher Debbie Smith, CPRP Greg Woolford Jem Hughes Jordan Real, CPRP Kyle Donahue Laureen Baumgartner, CPRP Margaret Gazdacka, CPRP Matt Odom Rafael Martinez
630-859-8606 630-907-9600 630-859-8606 630-851-8990 630-966-4555 630-851-8990 630-907-9600 630-907-9600 630-859-8606 630-892-1550 630-897-1808 630-851-8990 630-859-8606
Prisco Vaughan Prisco Eola Cole Eola Vaughan Vaughan Prisco Blackberry Farm Red Oak Eola Prisco
Enrich our community with fun, diverse and safe park and recreation experiences through environmentally and fiscally responsible actions.
Board of Trustees Robert Vaughan President Alex Alexandrou Vice President Cynthia Penne Secretary Rachel Ossyra Treasurer Chuck Anderson Trustee Theodia Gillespie Trustee Denny Wiggins Trustee
Executive Team Jim Pilmer Executive Director Diana Erickson, CPRP Sr. Director of Finance & Administration Jaime Ijams, CPRP Director of Recreation Mark Johnson, CPRP Chief of Police & Public Safety Dan Leahy Director of Marketing & Communications Jon Michael Director of Information Technology Jeff Palmquist Sr. Director of Operations & Planning
Summer Camp Guide 2016 Managing Editors Graphic Design Editors Photography Editorial Assistants
Dan Leahy and Erika Swanson Erika Swanson Jeff Long, CPRP, Samantha Cadena and Kathryn Funk Mary Beth Nolan Debbie Smith, CPRP and Ashley Gerken
Arlene Kallien Executive Assistant & Assistant Board Secretary
Summer Camps
#summering
#justkeepswimming 4 • Where Summer Camp Fun Begins
Summer Camps Four-Week Pass! Best value! Get a 10 percent discount for signing up for all four weeks of Epic Adventure Camps and receive a water bottle! From June 6 to July 1, children ages 7 to 10 an experience the fun and variety of attending all four camps at our different facilities. Age
Location
Fee
7Y to 10Y
Varies
$540(R) / $810(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
88815
M-F
June 6 to July 1
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Or, sign up one week at a time… Habitat Hunters at Red Oak Nature Center Age
Location
Fee
7Y to 10Y
Red Oak Nature Center
$149(R) / $225(N)
Barcode
Day Date
Time
88953
M-F
June 6-10
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pioneer Experience at Blackberry Farm
#thisisepic Epic Adventure Camps are hands-on, week-long adventures designed to get children ages 7 to 10 active this summer. Each camp week is led by experienced camp professionals to give your child a different experience that will create memories for a life time. Each camper will receive one Epic Adventure Camp T-shirt. Campers should bring a snack, refillable water bottle, swimsuit (for Sports Mania and Camp Atlantis) and a zero-waste lunch to camp each day. Week 1: Habitat Hunters at Red Oak Nature Center Hunt through the different habitats around Red Oak Nature Center to see what makes them so unique! Week 2: Pioneer Experience at Blackberry Farm Take a step back in time and experience what life was like for the pioneers by cooking over a fire, fishing, playing games of the past, and much more! Week 3: Sports Mania at Vaughan Athletic Center Experience a variety of sports and fitness classes taught by qualified instructors at the Vaughan Athletic Center. Week 4: Camp Atlantis at Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center Get wet and have fun at Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center.
Age
Location
Fee
7Y to 10Y
Blackberry Farm
$149(R) / $225(N)
Barcode
Day Date
88817
M-F
Time
June 13 to 17
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sports Mania at Vaughan Athletic Center Age
Location
Fee
7Y to 10Y
Vaughan Athletic Center
$149(R) / $225(N)
Barcode
Day Date
89107
M-F
Time
June 20 to 24
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Camp Atlantis at Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center Age
Location
Fee
7Y to 10Y
Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center
$149(R) / $225(N)
Barcode
Day Date
88810
M-F
Time
June 27 to July 1
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There is a $250 security deposit to hold your spot, due upon registration for the four-week package. Registration ends and balance for all four weeks is due by May 30, 2016.
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#thebest ages 6 to 11 Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer Blast Camp is built on energy and enthusiasm, and children will enjoy memorable experiences that they’ll look forward to every day, including special event days and field trips. It’s a new adventure at every turn! Field trips may include visits to Blackberry Farm, Splash Country, Funway, Brookfield Zoo, Enchanted Castle, movie theatres and more. Children should bring a sack lunch, two snacks and a water bottle each day. Before- and after-care options are available at all locations for an extended camp day. Before Care Time: 7 to 8 a.m. • After Care Time: 5 to 6 p.m. Summer Blast Camp Fees: 5-week Session*: $675(R) / $1,013(N) Before Care / After Care: $75(R) / $113(N) One-Week Sessions: $149(R) / $225(N) Before Care / After Care (weekly): $15(R) / $23(N) *Register for an entire 5-week session and receive a special discounted rate!
6 • Where Summer Camp Fun Begins
#blastoff
Summer Camps AT PRISCO COMMUNITY CENTER
AT EOLA COMMUNITY CENTER
5-week Sessions
Please Note: Eola Summer Blast Camps participants are placed in groups based on age. Each age has individual barcodes as seen in the table below. Please register using the barcode of the age group of the camper.
Session
Dates
1
June 6 to July 8
Camp Barcode 88882
Before Care Barcode After Care Barcode 88894
88895
2
July 11 to Aug. 12
88883
88896
88897 Session
Weekly Sessions Camp Barcode
Before Care Barcode After Care Barcode
Dates
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Before After (6Y) (7Y) (8Y) (9Y) (10-11Y) Care Care
5-week Session 1
Week
Dates
1
June 6 to 10
88884
88898
88907
Weeks 1-5 June 6 to July 8 89159
2
June 13 to 17
88885
88899
88908
Weekly Sessions
3
June 20 to 24
88886
88900
88909
4
June 27 to July 1
88887
88917
88910
*5
July 5 to 8
88888
88901
88911
6
July 11 to 15
88889
88902
88912
7
July 18 to 22
88890
88903
88913
8
July 25 to 29
88891
88904
88914
9
Aug. 1 to 5
88892
88905
88915
10 Aug. 8 to 12 88893 *Reduced rate due to shorter week
88906
88916
Summer Blast Camp at Prisco – Swim Lessons Class is limited to Summer Blast Camp at Prisco participants only. Students with little or no swimming experience work on the basics of swimming, including front and back arm and leg movements for freestyle and backstroke. Classes are adjusted based on individual skills levels. No class July 5 or July 28. (JHV) (CJ) Age
Location
Passholder Fee
Non-passholder Fee
6Y to 11Y
Splash Country Water Park
$42(R) / $64(N)
$45(R) / $67(N)
89236
89237
89238
89239
89160 89161
Week 1
June 6 to 10
89165
89196
89197
89198
89199
89175 89185
Week 2
June 13 to 17
89166
89200
89201
89202
89203
89176 89186
Week 3
June 20 to 24
89167
89204
89205
89206
89207
89177 89187
Week 4
June 27 to July 1
89168
89208
89209
89210
89211
89178 89188
*Week 5
July 5 to 8
89169
89212
89213
89214
89215
89179 89189
*Reduced rate due to shorter week
Session
Dates
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Before After (6Y) (7Y) (8Y) (9Y) (10-11Y) Care Care
5-week Session 2 Weeks 6 - 10
July 11 to Aug. 12
89162
89240
89241
89242
89243
89163 89164
89170
89216
89217
89218
89219
89180 89190
Weekly Sessions Week 6
July 11 to 15
Week 7
July 18 to 22
89171
89220
89221
89222
89223
89181 89191
Week 8
July 25 to 29
89172
89224
89225
89226
89227
89182 89192
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
88994
Th/Tu
June 9 to July 7
Noon to 12:45 p.m.
Week 9
Aug. 1 to 5
89173
89228
89229
89230
89231
89183 89193
Noon to 12:45 p.m.
Week 10
Aug. 8 to 12
89174
89232
89233
89234
89235
89184 89194
88995
Th/Tu
July 14 to Aug. 11
Please note: There is a $250 security deposit due at registration for the 5-week session. The balance for the first session is due by May 31 and the balance for the second session is due by July 5.
AT VAUGHAN ATHLETIC CENTER 5-week Sessions Session Dates
Camp Barcode
Before Care Barcode After Care Barcode
1
June 6 to July 8
89009
89011
89013
2
July 11 to Aug. 12
89010
89012
89014
Weekly Sessions Week
Dates
1
June 6 to 10
Camp Barcode 89015
Before Care Barcode After Care Barcode 89025
89035
2
June 13 to 17
89016
89026
89036
3
June 20 to 24
89017
89027
89037
4
June 27 to July 1
89018
89028
89038
*5
July 5 to 8
89019
89029
89039
6
July 11 to 15
89020
89030
89040
7
July 18 to 22
89021
89031
89041
8
July 25 to 29
89022
89032
89042
9
Aug. 1 to 5
89023
89033
89043
10 Aug. 8 to 12 89024 *Reduced rate due to shorter week
89034
89044
Weekly registration must be paid in full and completed no later than the Wednesday of the previous week. If registering after the Wednesday of the previous week, a 10% late fee will be charged.
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Summer Camps
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Summer Camp at Blackberry Farm
r
rict's living history Blackberry Farm is fox valley park dist trations and handsmuseum featuring educational demons ed historical on fun. in pioneer village, meet costum late 1800s. interpreters and learn about life in the Camp Blackberry Experience something new and exciting with a different theme each week at Camp Blackberry, including cooking over a camp fire, fishing and swimming and many more fun activities! Be sure to check out our before and after camp program for extended hours (participants must be registered for the corresponding week of Camp Blackberry). (LB) Age
Location
Fee
6Y to 11Y Blackberry Farm
$125(R) / $179(N); Extended Care: $25(R) / $32(N)
Barcode Day
Date
Time
Theme
Camp Blackberry 88833
M-F
June 20 to 24
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Special Agent
88834
M-F
June 27 to July 1
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Crazy About Sports
88835
M-F
July 25 to 29
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Around the World
88836
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Book Worm
Camp Blackberry End of Summer Bash Come and spend the last day of camp at Camp Blackberry! We will have a jump house, water slide, dunk tank, food and lots of games! Must attend a minimum of one week of Camp Blackberry in order to sign up. (LB) Age
Location
Fee
6Y to 11Y
Blackberry Farm
$29(R) / $34(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
88839
F
Aug. 5
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NEW! Art Exploration Camp
88837
M-F
July 11 to 15
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Slime Works
Keep those creative juices flowing this summer at Blackberry Farm’s Art Exploration Camp! This “all art, all the time” program is packed full of nonstop creative fun. Each week focus on different areas of art and use a variety of mediums to create new projects. Please dress for a mess. (LB)
88838
M-F
July 18 to 22
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ahoy Matey!
Location
Fee
Blackberry Farm
$94(R) / $125(N)
Camp Blackberry Extended Care 88840
M-F
June 20 to 24
7:30 to 9 a.m.
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
Age
88846
M-F
June 20 to 24
4 to 5:30 p.m.
88854
M-Th
June 20 to 23
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
4Y to 6Y
88841
M-F
June 27 to July 1
7:30 to 9 a.m.
88855
M-Th
June 20 to 23
1 to 3 p.m.
7Y to 12Y
88847
M-F
June 27 to July 1
4 to 5:30 p.m.
88856
M-Th
June 27 to 30
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
4Y to 6Y
88842
M-F
July 11 to 15
7:30 to 9 a.m.
88857
M-Th
June 27 to 30
1 to 3 p.m.
7Y to 12Y
88848
M-F
July 11 to 15
4 to 5:30 p.m.
88858
M-Th
July 11 to 14
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
4Y to 6Y
88843
M-F
July 18 to 22
7:30 to 9 a.m.
88859
M-Th
July 11 to 14
1 to 3 p.m.
7Y to 12Y
88849
M-F
July 18 to 22
4 to 5:30 p.m.
88860
M-Th
July 18 to 21
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
4Y to 6Y
88844
M-F
July 25 to 29
7:30 to 9 a.m.
88861
M-Th
July 18 to 21
1 to 3 p.m.
7Y to 12Y
88850
M-F
July 25 to 29
4 to 5:30 p.m.
88862
M-Th
July 25 to 28
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
4Y to 6Y
88845
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
7:30 to 9 a.m.
88863
M-Th
July 25 to 28
1 to 3 p.m.
7Y to 12Y
88851
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
4 to 5:30 p.m.
8 • Where Summer Camp Fun Begins
Theme General Art
Painting
Pinterest
3D Art
Nature-based
Summer Camps
Camps for Little Ones Kids ages 3 to 6 can explore arts and crafts, cooking, nature, science, music and motor skills with Fox Valley Park District Preschool Summer Fun Camp
Off to Kindergarten Camp
Children will explore, discover and use their imaginations in this preschool camp that includes art, dramatic play, science, language arts, music and movement. Children will bring home all sorts of fun art, science and cooking projects. Each week will feature a new theme and activities. (DB) (CJ)
This camp is for children entering Kindergarten in the fall. Enjoy different themes each week. Activities will include dramatic play, science, language arts, music, movement, art projects and possibly cooking projects. (DB) Age
Location
Fee
Age
Fee
4Y to 6Y
Eola Community Center
$79(R) / $119(N)
3Y to 4Y
$79(R) / $119(N)
Barcode
Day Date
Barcode
Day Date
Time
Theme
Time
Theme
89067
M-F
9 to 11 a.m.
Summer Fun / Going to the Beach
Eola Community Center
June 6 to 10
89068
M-F
June 13 to 17
9 to 11 a.m.
Don’t Bug Me!
89075
M-F
June 6 to 10
9 to 11 a.m.
Summer Fun/Going to the Beach
89069
M-F
June 20 to 24
9 to 11 a.m.
Dynamic Dinos
89076
M-F
June 13 to 17
9 to 11 a.m.
Don’t Bug Me!
89070
M-F
June 27 to July 1
9 to 11 a.m.
Silly Dr. Seuss
89077
M-F
June 20 to 24
9 to 11 a.m.
Dinosaurs
89071
Tu-F
July 5 to 8
9 to 11 a.m.
Red,White and Blue
89078
M-F
June 27 to July 1
9 to 11 a.m.
Silly Dr. Seuss
89072
M-F
July 11 to 15
9 to 11 a.m.
Animal Planet
89079
Tu-F
July 5 to 8
9 to 11 a.m.
Red, White, and Blue
89073
M-F
July 18 to 22
9 to 11 a.m.
Christmas in July
89080
M-F
July 11 to 15
9 to 11 a.m.
Animal Planet
89074
M-F
July 25 to 29
9 to 11 a.m.
Young Scientists
89081
M-F
July 18 to 22
9 to 11 a.m.
Christmas in July
89082
M-F
July 25 to 29
9 to 11 a.m.
Young Scientists
Prisco Community Center
Kindergarten Enrichment Camp
88821
M-F
June 13 to 17
9 to 11 a.m.
88822
M-F
June 20 to 24
9 to 11 a.m.
Children preparing to enter Kindergarten or the first grade can socialize and keep academic skills sharp in a fun, enthusiastic environment. Activities will include art, dramatic play, science, language arts, music, math and much more. (CJ)
88823
M-F
June 27 to July 1
9 to 11 a.m.
Age
Location
Fee
5Y to 6Y
Prisco Community Center
$95(R) / $142(N)
88824
Tu-F
July 5 to 8
9 to 11 a.m.
88825
M-F
July 11 to 15
9 to 11 a.m.
Barcode
Day Date
Time
88826
M-F
July 18 to 22
9 to 11 a.m.
88827
M-F
June 13 to 17
9 a.m. to noon
88828
M-F
June 20 to 24
9 a.m. to noon
Scholarship Opportunities For programs that qualify for scholarships, look for this icon next to the title.
88829
M-F
June 27 to July 1
9 a.m. to noon
88830
Tu-F
July 5 to 8
9 a.m. to noon
88831
M-F
July 11 to 15
9 a.m. to noon
88832
M-F
July 18 to 22
9 a.m. to noon
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Summer Camp
#naturelover
at Red Oak Nature Center
by 40 acres of lush Red Oak Nature Center is surrounded setting for visitors forest and wildlife habitat – an ideal ough direct to learn about the great outdoors thr interaction with nature. EXTENDED DAY CAMPS
Survivor Series
Please note: All Red Oak Extended Day campers must bring a snack, refillable water bottle and a zero-waste lunch each day.
Learn what it takes to survive if you were lost in the wilds of Illinois! Campers with little to no outdoor experience are encouraged to start at the basic level to learn simple shelter building, way finding, fire safety and problem solving skills. While each session builds on the lessons and activities from the previous week, campers are not required to have participated in earlier sessions, but activities will be accelerated to accommodate those that have. There are different schedules for each level. Masters Camp includes an overnight campout at Red Oak. Sign up for all three camps and save!(MG)
NEW! Red Oak Adventurers Spend your summer with us at Red Oak’s Adventurers camp! Each week features a different theme that will get and keep your camper outside exploring all the natural wonders found in our backyard by playing games, making crafts, using scientific tools and more! All campers receive will receive a T-shirt. Sign up for all four weeks and save! (MG) Age
Location
Fee
8Y to 10Y
Red Oak Nature Center
$480(R) / $720(N)
Barcode
Fee
Day Date
Time
Theme
Red Oak Adventurers 88954
$480(R) / $720(N)
M-F
June 20 to July 15 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All 4 weeks
88955
$135(R) / $199(N)
M-F
June 20 to 24
Location
9Y to 12Y
Red Oak Nature Center
Barcode
Fee
Day Date
88967
$415(R) / $625(N)
M-F
July 18 to Aug. 5 Specific to each week
88968
$125(R) / $188(N)
M-F
July 18 to 22
M-Th: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Basic F: 3:30 to 8:30 p.m.
88969
$159(R) / $239(N)
M-F
July 25 to 29
M-Th: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advanced F: 4 to 9 p.m.
88970
$175(R) / $263(N)
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
M-W: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Master Th-F: 9 a.m. to 9 a.m.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extreme Animals
88956
$135(R) / $199(N)
M-F
June 27 to July 1
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Planet Protectors
88957
$108(R) / $172(N)
Tu-F
July 5 to 8
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nature Detectives
88958
$135(R) / $199(N)
M-F
July 11 to 15
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Animal Olympics
Red Oak Adventurers Extended Day 88959
$15(R) / $23(N)
M-F
June 20 to 24
8 to 9 a.m.
88963
$15(R) / $23(N)
M-F
June 20 to 24
4 to 5 p.m.
88960
$15(R) / $23(N)
M-F
June 27 to July 1
8 to 9 a.m.
88964
$15(R) / $23(N)
M-F
June 27 to July 1
4 to 5 p.m.
88961
$12(R) / $19(N)
Tu-F
July 5 to 8
8 to 9 a.m.
88965
$12(R) / $19(N)
Tu-F
July 5 to 8
4 to 5 p.m.
88962
$15(R) / $23(N)
M-F
July 11 to 15
8 to 9 a.m.
88966
$15(R) / $23(N)
M-F
July 11 to 15
4 to 5 p.m.
10 • Where Summer Camp Fun Begins
Age
Time
Level All 3 weeks
Outdoor Explorers Camp Travel around Illinois and our neighboring states to experience some hidden gems! In the past, activities have included: hiking, creeking, swimming and beach time, canoeing, natural museum visits, cave exploring and more! Fee includes transportation, activity fees, campout materials and camp T-shirt. Activities subject to change; camp will meet regardless of weather. (MG) Age
Location
Fee
9Y to 13Y
Red Oak Nature Center
$199(R) / $298(N)
Barcode
Day Date
Time
88971
M-W June 13 to 15
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Th-F
9 a.m. - TBD Fri.
June 16 to 17
Summer Camps Oak Sprouts
NATURE DISCOVERY CAMPS Lil’ Acorns The Lil’ Acorns camp series are great for your preschoolers and help reinforce concepts they may have already started learning. Camp will still be jam-packed with hiking, games, exploration and maybe a craft and story based on that week’s theme. Sign up for all three weeks and SAVE! (MG) Age
Location
3Y to 4Y
Red Oak Nature Center
Barcode
Fee
Day Date
88976
$159(R) / $239(N)
M-F
Time
Theme
June 20 to Aug. 5 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. All 3 weeks
Our Sprout series is a wonderful way to encourage your tiny sprout to explore nature with you! Fun activities will have you and your child outside exploring, creating simple crafts and listening to stories based on that week’s theme. Adults must accompanying their child, but do not need to register. Sign up for all three weeks and SAVE! (MG) Age
Location
2Y to 3Y
Red Oak Nature Center
Barcode Fee
Day
Date
Time
88980
$66(R) / $99(N)
Tu-Th
June 28 to Aug. 11
10 to 11:15 a.m. All 3 weeks
Theme
88981
$25(R) / $38(N)
Tu-Th
June 28 to 30
10 to 11:15 a.m. Eric Carle’s Critters
88977
$59(R) / $89(N)
M-F
June 20 to 24
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Insect safari
88982
$25(R) / $38(N)
Tu-Th
July 12 to 14
88978
$59(R) / $89(N)
M-F
July 18 to 22
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Animal Adventures
10 to 11:15 a.m. Marvelous Mammals
88983
$25(R) / $38(N)
Tu-Th
Aug. 9 to 11
10 to 11:15 a.m. Dig Deep
88979
$59(R) / $89(N)
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mini Mess Makers
Nature Nuts Nature Nut camps are the perfect way for your youngsters who aren’t quite ready for full-day fun. Get the same great camp experience on a shortened schedule. Each camp will be filled with outdoor activities, games, crafts, stories and explorations based on that week’s theme. All campers are required to bring their own healthy and energizing snack and refillable water bottle each day. Sign up for all three weeks and SAVE! (MG) Age
Location
5Y to 7Y
Red Oak Nature Center & Lippold Outdoor Recreation Center
Barcode Fee
Day Date
Time
Theme
88972
$199(R) / M-F $299(N)
June 13 to Aug. 12 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All 3 weeks
88973
$75(R) / M-F $115(N)
June 13 to 17
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wings, Stings & Other Tiny Things
88974
$75(R) / M-F $115(N)
July 25 to 29
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ani-Mail
88975
$75(R) / M-F $115(N)
Aug. 8 to 12
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wetland Wonders
Fintastic Fun Nestled along the Fox River, Lippold Park is home to Red Oak Nature Center’s private pond that does not allow fishing except for this special time only! Campers may bring their own gear or borrow supplies from the nature center. We will try traditional and creative methods of fishing in both our private pond and along the banks of the Fox River. Will you be the lucky camper to catch “The Big One?” Age
Location
Fee
8Y to 10Y Lippold Outdoor Recreation Center
$50(R) / $75(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
88984
Tu-F
July 5 to 8
9 to 11 a.m.
Wild Artists Due to popular demand, this camp has been extended for a full week of nature inspired art! So relax and let your creative juices flow during a late summer afternoon as you make some naturally stunning artwork to take home and some to leave behind for other visitors to experience. Campers will use different media that may include clay, paints, dyes, mud and other natural materials. Campers should dress in clothes that can get “redesigned” by our materials. Some crafts may require your camper to bring an item from home, but you will be notified ahead of time if anything is needed. (MG) Age
Location
Fee
7Y to 11Y
Red Oak Nature Center
$95(R) / $145(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
88985
M-F
Aug. 8 to 12
1 to 4 p.m.
Check it Out! Check out this EPIC Adventure Camp for nature lovers: Habitat Hunters at Red Oak Nature Center on page 5!
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org • 11
Summer Camps
Free Camps!
#freeandfun
ck out summer the best things in summer are free. che kids ages 6 to 11! playgrounds and neighborhood art for FREE! Summer Playgrounds Program
FREE! Neighborhood Art
Choose one of four locations for fun activities such as sports, arts and crafts, small group games, reading time and field trips. Field trips, which will depart from each camp location, will include District water parks, Enchanted Castle and others (additional fee). A complete schedule will be available on the first day of camp. Registration forms will be available at each camp site or, you may pick up the forms ahead of time at any of our community centers starting March 19. Registration forms will be taken by the Fox Valley Park District playground staff starting the first day of the program at each playground site. Forms must be completed and submitted on the first day camper attends. Registration is ongoing at the playground sites through the duration of the program. To participate, a waiver form and registration card is required. (CJ)
Expose children to a variety of art mediums and team building games in their own back yards. Children will have many opportunities to draw, paint, craft and create. A waiver form needs to be completed before a child can participate in the program, and are available at neighborhood art sites starting the first day of the program. Children may be signed up anytime during the days of the program. Children must be entering Grades 1 to 5 in fall 2016 to participate. (DS)
Age
Fee
6Y to 11Y
Free
Barcode
Day Date
Time
Locations
89361
M-F
June 6 to July 15
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
89362
M-F
June 6 to July 15
89363
M-F
89364
M-F
Grade
Fee
1 to 5
Free
Day
Date
Time
Location
M
June 6 to July 11
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Spring Lake Park McCoy and Gregory, Aurora
M
June 6 to July 11
1 to 3 p.m.
“Coach” Wilbert Walters Park Highland Ave
Tu
June 7 to July 12
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Butterfield Park DuPage Parkway and Blue Spruce, Aurora
Greene Field Park Russell and Illinois Avenue, Aurora
W
June 8 to July 13
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Tanner Trails Park Bauer and Meade, North Aurora
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fearn Park 1600 Hawkleys Drive, North Aurora
W
June 8 to July 13
1 to 3 p.m.
Blackberry Trails Griffin and William, Aurora
June 6 to July 15
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Waubonsie Lake Park Montgomery Road and Kautz, Aurora
Th
June 9 to July 14
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. North Aurora Island Park* State St. Bridge (South)
June 6 to July 15
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wheatlands Park Barrington and Spinnaker, Aurora
*New park location
12 • Where Summer Camp Fun Begins
Performing Arts Camps Drama Camp: Turn Your Story Into A Play Use imagination to hone writing, acting and play production skills. Create characters and scenarios using improv, scripts, dialogue, song and dance, create an original story to life using costumes, makeup and sets. Acting exercises, improv and collaborative exercises will be explored. Final class includes an informal showcase. (KD) Age
Location
Fee
7Y to 18Y
Prisco Community Center
$69(R) / $103(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89244
M-F
June 20 to 24
1 to 3 p.m.
be the star and get in the spotlight with these show-stopping camps!
Performing Arts Camp For those who love to perform! Local artists will instruct in acting, singing and dancing. Participants will put on a performance for family and friends on the final day of camp. (KD) Age
Location
7Y to 18Y
Prisco Community Center
Fee $69(R) / $103(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89245
M-F
July 25 to 29
1 to 3 p.m.
Improv Comedy Bootcamp Have fun thinking quick and playing great improv acting games! Improvisational acting techniques, exercises, races and games will keep everyone thinking and laughing the entire week. Final class includes an informal showcase. (KD) Age
Location
Fee
7Y to 18Y
Prisco Community Center
$69(R) / $103(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89246
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
1 to 3 p.m.
Dance Camps Musical Theatre Dance Camp Learn some new dance steps or brush up on your skills for an upcoming audition. Convey the emotions of the movements while performing on stage. Work with props and improve through craft and game exercises inspired by musicals. No previous dance experience required. Participants will give a studio performance on the last day of camp. (BSP) Age
Location
Fee
6Y to 18Y
Prisco Community Center
$95(R) / $142(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89390
M-F
June 20 to 24
9:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Raising the Barre
Mars Jamzz Music Camp Have an out if this world experience learning how to play guitar, ukulele, or keyboard! Learn parts of instruments as well as notes, chords, and fun songs. The class is taught in a group setting where music can be made together. Taught by Guitar Fundamentals. (GW) Fee
Strengthen your ballet technique and prepare for the next audition. Learn proper barre technique through exercises that are broken down and explained in detail. Emphasis will be placed on correct body placement, turn out, weight placement of the feet and muscle engagement, while gaining confidence in technique. Previous ballet experience required. Participants will perform a barre demonstration on the last day of camp (BSP)
Age
Location
5Y to 12Y
Eola Community Center
$99(R) / $149(N); $15.95 Book Fee
Age
Location
Fee
Barcode
Time
6Y to 18Y
Prisco Community Center
$95(R) / $142(N)
Day
Date
Guitar
89129
M-F
June 13 to 17
9 to 11 a.m.
89130
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
Keyboard
M-F
July 11 to 15
9 to 11 a.m.
M-F
June 27 to July 1
9:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Ukulele
89131
89391
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
9 to 11 a.m.
Dance Inspiration Dance Camp
Hollywood Stars Explore the world of a Hollywood celebrity! Enjoy preparing acting scenes that are typical of on-camera scene work. Participants will work towards a final project displayed on YouTube. (KD)
Get inspired through the history and evolution of dance. By incorporating crafts, games and our love of movement, dancers will explore the different genre's history and learn movement from that style. Previous dance experience required. Participants will perform a small piece on the last day of class. (BSP)
Age
Location
Fee
Age
Location
Fee
7Y to 18Y
Prisco Community Center
$69(R) / $103(N)
6Y to 18Y
Prisco Community Center
$95(R) / $142(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89247
M-F
Aug. 8 to 12
1 to 3 p.m.
89392
M-F
July 11 to 15
9:30 to 12:30 p.m.
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org • 13
Summer Camps
Sports
ates in get out and play with some new teamm camps! any number of these awesome athletic
Jr. Multi-Sport
Baseball Skills
For the all-around athlete or child – work on balance, motor skills and hand-eye coordination while learning baseball, football, floor hockey, soccer, basketball and more! Basic rules and mechanics will be covered while keeping everyone moving. Taught by All Star Sports Instruction staff. (MO) (MK) Age
Fee
5Y to 7Y $101(R) / $151(N) Barcode Day
Date
Time
Vaughan Athletic Center 89145
M-F
June 13 to 17
1 to 3 p.m.
M-F
July 11 to 15
Veteran baseball trainers will teach proper throwing mechanics, rotational hitting, bunting, fielding, pitching and catching. Speed and agility training will be included to increase core strength and mobility for added bat speed, range in the field and linear speed for base running. In-game strategies will be taught to increase each player’s overall knowledge. Taught by All Star Sports Instruction staff. (MO) (MK)
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Speed and agility drills will help with balance, lateral and linear movements. Quarterback, running back, line play and receiving will be focused on, as well as defensive tactics through games and competitions. Contact is minimal (no tackling). Taught by All Star Sports Instruction staff. (MO) (MK) Fee $101(R) / $151(N)
Age
Fee
Barcode Age
8Y to 12Y
$101(R) / $151(N)
Vaughan Athletic Center
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
Vaughan Athletic Center
Eola Community Center 89267
Flag Football Skills
89154
M-F
July 11 to 15
10 a.m. to noon
89153
Day
10Y to 12Y M-F
Date
Time
July 11 to 15 3 to 5 p.m.
Eola Community Center 89269
7Y to 9Y
M-F
July 18 to 22 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
89268
10Y to 12Y M-F
July 18 to 22 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Eola Community Center
Dodge Ball All Stars
89255
Come throw, catch and dodge your way through this fun filled camp! Learn rules and techniques, through games and challenges played daily. Taught by All Star Sports. (MK) Age
Location
Fee
7Y to 10Y
Vaughan Athletic Center
$81(R) / $121(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89158
Tu-F
July 5 to 8
1 to 3 p.m.
Dodge Ball Kids have a blast running, throwing, dodging and ducking while getting in shape. Taught by Kids First Sports Safety staff. (MO) Age
Location
Fee
7Y to 12Y
Eola Community Center
$109(R) / $163(N)
Barcode 89278
Day M-F
Date June 13 to 17
Time 9 a.m. to noon
M-F
June 13 to 17
Girls Softball Skills Girls will learn the basic fundamentals to improve their knowledge of the game and give them the confidence they need to transition to the next level. All aspects of the game will be covered: pitching techniques, hitting, bunting, base running, infield, outfield and catching. Both offense and defensive strategies will be taught through games and individual instruction. Participants should bring their own glove. Taught by All Star Sports Instruction staff. (MO) (MK) Age
Fee
8Y to 12Y $101(R) / $151(N) Barcode Day
Date
Time
Vaughan Athletic Center 89155
M-F
July 11 to 15
89279
M-F
June 27 to July 1
9 a.m. to noon
Eola Community Center
89280
M-F
July 25 to 29
9 a.m. to noon
89256
14 • Where Summer Camp Fun Begins
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
M-F
June 13 to 17
10 a.m. to noon
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Flag Football Games Only Play flag football games each day with a Championship Game on Friday. Teams assigned based on ages. Learn the fundamentals while playing games. Taught by Kids First Sports Safety staff. (MO) Age
Location
Fee
6Y to 12Y
Eola Community Center
$109(R)/$163(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89291
M-F
June 20 to 24
9 a.m. to noon
89292
M-F
July 25 to 29
9 a.m. to noon
Tennis Learn the fundamentals of tennis and participate in drills and games. Balls will be provided. Class cancellations due to weather will not be made up. No class July 4. (BSV) Age
Location
Fee
7Y to 18Y
Phillips Park
$74(R) / $115(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89260
M-Th
June 13 to July 28
9 a.m. to noon
89261
M-Th
June 13 to July 28
1 to 4 p.m.
Summer Camps Badminton
Lacrosse
Hockey Skills
Increase fundamental skills through the practice of hand grips, racket positioning, serving, body balance and first step directional movements, concluding with a badminton challenge contest and championship games. Taught by Kids First Sports Safety staff. (MO)
Lacrosse combines the basic skills used in soccer, basketball and hockey into a fast-paced, high-scoring game. Athletes will learn all the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing and shooting in a fun, non-checking environment. Staff also focuses on respect, teamwork and discipline. Taught by Skyhawks Sports Academy staff. (MO)
Learn the proper mechanics of stick handling, puck control, passing and shooting through speed and agility drills. Focus on balance and stamina while working on in-game knowledge and mechanics, offensive and defensive strategies and positioning, and safety and understanding of the rules. Taught by All Star Sports instruction staff. (MO) (MK)
Age
Location
Fee
Age
Location
Fee
6Y to 12Y
Spring Lake Park
$119(R) / $179(N)
6Y to 8Y
Vaughan Athletic Center
$101(R) / $151(N)
Age
Location
Fee
8Y to 14Y
Eola Community Center
$84(R) / $126(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89282
M-F
June 13 to 17
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
89283
M-F
June 27 to July 1
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
Barcode Day
89284
M-F
July 25 to 29
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
89299
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
9 a.m. to noon
Vaughan Athletic Center 89152
Basketball Fundamentals Get game ready with skill development, preparation and safety. Techniques covered include shooting, dribbling, passing, body balance, floor spacing, safety awareness and sportsmanship. Camp will conclude with a basketball skills contest and championship game. Taught by Kids First Sports Safety staff. (MO)
Lacrosse Skills
89265
Location
Fee
Eola Community Center
$109(R) / $163(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
Age
Age
Location
Fee
89274
M-F
June 6 to 10
9 a.m. to noon
5Y to 7Y
7Y to 10Y
Eola Community Center
$80(R) / $120(N)
89273
M-F
June 6 to 10
Noon to 3 p.m.
8Y to 12Y
89275
M-F
July 11 to 15 9 a.m. to noon
5Y to 7Y
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89272
M-F
July 11 to 15 Noon to 3 p.m.
8Y to 12Y
89266
Tu-F
July 5 to 8
3 to 5 p.m.
89276
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
9 a.m. to noon
5Y to 7Y
89277
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
Noon to 3 p.m.
8Y to 12Y
Enjoy the fundamentals of form, swinging, putting and body positioning simplified to make an easy and effective transition to the golf course. No need to bring your own clubs; all equipment is provided. Taught by Skyhawks Sports Academy staff. (MO) Fee
Eola Community Center
$119(R) / $179(N)
Barcode
Day Date
Time
89303
M-F
July 18 to 22 9 a.m. to noon
89304
M-F
July 18 to 22 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 3Y to 4Y
5Y to 10Y
Track & Field Fundamentals Learn fundamental sprints, hurdles, jumps, distance running and throws in a safe way through body balance techniques, speed, quickness and agility drills. Camp concludes with an event championship series on the final day. Taught by Kids First Sports Safety staff. (MO) Location
Fee
Eola Community Center
$59(R) / $88(N) Time
Age
M-F
June 27 to July 1
10 to 11 a.m.
5Y to 7Y
Basketball Skills
89286
M-F
June 27 to July 1
11 a.m. to noon
8Y to 12Y
Focus on individual and team play with speed and agility drills, proper ball handling, shooting technique, footwork and defensive/offensive strategies. Taught by All Star Sports. (MO) (MK)
89287
M-F
July 25 to 29
10 to 11 a.m.
5Y to 7Y
89288
M-F
July 25 to 29
11 a.m. to 8Y to 12Y noon
Fee
Track & Field
$101(R) / $151(N) Age
Day
Date
Time
89156
7Y to 10Y
89157
10Y to 12Y M-F
M-F
July 25 to 29
1 to 3 p.m.
Aug. 1 to 5
6 to 8 p.m.
Eola Community Center 89264
7Y to 10Y
M-F
June 20 to 24 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Sports Academy Golf Focus on the fundamentals of form, swinging, putting and body positioning. No need to bring your own clubs -- all equipment is provided. Taught by Skyhawks Sports Academy staff. (MK)
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Barcode Day Date
Vaughan Athletic Center Age
July 5 to 8
9 to 11 a.m.
89285
Barcode
Location
Tu-F
Time
June 27 to July 1
Eola Community Center
Basic mechanics of cradling, passing, catching and shooting will be covered, along with footwork, positioning and the ability to move laterally and linearly while maintaining balance. During game play, work on face-off strategies and offensive and defensive strategies to help increase decision time. Contact will be minimal. Game situations and rules will be covered. Taught by All Star Sports Instruction staff. (MO)
Beginning Golf
M-F
Date
Jr. Basketball Learn the basics of basketball with fun basketball-like games. Build confidence through dribbling with each hand, passing and shooting technique, understanding basic offense and defense, and the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Taught by All Star Sports Instruction staff. (MO)
Age
Location
Fee
5Y to 9Y
Vaughan Athletic Center
$105(R) / $158(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
Age
89114
Tu-F
July 5 to 8
9 a.m. to noon
4Y to 6Y Eola Community Center
$101(R) / $151(N)
Barcode Day
Date
Time
89262
June 20 to 24
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Location
M-F
Prepare young athletes for a future in cross-country and track & field events, while inspiring a love for running and being active. The fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching, and cool-down techniques are covered. At the end of the week, participants will put their skills to the test in a special track meet! All participants receive a t-shirt and a merit award. Taught by Skyhawks Sports. (MK) (MO) Age
Location
Fee
6Y to 12Y
Eola Community Center
$119(R) / $179(N)
Barcode
Day
Time
Date
Eola Community Center 89298
M-F
June 6 to July 10
9 a.m. to noon
Vaughan Athletic Center 89281
M-F
June 27 to July 1
9 a.m. to noon
Fee
Continued on pages 16 and 17
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org • 15
Summer Camps Boxing Training
Jr. Futsal
Chicago Storm Soccer
This week long boxing camp is an excellent cardio workout, participants will improve their cardiovascular, endurance, and boxing skills through a high-intensity, calorie-burning routine that promotes optimal physical conditioning. (RM)
Futsal is played with a special low-bounce ball, requiring players to use their skills rather than the ball’s bounce to propel it. Develop indoor soccer game skills and quick reflexes, fast thinking and pinpoint passing. Taught by All Star Sports. (MO)
Age
Age
Location
Fee
5Y to 7Y
Eola Community Center
$101(R) / $151(N)
Location
Fee
8Y to 16Y Copley Boxing & Training Center $45(R) / $63(N) Barcode
Day
Date
89382
M-Th
June 20 to 23 10 a.m. to noon
Time
89383
M-Th
June 27 to 30 10 a.m. to noon
89384
M-Th
July 11 to 14
10 a.m. to noon
89383
M-Th
July 18 to 21
10 a.m. to noon
Top Notch Summer Wrestling Top Notch Wrestling Club participates in the IKWF. Gain confidence and have fun while working on a series of take downs, escape, reversals, pining combinations and more, progressive by skill level. Coached by USA Copper certified and ASEP certified coaches with 50 years of wrestling experience.(RM) Age
Location
Fee
8Y to 15Y
Prisco Community Center
$45(R) / $63(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89374
M/W/F
July 11 to 15
1 to 3 p.m.
89375
M/W/F
July 25 to 29
1 to 3 p.m.
89376
M/W/F
Aug. 8 to 11
1 to 3 p.m.
Soccer Skills Young soccer players learn dribbling, shooting, passing and spacing as well as the importance of movement and the role of each position. Taught by All Star Sports. (MO) (MK) Age
Fee
4Y to 6Y
$101(R) / $151(N)
Barcode
Age
Day Date
Day Date
Time
89259
M-F
1 to 3 p.m.
Location
89150
4Y to 6Y
M-F
Aug. 22 to 26 4 to 6 p.m.
89151
4Y to 6Y
M-F
Aug. 22 to 26 6 to 8 p.m.
Eola Community Center 89253
7Y to 9Y
M-F
June 6 to 10
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
89254
7Y to 9Y
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
3:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Futsal Skills Futsal is designed to develop indoor soccer game skills with a special low-bounce ball that requires additional skill. Taught by All Star Sports Instruction staff. (MO) Age
Location
Fee
7Y to 10Y
Eola Community Center
$101(R) / $151(N)
Barcode
Day Date
Time
89257
M-F
4 to 6 p.m.
16 • Where Summer Camp Fun Begins
June 13 to 17
Spring Lake Park
Soccer Fundamentals Enhance skills through combining body balance and speed drills with drills focusing on ball handling, passing, goalie positioning and sportsmanship. Kids will be placed in groups ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 12. Taught by Kids First Sports Safety staff. (MO) Age
Location
Fee
6Y to 12Y
Spring Lake Park
$109(R) / $163(N)
Barcode
Day Date
Time
89296
M-F
89297
F/M-F Aug. 12 to 18
June 27 to July 1
9 a.m. to noon 9 a.m. to noon
Soccer This camp focuses on dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. All participants receive a T-shirt, soccer ball and player evaluation. Taught by Skyhawks Sports Academy staff. (MO)
Barcode Day Date
Time
Age
Fee
89248
M-F July 18 to 22
9 a.m. to noon
4Y to 6Y
$160(R) / $240(N)
89249
M-F July 18 to 22
9 a.m. to noon
7Y to 13Y
$160(R) / $240(N)
89250
M-F July 18 to 22
9 a.m. 7Y to 13Y to 3 p.m.
$195(R) / $292(N)
Jr. Soccer Get mentally and physically active and engaged through simple foot skills, dribbling, passing, shooting, basic rules and spreading the field. Prepare for the next level with an emphasis on the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Taught by All Star Sports Instruction staff. (MO) (MK) Age
Fee
4Y to 6Y
$101(R) / $151(N)
Location
Barcode
Day
Eola Community Center
Vaughan Athletic Center
Barcode
Day Date
89300
M-F
June 20 9 a.m. 5Y to 6Y to 24 to noon
$119(R) / $179(N)
89301
M-F
June 20 9 a.m. 7Y to 12Y to 24 to noon
$119(R) / $179(N)
89302
M-F
June 20 9 a.m. 6Y to 12Y to 24 to 3 p.m.
$129(R) / $193(N)
Time
Vaughan Athletic Center
June 13 to 17
Barcode
Work on skills and strategies in a curriculum that is game-like and fun. Mini-Kickers focuses on beginners. Half-day camp focuses on dribbling, passing/receiving and shooting skills as well as team tactics and strategies in an interactive game and scrimmage. Full-day camp includes a lunch break. All campers will receive a camp T-shirt, soccer ball and player evaluation. Taught by Chicago Storm staff and collegiate soccer players and coaches. (MO)
Time
Age
Fee
Age
Location
6Y to 12Y
Vaughan Athletic Center $129(R) / $193(N)
Fee
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89137
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Soccer Skills & Drills Compete at a higher level and improve basic soccer skills through soccer tactics, foot skills and tactical games. Wear soccer cleats and shin guards, and bring water. (RM) Location
Fee
Prisco Community Center
$35(R) / $43(N)
Barcode Day
Date
Time
89378
M-Th
July 11 to 14 10 a.m. to noon 6Y to 11Y
89379
M-Th
July 11 to 14 Noon to 2 p.m. 12Y to 15Y
M-F
June 20 to 24
9 to 11 a.m.
89148
M-F
July 18 to 22
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
89149
M-F
July 25 to 29
9 to 11 a.m.
Eola Community Center 89251
M-F
June 6 to 10
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
89252
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
89270
M-F
Aug. 22 to 26
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Gymnastics This fun-filled camp for boys and girls focuses on building social skills, strength and flexibility through warm ups, gymnastics games and obstacle courses in a fun yet challenging atmosphere. Appropriate gymnastics attire is required. Gymnasts will be split into groups based on age and ability on the first day of camp. (AN) Location
Fee
Eola Community Center
$79(R) / $119(N)
Barcode Age
89380
M-Th
July 25 to 28 5 to 6 p.m.
6Y to 11Y
89381
M-Th
July 25 to 28 6 to 7 p.m.
12Y to 15Y
Time
89147
89307 Age
Date
Day Date
4Y to 6Y Tu-F
July 5 to 8
Time 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
89308
4Y to 6Y M-F
Aug. 8 to 12 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
89305
7Y to 10Y
Tu-F
July 5 to 8
89306
7Y to 10Y
M-F
Aug. 8 to 12 Noon to 2 p.m.
Noon to 2:30 p.m.
Summer Camps Cheer & Poms
Volleyball
Swimtastic Summer
Introduce children to basic cheer and tumbling skills. Cheer camp will ensure that each camper will learn cheers, voice projection, proper hand and body movements, as well as jumping techniques. Our focus on fun while each cheerleader learns the fundamentals of cheerleading. (AN)
Focus on proper technique and skills used in grade school through high school. Instruction will include court movement, footwork, passing, underhand and overhand serving, setting, hitting and blocking. Skills are relevant to grade level and player experience. This camp is taught by Cyclones Volleyball staff. (MK)
Build swimming skills and overall confidence in the water, working on swim strokes and drills. Learn basic emergency response skills through a Junior Lifeguarding program that includes water rescues and CPR. Receive a certificate of participation for both swim lessons and Junior Lifeguarding. (JHV)
Location
Fee
Age
Age
Fee
Eola Community Center
$45(R) / $68(N)
11Y to 12Y Vaughan Athletic Center
6Y to 10Y
$90(R) / $130(N)
Location
Day Date
Location
Day Date
Time
Barcode
Day
89309
5Y to 7Y
Tu-F
July 5 to 8
9 to 11 a.m.
89141
M-Th Aug. 1 to 4
Vaughan Athletic Center
89310
5Y to 7Y
M-F
Aug. 8 to 12 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
9 to 10:30 a.m. $85(R) / $109(N)
88801
M-F
June 13 to 17
9 a.m. to noon
89305
8Y to 10Y Tu-F
July 5 to 8
89142
M-Th Aug. 1 to 4
9 to 10:30 a.m. $85(R) / $109(N)
88802
M-F
July 11 to 15
9 a.m. to noon
89306
8Y to 10Y M-F
Aug. 8 to 12 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
89143
M-Th Aug. 1 to 4
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $115(R) / $139(N)
88803
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
9 a.m. to noon
Splash Country Water Park
89144
M-Th Aug. 1 to 4
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $115(R) / $139(N)
88804
M-F
June 13 to 17
9 a.m. to noon
88805
M-F
July 11 to 15
9 a.m. to noon
88806
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
9 a.m. to noon
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Volleyball Fundamentals This instructional camp emphasizes volleyball safety fundamentals when bumping, setting, spiking and serving the ball. Players practice at the start of each session leading to competitive volleyball games. Taught by Kids First Sports Safety staff. (MO) Age
Location
Fee
7Y to 12Y Eola Community Center
$109(R) / $163(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
89295
M-F
June 20 to 24
89293
M-F
July 18 to 22
89294
M-F
Aug. 8 to 12
Date
Time
Fee
Time
Barcode Age
Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center
EVP Volleyball Learn fundamentals of passing, setting, and spiking. Get a head start on volleyball skills in preparation for the upcoming volleyball season. Class taught by EVP Volleyball Pros Certified Coaches. (RM)
88807
M-F
June 13 to 17
9 a.m. to noon
88808
M-F
July 11 to 15
9 a.m. to noon
88809
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
9 a.m. to noon
Splish Splash
Location
Fee
Time
Prisco Community Center
$98(R) / $147(N)
9 a.m. to noon
Barcode
Day Date
Time
Grade
9 a.m. to noon
89370
M-Th July 18 to 21
1 to 3 p.m.
4-5
89371
M-Th July 25 to 28
1 to 3 p.m.
4-5
89372
M-Th Aug. 8 to 11
1 to 3 p.m.
4-5
89372
M-Th Aug. 15 to 18
1 to 3 p.m.
4-5
Age
Location
Fee
89386
M-Th July 18 to 21
3 to 5 p.m.
6-8
7Y to 10Y
Splash Country Water Park
$149(R) / $225(N)
89387
M-Th July 25 to 28
3 to 5 p.m.
6-8
89388
M-Th Aug. 8 to 11
3 to 5 p.m.
6-8
89389
M-Th Aug. 15 to 18
3 to 5 p.m.
6-8
9 a.m. to noon
Cool down this summer at Splish Splash Camp. Dive into fun with aquatic mini-Olympics, beach and water sports, summer-themed crafts and a special lunch with Splash Country Water Park lifeguards. Junior lifeguard and water safety skills also will be taught. Bring a sack lunch, towel and sunscreen each day. (JHV)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
88811
M-F
June 13 to 17
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Be the Leader Junior Counselor Program Teens ages 14 and 15 will learn essential skills needed to become young leaders and future camp counselors. Participants will develop effective leadership abilities through teamwork, safety, communication, responsibility, patience and problemsolving skills. Upon completion of this training program, junior counselors will choose from a list of Park District Summer Camp locations to gain hands-on experience while assisting with day-to-day duties and activities. Junior counselors may assist with two or more weeks of camp between June 13 and Aug. 15 at Prisco and Eola Community Centers, Vaughan Athletic Center, Red Oak Nature Center, Blackberry Farm and Summer Playgrounds locations. (DS) Age
Location
Fee
14Y to 15Y Prisco Community Center
$30(R) / $45(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89116
M-F
June 6 to 10
9 a.m. to noon
foxvalleyparkdistrict.org • 17
Summer Camps
Science and Technology cational camps!
put your brain to the test in these edu Electrical Engineering for Kids Electrical circuits and components come to life in this class all about electrical engineering. Kids will learn all about electrical circuits, their components and how they work. Projects like a Morse code trainer, LED shoes or a powered car will take place during this camp. Instructors use a creative and educational approach that supports STEM. Taught by Chasewood Learning. (GW) Age
Location
8Y to 14Y Eola Community Center Barcode Day
Date
Time
Fee
89127
Tu-F
July 5 to 8
8 a.m. to noon
$175(R) / $262(N)
89128
M-F
July 25 to 29
8 a.m. to noon
$220(R) / $330(N)
Fun-Gineering with Simple Machines Using LEGO Educational kits, budding engineers will learn about simple machines by building models of real-life devices such as a motorized car, a drawbridge, a motorized crane and a conveyor belt. Learn about the concepts of pulleys, levers, wheels, axles, gears and bring their projects to life using battery-operated motors. Through the building of realistic motorized models, students will develop an understanding of mechanical principles. They will explore, investigate and solve problems in a fun group environment. Two children per LEGO kit. Taught by Computer Explorers. (GW) Age
Location
Fee
8Y to 12Y
Eola Community Center
$132(R) / $198(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89134
M-Th
June 27 to 30
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
18 • Where Summer Camp Fun Begins
Movie Making 101 - Making your Own Harry Potter Movie What’s the next adventure for Harry Potter, Ron and Hermione? It’s up to you! Create your own Harry Potter movie using special movie-making cameras and software. As directors and producers, work in teams to create a story and script, build scenes out of LEGO, use LEGO Harry Potter minifigures as characters and film a movie. Use graphic editing techniques and stop motion animation, add background noise and music and show the movie at a private screening on the last day of class. Students also will receive a copy of the movie after it is complete. Taught by Computer Explorers. (GW) Age
Location
Fee
8Y to 12Y
Eola Community Center
$132(R) / $198(N)
Rock & Roll Robotics Create robots that rock and roll! Using the LEGO WeDo Robotics System, your robots will include a monkey who plays a drum to a beat, a lion that roars, a bird that flaps it wings to create a big wind, a sleeping giant who will awaken on your command and a boat that will rock on the rough seas. This course builds knowledge of simple machines, engineering, programming and teamwork in an environment full of rockin’ fun! Students will work in teams of two. Taught by Computer Explorers staff. (GW) Age
Location
Fee
8Y to 12Y
Eola Community Center
$132(R) / $198(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89136
M-Th
July 18 to 21
1 to 3 p.m.
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
Learn About Food Science
89133
M-Th
June 20 to 23
1 to 3 p.m.
Learn about nutrition and food science as you make your very own yummy dishes. Recipes will include savory dishes, sweet dishes, snacks for energy, and snacks you can slurp. We cannot accommodate food allergies in this camp. Taught by Cool Science! (CJ)
Robotics Adventures Yes, we CAN learn about robotics! With the LEGO WeDo Robotics System, young children can build and program their own robotic creations. Designed by the experts at MIT, this unique system teaches children about simple machines, engineering, programming and so much more. Young imaginations soar! Students will work together in teams of two. Taught by Computer Explorers staff. (GW) Age
Location
Fee
6Y to 8Y
Eola Community Center
$132(R) / $198(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89135
M-Th
July 18 to 21
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Age
Location
Fee
3Y to 5Y
Prisco Community Center
$110(R) / $165(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
88816
Tu-F
July 5 to 8
4:30 to 6 p.m.
Age
Location
Fee
6Y to 11Y
Prisco Community Center
$146(R) / $220(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
88818
Tu-F
July 5 to 8
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Summer Camps Learn About Marine Biology
LEGO Robotics / STEM Camp
Mighty Mathematicians
Learn about different kinds of ocean animals and their environments! Ages 3 to 5 will listen to books and songs, count and graph, play games, work on art and craft projects, conduct experiments and even meet some live specimens. Ages 6 to 11 will study sea creatures using live observation, dissection, lapbooking, games and art/craft projects. Taught by Cool Science. (CJ)
Robotics, Engineering, and coding all in one! This medley of activities offers STEM classes all in one week! Each day, learn a new STEM discipline including creating interactive stories, games and animations, programming robots and building engineering models. Returning students will continue in their education in each of these unique fields of learning. At the end of the session, students receive a gift. Taught by Chasewood Learning. (CJ) (GW)
Practice math skills through several hands-on activities as well as team games with prizes. Come home with a passion for math and greater understand of math’s real-world applications. (GW) (JR)
Age
Fee
89109
M-F
July 11 to 15
10 to 11:30 a.m.
5Y to 14Y
$220(R) / $330(N)
89110
M-F
June 20 to 24
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Age
Location
Fee
3Y to 5Y
Prisco Community Center
$136(R) / $205(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
88813
M-F
June 6 to 10
4:30 to 6 p.m.
Age
Location
Fee
6Y to 11Y
Prisco Community Center
$183(R) / $275(N)
89397
M-F
June 20 to 24
89398
M-F
June 27 to July 1
8 a.m. to noon
89399
M-F
July 18 to 22
8 a.m. to noon
Barcode
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
88814
M-F
June 6 to 10
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Learn About the Earth Learn about the Earth, its landforms and layers, its sometimes violent behavior, and how to care for it. Ages 3 to 5 will learn through stories, songs, games, experiments, and art/craft projects. Ages 6 to 11 will learn through experiments, model making, art/ craft projects, games and lapbooking. Taught by Cool Science. (CJ) Fee
Day
Date
Time
Vaughan Athletic Center
Age
Fee
8Y to 11Y
$125(R) / $187(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
Vaughan Athletic Center
Eola Community Center 89120
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
1 to 2:30 p.m.
8 a.m. to noon
89400
M-F
July 25 to 29
8 a.m. to noon
89401
M-F
Aug. 8 to 12
8 a.m. to noon
89402
M-F
Aug. 15 to 19
8 a.m. to noon
Prisco Community Center 88996
M-F
June 27 to July 1
8 a.m. to noon
88997
M-F
July 25 to 29
8 a.m. to noon
88998
M-F
Aug. 15 to 19
8 a.m. to noon
Eola Community Center 89121
M-F
June 13 to 17
89122
M-F
June 20 to 24
8 a.m. to noon
89123
M-F
July 11 to 15
8 a.m. to noon
8 a.m. to noon
Age
Location
3Y to 5Y
Prisco Community Center
$136(R) / $205(N)
89124
M-F
July 18 to 22
8 a.m. to noon
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89125
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
8 a.m. to noon
88819
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
4:30 to 6 p.m.
89126
M-F
Aug. 8 to 12
8 a.m. to noon
Age
Location
Fee
6Y to 11Y
Prisco Community Center
$183(R) / $275(N)
Strategy Camps
always be one step ahead by learning s. the right move in these strategic camp
Chess Scholars Camp Learn how to win at chess! Each class will consist of a fun and interactive teaching period and guided practice time. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. Children will test for a Chess Belt under a unique Chess Scholars system patterned after martial arts belts. There also will be a chess competition with prizes! (JR) (GW) Age 5Y to 12Y
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
88820
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Animation Learn the basics of animation and digital design. Students who enjoy going to various sites to see fun, interactive animations will love creating fun interactive animations. Taught by Youth Tech, Inc. (CJ) Age
Location
Web Design
Barcode
Learn how to build their own web site from start to finish using award winning suite of products. The learning for this camp does not end at the door students will have access to their web site with free hosting for one year. Taught by Youth Tech, Inc. (CJ)
Eola Community Center
$155(R) / $235(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89066
M-Th
June 20 to 23
9 a.m. to noon
Video Game Design Camp Learn the basics of video game design and produce several different interactive video games to share with friends and family. Taught by Youth Tech, Inc. (CJ) Age
Location
Fee
10Y to 17Y
Prisco Community Center
$175(R) / $265(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89063
M-Th
June 20 to 23
1 to 4 p.m.
89064
M-Th
July 11 to 14
9 a.m. to noon
Day Date
Time
89117
$125(R) / $187(N)
M-F
June 13 to 17
10 to 11:30 a.m.
89118
$125(R) / $187(N)
M-F
July 11 to 15
10 to 11:30 a.m.
89119
$125(R) / $187(N)
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Age
Location
Fee
10Y to 17Y
Prisco Community Center
$155(R) / $235(N)
Vaughan Athletic Center
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89112
July 11 to 14
1 to 4 p.m.
July 11 to 15
10 to 11:30 a.m.
M-Th
$125(R) / $187(N)
M-F
89065
89113
$125(R) / $187(N)
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Fee
10Y to 17Y Prisco Community Center
Fee
Create and Animate with Scratch 2.0 Learn the fundamentals involved in creating a video game world, using Scratch, the innovative programming language created just for kids by MIT. Work in teams creating and editing sprites and game opponents, sound and video. All participants will receive a copy of the software and their game at the end of the class. Taught by Computer Explorers (GW) Age
Location
Fee
7Y to 10Y
Eola Community Center
$132(R) / $198(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89132
M-Th
June 20 to 23
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Strategy for Kids Camp To develop logic, problem solving and planning skills at each class, children learn two or three new skill-based games (no luck or chance involved). Both team and individual games will be played. There also is a tournament with prizes. Taught by Afterschool Enrichment Solutions. (JR) (GW) Age
Location
Fee
7Y to 11Y
Vaughan Athletic Center
$125(R) / $187(N)
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
89111
M-F
Aug. 1 to 5
1 to 2:30 p.m.
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101 W. Illinois Ave. Aurora, IL 60506
Fox Valley Park District Summer Camp Locations Blackberry Farm 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora
North Aurora Island Park State Street Bridge (South)
Blackberry Trail Park Griffin & William, Aurora
Phillips Park Montgomery and Howell, Aurora
Butterfield Park DuPage Pkwy & Blue Spruce, Aurora
Phillips Park Golf Course 1001 Hill Ave., Aurora Prisco Community Center 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora
“Coach” Wilbert Walters Park Highland Ave., Aurora
Red Oak Nature Center Route 25, one mile north of Route 56, Batavia
Copley Boxing & Training Center 517 N. Union Ave., Aurora Eola Community Center 555 S. Eola Road, Aurora Fearn Park 1600 Hawksley Drive, North Aurora Greene Field Park Russell and Illinois Avenue, Aurora Lebanon Park Parker & Douglas, Aurora Lippold Park 2001 S. River St., Batavia
Splash Country Water Park 195 S. Barnes Road, Aurora Spring Lake Park McCoy & Gregory, Aurora Tanner Trails Park Bauer & Meade, North Aurora Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora Waubonsie Lake Park Montgomery and Kautz Roads, Aurora Waubonsie Valley High School 2590 Ogden Ave., Aurora
McCullough Park Illinois & Lake, Aurora Orchard Valley Golf Course 2411 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora.
Wheatlands Park Barrington and Spinnaker, Aurora
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