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Summer Camp 2010 Guide is now Interactive! Click here to browse listings and register for camp.
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Downers Grove Park District Summer Camps Rock!
Registration for Downers Grove Park District summer camps began in February and continues throughout the summer based on availability. We have an exciting summer line-up 
including action-packed sport camps, unique specialty camps, traditional day camps and our ever-popular preschool camps! Take a swing at our new golf camps or explore your historical side at one of our museum camps. It’s your chance to play this summer at the Downers Grove Park District.
Camp CalendarTo view the calendar for
Summer Camps, click here.
Summer Camp Philosophy
We believe in enriching activities that encourage social and emotional growth, promote respect and kindness toward others and foster a sense of pride and honesty in both action and words. It is our goal to provide opportunities for campers to expand their knowledge and skills, experience active fun-filled days, explore the outdoors and develop lifelong friendships.
Exploration Station: 3 - 5 Years Old
Let the summer fun begin! Preschool campers have a blast making new friends while enjoying stimulating activities in a supportive and structured atmosphere. Camp activities are designed to enhance social skills and ease separation anxiety, improve fine and large motor skills, develop listening skills and spark creativity and imagination. Children explore and learn about their world through arts and crafts, stories, songs, indoor and outdoor games and free play time. Special events make camp exceptional. Water play days, nature activities with the Interpretive Center staff, educational community visitors and walking field trips around the neighborhood are planned each session. Some trips may require an additional fee. With a variety of themes and activities planned each session, children can stay busy for the entire summer at Exploration Station!
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Adventure Camp: 1st - 5th Grade (Full-Day Option);
1st - 3rd Grade (Half-Day Option)
Adventure Camp offers children a traditional camp experience filled with old and new friends, exhilarating days, and ever-changing activities. Fill your day with group games, sports, skits, songs, stories, swimming, field trips, countless crafts and team building activities. Full and half-day options are available. Adventure Camp follows the motto: Play fair, play hard…doing your best is more important than being the best.
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Teen Trekkers: 6th - 9th Grade
Calling all middle schoolers: Join us for energizing trips, activities, tournaments and more. Each session is packed with field trips plus a combination of sports, teambuilding and adventure-based activities to keep teens engaged and on the go. In addition, one community service project will be scheduled each session. So, get your travelin’ shoes on ‘cause we are really going places!
Teen Trekkers calendar coming soon!
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| Session 1 Calendar | Session 2 Calendar |
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Junior Counselor Program: 8th - 10th Grade
The Junior Counselor program allows young adults the opportunity to train to become a camp counselor. Participants will develop leadership skills by assisting camp staff with daily activities at Gilbert Park Adventures. It all starts with learning how to apply and interview for a summer camp job. From there, Junior Counselors will receive guidance in the areas of lesson planning, 
safety and organizational skills. A truly rewarding experience for young adults interested in working with children and serving as a role model.
Golf Camps: 4 - 18 Years Old
New Junior Golf Camps at the Downers Grove Park District Golf Course for ages 4 – 18 offer new golfers instruction on the basics of golf and experienced golfers the chance to continue to learn the game.
Sports Camps: 5 - 14 Years Old
These week long camps focus on fundamentals, sportsmanship,
teamwork and fun! Experienced energetic coaches provide professional instruction.
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Nature Camps: 4 - 14 Years Old
All new adventures! Join us at Lyman Woods for exciting summer day (and night!) camps for kids. Summer camps at Lyman Woods are packed with outdoor adventures, fun crafts, games and more! Each camp is taught by a Natural Areas instructor and is designed to encourage play in nature while introducing age-appropriate nature and science concepts.
History Camps: 7 - 16 Years Old
Experience history throughout your summer! Summer camps to meet everyone’s interests! Explore the history of your county while Museum staff takes you to area historic sites. Become an archaeologist and participate in a real archaeological excavation on-site. Learn about Native Americans. Experience life as a pioneer or Civil War soldier and endure the hardships of the period. Spend a week as a Victorian lady or gentleman. Camps are offered every week of the summer and are generally for children ages 7-12 years.
Due to popularity, the Museum will offer an additional:
History Camp: American Girl Dolls & You
August 2nd-6th from 1:00-3:30pm.
Click on summer camps in the box above to register!
