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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.
Pee Wee Camp - 2 1/2 - 3 Years
New 7-week session!
Is your child ready to begin his or her journey into independence? Pee Wee Camp is designed to help young children transition into a structured program, where gaining independence and fostering socialization skills are emphasized. A caring and comforting environment with experienced teachers are the heart of the program. Creative expression, circle time, and motor skill development will help your child get ready for their next classroom adventure. Class structure is consistent with the fall ThreeSchool program, the stepping stone to the Lincoln Learning Center Preschool Program. Pull Ups(tm) are permitted. Child must be 2 1/2 years old but not yet 3 years of age by June 6.
Exploration Station: 3 - 5 Years Old
Fresh activities, exciting themes and new entertainment!
Let us fill your child's summer with fun and adventure! Preschool campers have a blast making new friends while enjoying stimulating activities in a supportive atmosphere. Camp activities enhance social skills and ease separation anxiety. Creativity and imagination abound as campers actively engage in their world through arts and crafts, stories, songs, indoor and outdoor games and free play time. Camp includes a daily nut-free snack.
Camp features Traveling Adventures & Exploration Days including Miniature Golf at McCollum Park, Safety Education with Officer Patti, a tour of the fire station, Creatures and Critters Live Animal Show, outdoor nature education with Lyman Woods staff, story time at the library, Splish Splash-tacular Water Days and Around the Town - A Visit to Main Street.
Adventure Camp: 1st - 5th Grade (Full-Day Option);
1st - 3rd Grade (Half-Day Option)
Adventure Camp offers children a traditional camp experience including group games, sports, skits, songs, stories, swimming, field trips, crafts and team building activities. Adventure Camp follows the motto: Play fair, play hard…doing your best is more important than being the best.
Flexible enrollment options include full and half-day weekly sessions, daily registration and extended care before and after camp.
Check out our photo gallery of Adventure Camp!
Teen Trekkers: 6th - 9th Grade
Hey Middle School Students! Tired of sitting at home with nothing to do over the summer? Gather your friends and join us for Teen Trekkers. Your summer will instantly become a memorable one with laughter and crazy good times! Each week we travel around Chicago and the suburbs experiencing interactive, action-packed days with old and new friends. Favorite past trips include: Six Flags Great America, Navy Pier, Legoland, Game World, rock climbing, tours of various food and candy factories, a variety of water parks, Brookfield and Lincoln Park Zoo, Haunted Trails and more! Teen Trekkers 2011 will feature some favorite trips from past summers, as well as brand new trips!
Teen Trekkers take place Tuesdays - Thursdays only. Campers needing a full week of camp can register for Mondays and Fridays of Adventure Camp or apply to be a Jr. Counselor on Mondays and Fridays. Students must be entering 7th, 8th or 9th grade to be a Jr. Counselor.
Junior Counselor Program: Entering 7th - 9th 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.
Download the Jr. Counselor Application here
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.
Nature Camps: 4 - 14 Years Old
Summer at Lyman Woods is full of exciting outdoor adventures! In addition to fostering a sense of value for natural areas, spending time in nature has been proven to promote children's physical, emotional and mental health. Attending Lyman Woods summer camps is a great way to encourage your child's innate love of nature in an exciting and adventurous setting.
Summer camps are packed with nature exploration, crafts and games, muddy fun in the kid's garden and plenty of nature play in the Wild Woods! Each camp is designed to encourage play in nature while introducing age-appropriate nature and science concepts. Our summer camp counselors are trained naturalists with a background in outdoor education. Camp fees include a camp t-shirt and a mid-camp snack.
History Camps
Satisfy your historical interests and experience American History throughout the summer with a selection of nine distinct and interesting history camps. Sign up for a week or just a day with our new flexible schedules!
Receive a complimentary historic memento when you register and complete three weekly history camps. Camps are offered every week of the summer and are generally for children ages 7-12 years.
