traditional full-day CAMPs

full-day CAMP PAYMENT PLAN

• Enrollment in Traditional Day Camps automatically enrolls participants in a monthly payment plan.
• Traditional Day Camps are defined as Kinder Camp, Adventure Camp, Teen Trekker, All-Day Nature Camp & Teen Wilderness Explorer Camp.
• A payment plan is available and will be automatically applied for camp enrollments made before 4 pm on April 10. 
• Upon registration, you will pay a $20 deposit for each week of camp. This deposit is applied to your monthly payment. 
• The remainder of the fees will be processed automatically on the dates below using the credit card you used when enrolling in each session. 
• Your camp balance split between 2 monthly payments on April 15 and May 15.
• Before care and Kinder Camp after care must be paid in full at registration and are not part of the payment plan.
• Enrollments after 4 pm on April 10 must be paid in full

Step-by-Step Instructions for reviewing and updating your upcoming installment billing

We encourage families on the payment plan to review their billing items through their online account. In doing so, you can double-check the credit card attached to each week of camp and amount to be billed. 

How to review and update your credit card for Installment Billing

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

• Registration deadline is Wednesday prior to each week of camp or until the camp fills to the maximum number of participants.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY FOR TRADITIONAL DAY CAMPS

• Withdrawals made before May 15 will incur a $5 service fee per participant, per camp.
• Withdrawals made on or after May 15 will incur a $10 service fee per participant, per camp.
• Cancellations made less than 5 days before the camp start date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Any refund granted will be subject to applicable service fees, late cancellation fees and non-refundable program fees. Please note that late cancellation requests are not guaranteed a refund.
• Refunds/Prorated Refunds/Credits will not be granted for missed camp days, including absences due to illness or personal scheduling conflicts.

How to withdraw from camp

Cancellation requests may be submitted through our online form at least 5-days before the camp start date or self-cancelled through your online account at least 8-days before the camp start date. 

• To submit a withdrawal/refund request form, visit dgparks.org/request-a-refund to complete a refund form
• Self-cancellations can be completed online through your account up to 8-days prior to the camp start date and your refund will be refunded by a check. 

participant information/Emergency forms

• The Downers Grove Park District will be utilizing ePACT for camper information/emergency forms. Within 1 week of your camp registration, you should receive an email from ePACT to set up an account and complete your camper's electronic information/emergency forms.
• Information/emergency forms for each camper must be completed through ePACT no later than the Wednesday prior to your child's first camp session and you only need to fill out the forms once regardless of how many camps your child is enrolled in.
• Campers will not be allowed to attend camp until the information/emergency forms are completed.
  If your camper is enrolled in a program that is currently using the ePACT system, you will receive an email from ePACT to verify your child's information is correct and up to date.

financial assistance program

In an effort to provide recreation, health and wellness opportunities to all residents, including those who are experiencing financial hardships, the Downers Grove Park District has established a Financial Assistance Program. Participants must reside within the boundaries of the Downers Grove Park District to be eligible. For eligibility requirements or to donate to the Financial Assistance Program, please visit www.dgparks.org/financial-assistance-program.

2025 Summer Camp Parent Manual (traditional full day camps)

Click the button below to review the Parent Manual for Traditional Full-Day Camps (Kinder Camp, Adventure Camps and Teen Trekkers).
 
COMING SOON

parent communication

• Parents will receive a “Welcome to Camp” email by May 21, with information including what to wear to camp, what to bring to camp and camp procedures.  
• Following the initial “Welcome to Camp” email, each camp will be emailed no later than the Friday prior to each session with specific camp information for the upcoming week.  Edit text here

 
What to Bring to Camp Each Day

Full Day Camps

• Backpack
• Change of clothes
• 2 snacks
• Lunch
• Filled re-fillable water bottle
• Sunscreen (arrive already applied - sunscreen is for re-applying)
• Kinder/Adventure Camp: all of the above PLUS a beach towel to sit on. A swim suit will be needed on determined water days.

Half Day Camps

• Backpack
• Change of Clothes
• 1 snack
• Filled refillable water bottle
• Sunscreen (arrive already applied - sunscreen is for re-applying)

What to wear to camp eACh day

• Comfortable clothing that can get messy/wet/muddy
• Closed toed shoes/boots with socks
• Sunscreen already applied
• Nature Camps: all of the above PLUS insect repellant already applied and a hat is recommended

Adventure Camp

Whether a child is new to camp or is returning for another summer, Adventure Camp is sure to be a positive, active, and fun-filled experience! Campers will participate in themed group games and activities (with themes like Superheroes, Olympics, and Animal Planet), as well as swim once a week and attend one field trip a week. Fee includes admission to field trips and a camp T-shirt to wear on field trip days. No camp June 19 and July 4.

1st-2nd Grade

3rd-5th grade

CAMP CLOSEOUT

Camp Close Out is the perfect way to extend the fun of summer! Join us for two additional weeks of exciting activities, games, field trips and adventures before school begins. This camp is designed to keep the summer spirit alive with a mix of outdoor play, creative crafts, and team-building fun. Whether your child loves sports, art, or just hanging out with friends, Camp Closeout offers something for everyone as we wrap up the season with a bang!

K-8th Grade

KINDEr CAMP

Designed for children entering Kindergarten in the fall, Kinder Camp is a safe, structured, and interactive environment to introduce campers to a full day away from home. Each week’s different themes (such as All About Me, Disney, and Community Helpers) will engage campers each day through crafts, songs, group activities and outside play time. Campers will also enjoy a trip to Sea Lion Aquatic Park’s Splash Playground or a field trip each week (trips to Sea Lion will be every other week). Fee includes admission to field trips and a camp T-shirt to wear on field trip days. No camp June 19 and July 4.

KINDER CAMP

Teen Trekkers

This camp will keep teens entering 6th to 8th grade active and engaged this summer! Trekkers will swim once a week and have two to three field trips per week, which will include arcades, museums, water parks, laser tag, bowling, mini golf, amusement parks, sports, games, beaches and more! Fee includes admission to field trips and a camp T-shirt to wear on field trip days. No camp June 19 and July 4.

6th-8th Grade

TRADITIONAL FULL-DAY CAMP BEFORE care

Need Summer Camp care before 9:00 am? We've got you covered! Before care for all Traditional Full Day Camps is available from 7:00 am - 9:00 am at the Lincoln Center. This camp is located at the Lincoln Center and will be a combination of all Traditional Day Camp participants (Kinder Camp, Adventure Camp and Teen Trekkers) Adventure Camp 3rd - 5th grade and Teen Trekkers will be bussed from the Lincoln Center to the Recreation Center every morning for the 9:00 am start of camp.

1st-2nd grade

3rd-5th grade

KINDER CAMP

teen trekkers