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SUMMER RECREATION GUIDE RESIDENT REGISTRATION: STAY CONNECTED! MONDAY, APRIL 26 NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION: DGPARKS.ORG MONDAY, MAY 3 630.960.7500 • INFO@DGPARKS.ORG
2021 SUMMER REGISTRATION DATES
APRIL 26 RESIDENT REGISTRATION OPENS
RECREATION GUIDE MAY 3 NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION OPENS
WHAT’S INSIDE... FACILITY DIRECTORY
LINCOLN CENTER
TABLE OF CONTENTS 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove
630.963.1300
SPECIAL EVENTS 4-7
SUMMER CAMPS 8-27 DOWNERS GROVE GOLF CLUB
DOWNERS GROVE GOLF CLUB 28-31
2420 Haddow Ave., Downers Grove
630.963.1306
MINER MIKE'S ADVENTURE GOLF 32
4500 FITNESS & PROGRAMS 34-37 DOWNERS GROVE MUSEUM
YOUTH SPORTS & LEAGUES 38-41 831 Maple Ave., Downers Grove
ADULT SPORTS & LEAGUES 42-43 630.963.1309
GYMNASTICS 44-45
DOWNERS GROVE RECREATION
ICE SKATING 46
CENTER & 4500 FITNESS
MARTIAL ARTS 48-49 4500 Belmont Rd., Downers Grove
LINCOLN LEARNING CENTER 50-51 630.960.7250
EARLY CHILDHOOD 52-53
YOUTH INTEREST 54-59 LYMAN WOODS NATURE CENTER
THE LINK PROGRAM 60-61 & PRESERVE
901 31st St., Downers Grove
ADULT INTEREST 62-65
630.963.9388
NATURE PROGRAMS 66-75
HISTORY PROGRAMS 76-77 MINER MIKE’S ADVENTURE GOLF
ART PROGRAMS 78-80 McCollum Park, 6801 Main St., Downers Grove
THEATER PROGRAMS 80-81 630.963.8793
PARK DIRECTORY
MUSIC PROGRAMS 81
DANCE PROGRAMS 82-85
REGISTRATION INFORMATION 86-87 For all park locations, visit dgparks.org
DOERHOEFER PARK: 41st & Saratoga
EBERSOLD PARK: 59th & Main
FISHEL PARK: 1036 Grove St.
HUMMER PARK: 4833 Fairview Ave.
McCOLLUM PARK: 6801 Main St.
REGISTER ONLINE AT DGPARKS. ORG
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COVID-19 PICTURE THIS!
75TH ANNIVERSARY
UPDATE SCAVENGER HUNT
JULY 1 TO SEPT. 6
Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Downers Grove
We continue to modify our plans and procedures to
Park District as you discover secret spots, explore hidden
ensure the health and safety of our participants and
landmarks and delve into the history of the Park District
staff. The Park District will continue to follow the State
on this photo scavenger hunt for all ages! Participate as a
of Illinois guidelines and enhanced cleaning practices
family or as an individual.
to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
DGPARKS.ORG
Beginning July 1, download the FREE Scavr app and
register at dgparks.org/75thAnniversary
12 challenges with instructions and clues will be
released on July 1 through the Scavr app.
Post photos of your completed challenges by Sept. 6.
Complete 10 of the 12
challenges and win a DGPD
75th Anniversary T-shirt.
All participants will be entered
for a chance to win a special
giveaway.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
For the Board meeting schedule, visit: dgparks.org/meetings
PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT TREASURER SECRETARY
CATHY MAHONEY SANDRA JON DAHLSTROM BOB KOTULA
CMAHONEY@DGPARKS.ORG MCDONNELL JDAHLSTROM@DGPARKS.ORG BKOTULA@DGPARKS.ORG
SMCDONNELL@DGPARKS.ORG
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SPECIAL EVENTS
DRIVE-IN MOVIES
Join us for a night out at a drive-in screening of your favorite movies at the Downers Grove Golf Club! This
is a preregistered event. No registration will be taken onsite. All vehicles attending must be registered with
car make and model. Registration and fee is per car, not per person and the person registering the vehicle
must be 16 years or older. You will receive an email at least 24 hours before the event with your assigned
parking row, as well as safety guidelines/protocols. Parking lot will open at 8:45pm; movie will begin at dusk
(approximately 9:00pm). All ages are welcome in your vehicle! Sound will be transmitted over a FM radio
station. Please note: movie may be canceled in an event of rain and/or high winds.
Age: 16+ Min/Max: 15/32 R/NR: $25/$35 Location: Downers Grove Golf Club
Class # Date Day Time Movie Rating
3720A03-01 6/11 F 9:00-11:15pm Ghostbusters PG
3720A03-02 6/12 SA 9:00-11:15pm Ghostbusters PG
3720A04-01 7/16 F 9:00-11:30pm The Dark Knight PG-13
3720A04-02 7/17 SA 9:00-11:30pm The Dark Knight PG-13
POKEMON GO: PARTY IN
COMMUNITY DAY THE PARK
FREE! Do you play Pokemon Go and want to
meet others in the community who also play? Meet PRINCE POND
GRAND
up at McCollum Park and play in a Community Day
event with a selection of great perks – increased
shiny rates, exclusive moves and other boosts. It’s
an excellent opportunity to get out in numbers,
meet other players and work on completing your RE-OPENING
Pokédex. A staff member will be available to help if Join us for a special grand re-opening of Prince
you’re new to Pokemon Go, to answer questions Pond! Families will enjoy hands on activities,
and guide you through this exciting day! A parent/ entertainment and more. All individuals must
guardian must accompany children. To participate, pre-register for this free event.
complete the online form at dgparks.org. Meetup Age: All Min/Max: 1/25 Fee: Free
information will be sent via email before event. Location: Prince Pond
Ages: All Fee: Free Location: McCollum Park Class # Date Day Time
Month Day Time 3394S02-01 6/24 TH 4:00-4:45pm
June TBD 11:00-2:00PM 3394S02-02 6/24 TH 5:00-5:45pm
August TBD 11:00-2:00PM 3394S02-03 6/24 TH 6:00-6:45pm
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PARTY IN BBQ BOLT
THE PARK: 5K/1M
HOOPERS
The BBQ Bolt brings the community together
to celebrate the end of summer! Choose your
distance—5K or 1 mile—and receive a medal
HOLLOW and short-sleeve technical T-shirt. Register as
a single runner or as a group. Groups of four or
more can create a team and receive a $5 discount
Join us for a special celebration at the newly
per person! BBQ lunch and refreshments will be
renovated playground at Hoopers Hollow Park!
served after the race. Prizes are awarded to the
Families will enjoy free hands-on activities, games
overall top male and female finishers and the top
and giveaways. All individuals must pre-register
3 male and female finishers of each age division
for this free event.
for the 5K course. Register online by Aug. 26 at
Age: All Min/Max: 1/25 Fee: Free www.bbqbolt.org.
Location: Hoopers Hollow Park
Age: All Location: McCollum Park
Class # Date Day Time
Date Day Start Time
3394S03-01 7/21 W 4:00-4:45pm
8/28 SA 8:00am
3394S03-02 7/21 W 5:00-5:45pm
3394S03-03 7/21 W 6:00-6:45pm Distance Early Bird: June 27-Aug. 26
May 1-June 26
5K $35 $40
1M $30 $35
FISHING DERBY
Reel in three hours of family fun at the Annual Fishing Derby. This is a free event, but registration is required
at dgparks.org. Onsite registration is not available. Longest and shortest fish in each age group will have a
winner! All ties will be determined by a random drawing. Each participant must be registered to be eligible
for prizes. Participants may only win one prize. Guidelines/protocols will be emailed prior to the event. All
participants 16 years of age or older are required to have a valid fishing license in order to participate. For
fishing license information and regulations, visit ifishillinois.org.
Min/Max: 10/15 Fee: Free Location: Patriots Park-Barth Pond
Class # Age Date Day Time
3720A05-01 1-5 8/7 SA 8:00-11:00am
3720A05-02 6-10 8/7 SA 8:00-11:00am
3720A05-03 11-15 8/7 SA 8:00-11:00am
3720A05-04 16+ 8/7 SA 8:00-11:00am
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SPECIAL EVENTS
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
PRESENTED
BY:
Kick back, relax and enjoy free live music all summer long at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park!
Concerts begin at 7 pm on Tuesday evenings May 25 through August 17 and will feature rock, country, blues
and oldies. Watch the concerts in person at Fishel Park with a reserved viewing area for six OR watch online
from home with our live streamed show! Fishel Park is located on Grove Street just west of Main Street.
What to expect in 2021:
The Downers Grove Park District has reformatted the 2021 Summer Concert Series to meet state guidelines
and capacity requirements to safely offer this event to the community. We ask for your patience as the
concerts will be hosted in a different format as we navigate through the pandemic this summer. We hope to
return to our usual concert format in 2022 if possible.
Advance reservations will be required. No onsite registration will be available.
Reservations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis through an online ticketing system.
Tickets for each concert will open at 5pm one week prior to the concert date.
Capacity will be limited to meet state guidelines.
Masks will be required when not seated in your viewing area.
Restrooms will be available.
Visitors are welcome to bring their own food; outside alcohol is prohibited.
Information about live streaming, reservations and food/beverage availability will be announced in May at
dgparks.org. Stay tuned for more details!
The Concert Series format is subject to change following any changes to state guidelines.
DATE BAND GENRE
May 25 The Wayouts Oldies
June 1 Good Clean Fun Pop
June 8 Mason Rivers Band Country
June 15 Blooze Brothers Tribute Tribute – The Blues Brothers
June 22 Brass from the Past Horns
June 29 Petty Cash Tribute – Tom Petty and Johnny Cash
July 6 Generation Classic Rock
July 13 Hello Weekend Pop
July 20 Dancing Queen Tribute Tribute – ABBA
July 27 The Beatelles Tribute – Beetles
Aug. 3 Sushi Roll Pop/Cover
Aug. 10 Chicago Tribute Anthology Tribute – Chicago
Aug. 17 Rosie and the Rivets Oldies - 50s
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DOWNERS GROVE
PARK DISTRICT’S
75TH ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION
INSPIRING MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES SINCE 1946.
For the last 75 years, the Downers Grove Park District has enriched our community through natural area
preservation and exceptional recreation, parks, and facilities that inspire memorable experiences. With
almost 600 acres of parks and facilities, there are thousands of opportunities for individuals of all ages
and interests to grow, play, imagine and explore.
Beginning in June, the Downers Grove Park District will celebrate our history and look ahead to the
future through a plethora of events and activities over the coming year. Visit www.dgparks.org for
more information.
Summer Events & Activities
JUNE 8 Page 32 - Mini Golf for 75 cents at Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf
JUNE 17 Page 32 - 75 cent concessions at Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf
JUNE 19 Page 77 - DGPD History Exhibit Opening & Reception at Downers Grove Museum
JUNE 24 Page 4 - Party in the Park: Prince Pond Grand Re-opening
JULY 1 Page 3 - Picture This! 75th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt Begins
JULY 13 Page 32 - Mini Golf for 75 cents at Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf
JULY 21 Page 4 - Party in the Park: Hoopers Hollow Park
JULY 22 Page 32 - 75 cent concessions at Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf
JULY 24 Page 20 - McCollum Madness Basketball Tournament
AUGUST 3 Page 32 - Mini Golf for 75 cents at Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf
AUGUST 12 Page 32 - 75 cent concessions at Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf
AUGUST 28 Page 5 - BBQ Bolt Run/Walk
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SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION FOR TRADITIONAL CANCELLATION POLICY
CAMPS, EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMPS, NATURE CAMPS Cancellation/refund requests must be made the Monday
AND MUSEUM CAMPS prior to a camp session beginning (one week prior) in
Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, order to qualify for a full refund. Any requests made after
first-served basis that time will only be granted a refund if the spot is filled
by a waitlisted participant or if accompanied by a doctor’s
A list of items your camper will need to bring daily is note due to a medical reason. Notifications on the status
available online, as well as in the parent manual that of a refund request will be made by the Thursday prior to
will be emailed to you closer to the start of camp the start of camp.
Electronic participant information forms will need to
be completed prior to your child’s first day of camp. COVID-19 CAMP INFORMATION
The link to the forms will be available online and will All camps will follow the most current State of Illinois
be emailed. COVID-19 mitigation guidelines in place at the start
of each camp session.
Snacks and lunch are not provided by the Park District
Specific safety guidelines and illness policy will be
All campers should arrive to camp dressed in
emailed to parents prior to the start of camp and will
comfortable clothes that can get messy, socks, gym
be available online.
shoes, and a face covering
There is a possibility that household members
No refunds will be given for missed camp days unless
enrolled in the same camp will need to be assigned
cancelled by the Park District
to the same group. This will depend on the state
guidelines for summer camps.
TRADITIONAL CAMP PAYMENT PLAN OPTION
Take advantage of our convenient payment plan FIELD TRIP INFORMATION
offered to campers enrolled in Kinder Camp and For camps that offer field trips, our goal is to be able
Adventure Camp. When selecting this option, upon to take the campers on field trips for the summer of
registration you will be charged a $20 payment for 2021. This will depend on which phase of the State of
each week of camp, a $5 payment per each week Illinois mitigation plan is in place during the summer,
of before camp and a $5 payment per each week as well as field trip location availability.
of after camp. The remainder of the fees will be
If field trips are limited or cancelled, the fee for the
processed automatically using the credit card you
camp session will remain the same, as we will provide
used when enrolling in each session.
other onsite activities in place of the field trip. You will
If choosing the payment plan option, the automatic be notified as far in advance as possible regarding the
payment process will take place on May 15 for camp status of field trips.
sessions 1 – 3; June 15 for camp sessions 4 – 6; and
Field trip locations will be focused on outdoor
July 15 for camp sessions 7 – 9.
locations as much as possible, but some indoor
locations may be included.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
No refunds will be given if you choose to not send
Registration deadline is the end of the day Wednesday
your child to camp on a field trip day.
prior to each week of camp or until the camp fills to the
maximum number of participants. Anyone registering
after the Wednesday prior to a camp session beginning
will be waitlisted. If on the waitlist and a spot becomes SUMMER CAMP UPDATES AT
available, you will receive notification from the District.
DGPARKS.ORG/SUMMERCAMP
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TRADITIONAL FULL-DAY CAMPS
TRADITIONAL Adventure Camp
full-day camps This full-day, week-long camp for children entering
grades 1 to 6 will keep kids having fun all summer!
Every day brings something new, including arts and
Kinder Camp crafts, sports and special events. It is our goal is to offer
campers one field trip, entertainer or special event per
Check out this new camp just for children entering
week. Depending on enrollment, Adventure Camp
kindergarten! This camp incorporates age-appropriate
3rd-6th grade may be moved to Hummer Park. Field
camp activities, art projects, group games and much
trips, entertainers and special events will depend on
more! It is our goal to offer campers one field trip,
what phase of the State of Illinois mitigation plan is in
entertainer or special event per week. Field trips,
place during the summer, as well as field trip location
entertainers and special events will depend on what
availability. Summer camp calendar will be available in
phase of the State of Illinois mitigation plan is in place
May. No camp Monday, July 5.
during the summer, as well as field trip and entertainer
availability. Summer camp calendar will be available in Age: Entering 1st-6th Grade R/NR: $170*/$200*
May. No camp Monday, July 5. Location: Lincoln Center
Day: M-F Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Age: Entering Kindergarten Location: Lincoln Center
Week Date Adventure Camp Adventure Camp
Class # Date Day Time R/NR 1st-2nd Grade 3rd-6th Grade
3210M01-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $170/$200 1 6/14 - 6/18 3210M04-01 3210M07-01
3210M01-02 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $170/$200 2 6/21 - 6/25 3210M04-02 3210M07-02
3210M01-03 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $170/$200 3 6/28 - 7/2 3210M04-03 3210M07-03
3210M01-04 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 9:00am-4:00pm $136/$166 4 7/6 - 7/9 3210M04-04 3210M07-04
3210M01-05 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $170/$200 5 7/12 - 7/16 3210M04-05 3210M07-05
3210M01-06 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $170/$200 6 7/19 - 7/23 3210M04-06 3210M07-06
3210M01-07 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $170/$200 7 7/26 - 7/30 3210M04-07 3210M07-07
3210M01-08 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $170/$200 8 8/2 - 8/6 3210M04-08 3210M07-08
3210M01-09 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $170/$200 9 8/9 - 8/13 3210M04-09 3210M07-09
* Week 4 Fees: $136/$166
BEFORE CARE AFTER CARE
Need summer camp care before 9:00am? We’ve got you Need summer camp care after 4:00pm? We’ve got you
covered! Before Care for all Traditional Camps is available covered! After Care for all Traditional Camps is available
from 7:00 to 9:00am at the Lincoln Center. No camp from 4:00 to 6:00pm at the Lincoln Center. No camp
Monday, July 5. Monday, July 5.
Before Care: 7:00-9:00am R/NR: $50*/$75* After Care: 4:00-6:00pm R/NR: $50*/$75*
Location: Lincoln Center Location: Lincoln Center
Week Date Before Before Care Before Care Week Date After Care After Care After Care
Care Kinder Adventure Adventure Kinder Camp Adventure Adventure
Camp Camp Grades Camp Grades Camp Camp
1-2 3-6 Grades 1-2 Grades 3-6
1 6/14 - 6/18 3210M02-01 3210M05-01 3210M08-01 1 6/14 - 6/18 3210M03-01 3210M06-01 3210M09-01
2 6/21 - 6/25 3210M02-02 3210M05-02 3210M08-02 2 6/21 - 6/25 3210M03-02 3210M06-02 3210M09-02
3 6/28 - 7/2 3210M02-03 3210M05-03 3210M08-03 3 6/28 - 7/2 3210M03-03 3210M06-03 3210M09-03
4 7/6 - 7/9 3210M02-04 3210M05-04 3210M08-04 4 7/6 - 7/9 3210M03-04 3210M06-04 3210M09-04
5 7/12 - 7/16 3210M02-05 3210M05-05 3210M08-05 5 7/12 - 7/16 3210M03-05 3210M06-05 3210M09-05
6 7/19 - 7/23 3210M02-06 3210M05-06 3210M08-06 6 7/19 - 7/23 3210M03-06 3210M06-06 3210M09-06
7 7/26 - 7/30 3210M02-07 3210M05-07 3210M08-07 7 7/26 - 7/30 3210M03-07 3210M06-07 3210M09-07
8 8/2 - 8/6 3210M02-08 3210M05-08 3210M08-08 8 8/2 - 8/6 3210M03-08 3210M06-08 3210M09-08
9 8/9 - 8/13 3210M02-09 3210M05-09 3210M08-09 9 8/9 - 8/13 3210M03-09 3210M06-09 3210M09-09
*Week 4 Fees: $40/$60 *Week 4 Fees: $40/$60
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EARLY CHILDHOOD CAMPS
EARLY CHILDHOOD Pee Wee Camp
camps Now three days per week! Is your child ready to begin
his or her journey into independence? Pee Wee Camp
is designed to help young children transition into a
Exploration Station structured program where gaining independence and
Preschool campers have a blast making new friends while fostering socialization skills are emphasized. A caring and
enjoying stimulating activities in a supportive atmosphere. comforting environment with experienced teachers are
Creativity and imagination abound as campers actively the heart of the program. Creative expression, circle time
engage in their world through arts and crafts, stories, and motor skill development will help your child get ready
songs, indoor and outdoor games and free play time. for their next classroom adventure. Class structure is
Camp activities enhance social skills and ease separation consistent with the fall 2-year-old program—the stepping
anxiety. Children must be toilet-trained (no Pull-Ups). stone to the Lincoln Learning Center Preschool Program.
Pull-Ups are permitted for campers who are working on
Age: 3-5 Location: Lincoln Center potty-training skills. Registrations will be accepted on a
Class # Date Day Time R/NR first-come, first-served basis until filled.
3 Day
Age: 2 R/NR: $90/$120 Location: Lincoln Center
3210L01-01 6/15 - 6/17 TU-TH 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$100
Class # Date Day Time
3210L01-02 6/22 - 6/24 TU-TH 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$100
3210L02-01 6/15 - 6/17 TU-TH 9:00-10:30am
3210L01-03 6/29 - 7/1 TU-TH 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$100
3210L02-02 6/22 - 6/24 TU-TH 9:00-10:30am
3210L01-04 7/13 - 7/15 TU-TH 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$100
3210L02-03 6/29 - 7/1 TU-TH 9:00-10:30am
3210L01-05 7/20 - 7/22 TU-TH 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$100
3210L02-04 7/13 - 7/15 TU-TH 9:00-10:30am
3210L01-06 7/27 - 7/29 TU-TH 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$100
3210L02-05 7/20 - 7/22 TU-TH 9:00-10:30am
3210L01-07 8/3 - 8/5 TU-TH 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$100
3210L02-06 7/27 - 7/29 TU-TH 9:00-10:30am
3210L01-08 8/10 - 8/12 TU-TH 9:00am-12:00pm $70/$100
3210L02-07 8/3 - 8/5 TU-TH 9:00-10:30am
5 Day 3210L02-08 8/10 - 8/12 TU-TH 9:00-10:30am
3210L00-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $100/$130
3210L00-02 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $100/$130
3210L00-03 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $100/$130
3210L00-04 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $100/$130
3210L00-05 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $100/$130
3210L00-06 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $100/$130
3210L00-07 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $100/$130
3210L00-08 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $100/$130
10TEEN camps
CIT (Counselor In Training)
Program
CHECK OUT
Do you dream of one day becoming a camp counselor?
This hands-on program will provide you with the skills
needed to be an effective leader when working with
TEEN
children. C.I.T.’s will work directly with camp staff by
assisting with daily activities at Adventure Camp. This is
a truly rewarding experience for young adults interested
WILDERNESS
EXPLORERS
in working with children and serving as a role model. Fee
includes T-shirt, all field trips and hands-on training.
Age: 12-15 Location: Lincoln Center
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Class # Date Day Time R/NR
3210M10-01 7/12-7/23 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $125/$155
3210M10-02 8/2-8/13 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $125/$155
Counselor In Training:
Early Childhood
NEW! Do you dream of one day becoming a camp
counselor? This hands-on program will provide you with
the skills needed to be an effective leader when working
with children. C.I.T.s will work directly with camp staff
by assisting with daily activities at Exploration Station
or Pee Wee Camps at the Lincoln Center. This is a truly
rewarding experience for young adults interested in
working with children and serving as a role model.
Age: 12-15 Min/Max: 1/2 Location: Lincoln Center
Class # Date Day Time R/NR
3210L10-01 6/21 - 7/2 M-F 8:45am-12:15pm $100/$130
3210L10-02 7/19 - 7/30 M-F 8:45am-12:15pm $100/$130
3210L10-03 6/22 - 7/1 TU-TH 8:45am-12:15pm $60/$90
3210L10-04 7/20 - 7/29 TU-TH 8:45am-12:15pm $60/$90
11NATURE CAMPS
NATURE camps NEW! Stepping Through the
Past: June 28-July 2
Nature Summer Camp Each day will be a new adventure as we work our way
Spend your summer outside! Join our adventure through time! We’ll learn about dinosaurs, ice age
and discover nature. Led by our team of Naturalists, animals, Native American traditions and early settler
counselors and volunteers, your child will spend time history through games, crafts and fun activities! We might
outdoor playing, exploring and making new friends. even take a guess at what the future might be like!
Each week is an exciting new adventure with new games,
crafts, experiments and explorations. Sign up for the
weeks that spark your child’s interest, or choose all for
NEW! STEM Week: July 6-9
a fun-filled summer! Please note that we offer half-day Join us this week for lots of fun experiments,
camps only. No full-day camps are available at Lyman demonstrations and crafts all having to do with S.T.E.M.
Woods. Children are responsible for bringing their own (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
mid-camp snack. Need before or after care? Hours are We’ll investigate different properties and do different
available! Check out Before care at Lyman Woods and challenges all week!
After Care at Lyman Woods!
Things with Wings: July 12-16
NEW! Reptilemania: June 14-18 Can you name an animal that has wings? Not all wings
are alike! Come learn about all the flying creatures this
Kick off your summer learning all about snakes, lizards, week, like birds, bats and different types of bugs! Also
alligators and turtles! Each day will feature a new animal! learn about animals that seem to fly but really aren’t!
We’ll go on adventures, make crafts, play games and say
“hi” to our resident reptiles. You might even get to touch
them! NEW! Nature Pirates: July 19-23
Yaaarrrrrr Mateys! Are ya ready to be a Lyman Woods
Muddy Sneakers: June 21-25 pirate this week? We’ll have to search for a treasure hiding
in the woods, make a boat of our own, and figure out our
Come get as messy and muddy as you want this week!
pirate names! This will be one of the best weeks of camp,
Each day will be a new adventure as we investigate and
ya won’t wanna miss it!
discover creatures that live in the mud and dirt, like
worms and bugs! Make sure to bring extra sets of clothes
and your rain boots for this week of messy fun!
Camp info and fees is listed
on pages 14 & 15.
Wild Child NaturePlay Camp Class # Date Day Time Fee
3240H05-01 6/7 - 6/11 M/W/F 9:30-10:30am $27
Bring out your child’s wild side and meet new friends
3240H05-02 6/8 - 6/10 TU/TH 9:30-10:30am $18
during our parent-toddler camp! Our naturalists will lead
3240H05-03 6/21 - 6/25 M/W/F 9:30-10:30am $27
as you experience the best of nature with your child(ren)
through outdoor discovery stations, exploratory play 3240H05-04 6/22 - 6/24 TU/TH 9:30-10:30am $18
and art projects that develop motor skills and the body’s 3240H05-05 7/7 - 7/9 W/F 9:30-10:30am $18
senses. Each week will feature new themes and activities 3240H05-06 7/6 - 7/8 TU/TH 9:30-10:30am $18
so sign up for all six weeks! Monday/Wednesday/Friday 3240H05-07 7/19 - 7/23 M/W/F 9:30-10:30am $27
Camp and the Tuesday/Thursday Camp will share similar 3240H05-08 7/20 - 7/22 TU/TH 9:30-10:30am $18
themes and activities. No charge for infant siblings under 3240H05-09 8/2 - 8/6 M/W/F 9:30-10:30am $27
12 months. Dress for the weather and to get messy! 3240H05-10 8/3 - 8/5 TU/TH 9:30-10:30am $18
An adult must accompany their child(ren) during the 3240H05-11 8/16 - 8/20 M/W/F 9:30-10:30am $27
program. No camp on July 5. 3240H05-12 8/17 - 8/19 TU/TH 9:30-10:30am $18
Age: 0-4 Min/Max: 5/10
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Wacky Water: July 26-30 Bug Safari: August 2-6
Let’s get wet! Explore the wacky world of water this (Grades PreK-3)
week! We’ll go fishing, play some water games, explore
They’re creepy and crawly, sometimes they’re slimy,
the wetlands, and do some fun water-themed crafts!
sometimes they’re beautiful! Come check out all sorts of
Make sure you bring extra clothes for this week! Staff will
bugs this week as we go bug hunting, learn about their
let you know when children can wear swimsuits for water
cool body parts, do some crafts, and meet Lyman Woods
game day!
resident insects!
Nature Tube: August 2-6 NEW! Roots, Shoots & Flowers:
(Grades 4-6) August 9-13
Express your creative side as you help create a nature Plants are all around us, but have you ever stopped to
YouTube video! Campers will learn how to put together really look at them? Spend the week getting up close
short videos, from script, to storyboard, to screen. Videos and personal with trees, flowers, and other plants in the
will be posted and emailed out to campers after their preserve. We’ll do some gardening, meet some trees, do
week of camp so they can share it with everyone they some crafts, and play some games, all surrounding plants!
know! This is a fun week of camp not to be missed!
Wilderness Survival:
August 16-20
Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness?
This week we’ll learn all about building forts, making fires,
and discovering all the cool stuff that you can do out in
the wild on your own! Make sure to bring good hiking
shoes for this one, because we’ll probably be out all day!
BEFORE CARE AFTER CARE
AT LYMAN WOODS AT LYMAN WOODS
Do you need some extra care before your AM camp? Do you need some extra care after the PM camp? Sign
Sign up for Lyman Woods extended hours. Please note up for Lyman Woods extended hours. Please note
that children will only be allowed to participate in the that children will only be allowed to participate in the
extended hours right before the camp that they are extended hours right after the camp that they are signed
signed up for. up for.
Age: 4-13 Min/Max: 5/10 Age: 4-13 Min/Max: 5/10
William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods
Class # Date Day Time Fee Class # Date Day Time Fee
3240H10-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57
3240H10-02 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-02 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57
3240H10-03 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-03 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57
3240H10-04 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 7:00-9:00am $46 3240H11-04 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 4:00-6:00pm $46
3240H10-05 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-05 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57
3240H10-06 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-06 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57
3240H10-07 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-07 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57
3240H10-08 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-08 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57
3240H10-09 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-09 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57
3240H10-10 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 7:00-9:00am $57 3240H11-10 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 4:00-6:00pm $57
13NATURE CAMPS Preschool-Kindergarten Nature Camps Age: 4-5 Min/Max: 6/18 Location: William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Fee Theme 3240H01-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Reptilemania 3240H01-02 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $135 Reptilemania 3240H01-03 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Muddy Sneakers 3240H01-04 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $135 Muddy Sneakers 3240H01-05 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Stepping Through the Past 3240H01-06 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $135 Stepping Through the Past 3240H01-07 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 9:00am-12:00pm $108 STEM Week 3240H01-08 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $108 STEM Week 3240H01-09 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Things with Wings 3240H01-10 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Things with Wings 3240H01-11 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Nature Pirates 3240H01-12 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $135 Nature Pirates 3240H01-13 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Wacky Water 3240H01-14 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $135 Wacky Water 3240H01-15 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Bug Safari 3240H01-16 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $135 Bug Safari 3240H01-17 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Roots, Shoots & Flowers 3240H01-18 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $135 Roots, Shoots & Flowers 3240H01-19 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Wilderness Survival 3240H01-20 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 1:00pm-4:00pm $135 Wilderness Survival Grades 1-3 Nature Camps Age: Entering Grades 1-3 Min/Max: 5/20 Location: William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Fee Theme 3240H02-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Reptilemania 3240H02-02 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Reptilemania 3240H02-03 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Muddy Sneakers 3240H02-04 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Muddy Sneakers 3240H02-05 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Stepping Through the Past 3240H02-06 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Stepping Through the Past 3240H02-07 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 9:00am-12:00pm $108 STEM Week 3240H02-08 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 1:00-4:00pm $108 STEM Week 3240H02-09 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Things with Wings 3240H02-10 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Things with Wings 3240H02-11 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Nature Pirates 3240H02-12 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Nature Pirates 3240H02-13 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Wacky Water 3240H02-14 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Wacky Water 3240H02-15 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Bug Safari 3240H02-16 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Bug Safari 3240H02-17 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Roots, Shoots & Flowers 3240H02-18 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Roots, Shoots & Flowers 3240H02-19 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Wilderness Survival 3240H02-20 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Wilderness Survival 14 2021 SUMMER RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org
NATURE CAMPS
Grades 4-6 Nature Camps
Age: Entering Grades 4-6 Min/Max: 5/10 Location: William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods
Class # Date Day Time Fee Theme
3240H03-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Reptilemania
3240H03-02 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Reptilemania
3240H03-03 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Muddy Sneakers
3240H03-04 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Muddy Sneakers
3240H03-05 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Stepping Through the Past
3240H03-06 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Stepping Through the Past
3240H03-07 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 9:00am-12:00pm $108 STEM Week
3240H03-08 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 1:00-4:00pm $108 STEM Week
3240H03-09 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Things with Wings
3240H03-10 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Things with Wings
3240H03-11 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Nature Pirates
3240H03-12 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Nature Pirates
3240H03-13 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Wacky Water
3240H03-14 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Wacky Water
3240H03-15 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Nature Tube
3240H03-16 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Nature Tube
3240H03-17 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Roots, Shoots & Flowers
3240H03-18 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Roots, Shoots, & Flowers
3240H03-19 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm $135 Wilderness Survival
3240H03-20 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 1:00-4:00pm $135 Wilderness Survival
TEEN WILDERNESS EXPLORERS
Are you an outdoorsy person? Do you want to spend your summer exploring amazing natural spaces in the Chicago
region and learn a thing or two about giving back to the environment? If so, then join our Teen Wilderness Explorers,
where you will voyage and volunteer! Two days a week we will explore the wild areas around our base camp at Gilbert
Park/Maple Grove Forest Preserve; two days we will check out another park in the Downers Grove Park District and
practice ecological restoration; one day a week we will go on a fun field trip to a natural area in the Chicago region!
Drop off and pick up will occur at Lyman Woods each day. Participants will be transported by Lyman Woods Staff to
Gilbert Park (two days a week), other park sites (two days a week), or a larger wilderness area for Wednesday’s field trip.
Camp fee includes camp T-shirt. Participants are responsible for bringing their own lunch and mid-camp snack. For
the week of July 6 to 9, camp will not meet on Monday. Price for that week includes fee for kayak rental.
Age: Entering Grades 6-8 Min/Max: 4/10 Location: Gilbert Park
Class # Date Day Time Fee Field Trip
3240H04-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
3240H04-02 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Indiana Dunes National Park
3240H04-03 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Starved Rock State Park
3240H04-04 7/6 - 7/9 TU-F 9:00am-4:00pm $196 Blackwell Forest Preserve- Kayaking
3240H04-05 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Midewin Tallgrass Prairie
3240H04-06 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Matthiessen State Park
3240H04-07 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Volo Bog State Natural Area
3240H04-08 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Sagawau Canyon Nature Preserve
3240H04-09 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Busse Woods Forest Preserve
3240H04-10 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 9:00am-4:00pm $220 Morraine Hills State Park
15MUSEUM CAMPS
MUSEUM camps Tivoli and Tie Dye
Discover trends in pop culture and fashion through this
hands-on camp. Participants will be learning about the
American Girl Doll Camp evolution of movies, music, television, fashion and more,
It’s all about friendship and girl power at this week-long by examining the museum’s archives and additional
camp! Get to know some of your favorite American Girls resources.
with fun crafts, stories, and adventures. Boys and girls are Age: 7-10 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155
invited to bring along your favorite doll! Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus
Age: 6-9 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155 Class # Date Day Time
Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus 3230G04-01 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Class # Date Day Time
3230G01-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Young Explorers Camp
Young explorers, come join us on an adventure through
Museum of ME history. We’ll travel back in time to discover how lands
NEW! Create your own museum exhibit, featuring were explored through fun hands-on activities and
games.
yourself! After touring behind the scenes of the museum,
learning about preservation techniques, and exploring Age: 5-8 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155
your family’s history, participants will combine what Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus
they learned to create an exhibit for a museum about Class # Date Day Time
themselves with assistance from museum staff! 3230G05-01 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Age: 9-12 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155
Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus
Class # Date Day Time History Mysteries
3230G02-01 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Detectives Camp
NEW! Practice your sleuthing skills at the Museum!
Time Traveler Camp Solve a new mystery every day in the 1892 Blodgett
House, throughout the museum campus, and even in
Do you ever wish you could travel back in time? Come
downtown Downers Grove!
along with us in the Museum Time Machine to discover
what life was like in the past! Each day we will visit a new Age: 7-10 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155
period in time and explore what life was like through Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus
hands-on activities, games and more. Class # Date Day Time
Age: 7-10 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155 3230G06-01 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus
Class # Date Day Time
3230G03-01 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
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Messy and Exploding
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Art Camp
Paint with Rockets, make exploding concoctions, and
sculpt with gooey slime! Wear clothes that can get messy
during this camp that combines art and science.
Age: 9-12 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155
Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus
Class # Date Day Time
3230G07-01 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Jr. Messy and Exploding
Art Camp
We’ve expanded our Messy and Exploding Art camp
for our younger campers. Now they too can paint with
rockets, make exploding concoctions and sculpt with
gooey slime! Wear clothes that can get messy during this
camp that combines art and science.
Age: 5-8 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155
Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus
Class # Date Day Time
3230G08-01 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Fun with Fairytales
NEW!
DGPD 75TH
Join us as we explore some of the most
popular fairytales of the 1800s. We’ll engage in fun
activities and games relating to some of the more well-
ANNIVERSARY
known fairytales and learn a few differences between the
stories told over 100 years ago to children and the ones
still told today.
Age: 5-8 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $125/$155
Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus
Class # Date Day Time
EXHIBIT
Learn about the history of the Downers Grove Park
3230G09-01 8/16 - 8/20 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm District as we celebrate the development of the
District's parks, facilities, and experiences over the last
75 years. Join Park District staff and the community
for a free opening reception with refreshments from
2:00 to 4:00pm on June 19 in the Montrew Dunham
History Center at the Downers Grove Museum. Due to
limited capacity and Covid-19 guidelines, registration
is required.
Fee: Free Location: Montrew Dunham History
Center at Downers Grove Museum
Class # Day Date Time
SPORTS camps
3720G00-01 SA June 19 2:00-4:00pm
All Star Sports
17SPORTS CAMPS
Multi-Sports Camp All Star Sports
This camp is for the all-around athlete or for someone Basketball Camp
who wants to try it all. Sports like soccer, basketball,
Every part of the game is covered and broken down into
hockey, football and baseball will be taught in detail. Also
detail in this action-packed coed camp. Improve play
we will play dodgeball, volleyball and a little golf. The
through drills, strategy sessions and games. Concentrate
main focus of this camp is teamwork and sportsmanship.
on teamwork and game situations.
Each sport is covered in a way so that every participant
can contribute to the team’s success. This camp is Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $122/$152
not about winning or losing, it’s about having fun and Location: McCollum Park Instructor: All Star Sports
learning. Equipment: Changes daily with each sport. Class # Age Date Day Time
3396F19-01 6-8 7/5 - 7/9 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm
Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $122/$152
Location: McCollum Park Instructor: All Star Sports 3396F19-02 8-10 7/5 - 7/9 M-F 12:30-2:30pm
Class # Age Date Day Time
All Star Sports
3396F18-01 6-8 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm
3396F18-02 8-10 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 12:30-2:30pm
Volleyball Camp
Bump, set and spike as you learn the fundamentals of this
All Star Sports Baseball Camp fast-paced game. Passing, setting, serving and defensive
Develop basic baseball skills such as hitting, fielding, and offensive strategies are covered in this camp.
throwing, catching and running the bases. Fun drills and Improve footwork, teamwork and overall basic skills.
games are played each week. Please bring your own Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $122/$152
glove. Location: McCollum Park Instructor: All Star Sports
Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $122/$152 Class # Age Date Day Time
Location: McCollum Park Instructor: All Star Sports 3396F21-01 8-10 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm
Class # Age Date Day Time 3396F21-02 10-12 7/12 - 7/16 M-F 12:30-2:30pm
3396F03-01 6-8 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm
3396F03-02 8-10 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 12:30-2:30pm
All Star Sports Floor
All Star Sports Flag Hockey Camp
Learn the rules of hockey and focus on mechanics.
Football Camp Improve your puck control, passing, shooting, and game
Join us for a week of action-packed football. Positioning, play. Each participant must bring a hockey or bike helmet.
catching, throwing, patterns and footwork are the focus Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $122/$152
in this fun and safe environment. No tackling will be Location: Randall Park Instructor: All Star Sports
allowed.
Class # Age Date Day Time
Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $122/$152 3396F15-01 6-8 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: McCollum Park Instructor: All Star Sports 3396F15-02 8-10 7/19 - 7/23 M-F 12:30-2:30pm
Class # Age Date Day Time
3396F04-01 6-8 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm
3396F04-02 8-10 6/28 - 7/2 M-F 12:30-2:30pm All Star Sports Dodgeball Camp
Learn to dodge, dip, duck and dive in this dodgeball
camp. Participants also learn rules and strategies to beat
the toughest player.
Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $122/$152
Location: Randall Park Instructor: All Star Sports
Class # Age Date Day Time
3396F17-01 8-10 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 10:00am-12:00pm
3396F17-02 10-12 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 12:30-2:30pm
18SPORTS CAMPS
New Wave Lacrosse: New Wave Lacrosse:
One Star Camp Two Star Camp
The ONE Star Camps are perfect for beginners who are The TWO Star Camps are the next step in our camp
looking to learn this exciting sport. This sticks-only camp offerings. Using full equipment, players will review
is a “crash-course” in the fundamentals. The professional fundamental skills and will be exposed to more in-depth
coaches at New Wave Lacrosse will teach athletes the game concepts. Skills learned will prepare players for a
skills necessary to advance to more competitive play. team-based league. The TWO Star Camps are perfect for
Skills taught include dodging, stick work, creating offense, players who have just finished their first spring lacrosse
shooting and defense. Just bring a water bottle and a season OR have participated in the One Star Camps.
good attitude. We provide the rest! Coaches will be teaching skills through fast paced drills
Age: 5-13 Min/Max: 10/20 R/NR: $60/$90 and small-sided scrimmages. Full equipment is required
Location: Ebersold Park and rental equipment is available through New Wave
Instructor: New Wave Lacrosse Lacrosse. Girls Gear $15: Goggles and stick. Prerequisite:
ONE Star Camp or previous season of Lacrosse.
Class # Date Day Time
3396F31-01 6/16 - 6/17 W/TH 5:00-6:30pm Boys Gear $35: Helmet, chest pads, elbow pads, gloves
3396F31-02 7/14 - 7/15 W/TH 5:00-6:30pm and stick
3396F31-03 8/11 - 8/12 W/TH 5:00-6:30pm Age: 5-13 Min/Max: 10/40 R/NR: $60/$90
Location: Ebersold Park Instructor: New Wave Lacrosse
Class # Date Day Time
3396F32-01 6/16 - 6/17 W/TH 5:00-6:30pm
3396F32-02 7/14 - 7/15 W/TH 5:00-6:30pm
3396F32-03 8/11 - 8/12 W/TH 5:00-6:30pmSPORTS CAMPS
5 Star Soccer Camp Challenger International
The 5 Star Soccer Camps brings over 25 years of Camp
soccer camp experience this summer with a staff that is
Challenger International Soccer Camp is a new program
energetic and excited to work hard at building technique
that combines the best practices from around the world
and tactical application. Age-appropriate activities
in a fun and upbeat program of skill-building exercises,
presented in a fun, caring environment combine to
challenges and games! With different programs for all
make this week of camp a winner! Our coaches clearly
ages and abilities, the Challenger International Camp will
understand the youth player and will provide tremendous
help your child improve the most essential soccer skills
learning opportunities encouraging further enjoyment of
and become more confident on the ball. We have taken
the game long after camp has ended. Participants receive
the best coaching methodologies and practices from
a camp shirt. Campers will also need to bring their own
England, Brazil, Spain, Netherlands and France and have
ball, shin guards and plenty of water. Open to both boys
woven them together in a multi-faceted on and off-field
and girls of all abilities.
coaching experience. Each player will receive a ball,
Age: 5-13 Min/Max: 12/25 R/NR: $125/$155 T-shirt and an individual player evaluation.
Location: Doerhoefer Park Instructor: 5 Star Soccer Camps
Min/Max: 5/20 Instructor: Challenger Sports
Class # Date Day Time
Location: McCollum Park, Doerhoefer Park
3396F35-01 7/26 - 7/30 M-F 1:00-4:00pm
Class # Age Date Day Time R/NR Location
3396F27-01 3-5 Tiny 6/21 - M-F 8:00- $118/$148 MP
Tykes 6/25 9:00am
3396F27-02 6-14 6/21 - M-F 9:15am- $178/$208 MP
Half Day 6/25 12:15pm
3396F27-03 6-14 6/21 - M-F 9:15am- $271/$301 MP
Full Day 6/25 4:15pm
3396F27-04 3-5 Tiny 7/19 - M-F 8:00- $118/$148 DP
Tykes 7/23 9:00am
3396F27-05 6-14 7/19 - M-F 9:15am- $178/$208 DP
Half Day 7/23 12:15pm
3396F27-06 6-14 7/19 - M-F 9:15am- $271/$301 DP
Full Day 7/23 4:15pm
MCCOLLUM MADNESS
3V3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
DGPD is celebrating our 75th anniversary. In honor of the occasion,
we're putting on a 3v3 basketball tournament at McCollum Park!
Open to kids in 5th-8th grade, high school students, and adults.
Team Fee: $75
Code Ages Date Day Time
3445C01-01 5th/6th Grade 7/24 SA 8:00am-8:00pm
3445C01-02 7th/8th Grade 7/24 SA 8:00am-8:00pm
3445C01-03 Fr/So High School 7/24 SA 8:00am-8:00pm
3445C01-04 Jr/Sr High School 7/24 SA 8:00am-8:00pm
3445C01-05 Adult - Competitive 7/24 SA 8:00am-8:00pm
3445C01-06 Adult 35+ 7/24 SA 8:00am-8:00pm
20 2021 SUMMER RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.orgGOLF CAMPS
GOLF camps Little Linkers Golf Camp
Our certified golf professionals and their staff introduce
young children to the game of golf by teaching solid
Junior Aces Golf Camp fundamentals while emphasizing golf techniques and
Our certified golf professionals help junior golfers swing mechanics. Each session meets three days on the
develop the confidence, independence and focus needed driving range and practice green. We ask that golfers
for the great game of golf. Grouped by age and ability, bring their own clubs if they have access to a set. If not, a
instruction will include the basics of the golf swing, limited number of loaner clubs are available to be shared.
etiquette, woods, irons and the short game. Camps meet Practice balls, USGA rules book and camp T-shirt are
Monday to Thursday for 45 minutes. Each weekly session included in the cost of the camp. Make-ups will not be
includes an evening of supervised course play on the accommodated for missed days.
Friday of that session at 6:30 pm. We ask that golfers Age: 5-7 Min/Max: 8/16 Fee: $60
bring their own clubs if they have access to a set. If not, a Location: Downers Grove Golf Club
limited number of loaner clubs are available to be shared. Instructor: Tom Olms/Jim Festle
Practice balls, USGA rules book and camp T-shirt are
Class # Date Day Time
included in the cost of the camp. Make-ups will not be
3250R01-01 6/5 - 6/19 SA 10:00-10:40am
accommodated for missed days.
3250R01-02 7/10 - 7/24 SA 10:00-10:40am
Age: 8-14 Min/Max: 8/16 Fee: $110 3250R01-03 6/14 - 6/16 M-W 8:00-8:40am
Location: Downers Grove Golf Club
3250R01-04 6/14 - 6/16 M-W 10:00-10:40am
Instructor: Tom Olms/Jim Festle
3250R01-05 6/21 - 6/23 M-W 8:00-8:40am
Class # Date Day Time
3250R01-06 6/21 - 6/23 M-W 10:00-10:40am
3250R00-01 6/14 - 6/17 M-TH 9:00-9:45am
3250R01-07 6/28 - 6/30 M-W 8:00-8:40am
3250R00-02 6/14 - 6/17 M-TH 11:00-11:45am
3250R01-08 6/28 - 6/30 M-W 10:00-10:40am
3250R00-03 6/21 - 6/24 M-TH 9:00-9:45am
3250R01-09 7/12 - 7/14 M-W 8:00-8:40am
3250R00-05 6/28 - 7/1 M-TH 9:00-9:45am
3250R01-10 7/12 - 7/14 M-W 10:00-10:40am
3250R00-06 6/28 - 7/1 M-TH 11:00-11:45am
3250R01-11 7/19 - 7/21 M-W 8:00-8:40am
3250R00-07 7/12 - 7/15 M-TH 9:00-9:45am
3250R01-12 7/19 - 7/21 M-W 10:00-10:40am
3250R00-08 7/12 - 7/15 M-TH 11:00-11:45am
3250R01-13 7/26 - 7/28 M-W 8:00-8:40am
3250R00-09 7/19 - 7/22 M-TH 9:00-9:45am
3250R01-14 7/26 - 7/28 M-W 10:00-10:40am
3250R00-11 7/26 - 7/29 M-TH 9:00-9:45am
3250R00-12 7/26 - 7/29 M-TH 11:00-11:45am
Start Smart Golf
High School Prep Camp Parents, let our certified golf professionals show you how
to teach your youngster the game of golf with positive
This high school camp is a 6-hour group lesson that reinforcement, FUN activities and exciting equipment!
takes place over three days and concludes with a 9-hole Learn how to develop your child’s motor skills, ball sense
playing lesson on the fourth day! Our golf professionals and feel for the golf swing using the driving range and
touch on every aspect of the game and tailor the class to practice green. Each child must be accompanied by an
the needs of every golfer. This is the perfect lead up to adult. Make-ups will not be accommodated for missed
the high school season! Golfers should have their own days.
clubs. Make-ups will not be accommodated for missed
days. Age: 3-4 Min/Max: 8/16 Fee: $50
Location: Downers Grove Golf Club
Age: 12-18 Min/Max: 8/16 Fee: $175 Instructor: Tom Olms/Jim Festle
Location: Downers Grove Golf Club
Class # Date Day Time
Instructor: Jim Festle/Tom Olms
3250R02-01 6/5 - 6/19 SA 8:00-8:30am
Class # Date Day Time
3250R02-02 6/5 - 6/19 SA 8:30-9:00am
3250R04-01 6/21 - 6/24 M-TH 1:00-2:50pm
3250R02-03 7/10 - 7/24 SA 8:00-8:30am
3250R04-02 7/12 - 7/15 M-TH 1:00-2:50pm
3250R02-04 7/10 - 7/24 SA 8:30-9:00am
21STEM CAMPS
STEM camps Stop Motion Animation
Movie Making Camp
Mad Science Digging Dinos Lights, cameras, action! Use LEGO® bricks to tell your
story complete with music, special effects and all your
and More Camp favorite LEGO® mini-figure characters and friends! In
NEW! Take a trip to the past, dig for dinosaur bones this unique and creative class, students will plan, script,
stage, shoot, and produce their own mini-movie using
and make your very own dinosaur tooth, dinosaur fossil,
stegosaurus skeleton and more! You’ll also explore the stop motion animation. Students will be given creative
world of days past, investigate the secrets of the Earth, freedom to make a movie about what interests them!
go on a rock hunt and search for hidden treasures! Mad Working as a team, students will use LEGO® components
Science has always made the safety and security of kids in to build the set and props, and then shoot their movie
our programs an utmost priority. Please visit milwaukee. using a camera. Teams will use movie-making software
madscience.org to view Mad Science’s current safety to add narration, voices, special effects, titles, credits and
protocols. more. Don’t miss your chance to be a movie producer!
Students take home their movies on their very own flash
Age: 4-6 Min/Max: 10/15 R/NR: $252/$282
drive. This camp will take place at the Woodridge Park
Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Mad Science
District Fred C Hohnke Community Center 2600 Center
Class # Date Day Time
Dr., Woodridge, IL.
3270L00-01 6/7 - 6/11 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Age: 8-13 R/NR: $201/$231
3270L00-02 8/9 - 8/13 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: Woodridge Park District
Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz
Mining & Crafting Class # Date Day Time
Adventures Summer Camp 3270M24-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Experience the exciting world of Minecraft® using LEGO®
bricks this summer! This fun and exciting camp takes Secret Agent Lab
a whole lot of LEGO® bricks, a background in STEM,
The following camp description is top secret! Ever dream
children’s natural creativity, and inspiration from the
of becoming a secret agent? We’ll start with the basics.
popular game to build on a week of learning fun – the
From decoding messages to metal detectors and night
Bricks 4 Kidz way! From Pigs, Mooshrooms and Chickens
vision, campers have the opportunity to check out spy
to Mine Carts, Zombies and Skeletons, we’ll explore and
tech equipment and take home lots of gadgets like spy
build different stories each day in our LEGO® Mining and
binoculars! Step into the shoes of a detective as you
Crafting world! Kids will start by crafting their shelters,
uncover the science involved in evidence gathering
mob characters, critters and tools using LEGO® bricks.
and analysis! Figure out the science of forensics in a
Students will face new challenges each day, building
hands-on look at crime scenes! Become a super spy
models and crafting key elements from the popular
and learn clever ways of performing tasks as we take
Minecraft® game. Using our proprietary kits and model
a hands-on investigation of the science that spies use!
plans, campers will construct one-of-a-kind Minecraft®
Mad Science has always made the safety and security of
models using LEGO® bricks! Our specialized model plans
kids in our programs an utmost priority. This program
incorporate beams, gears, axles, motors, battery packs
is a collaboration between the Downers Grove and
and other technic LEGO® components. All campers will
Bolingbrook Park District and will take place at the
go home with a custom mini-figure at the end of the
Bolingbrook Park District Annerino Community Center,
week! This camp will take place at the Woodridge Park
201 Recreation Dr., Bolingbrook, IL.
District Fred C Hohnke Community Center 2600 Center
Dr., Woodridge, IL. Age: 5-12 R/NR: $264/$294
Location: Bolingbrook Park District
Age: 5-10 R/NR: $188/$218
Instructor: Mad Science
Location: Woodridge Park District
Class # Date Day Time
Class # Date Day Time
3270M31-01 6/21 - 6/25 M-F 9:00am-1:00pm
3270M23-01 6/14 - 6/18 M-F 1:00-4:00pm
22 2021 SUMMER RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.orgSTEM CAMPS
LEGO® City Engineering & LEGO® STEM Workshops -
Architects Camp JEDI Engineering: Mission to
Explore the structures and landscapes of a city: Campers Space Summer Camp!
will work in teams to design and build the city of their
Join us on an adventurous journey through space! Build
dreams, using LEGO® bricks! The architects may plan a
a world where rebels and the dark side start epic battles.
road, propose a monument, design a park or school, or
Throughout the week, students will learn about real-life
imagine a skyscraper. Builders will put on their “safety
space exploration during our engaging lessons. Then
hats” and assemble motorized models of construction
using our proprietary project kits and model plans, the
vehicles and equipment. Using our proprietary kits and
students will use their engineering skills to build different
model plans, campers will construct one-of-a-kind
moving models each day. We’ll build motorized models
LEGO® City models using LEGO® bricks! Our specialized
that represent spacecraft from Star Wars and models
model plans incorporate beams, gears, axles, motors,
related to the NASA space program. Our one-of-a-kind
battery packs and other technic LEGO® components.
models incorporate beams, gears, axles, motors and
Learn what it takes to become a LEGO® City planner!
battery packs! During this camp, students will learn some
At Bricks 4 Kidz camps, we use LEGO® bricks to build
of the science behind launching things into orbit, will
amazing worlds of fun in a variety of exciting themes
hear about the most-distant man-made object in the
that engage children in STEM-enriched activities and
universe, and discuss what it is like to be an astronaut
making new LEGO®-loving friends. Our creative camps
in space. Are you a budding astronaut? An adventurer
feature LEGO® mosaics, 3D LEGO® Builds, motorized
who loves space exploration? Then you’ll love our space
technic LEGO® projects, daily take home crafts and more!
theme projects. We’ll provide the bricks; all you need
All campers will go home with a custom mini-figure at
to bring for this adventure is your imagination! Our
the end of the week! This camp will take place at the
creative camps feature LEGO® mosaics, 3D LEGO® builds,
Woodridge Park District Fred C Hohnke Community
motorized technic LEGO® projects, daily take home crafts
Center 2600 Center Dr., Drive Woodridge, IL.
and more! This camp will take place at the Woodridge
Age: 5-9 R/NR: $188/$218 Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Park District Fred C Hohnke Community Center 2600
Location: Woodridge Park District Center Dr., Woodridge, IL.
Class # Date Day Time
Age: 5-9 R/NR: $188/$218
3270M27-01 7/5 - 7/9 M-F 1:00-4:00pm
Location: Woodridge Park District
Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz
Extreme Ninjas Class # Date Day Time
3270M25-01 8/2 - 8/6 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
Adventures Camp
Enter a world of ninjas, adventure and LEGO® master-
building! Campers will use LEGO® bricks in their
adventure to master different building methods and
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techniques. Throughout the week we will build dojos,
LEGO® ninja weapons and vehicles. Campers will use
our proprietary kits and model plans to build one-of-a-
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kind LEGO® creations! Some of the daily activities will
include LEGO® technic motorized builds, mosaics, ramps,
ziplines, daily take home crafts and much more inspired
PROGRAMS
by your favorite Ninjago® and Ninja Turtle® stories! This
camp will take place at the Woodridge Park District
Fred C Hohnke Community Center 2600 Center Dr.,
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Woodridge, IL.
Age: 5-9 R/NR: $188/$218
Location: Woodridge Park District
54-59!
Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz
Class # Date Day Time
3270M28-01 7/5 - 7/9 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm
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