Mandatory Training Dates: Thursday, June 9 and Friday June 10 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - $50 (N/R $70) - Registration Code: 75059

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1 Camp Philosophy The mission of the Geneva Park District is to provide residents of all ages in the community with recreational programs, facilities and open space that enhances their quality of life. The focus of our summer camps is to provide opportunities to participants, that allows personal growth by developing a positive self image, as well as treating others with respect. Additionally, participants learn to appreciate diversity, develop leadership and other skills through a variety of outdoor activities and experiences. All of the camps incorporate the Character Counts philosophy and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. It is the primary goal of the Geneva Park District to make sure camp is a fun and enjoyable environment for each participant. The experiences and bonds that are formed at camp will last them a lifetime. Counselor in Training (CIT Program) Ages This hands-on program will give you the skills needed to be an effective leader when working with children. Participants work directly with camp staff, who will serve as their mentors throughout the program. Please note: this popular program has a limited number of spaces, not all that apply will be accepted. Please fill out an application, once that is reviewed you will be interviewed. Please provide three references (not people in their family, but those who know them well, such as teaches, coaches, activity leaders, etc) who will be asked to answer some questions. In order to participate in the program, the training days must be attended prior to being placed at a camp. Camp requests are not taken and are based on age and ability. (SF) Mandatory Training Dates: Thursday, June 9 and Friday June 10 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - $50 (N/R $70) - Registration Code: $70 (N/R $90) Per Session M-F 6/13-6/24 8:30-3:30 pm $63 (N/R $83) Per Session M-F 6/27-7/8 8:30-3:30 pm Session Fees: Location will depend on camp placement $70 (N/R $90) Per Session M-F 7/11-7/22 8:30-3:30 pm M-F 7/25-8/5 8:30-3:30 pm $35 (N/R $52) M-F 8/8-8/12 8:30-3:30 pm How to Download Camp Form, Schedules and more? 1. Log onto 2. Go to the Program Tab 3. Click Summer Camp 4. Find form, information, schedule for your child's camp and download it. For questions or more information, on camp, please call Stacey at (630) Geneva Park District Spring genevaparks.org

2 Traditional Day Camps These camps are for K-5th grades and have the option to include morning and afternoon extended hours. The camps include a variety of different themes with outdoor activities ranging from games, crafts, sports, nature and water activities. Each camp will go on one field trip a week, but will also go weekly to other parks around the area (See Camp Schedules online for details). One t-shirt per camper will be included for the summer, additional shirts may be purchased for an additional cost. Camper drop off will be from 8:00-8:30am, unless they are signed up for extra hours. Please remember your gym shoes, a sack lunch, sunscreen and a water bottle daily! (SF) Regular Camp Hours: 8:30-3:30 pm Traditional Camps Camp Session Dates Session 1 6/13-6/24 Session 2 6/27-7/8 *No Camp 7/4 Session 3 7/11-7/22 Session 4 7/25-8/5 Session 5 8/8-8/19* Extra Hours: 7:00-8:30 am and/or 3:30-6:00 pm Extra Hours Camp Hours Extra Hours Camp Hours Extra Hours Camp Hours $60 (N/R $80) Voyager Camp (Entering K-1 st Grade) Harrison Street School $180 (N/R $200) Mighty Vikings Camp (Entering 2 nd -3 rd Grade) Western Avenue School $60 (N/R $80) $195 (N/R $ $180 (N/R $200) Adventure Camp (Entering 4 th -5 th Grade) Mill Creek School $60 (N/R $80) $180 (N/R $200) *Please note: Last week of camp, August will be held at Geneva Community Resident Registration begins March 8 13

3 s Specialty Camps Safari Camp Ages 3-5 years Have a blast in this fun-filled camp where participants play games, sing songs, make crafts, cool off with interactive water games and more. Each weekly session has a different theme. Please note: Fridays are water day. Participants must wear their swimsuit every Friday. Children will need a water bottle, snack, sunscreen, and gym shoes each day. All children must be potty trained. (SF) $50 (N/R $70) per 1 week session Camp Session Dates All Camp Safari Sessions are 1 week sessions AM Hours 9:30 am- 12:00 pm Safari Camp (Ages 3-5 years old) PM Hours 12:30-3:00 pm Session 1-6/13-6/ Session 2-6/20-6/ Session 3-6/27-7/ Session 4-7/11-7/ Session 5-7/18-7/ Session 6-7/25-7/ Geneva Park District Spring genevaparks.org

4 Specialty Camps Teen X-treme Camp Entering 6th-8th Grade This camp is constantly on the move with two field trips per week, parks, the pool and more. There are always new activities and awesome theme days such as Survivor, Top Chef and Mad Science. Plus, they will enjoy participating in a dodgeball tournament. Each session brings something different! Camp will be based out of SPRC. (See calendar for daily locations/destinations) Please remember each day to send a lunch, snack, water bottle, sunscreen and gym shoes. (SF) Camp Hours: 7:30-5:00pm Extra Hours: 5:00-6:00pm Camp Session Dates Session 1 6/13-6/24 Session 2 6/27-7/8 *No Camp 7/4 Session 3 7/11-7/22 Session 4 7/25-8/5 Session 5 8/8-8/12 Teen X-Treme Camp (Entering 6 th - 8 th Grade) Camp Hours $280 (N/R $300) $255 (N/R $275) $280 (N/R $300) $280 (N/R $300) $145 (N/R $165) Extra Hours $20 (N/R $30) $18 (N/R $27) $20 (N/R $30) $20 (N/R $30) $10 (N/R $15) Resident Registration begins March 8 15

5 Themed Specialty Camps These camps are 1 week themed camps, where the whole camp is centered around the theme of the camp. All campers will need a lunch, water bottle and sunscreen. Most camps also include a variety of field trips. Science Discovery Camp Ages 7-10 Come and discover the world of science! In this new specialty camp, participate in experiments and learn how certain things react. This camp will go to such places as the Sci-Tech Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry, plus due tons of experiments on their own. (SF) M-F 6/13-6/17 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 16 Star Wars Camp Ages 7-10 Join us as we travel though the forests of Endor to play capture the droid and travel to Kamino to take a dip in the water. We will even indulge in a star wars treat such as Yoda soda or wookie cookies at the end of every day. We will also have a gungan energy ball fight and even design our own ships and then build them. This camp is going to be an exciting fun filled week that will take you to a galaxy far away and back again. You will come a padawan and leave a Jedi! (SF) M-F 6/20-6/24 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Rock Superstar Camp Ages 7-10 Do you have what it takes to be a Rock Superstar? Participants will create their own music video, walk the red carpet and more. Please be sure to bring a lunch and water bottle each day. (SF) M-F 6/27-7/1 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Save time, register online Log on today X-treme Sports Camp Ages Are you ready for the rush? Participants will go paint balling, rock climbing, participate in the National Dodgeball Tournament, and more. Each day you will go to a new thrill seeking adventure. (SF) GCC M-F 7/11-7/15 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Outdoor Adventure Camp Ages From hiking, canoeing and horseback riding, this camp is sure to allow participants to experience the outdoors. Participants will enjoy a variety of physical activities in this awesome, fun-filled camp. Please bring a lunch and plenty of water each day. (SF) $185 (N/R $205) GCC M-F 7/18-7/22 9:00-4:00pm Geneva Park District Spring genevaparks.org Pretty Princess Camp Ages 5-8 Ever wanted to know what it was like to be a Princess for a day? In Pretty Princess Camp, you ll get the chance to be a Princess for a whole week. Spend your week getting the royal treatment! Get a manicure, have a royal tea party and finish off your week with a fashion show for all the other Princess in the land. (SF) M-F 7/25-7/29 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Superhero Camp Ages 5-8 Are you a fan of the Modern Marvels? It s your turn to become a Superhero for this week. From Superman to Batman, in this camp it will be all about your favorite Superheroes. (SF) M-F 7/25-7/29 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Nothing But Sports Camp Ages 5-7 Are you a sports fanatic? This camp is all about sports from attending baseball or basketball games, mini golf, bowling, swimming and much more. This camp will focus only on sports related activities. Please make sure to dress for sports activity everyday. (SF) GCC M-F 8/15-8/19 12:00-4:00 pm

6 Themed Specialty Camps Continued Zoo-pers Camp Ages 7-11 Experience the wild world of animals. Each day will consist of a trip to another animal kingdom. You will go such places as the Brookfield Zoo, the Shedd Aquarium plus many more. This will be a great learning experience for each child. (SF) $135 (N/R $155) GCC M-F 8/1-8/5 9:00-4:00 pm Wacky Water Camp Ages week Have a blast in the water during this fun-filled week long camp! Everyday will be filled with water fun with water rides, water slides water balloons, pools and lots of other fun water activities. This is a great way to cool off this summer. There are 2 separate age camps- the younger camp will go to trips such as Magic Waters, Rainbow Falls and Splash Central. The older group will go to places such as North Ave Beach, Hurricane Harbor, Raging Waves and more. (SF) Ages 8-11 $155(N/R $175) GCC M-F 8/8-8/12 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Ages $180 (N/R $200) M-F 8/8-8/12 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Taste of Chicago Camp Ages Explore Chicago with us in this fun-filled camp! Visit the Skydeck in the Willis Tower, tour a Chicago Sports Stadium and taste what Chicago is famous for. This camp is all about what Chicago is known for and you will be moving around the city for the whole week by bus, train and your own two feet. (SF) $175 (N/R $195) GCC M-F 8/15-8/19 9:00-4:00 pm Save time, register online Log on today Resident Registration begins March 8 17

7 Peck Farm Park Half - Day Specialty Camps Flight of the Fantastic Ages 5-6 Discover moths and butterflies in this hands-on camp. You will explore the differences between moths and butterflies through observation, games, and a variety of activities. Please note: dress appropriately, as campers may get muddy, dusty and grass stained. Camp T-shirt and snacks included. Instructor: Peck Farm Park Staff. (TB) $55 ($85 N/R) PFIC Morning Sessions M-F 6/13-6/17 9:00 am - Noon M-F 7/11 7/15 9:00 am - Noon M-F 8/1 8/5 9:00am - Noon Afternoon Sessions M-F 6/13-6/17 1:00-4:00 pm M-F 7/11 7/15 1:00-4:00 pm M-F 8/1 8/5 1:00-4:00 pm Insect Detectives Ages 5-6 Go on a journey in this hands-on camp where you will discover insects. Learn all about insects, their characteristics and the important role they play in the environment. Please note: campers should be ready for hand-on exploration, we will get muddy, dusty, and grass stained. Snacks and T-shirt included. (TB) $55 ($85 N/R) PFIC Morning Sessions M-F 6/20-6/24 9:00 am - Noon M-F 7/18-7/22 9:00 am - Noon M-F 8/ 8-8/12 9:00 am - Noon Afternoon Sessions M-F 6/20-6/24 1:00-4:00 pm M-F 7/18-7/22 1:00-4:00 pm M-F 8/ 8-8/12 1:00-4:00 pm Prairie Pirates Ages 5-6 Join this outdoor adventure and explore the prairies at Peck Farm Park. Discover what lies in the tall grasses and more. Treasures a wait each day as campers explore the different animals of the prairie through observation, games and hand-on activities. Please note: campers should be ready for hand-on exploration, we will get muddy, dusty, and grass stained. Snacks and T-shirt included. (TB) $55 ($85 N/R) PFIC Morning Sessions M-F 6/27 7/1 9:00 am - Noon M- F 7/25 7/29 9:00 am - Noon Afternoon Sessions M-F 6/27 7/1 1:00-4:00 pm M-F 7/25 7/29 1:00-4:00 pm Save time, register online Log on today 18 Visit the Peck Farm Park Butterfly House - Opens May 28 Geneva Park District Spring genevaparks.org

8 Peck Farm Park Full Day Specialty Camps Scales and Cold-Blooded Tails Ages 7-8 Discover the amazing qualities of animals that have scales and slimy skins in this hands-on camp. Campers will meet several animals, learn the difference between amphibians and reptiles, and explore habitats along Peck Farm Park trails. Please note: dress appropriately, as campers may get muddy, dusty and grass stained. Camp T-shirt included. Must bring a bag lunch and reusable water bottle each day. Instructor: Peck Farm Park Staff. (TB) $130 ($160 N/R) PFIC M-F 6/13-6/17 9:00 am - 4:00 pm M-F 7/11-7/15 9:00 am - 4:00pm M-F 8/1-8/5 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Careers in Nature This hands-on camp will explore careers in the nature and environmental field. Learn about careers involving animals, science and the environment. You will visit local sites and professionals to discover the many opportunities available in the field of science. Please note: space is limited. Must bring a bag lunch and reusable water bottle each day. Instructor: Peck Farm Park Staff. (TB) $150 ($180 N/R) PFIC M-F 6/13 6/17 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Naturalist Explorers Ages 7-8 Join us for a week of fun and adventures, as campers become Naturalists. Naturalists were one of the first to set out to discover the fascinating world of nature. Campers will uncover life that live within our natural world though exploration, games, and hand on science activities. Please note: dress appropriately, as campers may get muddy, dusty and grass stained. Camp T-shirt included. Must bring a bag lunch and reusable water bottle each day. Instructor: Peck Farm Park Staff. (TB) $130 ($160 N/R) PFIC M- F 6/20-6/ 24 9:00 am - 4:00 pm M-F 7/18-7/22 9:00 am - 4:00 pm M-F 8/8-8/ 12 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Green Technology Adventures Learn a variety of ways you can help the earth and lessening your impact upon it. Many scientists are creating ways in which we can produce energy by using the renewable natural resources that are all around us. Campers will discover what they can do and create energy using these green technologies. Field trips included are interesting local sites that are using green technologies today to create energy and where our trash goes after it leaves our homes (and what happens to it). Please note: space is limited. Must bring a bag lunch and reusable water bottle each day. Instructor: Peck Farm Park Staff. (TB) $150 ($180 N/R) PFIC M-F 7/18 7/22 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Adaptation Adventures Ages 7-8 Set out for a week of adventure, adapting along the way. Many animals have different adaptations that tell us about where they live, what they eat, and the behaviors that they have. Campers will come face to face with some amazing animals and discover the unique adaptations they have in order to live in their world.please note: dress appropriately, as campers may get muddy, dusty and grass stained. Camp T-shirt included. Must bring a bag lunch and reusable water bottle each day. Instructor: Peck Farm Park Staff. (TB) $130 ($160 N/R) PFIC M-F 6/27-7/1 9:00 am - 4:00 pm M-F 7/25-7/9 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Explore Peck Farm Park... It's Where Natures At! Turn to page for details Full Day One-WeekTeen Programs Save time, register online Log on today Ages Do you know? Registering early helps to reduce cancelled programs Turn to pages for registration details Resident Registration begins March 8 19