Summer 2020 Camp Programs

S ummer Palatine Park District 2020

Camp Guide R e s ide nt R e g i s t r at io n Begin s F e br u a r y 2 4

S h o o t fo r t he Stars this Sum m e r w it h Pal atine park Distric t

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This Summer with Palatine Park District

At Palatine Park District, we know that your summer always tends to fly by.

With this guide, we will help you build memories that last a lifetime!

For 75 years, the district has provided opportunities for children to experience the best part of summer going to camp! Summer Camp Programs help build confidence, knowledge, and relationships. We hope this guide helps you create the perfect summer experience for you and your family.

This guide will help you navigate the starry night and, of course, your summer schedules. We are proud to offer several different camp programs to fit your needs. Included in this guide, you’ll find programs for ages 3 all the way to 11.

Our programs are built to encourage discovery, curiosity and creativity. The district loves summertime in Palatine, and we know your child will too. Children will create life-long friends, build memories for a lifetime and find confidence they never knew they had.

QUESTIONS ON DAY AND SPORTS CAMP? Contact Lisa Schroeder, Special Interest Coordinator at lschroeder@palatineparks.org or 847.496.6347.

QUESTIONS ON KIDS CAMP OR SUMMER CLUB? Contact Karen Rude, Preschool Coordinator at krude@palatineparks.org or 847.496.6239.

2 | Resident Registration Begins February 24 | Non-Resident Registration Begins March 10

Math Camp Summer Club This camp for preschoolers will include arts and crafts, music, stories, games and water fun days. There will be different themes each session.

Dress for indoor and outdoor play. Children must be self-sufficient in the bathroom- no diapers or pull-ups. All campers will receive a t-shirt.

M/W/F campers should bring a peanut-free lunch OR snack and a drink.

Age: 3-4 years Location: Maple Park Preschool Room Min/Max: 10/22 Day Date Time R/NR Prog# SESSION I M,W,F 6/8-7/1 9:15am-1:15pm $177/$221 309180-01 Tu,Th 6/9-7/2 9:15am-11:45am $110/$138 309180-02 Tu,Th 6/9-7/2 12:45pm-3:15pm $110/$138 309180-03 SESSION II M,W,F 7/6-7/31 9:15am-1:15pm $193/$241 309181-01 Tu,Th 7/7-7/30 9:15am-11:45am $110/$138 309181-02 Tu,Th 7/7-7/30 12:45pm-3:15pm $110/$138 309181-03

Showstarters Learn all-important skills necessary for good stage performance as well as everyday living: public speaking, self confidence, body language, and basic movement. This class offers more individual instruction than a performance orientated class.

Age: 6-10 years Location: Community Room 1B Instructor: Jessica Grever Min/Max: 12/30 Day Date Time R/NR Prog# M-F 6/8-6/12 1:30pm-3:30pm $55/$69 342210-01 M-F 7/13-7/17 1:30pm-3:30pm $55/$69 342210-02

Cheerleading Camp Come join the fun at this cheerleading camp that is designed for girls with all skill levels from beginning to advanced. Girls will learn a variety of skills, work on team building, and participate in many exciting games and activities. All cheer participants will receive a camp t-shirt and the week will conclude with a performance for friends and family.

Age: 5-9 Location: Community Gym Instructor: TBD Min/Max: 20/80 Day Date Time R/NR Prog# M-F 6/15-6/19 9:00am-11:30am $83/$104 309210-01

Palatine Youth Theatre Camp This camp will offer both an introduction to theater as well as the opportunity for experienced actors to work on developing their craft.

Learn and help with all the elements of being in a full musical production.

Auditions will take place the first week of camp. Attendance through the entire camp is expected to help ensure a successful production.

All participants MUST be available for performances. No exceptions.

Performances will take place on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11.

Age: 10-18 years Location: Cutting Hall Instructor: Julie Price Min/Max: 15/30 Day Date Time R/NR Prog# M-F 6/15-7/10 9:00am-4:00pm $473/$591 342220-01

SEE PAGE 87 OF SPRING CATALOG FOR HORSEMANSHIP DAY CAMP & LITTLE KIDS PONY CAMP EXTENDED HOURS DO NOT APPLY TO SPECIALTY CAMPS

Sharpen your math skills with experienced Math Camp Instructor and retired Winston Campus teacher, Ralph Banasiak. During this 12-day Math Camp, you will focus on the basics of probability, geometry and develop a variety of problem solving skills. This Math Camp follows the District 15 curriculum and is especially designed for participants who will be entering grades 5-8 in the fall of 2020. This camp does NOT meet on Fridays.

Location: Community Room 2A Instructor: Ralph Banasiak Min/Max: 14/20 Day Date Time R/NR Prog# JR VARSITY AGE: 10-12 M-Th 7/6-7/23 9:00am-11:00am $150/$175 326081-01 VARSITY AGE: 11-14 M-Th 7/6-7/23 12:00pm-2:30pm $175/$200 326082-01

Camp "Art" Rageous Join us for our first session and develop your drawing skills. For our second session, we'll break out the paints to spark your child's creativity.

Age: 8-11 years Location: Birchwood Activity Room Instructor: Joshell Ludington Min/Max: 6/12 Day Date Time R/NR Prog# Tu-Th 6/16-6/25 2:30pm-5:00pm $104/$135 343040-01 Tu-Th 7/21-7/30 2:30pm-5:00pm $104/$135 343040-02

Singin' in the Sun Get your feet wet with the Palatine Children's Chorus! Through games and other musical activities, singersa will learn fun new songs, develop their musicianship and, and meet other children who love to sing.

Singers should bring a snack and a water bottle. Singers will perform at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center with the Summer Concert Choir on Thursday, June 18th.

Age: 6-12 years Location: Community Room 1B Instructor: Crystalyn Boyer Min/Max: 10/50 Day Date Time R/NR Prog# M-W 7/6-7/15 9:00am-12:00pm $62/$77 333090-01

Pom Dance Camp Learn the latest in dance and pom routines. This camp will help fine-tune skills for high school or junior high. Participants will be divided according to grade level and will learn two to three routines, in addition to enjoying many other fun activities. The week will end with a final performance for family and friends at the Cutting Hall Performance Arts Center. Included in the fee is a t-shirt, and special certificate.

Age: 6-13 years Location: Falcon Gym Instructor: Tracy Dudzik Min/Max: 30/125 Day Date Time R/NR Prog# M-F 7/27-7/31 9:00am-12:00pm $86/$110 315310-01

Broadway Boot Camp Get a fast-paced taste of theater! This session campers will learn about LIVE Old Time Radio and work on the RADIO PLAY, Pinocchio.

Our objective will be to present Pinocchio in the same format as it was in 1939, but on the Cutting Hall stage. In preparing for our production campers will focus on: Creating characters through vocal variations, experimenting and determining the best use of Foley (sound effects) for the show, write and perform some old-time radio commercials, and listen to some of the classic shows from the Golden Age of Radio.

Attendance is required for each class. Auditions are held the first class of the session. Students and parents will be asked to help with simple costumes and props. The final presentation will be held at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center on Friday, June 12 at 10:30am.

Age: 10-18 years Location: Cutting Hall Instructor: Julie Price Min/Max: 12/20 Day Date Time R/NR Prog# M-F 6/1-6/12 9:00am-12:00pm $124/$155 342200-01

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S ports Cam p Ages: 9-11 years • 9:00am-4:00pm MONDAY-FRIDAY Calling all sports fans! Here is your chance to participate in all your favorite sports this summer including swimming, softball, basketball, soccer, volleyball and so much more!

All activities, field trips and a t-shirt are included in the fee. Children need to bring a sack lunch, water bottle and sunscreen every day. Campers, at Birchwood Only, need to bring a swimsuit and towel every day.

Find the camp that is best GO TO PA GE for you!

6 & 7 FOR T H E C A MP GRIDS

K i ds Cam p Ages: 5 & 6 years 9:00am-4:00pm • 9:00am-12:00pm 12:00pm-1:00pm • 1:00pm-4:00pm

Day Cam p Ages: 7-11 years • 9:00am-4:00pm MONDAY-FRIDAY Campers will enjoy making new friends while learning cooperation and teamwork! Day camp focuses on supportive, fun-filled experiences that include crafts, sports, field trips and daily swimming at Palatine Park District pools. All activities, field trips and a t-shirt are included in the fee. Children need to bring a sack lunch, water bottle, swimsuit, towel and sunscreen every day.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, M/W/F OR T/TH Kids Camp Activities include arts and crafts, sports, indoor and outdoor play, games and swimming. Campers need to bring a swimsuit and towel every day. Parents will be asked to provide a nutritional snack for the whole camp once each session. All campers will be provided a t-shirt.

Birchwood and Eagle campers may register for morning or afternoon sessions. Children may stay all day if you register them for morning, mid-day supervision and afternoon.

Campers who attend all day must bring a lunch and drink every day. A full day of 8 week option is also available at each site.

Sports Campers must be entering grade 4-6 in the Fall of 2020 and must turn 9 by 9/1/2020 and cannot be older than 11 by 9/1/2020 Day Campers must be entering grades 2-6 in the Fall of 2020 and must turn 7 by 9/1/2020 and cannot be older then 11 by 9/1/2020 Kids Campers must be entering Kindergarten or 1st Grade in the Fall of 2020 and turning 5 by 9/1/2020.

4 | Resident Registration Begins February 24 | Non-Resident Registration Begins March 10

ALL SUMMER START UP AND LAST BLAST REGISTRATION FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL

FOR DAY CAMP, KIDS CAMP, AND SPORTS CAMP ONLY

CAMP PAYMENT INFORMATION NOTE: Enrollment on multiple wait lists for Day Camp, Kids Camp, and Sports Camp during the same session of camp is not allowed.

Option 1 Payment in Full: At time of registration, payment in full may be made, which includes your non-refundable, non-transferable deposit.

Option 2 Payment Plan: CREDIT CARD ON FILE REQUIRED • A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, at time of registration, with monthly EFT payments • $25 deposit per session for Day, Kids, or Sports Camp for Session I,II,IV and V. • $100 deposit for the 8-week Day, Kids, or Sports Camp • Credit Card payments for the balance will be automatically processed on the following dates:

Session 1—

April 6

Session 3

—May 4

Session 2—

April 20

Session 4—

May 18

Receipts of processed and/or declined credit cards will be emailed on above dates. Please be sure Palatine Park District has an accurate email on file. If a credit card is declined, a 1-week grace period will be given to make payment. If payment is not made within 1week, the camp spot may no longer be available.

NOTE: The specialty camps on the previous page are not included in this payment plan and must be paid for in full at the time of registration. Kids Camp Mid Day and Tuesday/Thursday Camps must be paid in full.

Camp Refund Policy • Refunds requested at least 10 days prior to the start of a camp session will receive a full refund minus the original camp deposit.

• Refund requests received less than 10 days prior to a given camp session, but prior to the third day of camp will be issued a refund of 50% minus the original camp deposit.

No refunds will be issued for the 8-week camps after Friday, May 15.

• Medical and special situation refund requests are subject to review and the discretion of the Superintendent of Recreation.

NOTE: This refund policy does not apply to the specialty camps on pages 2 and 3. See regular refund policy on page 93.

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BIRCHWOOD SUMMER START UP

SESSION 1

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

SESSION 4

ALL SESSIONS

LAST BLAST

6/1-6/5

6/8-6/19

6/22-7/2

7/6-7/17

7/20-7/31

6/8-7/31

8/3-8/7

DAY CAMP

309243-01 $130/$163

309010-01 $245/$307

309010-02 $210/$263

309010-03 $245/$307

309010-04 $245/$307

309010-06 $945/$1184

309245-01 $130/$163

SPORTS CAMP

309240-08 $130/$163

309050-01 $236/$295

309050-02 $213/$267

309050-03 $236/$295

309050-04 $236/$295

309050-06 $921/$1152

309241-09 $130/$163

KIDS CAMP AM

309150-01 $66/$83

309151-01 $126/$158

309152-01 $113/$141

309153-01 $126/$158

309154-01 $126/$158

309155-01 $66/$83

KIDS CAMP MID DAY

309150-02 $22/$28

309151-02 $42/$53

309152-02 $39/$48

309153-02 $42/$53

309154-02 $42/$53

309155-02 $22/$28

KIDS CAMP PM

309150-03 $66/$83

309151-03 $126/$158

309152-03 $113/$141

309153-03 $126/$158

309154-03 $126/$158

309155-03 $66/$83

KIDS CAMP ALL DAY

309150-04 $154/$193

309156-01 $1147/$1434

309155-04 $154/$193

EAGLE SESSION 1

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

SESSION 4

ALL SESSIONS

6/8-6/19

6/22-7/2

7/6-7/17

7/20-7/31

6/8-7/31

DAY CAMP

309040-01 $245/$307

309040-02 $210/$263

309040-03 $245/$307

309040-04 $245/$307

309040-06 $945/$1184

KIDS CAMP AM (M/W/F)

309170-01 $76/$95

309171-01* $64/$80

309172-01 $76/$95

309173-01 $76/$95

KIDS CAMP MID DAY (M/W/F)

309170-02 $24/$30

309171-02* $19/$24

309172-02 $24/$30

309173-02 $24/$30

KIDS CAMP PM (M/W/F)

309170-03 $76/$95

309171-03* $64/$80

309172-03 $76/$95

309173-03 $76/$95

SESSION 1

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

SESSION 4

6/9-6/18

6/23-7/2

7/7-7/16

7/21-7/30

KIDS CAMP AM (T/TH)

309170-04 $50/$63

309171-04 $50/$62

309172-04 $50/$63

309173-04 $50/$63

KIDS CAMP MID DAY (T/TH)

309170-05 $18/$23

309171-05 $18/$23

309172-05 $18/$23

309173-05 $18/$23

KIDS CAMP PM (T/TH)

309170-06 $50/$63

309171-06 $50/$63

309172-06 $50/$63

309173-06 $50/$63

MONDAY-FRIDAY

6 | Resident Registration Begins February 24 | Non-Resident Registration Begins March 10

AM, MID DAY & PM 309175-01 $1147/$1434

COMMUNITY CENTER SUMMER START UP

ALL SESSIONS

LAST BLAST

6/1-6/5

6/8-7/31

8/3-8/7

309242-01 $130/$163

309020-01 $945/$1184

309244-01 $130/$163

DAY CAMP

PARKSIDE

KIDS CAMP

SUMMER START UP

SESSION 1

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

SESSION 4

ALL SESSIONS

LAST BLAST

6/1-6/5

6/8-6/19

6/22-7/2

7/6-7/17

7/20-7/31

6/8-7/31

8/3-8/7

309160-01 $154/$193

309161-01 $294/$368

309161-02 $265/$331

309161-03 $294/$368

309161-04 $294/$368

309161-05 $1147/$1435

309162-01 $154/$193

FALCON

SPORTS CAMP

SESSION 1

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

SESSION 4

ALL SESSIONS

6/8-6/19

6/22-7/2

7/6-7/17

7/20-7/31

6/8-7/31

309070-01 $236/$295

309070-02 $213/$267

309070-03 $236/$295

309070-04 $236/$295

309070-06 $921/$1152

SANBORN

DAY CAMP

SESSION 1

SESSION 2

SESSION 3

SESSION 4

6/8-6/19

6/22-7/2

7/6-7/17

7/20-7/31

309030-01 $245/$307

309030-02 $210/$263

309030-03 $245/$307

309030-04 $245/$307

EXTENDED HOURS KIDS CAMP, DAY CAMP, SPORTS CAMP ONLY Registration for extended hours will be available in the summer catalog.

Extended hours are 7:00–9:00am and 4:00–6:00pm. If you have a confirmed spot in camp you are guaranteed extended hours.

QUESTIONS ON DAY AND SPORTS CAMP? Contact Lisa Schroeder, Special Interest Coordinator at lschroeder@palatineparks.org or 847.496.6347.

QUESTIONS ON KIDS CAMP OR SUMMER CLUB? Contact Karen Rude, Preschool Coordinator at krude@palatineparks.org or 847.496.6239.

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