Summer Camp

More than 1,000 kids in Vernon Hills and surrounding communities enjoy their summer vacations enrolled in Park District camps! With activities ranging from arts and crafts, sports, nature, field trips, to swimming at the Family Aquatic Center, there is literally something for everyone.

The summer camp programs are listed in the Park District's Summer Planner brochure which is mailed to Vernon Hills residents in January.


Preschool Camps
Two sessions of three, half-day camps are offered for preschool age children:

Camp Firefly 3-4 years old morning camp
Camp Starfish 4-5 years old afternoon camp
Fabulous Friday Camp 3-5 years old morning camp


Day Camps
The following day camps are for students in grades 1-8. Generally, the day camps begin at 9:00 am and end at 3:00 pm. Extended Day Camp is available for before camp, 7:00 am - 9:00 am or after camp, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at various locations.

Junior Crew Grades 1-4
Little Giants Sports Grades 1-4
Girlfriends Grades 3-6
The Crew Grades 5-8
Sports Camp Grades 5-8
Triple E (half day) Grades 1-6


Camp Triple E (Environmental Education & Exploration)
Camp Triple E follows the Hawthorn School District 73 summer school schedule. Students in grades 1-6 can attend summer school in the morning and camp in the afternoon (11:30 am - 3:00 pm)! This is also the perfect camp for those kids who only want to attend an afternoon camp. A Friday camp option is available from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.


Mini Camps

Mini Camps are offered August 9th-13th, 2010 at the Vernon Hills Park District! This year, look forward to another mini session of Mad Science, Skateboard Camp, Chess Scholars and Improv Playhouse. New this year to mini camps- Young Rembrandt's and Glitter Girlz as featured on Martha Stewart!

Detailed information regarding ages, dates, times and fees of mini camps can be found in our Summer Planner Brochure.


Sports Camps

We offer a camp for every sport enthusiast!

Chicago White Sox Training Center Camps - Baseball 5-12 years old
Terry Thourson Basketball Camp Grades 1-8
Terry Thourson Shooting Camp Grades 5-8
Lacrosse America Camp Grades 3-9
Gymnastics Summer Fun Camp 4-10 years old
Euro Soccer Camp 4-13 years old
Tiny-Hawk Parent & Tot Multi Sport Camp 3-4 years old
Mini-Hawk Multi Sport Camp 5-7 years old
Skyhawks Pre-K Golf 3-4 years old
Skyhawks Beginners Golf Camp 5-9 years old
Skyhawks Sand Volleyball 7-12 years old
Skyhawks Flag Football 6-12 years old
Skyhawks Recreation Camp 6-12 years old



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Thanks for a great summer. See you in 2011!


Summer Planner

Parent & Staff Information Page

Please read below for information regarding Field trip Schedules, Camp Information Letters, Medical Forms, Calendars and Camper Data Forms

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Camper Data Forms Click Here

Data Forms Due Two Weeks Prior To Camp

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Parent Information: Camp Information Letters, Calendar &/or Schedules, Meet the Director

Click Below Camp

Jr. Crew

Little Giants

Firefly/Starfish

Fabulous Friday Camp

Girlfriends Newsletter & Meet the Director

Girlfriends Activities

The Crew: Newsletter & Meet the Director

The Crew Calendar of Activities

Sports Camp: Newsletter & Meet the Director

Sports Camp Calendar of Activities

 

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Field trip Listings

Click Below Camp

Jr. Crew

Little Giants

Girlfriends

Sports Camp/The Crew

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Medical Forms

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Medication Policy and Waiver Form

Allergy Form

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2010 Staff Manuals

click here

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