Addressing the lifelong leisure needs of all Vernon Hills residents
Day Camps
The Vernon Hills Park District is providing a safe summer day camp experience for the children of our community
Resident registration begins April 4, non-resident registration begins April 11.
The safety of our staff and participants is of the utmost importance. Day Camp activities will be modified and adjusted based on recommendations and guidance from public health officials. The Summer Day Camp Family Handbook will be made available on April 1, 2022 and will be updated throughout the summer as we make any necessary changes to follow the guidance and direction of the IDPH and CDC.
2022 Summer Camps
2022 Summer Camp age requirements are based on the 2022-2023 incoming school year.
Click on the camp links below to learn more and register.
Registration deadlines for summer day camps (excluding early childhood day camps and Counselor in Training) are listed below:
Session
Session Dates
In Person Registration
9 pm Deadline*
Online Registration
9 pm Deadline
Camp Lunch Option
3 pm Deadline – In Person Only
Week 1
June 6-June 10
May 31
May 31
June 5
Week 2
June 13-June 17
June 7
May 31
June 12
Week 3
June 20-June 24
June 14
May 31
June 19
Week 4
June 27-July 1
June 21
May 31
June 26
Week 5
July 5-July 8
June 28
May 31
July 3
Week 6
July 11-July 15
July 5
May 31
July 10
Week 7
July 18-July 22
July 12
May 31
July 17
Week 8
July 25-July 29
July 19
May 31
July 24
Last Blast Camp 1
August 1-August 5
July 19
May 31
Last Blast Camp 2
August 8-August 12
July 19
May 31
Summer Finale
August 15-August 17
July 19
May 31
*Camp payments will be auto-billed on the dates listed under In PersonRegistration Deadline. Week 1 camp fee is due at the time of registration.
Camp Refund Policy
Camp refund requests made prior to the camp registration deadline; receive a full refund, less a $5 service charge per camp/per child. No camp refunds will be issued after the camp in-person registration deadline. All camp refund requests must be made in writing. Forms are available online or at the Sullivan Community Center. Refund requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
Summer Camp Swim Test Dates
Kids enrolled in elementary age camps are required to complete a swim test at the Family Aquatic Center. Choose one date below:
Friday, June 3 from 4-6 pm
Saturday, June 4 from 9-11 am
Camp Lunch Option
On the two days per week that your child’s camp visits the Family Aquatic Center, Bobo’s Poolside provides lunch ($14 additional fee) with four meal options: hot dog, peanut butter sandwich, chicken nuggets, and hamburger. Each meal includes a drink and a side (fries, chips or fruit cup). In the event of inclement weather, Bobo’s will deliver the meals to the campsites.
Family Scholarship Program
To help ensure that every resident has the opportunity to participate in recreation programs, the Vernon Hills Park District has established a Family Scholarship Program. Financial aid is available to families, residing in the District, who are experiencing temporary financial difficulty. Applications are available at the Sullivan Community Center. For more information, please contact Tom Ritter at tomr@vhparkdistrict.org or 847-996-6802.
