6-8 Nature Center M-F 8-11:30am 9-12 Nature Center M-F 1:30-5pm 9-12 Nature Center M-F 8am-1:30pm Wildlife Watchers Camp Aug 3-7

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1 Summer Camps at a Glance Dates Camp Name Age Location Days/Time May School s Out for Summer 5-13 Phillips Center Depends on School s end Kneehigh Nature Camp 3-4 Nature Center M-F 8am-12pm Kinder Nature Camp 5-6 Nature Center M-F 8am-12pm Crystal Lake Nature Camp 6-8 Nature Center M-F 7:30am-3pm Earthscope Nature Camp 9-12 Nature Center M-F 7:30am-3pm Jun 1-Jul 31 Extended Nature Camp 6-12 Nature Center M-F 3-5:30pm Summer Arts Camp 5-12 Phillips Center M-F 7:30am-3pm Extended Arts Camp 5-12 Phillips Center M-F 3-5:30pm Sports and Aquatics Camp/Sports Camp 6-12 UIAC/Brookens Gym M-F 7:30am-3pm Extendend Sports and Aquatics Camp/Sports Camp 6-12 UIAC/Brookens Gym M-F 3-5:30pm Jul 6-24 Teens in Action Camp Phillips Center M,W,F 10am-2pm Animal Adventure Camp 6-8 Nature Center M-F 8-11:30am 9-12 Nature Center M-F 1:30-5pm 9-12 Nature Center M-F 8am-1:30pm Wildlife Watchers Camp Aug Nature Center M-F 11:30am-5pm Construction Camp 5-13 Phillips Center M-F 7:30am-5:30pm Sports Camp 6-12 Brookens Gym M-F 7:30am-3pm Extended Sport Camps 6-12 Brookens Gym M-F 3-5:30pm Aug Science Camp 5-13 Phillips Center M-F 7:30am-5:30pm Don t WAIT Register now! Early registration is advised due to the popularity of camps and the limited number of spaces available. Camp registration is required one week before the start of each session. Camper information and discipline forms are due prior to the start of each session. Late registration is at the discretion of the camp Coordinator. FREE Summer Camp Open House Tuesday, April 7 from 6:30-8pm Parents and children can check out a sampling of fun activities that will be available at Urbana Park District Summer Camps and ask staff about each individual camp program. Refreshments are provided. No RSVP required. Who do I call with questions about specific programs? Sports and Aquatics Camp Athletics Coordinator , ext. 305 Nature Day Camps, Wildlife Watchers Camp, Animal Adventure Camp Environmental Public Program Coordinator , ext. 359 JC & CIT Programs Environmental Education Coordinator , ext. 360 Teens in Action Camp, Summer Arts Camp, Construction Camp, Summer Arts Extended Camp, School s Out for Summer Camp, Science Camp Community Program Coordinator , ext. 276 Scholarships & CCRS Office Services Specialist II , ext. 271 register by calling

2 General Camp Information/ Registration/Payment Information If you have any registration questions, call the Phillips Recreation Center at All campers must be toilet trained unless limited by a disability. Lunches will not be refrigerated. Participants will be the correct age for camp enrollment by September 1, Camps may be canceled at any time if weather conditions become severe or threaten the safety of the campers and staff. No refunds are issued when camps are canceled due to weather. There is no camp on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Full payment is preferred at registration. An extended payment option is available for anyone who registers in person. To register by phone or online, payment in full by credit card is needed. Your child can be enrolled in a camp when all the following conditions are met: Registration and full payment is made by cash, check or credit card, or extended payment form is turned in to the Phillips Recreation Center. Space remains in the camp session(s) requested. As camps fill, waiting lists are created on a first come, first serve basis. Please ask a staff member for details. I have more than one child in camp. Is there a discount? Families with more than one child attending any Urbana Park District camp during the same session receive a discount of $14 per session for each additional child. Multi-child discounts are only available over the phone or in person, not online. How can I pay for camp in installments using the extended payment option? If you choose to pay in installments, a $25 per camper, per session, nonrefundable registration deposit is required for each camp session requested. This deposit will be applied to the full payment of the camp fee. The remainder of the fee must be paid by: Pre-authorized credit card payment or Pre-authorized automated withdrawal from checking account In addition to the registration form, you will complete an extended payment form authorizing the Urbana Park District to make scheduled withdrawals from your checking account or credit card. Your credit card or checking account will be debited according to the pre-set payment schedule, found in the 2015 camper manual. Families requesting special payment schedules should contact the Phillips Recreation Center Office Service Specialist II at There will be a $25 service charge on all returned payments. I need assistance affording camps. Are there scholarships available? Requests for scholarships must be received no later than two weeks before a program s registration deadline. See page 4 for details. Space is not guaranteed, and a spot is not saved for your child until we receive payment or the $25 deposit. The regular camp payment schedule still applies. I receive assistance from CCRS (Child Care Resource Service). What do I need to know about camp registration? A $10 deposit per child per week is required to save a spot. Deposits will be refunded at the end of the summer as long as your child attends 80% (4 out of 5 days) of camp for each week enrolled. Extended camps are an extra fee that will not be covered by CCRS. If you would like to register for these camps, you will need to sign up for the regular payment plan. An approval letter for the Urbana Park District or payment in full will be required by the Thursday before a camp begins in order for your child to attend. You are responsible for any remaining balance after CCRS. Can I request a refund? There is a $25 nonrefundable deposit for every camp session. Refunds for the camp price, minus the $25 deposit, will be issued if requested at least two weeks prior to the camp start date. No refunds are issued when camps are canceled due to weather. How do I transfer my child from one camp to another? You may transfer your child to another camp that meets during the same session, space permitting, if you make the request at least two weeks prior to the start of the camp session. My child needs special services. How do I request them? Champaign Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR) offers inclusion services for Urbana Park District programs. Upon an initial assessment, services that are deemed appropriate based on each individual will be provided. If needed, a one-on-one aide will work with your child. When registering, fill in ADA information as needed on the registration form. visit to register online

3 Summer Arts Camp Monday-Friday from 7:30am-3pm Age 5-12 Each camper will learn new art terms and techniques and gain valuable friendships. Drop off begins at 7:30am with official activities beginning between 8:30 and 9am. Be sure to dress for mess. Campers will ride MTD buses for field trips, have open play time at the Phillips Recreation Center playground, and swim up to twice a week. Bring a lunch, morning snack and drink daily. Each child receives an Arts Camp T-shirt. Camp does not meet on Jul 3. Date Jun 1-5 Jun 8-12 Jun Jun Jun 29-Jul 2 Jul 6-10 Jul Jul Jul Session Theme Drawing Painting Photography Mixed Media Performing Arts Graphic Design & Comics Textiles & Clothing Design Sculpture Eco Art EB Cost Deadline $134R/$201NR May 18 $134R/$201NR May 26 $134R/$201NR Jun 1 $134R/$201NR Jun 8 $121R/$181NR Jun 15 $134R/$201NR Jun 22 $134R/$201NR Jun 29 $134R/$201NR Jul 6 $134R/$201NR Jul 13 Cost Deadline $150R/$224NR May 26 $150R/$224NR Jun 1 $150R/$224NR Jun 8 $150R/$224NR Jun 15 $134R/$202NR Jun 22 $150R/$224NR Jun 29 $150R/$224NR Jul 6 $150R/$224NR Jul 13 $150R/$224NR Jul 20 Code Summer Arts Extended Camp Monday-Friday from 3-5:30pm Age 5-12 Summer Arts Campers can extend their day with these afternoons of general recreation activities, swimming and more. Structured and unstructured activities will be offered, including games, sports, movies, quiet play, playground time and a daily snack. We swim up to twice a week. Extended Camp ends at 5:30pm. Participants must be enrolled in the corresponding session of Summer Arts Camp. Camp does not meet on Jul 3. Date Jun 1-5 Jun 8-12 Jun Jun Jun 29-Jul 2 Jul 6-10 Jul Jul Jul EB Cost Deadline $67R/$101NR May 18 $67R/$101NR May 26 $67R/$101NR Jun 1 $67R/$101NR Jun 8 $61R/$92NR Jun 15 $67R/$101NR Jun 22 $67R/$101NR Jun 29 $67R/$101NR Jul 6 $67R/$101NR Jul 13 Cost Deadline $75R/$113NR May 26 $75R/$113NR Jun 21 $75R/$113NR Jun 8 $75R/$113NR Jun 15 $67R/$101NR Jun 22 $75R/$113NR Jun 29 $75R/$113NR Jul 6 $75R/$113NR Jul 13 $75R/$113NR Jul 20 Code r e g i s t e r b y c a l l i n g Budding artists focus on the visual and performing arts: painting, sketching, collage, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, cartooning, and photography, to name just a few. Each session will have a virtual art show posted online; an art show will also be held at Lincoln Square for friends, families, and campers to enjoy!

4 Sports and Aquatics Camp Monday-Friday from 7:30am-3pm Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center and Brookens Gym Drop off: Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center Pick up: Alternates between the UIAC, 102 E. Michigan, and Brookens Gym, 1776 E. Washington Age 6-12 From July 26-August 8 the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center is closed for annual cleaning and maintenance. Daily drop off and pick-up is at Brookens Gym and there will be no swim lessons. The focus of camp these two weeks will be on sports. What s better than combining sports and swimming? Kids get both in this high-energy camp. Campers are instructed in a variety of sports activities, receive swim lessons at the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center (except for final two weeks), participate in friendly competitions, and take trips. Camp includes two afternoons a week of free swim at the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center. Campers ride MTD buses for field trips. Bring a lunch that does not need refrigeration, a morning snack, and a swimsuit and towel each day. No flotation devices are allowed. Camp does not meet on Jul 3. Jun 1-5 $134R/$201NR May 18 $150R/$224NR May Jun 8-12 $134R/$201NR May 26 $150R/$224NR Jun Jun $134R/$201NR Jun 1 $150R/$224NR Jun Jun $134R/$201NR Jun 8 $150R/$224NR Jun Jun 29-Jul 2 $121R/$181NR Jun 15 $134R/$202NR Jun Jul 6-10 $134R/$201NR Jun 22 $150R/$224NR Jun Jul $134R/$201NR Jun 29 $150R/$224NR Jul Jul $134R/$201NR Jul 6 $150R/$224NR Jul Jul $134R/$201NR Jul 13 $150R/$224NR Jul Aug 3-7 $134R/$201NR Jul 20 $150R/$224NR Jul Sports and Aquatics Extended Camp Monday-Friday from 3-5:30pm Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center and Brookens Gym Age 6-12 Children registered for Sports and Aquatics Camp can add extended camp and stay for more camp fun until 5:30 pm. Enjoy a variety of sport and aquatic activities. July 27-Aug 7 is sports camp only during the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center maintenance period. Jun 1-5 $67R/$101NR May 18 $75R/$113NR May Jun 8-12 $67R/$101NR May 26 $75R/$113NR Jun Jun $67R/$101NR Jun 1 $75R/$113NR Jun Jun $67R/$101NR Jun 8 $75R/$113NR Jun Jun 29-Jul 2 $61R/$92NR Jun 15 $67R/$101NR Jun Jul 6-10 $67R/$101NR Jun 22 $75R/$113NR Jun Jul $67R/$101NR Jun 29 $75R/$113NR Jul Jul $67R/$101NR Jul 6 $75R/$113NR Jul Jul $67R/$101NR Jul 13 $75R/$113NR Jul Aug 3-7 $67R/$101NR Jul 20 $75R/$113NR Jul Teens in Action Camp Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10am-2pm Entering grades 6-8 Middle-schoolers develop and execute service projects together at locations around Urbana-Champaign. They challenge, inspire and energize themselves while giving back to the community. Possible projects include socializing with adult daycare clients, creating gift baskets for homeless shelters, preparing meals for soup kitchens, and maintaining community gardens. Please bring a sack lunch, snack, and drink each day. Jul 6-10 $63R/$95NR Jun 22 $75R/$113NR Jun Jul $63R/$95NR Jun 29 $75R/$113NR Jul Jul $63R/$95NR Jul 6 $75R/$113NR Jul visit to register online

5 Construction Camp Monday-Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm Age 5-13 In this camp we will build, build, build! Make structures and usable items with a variety of materials, including Legos, Magnatiles, PVC pipes, bricks, wood, and more. You will be able to take some creations home and have fun (safely) deconstructing the others. We will also take field trips and spend time doing general recreation activities during construction breaks. Bring a morning snack, lunch, and a beverage. An afternoon snack will be provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothes that can get dirty. Aug 3-7 $201R/$302NR Jul 20 $225R/$338NR Jul NEW! Science Camp Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm Age 5-13 Scientists in the making can engage their curious minds in this handson camp. Campers will explore chemistry, engineering, and more through fun projects, games, and activities. Campers will also take field trips, swim, and do general recreation activities throughout the day. A morning snack, lunch, and a beverage should be brought to camp each day; an afternoon snack will be provided. Aug $201R/$302NR Jul 27 $225R/$338NR Aug School s Out for Summer Wednesday-Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm Age 5-13 Travel around town to see what Urbana-Champaign has to offer while hanging out with old and new friends! Each day will feature different games and activities. You ll ride the MTD to our field trip locations. All movies rated G or PG. Be sure to bring your swimsuit, sunscreen, and towel each day- we plan to get very messy and wet! Campers must bring a morning snack, lunch, and drink. Any days when Urbana School District classes are in session, camp will be canceled. May 27 $36R/$54NR May 13 $43R/$65NR May May 28 $36R/$54NR May 14 $43R/$65NR May May 29 $36R/$54NR May 15 $43R/$65NR May Extended Camp Drop-In Monday-Friday, 3-5:30pm Age 5-12 The Extended Camp Drop-In option is perfect for parents of children in full-day camps who are occasionally unable to pick up children by 3pm, but not often enough to enroll campers in a full session of Extended Camp. Space permitting, you may register your child for a single day or multiple days of Extended Camp. Please speak with your child s camp supervisor as soon as you know the days for which you need to enroll as this is a first-come, first-serve program. Dates Any day of a session in which your camper is enrolled Cost $15R/NR Camp Code Arts Camp 2119 Nature Camp 2156 Sports & Aquatic Camp 2244 register by calling

6 Nature Day Camp Information Nature Day Camp has traditional summer camp activities that increase a child s appreciation for nature, community and the environment. Children are divided into separate camp groups by age: Kneehigh Camp (age 3-4), Kinder Camp (age 5-6), Crystal Lake Camp (age 6-8) and Earthscope Camp (age 9-12). In each camp, children spend their days exploring the outdoors during weekly themed sessions. Leaders guide hands-on discovery, games, crafts, field trips and more. Each camper receives a Nature Day Camp T-shirt. Please dress your child for mess and bring a water bottle daily. Cam does not meet on Jul 3. Nature Day Camp 2015 Themes: Date Theme Description Jun 1-5 Going Green Explore diverse ways to care for our shared environment and ourselves. Jun 8-12 Time Warp Journey from prehistoric Illinois to your vision of the future! Jun Bug s Life They re small, they crawl - we ll have a ball investigating invertebrates. Jun Urban Botany Get dirty as we learn about gardering, urban agriculture and more. Jun 29-Jul 2 Wonderful Water Celebrate water and find out how to conserve this important natural resource. Jul 6-10 Science & Technology Discover how science and technology can help us explore, protect and appreciate the environment. Jul Urban Wildlife Learn about the amazing local wildlife that lives among us. Jul Illinois Ecosystems Forests, wetlands and prairies, oh my! Jul Culture & Community How do different cultures connect to nature? How does nature shape our communitites? Kneehigh Camp (Ages 3-4, must be toilet trained) Kinder Camp (Ages 5-6, entering kindergarten) Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm Anita Purves Nature Center These morning programs nurture children s curiosity about the world around them and provide a positive introduction to both day camp and nature. Drop off is between 8-8:30am starting with free play. Scheduled activities begin at 8:30am. A snack is provided. Bring a water bottle daily. Date EB Cost Deadline Cost Deadline Ages 3-4 Code Ages 5-6 Code Jun 1-5 $68R/$103NR May 18 $76R/$114NR May Jun 8-12 $68R/$103NR May 26 $76R/$114NR Jun Jun $68R/$103NR Jun 1 $76R/$114NR Jun Jun $68R/$103NR Jun 8 $76R/$114NR Jun Jun 29-Jul 2 $62R/$94NR Jun 15 $68R/$103NR Jun Jul 6-10 $68R/$103NR Jun 22 $76R/$114NR Jun Jul $68R/$103NR Jun 29 $76R/$114NR Jul Jul $68R/$103NR Jul 6 $76R/$114NR Jul Jul $68R/$103NR Jul 13 $76R/$114NR Jul Crystal Lake Camp (Ages 6-8) Earthscope Camp (Ages 9-12) Monday-Friday from 8:30am-3pm Anita Purves Nature Center Campers explore the outdoors as they play and learn. Watch your child s understanding of natural concepts and the environment grow. Drop off is between 7:30-8:30am with kids choice activities. Scheduled group activities begin at 8:30am. Campers must bring a morning snack, lunch, and water bottle daily. Date EB Cost Deadline Cost Deadline Ages 6-8 Code Ages 9-12 Code Jun 1-5 $134R/$201NR May 18 $150R/$224NR May Jun 8-12 $134R/$201NR May 26 $150R/$224NR Jun Jun $134R/$201NR Jun 1 $150R/$224NR Jun Jun $134R/$201NR Jun 8 $150R/$224NR Jun Jun 29-Jul 2 $121R/$181NR Jun 15 $134R/$202NR Jun Jul 6-10 $134R/$201NR Jun 22 $150R/$224NR Jun Jul $134R/$201NR Jun 29 $150R/$224NR Jul Jul $134R/$201NR Jul 6 $150R/$224NR Jul Jul $134R/$201NR Jul 13 $150R/$224NR Jul Extended Nature Day Camp (Ages 6-12) Monday-Friday, 3-5:30pm Children registered in Crystal Lake/Earthscope camps can end the day with various supervised recreational activities. Play games, make crafts, go swimming and more. An afternoon snack is provided. Date EB Cost Deadline Cost Deadline Ages 6-12 Code Jun 1-5 $67R/$101NR May 18 $75R/$113NR May Jun 8-12 $67R/$101NR May 26 $75R/$113NR Jun Jun $67R/$101NR Jun 1 $75R/$113NR Jun Jun $67R/$101NR Jun 8 $75R/$113NR Jun Jun 29-Jul 2 $61R/$92NR Jun 15 $67R/$101NR Jun Jul 6-10 $67R/$101NR Jun 22 $75R/$113NR Jun Jul $67R/$101NR Jun 29 $75R/$113NR Jul Jul $67R/$101NR Jul 6 $75R/$113NR Jul Jul $67R/$101NR Jul 13 $75R/$113NR Jul visit to register online

7 Animal Adventure Camp Ages 6-8 & Ages 9-12 Monday-Friday Anita Purves Nature Center (last meeting at Humane Society) Calling all young animal lovers! The Champaign County Humane Society invites you to experience a week filled with pet-related games, lessons and crafts. Enjoy daily interactions with animal ambassadors and learn about their care in a fun and safe manner. Meet visitors from the community who work to help animals every day. The week finishes with an experience at the Champaign County Humane Society! Snacks and beverages are provided. Note: Sign up for the Wildlife Watchers Camp for a full-day camp experience (see below). Date Time Ages EB Cost Deadline Cost Deadline Code Aug :30am 6-8 $102R/$153NR Jul 20 $128R/$192NR Jul Aug 3-7 1:30-5pm 9-12 $102R/$153NR Jul 20 $128R/$192NR Jul Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT) Monday-Friday, June 1-July 31 from 8:30am-3pm Anita Purves Nature Center Ages (Completion of 7th grade required) Pre-camp training is mandatory. Dates TBA. Experience camp from the leader s point of view and bring your own energy and talents to the Urbana Park District s summer camps. Participate in and lead daily camp activities while assisting counselors and children in Nature Day Camp. You will volunteer hours per week, attend weekly CIT meetings and participate in ongoing training throughout the summer. Join the elite group of teens who gain experience and leadership skills that prepare them for future summer and part-time jobs. As a CIT, you make camp even more fun for the kids. Wildlife Watchers Camp Ages 6-8 & Ages 9-12 Monday-Friday Anita Purves Nature Center (last meeting at Brookens Gym) Interact with some of the nature center s education animals, and meet visitors from the community who work with wildlife. Plus, there are games and crafts. The week ends with a field trip to Weaver Park. Bring a snack, lunch, and a water bottle daily. Note: Sign up for Animal Adventure Camp for a full-day camp experience (see above). Date Time Ages EB Cost Deadline Cost Deadline Code Aug :30am-5pm 6-8 $119R/$179NR Jul 20 $149R/$224NR Jul Aug 3-7 8am-1:30pm 9-12 $119R/$179NR Jul 20 $149R/$224NR Jul Interested? Complete a CIT application, available at any park district office or online at Candidates are selected through an application and interview process. Space is limited. Fee $310; includes camp T-shirt, all training, supervision and field trips for the entire day camp season. Payment will be due on acceptance into the program. For more information about the CIT program, call the Enviromental Education Coordinator at the Anita Purves Nature Center: Deadline for applications: April 10, register by calling