summer camp Program highlights Pick, Pay & Play flexible usage option Early bird registration Flexible drop off window (8:30-9AM) Flexible pick-up window (3-3:30PM) Weekly field trip (two in-house field trips) Swimming at The Oasis Water Park Arts & crafts Active sports and games Cooking Special events Daily camp calendars Summer Camp sponsored by: Benefits Friendly, safe environment Experienced, caring staff Fun, age-appropriate activities Indoor/outdoor camp activities Outdoor pool Indoor gym Playground on site Extended hours available 6:45-8:30AM and/or 3:30-6:15PM Affordably-priced fun! Dates Week 1 June 11-15 Week 2 June 18-22 Week 3 June 25-29 Week 4 *July 2-6 Week 5 July 9-13 Week 6 July 16-20 Week 7 July 23-27 Week 8 July 30 - August 3 Week 9 August 6-10 * No camp July 4. Fees are prorated for this week. Registration Select the days that best fit your needs Complete all information on forms (include current photo of your child) There is a 3-business day processing period before your child may attend camp BPD Program Refund Policy applies 2 Summer Camp located at Westfield Middle School/Gymnasium
summer camp Cat Tails (3-kdg), Mouse Hole (Grades 1st-2nd), Lion s Den (Grades 3rd-5th) Spend your summer making memories with friends while also meeting new ones at Cat Tails, Mouse Hole or Lion s Den Camp! Bloomingdale Park District Summer Camp is full of arts and crafts, outdoor time, group games, exciting trips and more. Participants relax and cool off at The Oasis Water Park on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (weather permitting) and spend Wednesdays on field trips. Early Bird Rate Program Fee Price per week of camp $173/$193 $199/$219 Price per day of camp $51/$56 $55/$60 3
summer camp Camp Champion (Grades 3rd-5th) & Top Dog (Grades 6th-9th) Camp Champion is filled with sports, sports, more sports and active games. From football to baseball, soccer, softball, golf and more, campers spend the summer exploring different sports. Campers begin each day with stretching and running to loosen up. Following warmups, camp begins the sport(s) that are scheduled for that day. Camp may visit other park district locations depending on the sport. Following lunch, Camp Champion visits The Oasis Water Park to cool off. Please note fees are higher due to specialized equipment, staff and field trips. Hang out with the big dogs in Top Dog Adventure Camp. Campers experience a variety of field trips Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to water parks, museums, bowling lanes, and more. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, campers may take walking field trips (weather permitting) to the Bloomingdale Public Library, Westlake Park and nearby restaurants. Top Doggers also enjoy relaxation time at The Oasis Water Park, as well as group and individual games and activities throughout the week. Early Bird Rate Program Fee Price per week of camp $199/$219 $223/$243 Price per day of camp $57/$62 $61/$66 4
summer camp Summer Camp Notes: Grade is based on what level your child is entering for the 2018-19 school year. To receive the early bird rate, you must pay the week/days in full before the Monday at least two weeks before your child attends. You must specify which days of the week your child is attending if you select the choose your days option. There is a required 3-business day processing period before your child may start attending. Hot Lunch will be available on Fridays, vendors will be listed on calendars. Campers wanting to participate in Hot Lunch must complete the order form 1 week prior. Deadline will be the Friday prior at 4 p.m. No exceptions. Summer Camp located at Westfield Middle School/Gymnasium 5
summer camp (2nd-5th graders) 8:30AM - 12:00PM Uniquely U is an exciting and different half-day summer camp! Uniquely U features 9 weeks of specialized programming to challenge your child while having fun throughout. Each week features a new theme with the entire camp structured around that theme. The camp consists of field trips, guest instructors, unique activities and a whole new way to think about summer camp. There is an extension option for each week if you would like your camper to stay for lunch and swimming each day and to be picked up at 3:30 p.m. instead of noon. Calendars are available now at the Johnston Recreation Center and online at www.bloomingdaleparks.org. Weekly Themes: Mad Science Service Week Aspiring Artist Cooking Week Animal Adventures Outdoor Explorers Around the World Picnics and Playgrounds Water Week Does just one or two of these weeks meet your child s interest, and you d like to enroll them in one of our other summer camp options? We will accommodate you. Simply sign them up in the desired Uniquely U camp, and the other weeks can be filled in Mouse Hole, Lion s Den or Camp Champion. Fee Structure: $140/$160 per week (R/NR) Extended Camp (12-3:30PM): $60/$70 per week (R/NR) IMPORTANT NOTE: Participants may only sign up for the week. There is no daily option for this camp. Camp is limited to 12 participants. Participants are encouraged to enroll early. 6 Summer Camp located at Westfield Middle School/Gymnasium
summer camp June 11-15: Mad Science Come make things pop, fizz, explode and more! Each day will be filled with different science experiments that are sure to have you talking when you go home! This week will also include a field trip! June 18-22: Service Week This is a week to be grateful and give back to those in need. We will do 5 different service projects during the week, some will be field trips! We will also each make a grateful book to take home! June 25-29: Aspiring Artist Come explore with many different formats of art! We will make multiple projects that campers will take home! This is sure to be a week that will get your creative juices flowing! July 2-6: Cooking Week Come hungry, leave full! We will explore the world of cooking, visit a restaurant kitchen, shop at a farmer s market, and make our own recipe books to take home at the end of the week. July 9-13: Animal Adventures Join us for a week of animal antics! We will have an in-house field trip with some animal visitors and take a field trip to Brookfield Zoo! Along with animal crafts, games and activities this is sure to be an amazing week! July 16-20: Outdoor Explorers Come check out the outdoors with us! This week includes a field trip to the Morton Arboretum and Spring Hill Nature Center. We will also do some nature crafts and activities. July 23-27: Around the World Take a trip around the world with us as we explore different countries along with their cultures, food and more! We will design our own passports to update as we travel around the world. July 29-August 3: Picnics and Playgrounds We are the experts so trust us! We will visit some of the top playgrounds within driving distance. You get to explore all the different playgrounds and then have a picnic lunch at each location. Bring a lunch on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, we will provide lunch on Tuesday and Thursday! August 6-August 10: Water Week Let s splash around! We will go to a different water park each day. For this week of camp, all participants must sign up for the extension as we will not be done by noon each day. 7
summer camp Sunrise/Sunset Extended Care Need a little extra help? Extended Care is a great option for working parents, parents who need an extra break, or campers who cannot get enough of camp! Games and activities are provided. All attendees are escorted to and from Sunrise/Sunset Extended Care by camp counselors. A snack is provided in the PM session. Attendees must be pre-registered and purchase a punch card or membership prior to attending. Punch cards are on an automatic charge system. Parents/guardians must provide a credit card number and your card will be charged each time your punches run out. Unused punches are credited to your household account at the end of the summer, providing there are no pending fees on your account. Hours: AM 6:45-8:30AM PM 3:30-6:15PM Location: Westfield Gym Punch Card Fees: AM $100/10 days PM $150/10 days NEW! Don t want to worry about a punch card and/or when you ll get charged? Sign up for our new unlimited Sunrise/Sunset Membership! No refunds on membership for unused days. Sunrise Care (6/11/18-8/10/18): $352 Sunset Care (6/11/18-8/10/18): $528 Save 20% with membership! Note: Failure to attend without a punch card or membership results in late fees of $5/day from the date of attendance until payment is received. 8 Summer Camp located at Westfield Middle School/Gymnasium
Youth Enrichment Series Camps Preschool Camp Kids ages 4-5 enjoy a morning full of fun while mom and dad relish time to themselves. Activities include arts and crafts, free play, gym time, painting, games, playing outside and much more. Activities are based on a specific theme each week. Children should bring a snack and a drink to each class. All children must be potty-trained. Location: Bloomingdale Church Instructor: Terri MIN/MAX: 6/20 Space Week 4-5 M-F 9:00-12:00P 6/18-6/22 $100/120 401605-A1 Nature Week 4-5 M-F 9:00-12:00P 6/25-6/29 $100/120 401605-A2 Sports Week 4-5 M-F 9:00-12:00P 7/9-7/13 $100/120 401605-A3 Insects and Reptiles Week 4-5 M-F 9:00-12:00P 7/16-7/20 $100/120 401605-A4 Farm Animals Week 4-5 M-F 9:00-12:00P 7/23-7/27 $100/120 401605-A5 Art Camp Calling all artists! Paint, sculpt, draw and create arts and crafts. Supplies are provided. Please bring a smock and a bag/box to class for all finished projects. Students showcase their work on the last day of camp. Bring a snack and drink daily. Location: Bloomingdale Church Instructor: Kay MIN/MAX: 6/20 5-10 M-F 9:30-12:00P 7/30-8/3 $115/135 402855-A1 9
YES Camps Kick It Camp Kick It Camp is four hours of soccer fun for kids ages 6-12. A typical camp day includes a warm-up, tag games, relay races, team-building activities, skill-building activities, partner, individual, and group activities, and concludes with a game of World Cup! Kick It Camp is a great way for your older child to build confidence and learn teamwork while improving soccer skills! Location: Circle Park Instructor: Super Soccer Stars MIN/MAX: 8/18 6-12 M-F 9:00-1:00P 6/11-6/15 $260/280 402820-A1 6-12 M-F 9:00-1:00P 6/18-6/22 $260/280 402820-B1 Fun in the Sun Fun in the Sun camp is two hours of outdoor soccer fun and activities for children ages 3 to 5. A typical camp day includes warm-ups and stretching, skill building and skill development activities, scrimmages and small-sided games. It also includes a big game where kids play both each and challenge their coaches. Fun in the Sun camp is a great way for your child to develop soccer skills and teamwork while spending time outside! Location: Circle Park Instructor: Super Soccer Stars MIN/MAX: 10/50 3-5 M-F 9:00-11:00A 6/11-6/15 $135/155 402821-A1 3-5 M-F 9:00-11:00A 6/18-6/22 $135/155 402821-A2 10 Chicago Storm Camp Chicago Storm Soccer Camps offer the unique opportunity for children to work with professional and collegiate soccer players. Campers of all levels work on skills and strategies in a curriculum that is game-like and fun! Campers are placed in groups according to age and/or skill level. All campers receive a camp T-shirt, soccer ball and player evaluation. All camps end at 1 p.m. on Friday. Location: Circle Park Instructor: Chicago Storm MIN/MAX: 8/20 4-6 M-F 9:00-12:00P 7/30-8/3 $185/205 402807-A1 7-13 M-F 9:00-12:00P 7/30-8/3 $185/205 402807-A2 7-13 M-F 9:00-3:00P 7/30-8/3 $220/240 402807-A3
Youth Enrichment Series Camps Junior Lifeguard Camp Interested in lifeguarding but not quite old enough? This camp is designed to give 11- to 14-year-olds a sneak peek into what it takes to become a lifeguard. Camp is directed by certified Oasis Water Park staff. Campers experience hands-on training and drills while testing their skills in various scenarios. Camp content includes: An introduction to first aid, CPR and AED Lifeguarding Standards Water Rescue Techniques Responding to an emergency Swimming Endurance & Physical Fitness The reasons for rules (Safety Awareness) Lifeguard Games (Skills Competition with Oasis staff) Teamwork and leadership Prerequisites Skills: Participants must be proficient swimmers with the following prerequisites being met. Campers are tested the first day. Front crawl 25 yards continuously, with breathing Breast stroke 25 yards using a pull, breath, kick and glide sequence Tread water for one minute using arms and legs Show a level of comfort on the back by floating on the back for 30 seconds or swimming on the back for 25 yards using the elementary backstroke or back crawl Submerge and swim a distance of 10 feet under water Location: The Oasis Water Park Instructor: Oasis Staff MIN/MAX: 10/16 11-14 M-F 8:00-10:00A 7/30-8/3 $100/120 405134-A1 Extreme Oasis Extreme Oasis features stroke development and endurance along with challenges on all of the Oasis amenities. How fast can you scale the Aqua Climb? Perfect your cannonball and make the biggest splash. Speed down Typhoon Tunnel and Tropical Twister for the fastest time. The extreme challenges are endless. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards without assistance to participate in this program. Location: Cuda Cove Instructor: Staff MIN/MAX: 8/20 10-14 M-Th 8:00-10:00A 8/6-8/9 $65/85 405118-A1 11
YES Camps Gold Gymnastics Camp 1st grade - 7th grade Gymnasts are exposed to all facets of the sport in a positive and fun environment. Camp includes five formal class instructions (vault, bars, beam, floor and dance) with open gym. This camp goes swimming Tuesdays and Thursdays, weather permitting. Register by July 23 to guarantee a T-shirt. Location: Itasca Rec Center Instructor: Gymnastics Staff MIN/MAX: 15/35 6-12 M-F 8:00A-3:00P 8/6-8/10 $165/185 402802-A1 Ninja Obstacle Camp Are your kids obsessed with the American Ninja Warrior show on TV? This three-hour camp was created just for them! Using gymnastics equipment, the BPD creates its very own ninja obstacle course. All participants have time to practice on the course to ensure their best time when they compete for the title of Ultimate Ninja! A snack and ninja-themed craft also are provided. Location: Itasca Rec Center Instructor: Staff MIN/MAX: 5/10 5-12 F 9:00A-12:00P 6/22 $25/30 402805-A1 5-12 F 9:00A-12:00P 7/6 $25/30 402805-A2 5-12 F 9:00A-12:00P 7/27 $25/30 402805-A3 12 Munchkin Gymnastics Camp All gymnasts interested in learning and training in a camp setting are welcome. The purpose of the camp is to expose developmental gymnasts to all facets of the sport in a positive and fun environment. Camp includes four formal class instructions in vault, bars, beam and floor. Registration deadline is June 20. Location: H23 Instructor: Gymnastics Staff MIN/MAX: 10/20 4-5 M-F 9:00-11:30A 7/2-7/6* $79/99 402801-A1 *No class 7/4
Youth Enrichment Series Camps Chicago Bulls Camp This summer, learn from the best and let the Chicago Bulls teach you essential basketball fundamentals including ball handling, passing, shooting, rebounding, individual moves, footwork and team concepts. On the final day, all participants receive an evaluation form and graduation certificate. Student-to-instructor ratio is 10:1 or less. Each camp participant, along with one guest, are invited to the United Center for a Q&A session with a Bulls personality and current and/or former Bulls player! During the camp, each player competes in the Bulls Skills Competition. At the end of the summer, the top three contestants compete in the finals on the floor of the United Center. Each camper receives a Chicago Bulls duffel bag, Bulls indoor/outdoor basketball, T-shirt, evaluation report and graduation certificate. The Chicago Bulls Summer Camp is offered to two age groups, 6-8 and 9-12. Younger campers build fundamentals and partake in fun drills. Older campers work on team concepts and refine and advance their skills. Location: JRC Gym Instructor: Chicago Bulls Basketball MIN/MAX: 10/20 6-12 M-F 9:00-12:00P 6/11-6/15 $215/235 402823-A1 Volleyball Camp Come indoors for a special camp session taught and directed by EVP Volleyball Pros Certified Coaches. The four-day camp concentrates on the fundamentals of passing, setting and spiking. The lesson plan directs the use of self-mastery training that helps each student reach a new level. The knowledge of the instructors gives participants a head start on their skills in preparation for the next volleyball season. Location: Westfield Gym Instructor: EVP Staff MIN/MAX: 8/24 1-3 M-Th 11:00-1:00P 8/6-8/9 $99/119 402835-A1 4-5 M-Th 1:00-3:00P 8/6-8/9 $99/119 402835-A2 6-9 M-Th 3:00-5:00P 8/6-8/9 $99/119 402835-A3 13
YES Camps 14 Digital Cartoon Workshop Transfer yourself into a 2-dimensional cartoon! You and your partner create a toon in your own images followed by a cartoon strip featuring custom backgrounds, speech bubbles, wacky toons, and special effects. As animators, directors and producers, participants make their cartoon adventures come alive! Location: Addison Park District Instructor: Computer Explorers MIN/MAX: 3/3 8-12 M-Th 1:00-2:30P 6/11-6/14 $102/122 402664-A1 Minecraft TechStars grants you access to a proprietary Minecraft world that you can t get on your own! Participants learn fundamentals of computer networking through unique Minecraft experiences that also allows friends to work in multiplayer mode while mining, crafting and building together to survive. Working with a partner, explore all the secrets the world has to offer, including a mysterious castle filled with challenges. No matter whether you are new to Minecraft or already love the program, this class suits all abilities. Location: Medinah Park District Instructor: Computer Explorers MIN/MAX: 3/3 7-12 M-Th 4:00-5:30P 7/9-7/12 $102/122 402662-A1 Video Game Lab Create a game on a computer using Xbox controllers! Using a visual programming language, students learn about creativity, problem solving and collaboration. It is not just about programming. Participants stretch their imagination to design and build fun-filled, challenging games to share with family and friends. Students receive a copy of their game at end of class. Location: Westfield Class 307 Instructor: Computer Explorers MIN/MAX: 3/3 8-12 M-Th 4:00-5:30P 6/18-6/21 $102/122 402667-A1 Robot Engineers Students work in teams, learning about pulleys, gears, levers and more as they build and program their robotic creations using the LEGO WeDo Robotics System. Location: Roselle Park District Instructor: Computer Explorers MIN/MAX: 6/12 7-12 M-Th 2:30-4:00P 7/16-7/19 $102/122 402247-A1
Jr. Master Chef Camp If you are serious about cooking, Jr. Master Chefs will fill your needs. Participants learn how to prepare new foods every day, from scratch to completed dishes. All supplies are included in the fee. Each participant receives an apron and will create their own cook book of all the recipes. All long hair must be tied up. Extended care is available. Registration deadline is July 16. Location: Westfield Kitchen Instructor: Miss Camille MIN/MAX: 8/18 6-12 M-F 9:00-3:00P 7/30-8/3 $224/244 402809-A1 Drama Kids Camp Get creative and learn new acting and confidence-building skills. Be part of interactive plays, improvisations, theater games and more. Students end the week with a dramatic presentation for family and friends. Bring a snack and drink to class every day. Location: Stratford H23 Instructor: Drama Kids International MIN/MAX: 8/25 Session 1 8-12 M-F 12:45-3:45P 6/18-6/22 $99/119 402696-A1 Session 2 8-12 M-F 9:00-12:00P 7/9-7/13 $99/119 402696-B1 15
Important Dates & Registration Info Important Camp Dates: April 1 Camp Calendars available and registration begins June 7 Camp Open House June 11 First Day of Camp July 2 Family Fun Bonfire July 4 No Camp, Happy 4th of July! August 10 All camp celebration* * camper must be registered for camp on this day in order to participate Quick Tips for successful registration: Register by April 15, parent and camper receive a free gift Select the days that best fit your needs Complete all information on forms (include current photo of your child) There is a 3-business day processing period before your child may attend camp The BPD Program Refund Policy applies Registration Desk: Johnston Recreation Center (Current - May 3) 172 S. Circle Ave., Bloomingdale M-TH 8:30AM-7:30PM F 8:30AM-4:30PM Sat. 9AM-1PM Bloomingdale Park District Museum (May 7 - June 6) 108 S. Bloomingdale Road, Bloomingdale M-TH 8:30AM-7:30PM F 8:30AM-4:30PM Sat. 9AM-1PM Westfield Middle School Gym Office (June 8 - August 10) 149 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale M-TH 8:30AM-7:30PM F 8:30AM-4:30PM Sat. 9AM-1PM 16