News from the trail June 18-22 Welcome to Session 3 of Camp ECHO! Everyone will participate in camp activities which include making s mores, hiking, all camp group activity, fishing, archery, and more! This week s field trip will be to Barefoot Bay Waterpark in Mundelein. There will be several different swim attractions with a tropical theme, numerous pools and rides including a huge 4-way slide. Get ready to have some fun and please remember to pack a sack lunch. Below are a few important reminders about camp: **ECHO Extreme will be traveling to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee on Tuesday! This is an extended day for campers attending the trip. Camp drop off time will be the same as every other day, 8:30-9:00 am at Fel-Pro RRR. We will be departing from Fel-Pro RRR promptly at 9:00 am and will be returning to the District Community Center around 8:00 pm. Please remember to pack a sack lunch, water bottle, extra snacks, sunscreen, sunglasses and wear your blue camp t-shirt! Spending money is optional. Check the Rainout Line app for any updates or changes. **Due to the setting of our camp, it is important for you as parents to talk to your camper about ticks and tick prevention. While the staff do thorough checks everyday, it is a good idea to be checking at home too. **To ensure the most positive experience for all campers, as a reminder please review the Camper Code of Conduct with your child. We want to make sure each camper follows the rules we have set in place for camp to be as fun as possible for everyone. **Want to see pictures from the previous weeks of camp? Please visit our website or Facebook page to see all of the campers having fun. We are looking forward to an AWESOME week with all of you!! THIS WEEK S THEME What I need to bring To camp everyday mystery Backpack Lunch Water Bottle Sunscreen Swim Suit Towel Gym Shoes (No sandals or flip flops) Bug Spray Umbrella
Meet your camp staff Name School Year in school Major/minor Hannah E. 3rd Grade Teacher (Emmons School) Graduate Elementary Education Karley K. 3rd Grade Teacher (Prairie Grove) Graduate Elementary Education Jenny D. Loyola University Chicago Sophomore Film Production/Theatre Katie K. Augustan College Sophomore Business Management Ally E. Iowa State University Sophomore Chemical Engineering Tyler P. Illinois State University Senior Elementary Education Sheridan T. University of South Carolina Sophomore Marine Science Megan C. Marquette University Freshman Biology Kiara W. Western Michigan University Sophomore Business Marketing Chris J. Roosevelt University Junior Psychology Sarah L. Northern Illinois University Junior Journalism Arienne W. Illinois State University Senior Elementary Education Daniel K. Cary-Grove High School Senior Diploma Beth G. 1st Grade Teacher (Marquette Elementary) Graduate Elementary & Special Education Steven P. Illinois State University Senior History Education Mary C. University of Dayton Junior International Business Monica B. University of Iowa Junior Marketing Management Kaylin M. Illinois State University Senior Elementary Education Anders S. Illinois State University Senior History Education Megan K. Illinois State University Junior English Education Rachel E. Marquette University Senior Biology Sciences Colleen L. Illinois State University Junior Special Education Karoline R. McHenry County College Sophomore Elementary Education Emily M. Loyola University Chicago Junior Nursing Becca P. Illinois State University Junior Special Education Lilly H. Cary-Grove High School Junior Diploma Gina D. Paraprofessional Graduate Elementary Education Jimmy F. Illinois State University Junior Communications Sarah C. Valparaiso University Sophomore Nursing Emily W. Western Michigan University Sophomore Special Education Sofia K. DePaul University Sophomore Business Administration
Field trip Information Location: Barefoot Bay Waterpark Mundelein, IL Day: Thursday Date: June 21 Time: 10:30 am to 2:00 pm Camp Departure: 9:30 am Camp Arrival: 2:45 pm This Field Trip Includes: Admission What I need to bring: Lunch What I may bring: Extra Money Campers are allowed to bring up to $10.00 to camp on field trip days. However, this is optional and not mandatory. The decision of bringing extra money to camp is strictly up to the parents or guardians of the camper. This week s forecast Average temperature for the week Low: 66 / High: 84 Heat Index Zones White Zone: Heat Index of 65-80 Degrees In this range, the campers are in very little danger from the heat and no special measure will be taken by the camp staff. Yellow Zone: Heat Index of 81-98 Degrees In this range counselors are instructed to take extra steps to protect their campers by making sure they keep them hydrated and encouraging brakes in the shade when needed. Orange Zone: Heat Index of 99-105 Degrees In this range camp staff will implement the same measures taken in the yellow zone. Counselors are instructed to keep all camper hydrated by making sure all water bottles are full and take frequent breaks in the Lake House, Main Pavilion, and other shaded areas. Red Zone: Heat Index ranging of 106-115 degrees All measures from the Yellow and Orange Zone will be taken. Reduce all physical activity by ten minutes and take frequent breaks in the Lake House, Main Pavilion, and other shaded areas. Black Zone: Heat Index above 115 degrees All camp activity will be moved indoors. All participants will be notified to these changes as soon as possible. Camp will resume outside once the heat index is below 115 degrees.
Activity block Information Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Camp ECHO Club Day arts & crafts, hiking, camp group activity Marshmallow Monday Sports, gaga ball, exploring, fishing swimsuit & towel) Field Trip to Barefoot Bay Waterpark swimsuit & towel) ECHO Extreme Club Day arts & crafts, hiking, camp group activity Marshmallow Monday Six Flags Great America (extended day) swimsuit & towel) Field Trip to Barefoot Bay Waterpark swimsuit & towel) On CPD Pool days campers will be picked up at the District Community Center in the field behind the parking lot. Next session information The theme next week is Disney/Pixar Week. The field trip will be at Rainbow Falls Waterpark. Your feedback is very important and helps us plan future sessions of camp. Shortly after the session ends, you will receive an email with a survey asking you to rate the experience you and your child had during this week of Camp ECHO. Be sure to watch for this email.
IMPORTANT REMINDER! Please make sure to sign up for Camp ECHO weather related updates. This is how we communicate with parents if pick-up/drop-off locations change due to inclement weather. Camp ECHO Updates The District has launched its brand new weather update system Rainout Line! Now you may receive weather related program and facility information at your fingertips. There are multiple ways you can receive weather related updates including our website (www.carypark.com), by phone (calling 847-639-6200), subscribing to email and text alerts, and even through an iphone or Android app. To subscribe to receive updates: 1. Visit www.carypark.com 2. Click on the Rainout Line Banner 3. On the Rainout Line page click Email & Text Alerts in the upper left corner. You may choose to subscribe to receive notification in the following ways: Mobile App: Download the free app in the respective mobile app store (example: Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon App Store (Kindle) or Nook). This app is offered FREE however data rates may apply depending on your individual service contract with your cellphone provider. Once downloaded, Search for District. Email: Enter the email address in the space. You can also set when your subscription expires, and select which updates to receive. Select Camp ECHO to receive weather related Camp ECHO updates. Text: Enter the 10-digit phone number in the space. You can also set up when your subscription expires, and you can pick which updates to receive. Select Camp ECHO to receive weather related Camp ECHO updates. Unsubscribing: To unsubscribe from email and texts, enter email or phone number in the box to unsubscribe.
The Park Foundation will be accepting donations to support the student scholarship fund and other ongoing development iniatives. We appreciate your generosity.
Timbertown Picket Request The Park District is providing the opportunity for individuals and families to request their fence picket that they purchased as part of the fundraising efforts during the original construction in 1994. To Request Your Picket: - Visit carypark.com - Complete and submit the electronic request form from the home page. After filling out the form, click Submit to complete your request. Requests will be taken from June 8 - July 8, 2018. Be sure to include your email address as this will be how you will be contacted on when and where your picket will be available for pick up.