Weekly Camps June 3 – August 9
Activity-filled days for kids, worry-free days for parents. Participants will enjoy a variety of activities such as sport activities, games, weekly pool days, and field trips.
Registration opens at 9am on March 6, 2024 for Champaign residents, March 16, for non-residents.
Scholarships are available and information is below.
Additional Summer Camp Information
Payment Schedule
Payments may be made throughout the summer in accordance to the payment schedule. We require at least a $20 non-refundable deposit per child, per session to hold a spot. The balance will be due seven (7) days before the session begins. Participants will be dropped at this time and space offered to waiting list participants.
Summer Camp Cancellation/Refund Policy
Refunds of fees paid minus the required deposit (per child/ per session) will only be given through seven (7) days before the start of the session unless otherwise noted.
Questions: 217-398-2550
Inclusion Information
Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation offers inclusion services for Champaign 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, please fill in ADA information with INCLUSION REQUEST on the registration form. For more questions, email christina.mott@champaignparks.org, CUSR Manager & Inclusion Coordinator.
More information on Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation:
Scholarship Information
Because some residents are unable to participate in recreation programs due to economic hardship, the Champaign Park District offers scholarships to reduce certain fees and charges. Scholarship Program applicants are not guaranteed fund availability, program registration or choice of program location. Early applications are given priority. Need is the primary criterion upon which scholarship applicants are considered. Questions: 217-398-2550.
Child Care Resource Service (CCRS)
Child Care Resource Service helps income-eligible parents who are working and/or going to school to pay for their child care. Eligibility is based on family size and parents’ income. Working families whose incomes are at or below 50% of the state median income level may be eligible. Processing the application can take up to 10 business days, once all the necessary information is received. Please pick up an application form from CCRS. CCRS approved families may register for summer youth programs by paying a $10 deposit per child/per session of the program. These deposits may be refunded at the end of the summer once all CCRS checks are received and there is a credit balance. If money is still owed on your account once CCRS checks have been applied, you will be responsible for the rest of the bill. Because the Park District does not receive payment from CCRS until one month after the service was provided, your deposit could be refunded as late as October.
Please Note: Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation is unable to accept CCRS payment due to changes in governmental regulations.
Questions: Child Care Resource Service (https://ccrs.illinois.edu/), 217-333-3252 or 1-800-325-5516
Preschool Camp
Summer Preschool Camps Run June 3 – August 2
Ages: 3 – 5 as of 4/1/2024
Registration opens March 6, 2024 for Champaign residents, March 16, for non-residents.
Part-time or all day, build the summer preschool camp that works best for you! Preschoolers can enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, music, arts, crafts, story time, and snacks. Different activities will be provided daily.
Adventure Explorers Camp at Douglass Community Center
Weekly Camps June 3 – August 2
LOCATION: Douglass Community Center
Registration opens March 6, 2024 for Champaign residents, March 16, for non-residents.
We are planning a summer filled with old favorites and new adventures. Whether your child attends one week or all summer, our staff is excited to help your child build their self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills, and make lasting memories.
Each week our daily activities program will include sports, arts and crafts, fitness, outdoor activities, swimming, field trips, and so much more! Each child should bring a water bottle, swimsuit, and towel daily. Children need to bring their own lunch, please no peanuts/nut products.
Adventure Explorers Camp at Leonhard Recreation Center
Weekly Camps June 3 – August 9
LOCATION: Leonhard Recreation Center
Registration opens March 6, 2024 for Champaign residents, March 16, for non-residents.
We are planning a summer filled with old favorites and new adventures. Whether your child attends one week or all summer, our staff is excited to help your child build their self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills, and make lasting memories.
Each week our daily activities program will include sports, arts and crafts, fitness, outdoor activities, swimming, field trips, and so much more! Each child should bring a water bottle, swimsuit, and towel daily. Children need to bring their own lunch, please no peanuts/nut products.
Springer Cultural Center: Creative Kids Summer Camp
Weekly Camps June 3 – August 9
LOCATION: Springer Cultural Center
Registration opens March 6, 2024 for Champaign residents, March 16, for non-residents.
Put your creative hands and minds to work and join the fun. Along with traditional activities, swimming, and field trips, this exciting camp offers children an introduction to the arts, crafts, dance, and performing arts by specialized instructors. Each participant should bring a water bottle daily, a nut-free snack for morning and afternoon, and lunch. Swimming will be held at Sholem Aquatic Center.
Teen Trailblazers Camp
Weekly Camps June 3 – August 2
LOCATION: Leonhard Recreation Center
Two weekly summer camps with different themes! “Pedal & Explore” and “Trips & Travel” camps will have your teen active and engaged all summer long.
Trips & Travel Camp is where exploration meets excitement! Our out-of-town travel camp offers an unparalleled experience for young adventurers seeking to discover the world around them. Set amidst picturesque landscapes and captivating destinations, our camp provides a unique opportunity for campers to embark on unforgettable journeys.
Pedal & Explore Camp blends invigorating morning activities with exciting town excursions, offering an on-the-road adventure like no other. Monday to Thursday, our adventurers will dive into the refreshing waters of Sholem Aquatic Center for afternoon swims, and Fridays will be a full day biking expedition!
Before setting off on their daily explorations, campers will receive comprehensive instruction on bike safety and road rules on the first day. With rides spanning up to 5 miles one way, participants will embrace the thrill of traveling to diverse destinations each day.
Campers should be equipped with essential gear including a bike, bike lock, helmet, water bottle, backpack, sack lunch, and snacks, so they are fully prepared for action-packed days.
2024 Payment Schedule
| Week | Dates | Full Payment Due by 5p Monday* | $20 Deposits Accepted Thru Friday** |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 3 – June 7 | May 27 | May 24 |
| 2 | June 10 – June 14 | June 3 | May 31 |
| 3 | June 17 – June 21 | June 10 | June 7 |
| 4 | June 24 – June 28 | June 17 | June 14 |
| 5 | July 1 – July 5* | June 24 | June 21 |
| 6 | July 8 – July 12 | July 1 | June 28 |
| 7 | July 15 – July 19 | July 8 | July 5 |
| 8 | July 22 – July 26 | July 15 | July 12 |
| 9 | July 29 – August 2 | July 22 | July 19 |
| 10 | August 5 – August 9 | July 29 | July 26 |
* No camp on Thursday, July 4, 2024
Non-Payment by due date will result in participant being dropped and space offered to waiting list participants. May re-enroll if space is available. CCRS participants: please see the front desk regarding payment details.
$20 deposits must be made to hold space through the “Deposits Accepted” date.
