Required Form & Resources
- 2023 Summer Youth Program Parent Handbook – Fillable
- CUSR Inclusion Services
- 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.
Douglass Summer Youth Program | SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Douglass Teen Summer Program | SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Kids Explore Biology | WAITLISTED!
2025 Payment Schedule
| Week | Dates | Full Payment Due |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 1 – June 5 | May 22 |
| 2 | June 8 – June 12 | May 29 |
| 3 | June 15 – June 18* | June 5 |
| 4 | June 22 – June 26 | June 12 |
| 5 | June 29 – July 2* | June 19 |
| 6 | July 6- July 10 | June 26 |
| 7 | July 13 – July 17 | July 3 |
| 8 | July 20 – July 24 | July 10 |
| 9 | July 27 – 31 | July 17 |
| 10 (Creative Kids Camp Only) | August 3 – August 7 | July 24 |
*There will not be camp on the following District observed holidays: Friday, June 19 and Friday, July 3
Non-Payment by due date will result in participant being dropped and space offered to waiting list participants. You may re-enroll if space is available. CCRS participants: please see the front desk regarding payment details.
Scholarships and Resource Services
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.
If you would like to submit your completed scholarship application with the required documents by email, please send them to scholarships@champaignparks.org.
Child Care Resources Service (CCRS)
Child Care Resource Service helps income-eligible parents who are working and/or going to school to pay for their childcare. 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. New families can now apply online at: Child Care Resource Service, or pick up an application form from CCRS. To register for programs, an approval letter listing the Champaign Park District as the provider must be submitted prior to your child’s participation in the program. If an approval letter is not on file at the time of registration, you may be required to pay the full program cost.
Summer Camps
Approved families may register for summer camps by paying a $20 deposit per child/per session of the program. You are responsible for any remaining balance not covered by CCRS. To register, you must sign up for the installment plan; installment amounts will be manually adjusted to reflect your CCRS co-pay & approval.
Afterschool Care
Approved families may register for afterschool care by paying a $50 deposit per child in the program. This deposit may be refunded at the end of the school year depending on your co-pay amount and provided your child attends at least 80% of the program each month. You are responsible for any remaining monthly balance not covered by CCRS. To register, be sure to sign up for the monthly installment plan. Monthly installment amounts will be manually adjusted to reflect your CCRS co-pay & approval.
For any questions, please contact the Guest Services Manager at 217-819-3885.
Please Note: This same policy applies to participants with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
CCRS Questions: Child Care Resource Service (https://ccrs.illinois.edu/), 217-333-3252 or 1-800-325-5516
