Camp ECHO
This camp offers a full schedule of exciting activities that will keep your child engaged all day long. The majority of the time is spent outdoors, where children can play, stay active, build independence, develop life skills, make new friends, and create lasting memories. In addition to arts and crafts, sports, and games, campers will have the chance to explore nature through fishing, hiking, and scavenger hunts. Weekly swim days and field trips are also part of the fun.
Our camp counselors are a mix of experienced and enthusiastic high school students, college students, and adults. They foster a non-competitive environment where kids can relax, have fun, and simply enjoy being kids. Many of our counselors have been with the Park District and camp program for several years.
The youngest age for Camp ECHO is 5 years old and the camper must be entering kindergarten in the fall. If your child is younger than 5 years old, or is 5 years old and not entering kindergarten, please consider Sunshine Camp.
Camp will begin June 2 regardless of the final day of District 26 schools. No prorated camp fee will be given.
Grades
K - 5th: Camp ECHO
6th - 8th: ECHO Extreme
Location
Fel-Pro RRR Conservation Area 1520 Crystal Lake Road, Cary
Registration Begins April 7
Cary Park District residents
April 14
Non-residents
Register Online or Download a Registraiton Form and return to the Community Center
at Sunburst Bay or Special Event at Fel-Pro (see below)*
* Weeks 1, 3, 6, 7, and 9 will swim Wednesday & Friday. Weeks 2, 4, 8, 10 will swim on Wednesday only and have a special event at Fel-Pro on Friday. Week 5 will only swim on Wednesday due to the Fourth of July holiday on Friday.
Field Trip Schedule
1 Thursday, June 5 Brookfield Zoo (Brookfield)
2 Tuesday, June 10 Santa’s Village (East Dundee)
3 Tuesday, June 17 Legoland (Schaumburg)
4 Tuesday, June 24 Action Territory (Kenosha, WI)
5 Tuesday, July 1 Peck Farm Park (Geneva)
6 Tuesday, July 8 Main Event (Hoffman Estates)
7 Tuesday, July 15 Sky Zone Trampoline Park (Vernon Hills)
8 Thursday, July 24 Medieval Times (Schaumburg)
9 Tuesday, July 29 Three Oaks Recreation Area (Crystal Lake)
10 Tuesday, August 5 Slick City (North Aurora)
View photos from last year
SUMMER DAY CAMP
SUMMER DAY CAMP
Camp ECHO Registration
How to Register
Register your child in the grade level he/she is entering in fall 2025. Registrations are accepted only at carypark.com or by completing a Cary Park District Registration Form at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road. E-mailed forms will not be accepted.
Payments
Weeks are to be paid in full 7 days prior to the start of each week. Failure to pay 7 days prior may result in removal of your spot in camp. See the payment schedule below. Automatic payments may be set up through our online registration system or by calling the Park District at 847-639-6100.
Registration Deadline
To ensure proper staff to camper ratio, all camp registrations must be received no later than 12:00 pm on the Wednesday prior to camp. If space remains, spots will be filled via the waitlist.
Required Forms
Camp ECHO will be utilizing a new online form system. ePACT will be a one stop shop for all required camp forms including emergency cards, code of conduct, refund policies, medical forms, and more. After you register for Camp ECHO, you will receive an automated email with a link within 24 hours to the forms that are required. You will need to create an account and complete all required documents by the Friday before the camp week begins. Failure to complete these forms on time may result in removal of camp.
Refund Policy
In order to maximize the number of campers for each session and allow time to finalize rosters, refunds will only be issued if notification of withdrawal is given 12 days prior to the Monday of camp. After this deadline, no refunds will be issued. See the schedule below.
If you need to withdraw your child from camp, a withdrawal form must be completed and turned in to the program manager. You can e-mail it to ebarge@carypark.com, mail, fax 847639-6290, or drop it off at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary. Withdrawal forms are available at the Community Center and at carypark.com. Withdrawal forms will not be accepted at the camp site and must be submitted by 12:00 pm by the refund deadline listed below.
Week 3 June 16 June 11 @ 12:00 pm
8 June 4 @ 12:00 pm June 13
Week 4 June 23 June 18 @ 12:00 pm June 15 June 11 @ 12:00 pm June 20
Week
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
21
28
15 @ 12:00 pm
13 @ 12:00 pm
Week 10 August 4 July 30 @ 12:00 pm
18
20 July 16 @ 12:00 pm July 25
27
23 @ 12:00 pm August 1
Cary Park District is excited to announce the adoption of ePACT Newtwork, a health and safety software to better support our summer day camp, Preschool, and ET KidZone families and make it easier to submit and update the required forms needed before your child begins the program.
Why Are We Using ePACT
To Save You Time
With ePACT, you will only need to complete your child’s information once, and then verify that it is correct for additional programs or subsequent years. If you need to update something quickly, just log in, update it, and we’ll be notified immediately.
How ePACT Works
Receive the Request
Better Security and Privacy
Collecting information electronically eliminates the need for paper forms. ePACT’s high encryption levels and commitment to security means your data on ePACT is safer than on paper. ePACT allows us to limit and track access.
Once you register for either Camp ECHO or Sunshine Camp, you will receive an automated email with a link, within 24 hours, to the forms that are required. You will receive an e-mail with link for each child who is participating in camp. Click COMPLETE REQUEST to get started.
Create an Account
In order to complete the forms, you will need to create an account using the email address the invitation was received at. Add your name, choose a password, and accept the Terms and Conditions.
Getting Started
Read the instructions carefully. Click on Getting Started.
Follow the Steps
Answer the questions on each step. Those with an * are required. Ensure all steps have a checkmark.
Initial and Signature
Add your initials to each waiver and add your signature. Click on the SUBMIT button to complete the process.
Quick Support
If you need help with your account ePACT is there for you.
l help@epactnetwork.com
l 1-855-773-7228 x 2
l View ePACT online help and support
You will need to create an account and complete all required documents by the Friday before the camp week begins. Failure to complete these forms on time may result in removal from camp.
SUMMER DAY CAMP
Sunshine Camp
Let your child “shine” at this traditional day camp where it is always sunny and fun! Children will enjoy weekly themes, arts and crafts, music, water fun, and meeting new friends during our summer adventure together. Each week camp will have a scheduled water day with sprinklers, bubbles, and outdoor fun.
Each camper must bring a sack lunch, a towel, and come to camp with their swimsuit on under their clothes for outdoor water play on their scheduled days. Children must be three years old by the first day of camp. All children must be toilet trained and independent in the bathroom (no pull-ups).
Sunshine Camp is for 3 - 5 year olds. Five year olds entering kindergarten can choose Sunshine Camp or Camp ECHO.
Ages 3 - 5 years
Location
Cary Park District Preschool 100 Cary-Algonquin Road
Registration Begins April 7 Cary Park District residents
April 14 Non-residents
Camp (5 Days A Week)
Sunshine Camp Registration
How to Register
Registrations are accepted only at carypark.com or by completing a Cary Park District Registration Form found in this brochure and online at carypark.com. Forms may be mailed, faxed 847-639-6290, or dropped off at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary.
Payments
Full payment of the first session of attendance is required at the time of registration. All other sessions are required to be paid in full 7-days prior to the start of each week. See the schedule below. Failure to pay 7-days prior may result in removal of your spot in camp.
A Cary Park District payment plan can be arranged for camp registrations. Payment options include cash, check, and most major credit cards.
Required Forms
Sunshine Camp will be utilizing a new online form system. ePACT will be a one stop shop for all required camp forms including emergency cards, code of conduct, refund policies, medical forms, and more. After you register for Sunshine Camp, you will receive an automated email with a link within 24 hours to the forms that are required. You will need to create an account and complete all required documents by the Friday before the camp week begins. Failure to complete these forms on time may result in removal of camp.
Refund Policy
If you need to withdraw your child from camp, a withdrawal form must be completed and turned in to the program manager. You can e-mail it to cfejedelem@carypark.com, mail, fax 847-639-6290, or drop it off at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary. Withdrawal forms are available at the Community Center and at carypark.com. Withdrawal forms will not be accepted at the camp site. See the schedule below for the withdrawal dates for each session.
Week 1 June 9 May 28
June 1
Week 2 June 16 June 4 June 8
Week 3 June 23
June 11 June 15
Week 4 June 30 June 18 June 22
Week 5 July 7 June 25
June 29
Week 6 July 14 July 2 July 6
View photos from last year
Week 7 July 21 July 9 July 13
Week 8 July 28 July 16 July 20