Summer camp 2017

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Table of Contents

Arts Adventure through Creation Early Childhood Arts Camp Full-Day 1–week Arts Camps Immersion in the Arts Camp Theatre & Puppetry Camp YAP (Young Artist Program)

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Ecology EcoExplorer Camp EcoQuest Day Camp EcoTravelers Camp Summer Summit Camp Wildflower Camp

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General Information Camp Policies Dates to Remember Fee Assistance/Scholarships Free Summer Lunch Program Health, Safety and ADA Información de inscripción Nonresident Registration Information Pick-up/Drop-off Policy & Misc. Information Pre- and Post-Camp Care Resident Registration Information

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Preschool

Teen Leadership

Summer Semester Robert Crown Preschool 21

Aquatic Counselor in Training Ecology Counselor in Training Leader In Training (LIT) Program Robert Crown Counselor in Training Program

Special Needs Camp R.E.A.L. (Recreation/Ecology at Lovelace) Park Camp

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Specialty–Games Chess Wizards Mini-Camp LEGOmania Camp Play-Well TEKnologies LEGO® Mini-Camps

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Sports Aquatic Camps Basketball Mini-Camp Beach Volleyball Mini-Camp Fencing Mini-Camp Flag Football Mini-Camp Gymnastics Mini-Camp Hockey Camp Late Summer Basketball Mini-Camp Learn to Skate Camp Pee Wee Sports Camp Speedskating Mini-Camp Sports Camps and Sports Mini-Camp Tennis Ultimate Adventure Camp

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Variety Back to Basics Camp Kaleidoscope End of Summer Bash Fun Factory Kid City Sandals, Sunshine and Swings Summer in the Park Summertime Diversified Tween Scene Zombie Survival Camp: Basic Training Zombie Survival Camp: Special Ops

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Free Summer Lunch Program

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Youth Golf Camps Now are offered by Canal Shores Golf Course.

Call 847-475-9173 or visit www.canalshores.org

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Summer camps will help your child enjoy summer in Evanston by learning new skills and meeting friends with similar interests.

The pleasant memories will last a lifetime!

Camp Registration Day

Contact Information

No more waiting for camp lottery results!

Evanston Recreation Division Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Phone: 311 (847-448-4311) E-mail: recreation@cityofevanston.org

Camp registration kicks off this year with a simple new process to benefit Evanston residents

This year there will be a camp registration day taking place on February 4, 2017 from 8am–Noon online and in-person at the Robert Crown Community Center only. No phone registrations will be allowed at this time. This will replace the camp lottery system from previous years. Registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. This process will fairly allocate slots in camps which have high demand. The camp registration day is for Evanston residents only (ZIP codes 60201 and 60202).

Proof of residency is required.

After Noon on February 4, you will not be able to register for additional camps or wait lists until Monday, February 6 at 10am.

Please don’t wait too long to register

In order to have safe, adequate staffing levels on the first day of camp, registration will close before camp starts. If registration is closed, ask if there is a wait list; payment is not required to be on a wait list.

Fee Assistance

Chandler-Newberger Community Center Center 1028 Central St. 847-448-8252 Evanston Ecology Center 2024 McCormick Blvd. 847-448-8256 Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center 1655 Foster St. 847-448-8254 Gibbs Morrison Cultural Center 1823 Church St. 847-448-8040 Robert Crown Community Center 1701 Main St. 847-448-8258

Other Camp Questions?

Please call 311 (847-448-4311).

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Fee assistance is available to qualified Evanston residents based on family size and total family income. Each camp has a limited amount of fee assistance available.

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Centers Hosting Camps

Pólizas y plazos para los campamentos de verano estan publicados en español en el sitio www.cityofevanston.org/summercamps.

Las copias impresas estarán disponibles en los cuatro centros comunitarios (arriba). Para asistencia, llame al número 847-448-4311.

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Arts Arts Camps General Information The City of Evanston Arts Camps provide enrichment and exploration, giving youth the opportunity to immerse themselves in the arts and practice creativity, all of which leads to a fascinating summer. All camp staff has experience working with children and a background in and love of the arts. Each camp day includes classes in a variety of disciplines and may include field trips, visits from guest artists and special workshops. Most classes are held indoors, but Arts Camp gets outside whenever the weather permits. Most of our camps go to the beach once a week.

Arts Camp Locations

The location of Immersion of the Arts will be announced after approval by School District #65 —this camp is always located in a District 65 school building and has Pre- and Post-Camp Care. YAP, single week themed camps and Early Childhood Camp are held at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. For updates, please call 847-448-8263.

Communication

Questions about Arts Camps should be directed to Angela Allyn at 847-448-8263. Prior to the start of camp, you will receive a link to the Parent Web page via e-mail, where you can download a detailed manual, all your forms, and information on how to sign up for extended care for the camps that offer it. Weekly newsletters are published during camp; upon request, they will be sent by e-mail. Several camps operate blogs and post final projects on YouTube.

Immersion in the Arts Camp This year’s theme is “What’s Your Story” and we turn to children’s literature from around the world for inspiration. We will spend the summer exploring a wide variety of the arts disciplines as we bring to life beloved children’s tales from a different region every week. We will use visual art, music, storytelling, creative writing, movement, dance, drama, and media arts to bring to life the stories that have captivated children for generations. Four week sessions will allow campers to create a sense of community and create a capstone project to celebrate their creativity. Days may include multiple classes, field trips, visits from guest artists and a literary connection with the Evanston Public Library. We might create our own graphic novels, illustrate stories, design props, make film adaptations and create fan fiction. This camp offers pre and post care. No camp July 4.

Location: To Be Announced Age: 6-12 yrs.

Fee, per 4-week session: $675 R/$740 NR Class #

Dates

Days Time

922212A7 June 12-July 7 M-F 9am-3:30pm 922212B7 July 10-Aug 4 M-F 9am-3:30pm

Early Childhood Arts Camp Our popular half day Early Childhood Camp focuses on wee artists through stories, art, cooking projects, water fun and guest artists. It has all the creativity of the big kids’ arts camps, but is sized just right for younger campers who craft, paint, make and create. No camp July 4.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center Age: 4-6 yrs.

Fee: $410 R/$450 NR Camp #

Date

Day Time (half-day only)

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June 12-July 7 June 12-July 7 July 10-Aug 4 July 10-Aug 4

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9am-Noon 1-4pm 9am-Noon 1-4pm

YAP (Young Artist Program) Theme: Whats Your Story?

No one ever forgets their time at YAP. This creative program is for teens and tweens looking for empowering experiences in the visual and performing arts. YAP is more than an advanced version of Arts Camp; participants work with artists who help them develop an artist’s voice.

YAP is designed for teens age 11 (entering grade 6) through age 16 who have any level of experience in the arts.

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YAP offers an important balance of advanced arts classes with good old-fashioned summer camp fun. Attend a half-day to concentrate in visual arts (am) or performing arts (pm), or enroll in a full-day combo for the best of both worlds.

In previous years, morning sessions have focused on site-specific work and sculpture; afternoons have included monologue writing, stage combat and performance poetry. There is always a varied mix, as YAP classes expose teens to traditional artistic practices, as well as those that are currently popular. This gives “YAPpers” the opportunity to learn new skills, express their individual interests and work collaboratively toward final presentations and projects.

Four days a week, artist instructors and mentors lead projects which enhance both individual expression and group collaboration. On Fridays, we may welcome guest performers, participate in master workshops, go on a field trip or excursion to the beach, or create “YAP Olympics.” Be sure to dress up on Wednesdays; they’re our imaginative theme days.

In our frenzied world summer provides a time for young people to explore passions and develop new mastery—YAP provides a time and space for creating community. We work at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center with a compressed three week session framework to better align with other popular Evanston programs.

At the end of each session, the Visual Arts program concludes with a friendly gallery opening/reception, while the Performing Arts program presents a sophisticated performance, which the campers themselves assist in producing. For more information, please call 847-448-8263. Check out our video at www.cityofevanston.org/evanstonartsvideo.

No camp July 4.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Age: 11-16 yrs. (students entering middle school and high school students) Fee, per 3 week full-day camp: $590 R/$605 NR Fee, per 3 week half-day camp: 395 R/$430 NR Class # Date (Full-day or half-day options)

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9am-4pm 9am-Noon 1-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-Noon 1-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-1pm 1-4pm

June 12-30 June 12-30 June 12-30 July 3-21 July 3-21 July 3-21 July 24-Aug 11 July 24-Aug 11 July 24-Aug 11

Arts Camp Video: Learn all about Arts Camps.

View our video at http://ow.ly/FDsJW

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Full-Day 1–week Arts Camps See page 4 for general information Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Age: Vary; see camp descriptions Fee: $270 R/$290 NR Pre- or Post-camp Care: see page 25.

Architecture Camp Explore the built environment, create dream spaces, and get to know the personalities that created the places where we live, work and play.

Extended care is offered.

Age: 7-12 yrs.

Camp # Date Day Time 922226A7 June 19-23 M-F

9am-3:30pm

Crafters Camp From scrapbooking to knitting, decoupaging to woodworking, and paper making to tie-dyeing, we’ll explore various craft projects and gain skills with tools and supplies. Extended Care is offered.

Age: 8-12 yrs.

Camp # Date Day Time 922231A7 July 24-28 M-F

9am-3:30pm

Pirate Camp We’ll fly the Jolly Roger and create our pirate persona as we learn to navigate the seas, host a pirate picnic at the lake, sing pirate chanteys and talk like a pirate. “Arrr, matey!” Extended care is offered.

Age: 6-10 yrs.

Camp # Date Day Time

Animalia Camp

922232A7 July 31-Aug 4

Magic and Activism! Let’s build, play and tell stories about the magical creatures that fill literature. Then let’s become advocates for the real animals in our community. Extended care is offered.

Age: 7-11 yrs.

Camp # Date Day Time

Renaissance Camp

922227A7 June 26-30 M-F

9am-3:30pm

Textiles Camp Explore felting, weaving, dyeing techniques, as well as unconventional materials and traditions along with the meaning of fabrics around the world and through history. Extended care is offered. No camp July 4. Extended care offered.

Age: 7-11 yrs.

Camp # Date Day Time 922228A7 July 3-7 M-F

9am-3:30pm

Knights Camp We’ll explore the age of chivalry. Learn how to swing a broadsword, wield a quarterstaff, polish armor, tell tales and adhere to the “Code”.

Extended care is offered.

Age: 6-11yrs.

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Date

Day Time

922229A7 July 10-14 M-F 9am-3:30pm

Princess Camp Being a princess isn’t all sparkles and glamour: a princess is a leader in training. Explore which leadership skills you possess and which ones you want to learn. We’ll look at Queens from ancient days to today and explore all the things leader-in-training needs to know, from manners to penmanship, from dancing to needlework, from dreaming to formulating policy. Extended care offered Age: 6-10 yrs.

Camp # Date Day Time 922230A7 July 17-21 M-F 2017

M-F

9am-3:30pm

Our popular immersion into Elizabethan Renaissance is back. Learn to speak Olde English with eloquence, fight for the realm, play with Shakespeare, create Renaissance art, and prepare for a visit from Elizabeth herself.

Garb is encouraged. Extended Care is offered.

Age: 6-12 yrs.

Camp # Date Day Time 922214A7 Aug 7-11

M-F

9am-3:30pm

Birds Camp This week-long camp will be focused on The Art of Our Fine Feathered Friends. Think John James Audobon and be prepared to sing songs about birds, imitate ACTUAL bird calls, hear and act out stories from around the world about native birds, and learn about the wonders of migration and flight. We also hope to go bird-watching and hear from some of the organizations in the area caring for injured birds.

Age: 6-11 yrs.

Camp # Date Day Time 922233A7 Aug 14-18 M-F

9am-4pm

Peace Camp Explore the art of peace through the arts-from the songs of Pete Seeger to the pageants of Bread and Puppet Theatre, to tie dye and community murals, labyrinths and the history of peacemaking.

Age: 6-12 yrs.

Camp # Date Day Time 922224A7 Aug 21-25 M-F

9am-4pm

Theatre & Puppetry Camp Theatre Camp is getting on the bandwagon of an ancient and brand new theatrical form of puppets. Everyone from edgy basement work in Bucktown, the Lyric Opera of Chicago to major motion pictures are utilizing artist made characters to tell stories. This exciting summer arts program promises to give budding artists the experience of a lifetime exploring theatre through the world of puppetry. Campers will work alongside professional puppet makers, and puppeteers to take a magical journey into this beautifully unique art form. Each camper will learn about many different kinds of puppet traditions from around the world including shadow puppets, hand puppets, pop-up rod puppets, finger puppets and toy theatre. They will also learn many different skills in puppetry arts; how to properly warm up their bodies and hands, how to turn an everyday object into a character, what sort of materials and tools are used by professional puppeteers, how to build a puppet from scratch, and finally how to be a puppeteer. At the end of the camp, everyone will perform in a show they’ve collaboratively created using their imaginations, for family and friends.

Puppetry is an exciting art that blends both visual and performing arts, satisfying many different kinds of personalities and skills. Camp fee includes materials, field trips, snacks and lunch.

For more information, please call 847-866-5914.

No camp July 4.

Location: James Park Fieldhouse (Dodge Ave. at Mulford St.) Age: 10-14 yrs.

Fee: $650 R/$750 NR Camp #

Date

Day Time

422210A7 June 19-July 21 M-F 9am-5pm

Adventure through Creation Let’s make things together. We’ll use paint, ink, pencils, sticks, and wire to create three dimensional works of art. Masks, cardboard constructions, and weaving are a few of the projects that camp director, Patti Montgomery, has in mind. Each day will start with free art time followed by a project and then time to play outdoors in the newly refurbished Baker Park.

Children are encouraged to explore media in new ways and design their own camp experience as they develop new skills. For more information, please call 847-448-8252.

Location: Baker Park (Keeney and Forest) Fee: $243 R/$271 NR Camp #

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Day

622276A7 June 12-23 M-F 622276B7 June 12-23 M-F

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Age

9am-Noon 7-9 yrs 1-4pm 9-11 yrs

9am-3:30pm cityofevanston.org/summercamps

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Sports Aquatic Camps General Information Very important registration information!

Due to high demand and safety concerns, you may register a child for either the morning or afternoon Youth Aquatic Camp per session, but not both. We do not prorate any Aquatic Camp offerings.

Swim Test Required

Although campers will wear Coast Guardapproved personal flotation devices when they are on any of the boats or other vessels, they are required to pass a 50-yard swim test (any combination of strokes) before they may participate in aquatic activities. The test will be given in the lake on the first day of camp (weather permitting). It’s in your best interest to be sure the camper can pass the test. Refunds will not be provided if the test is failed.

What about the weather?

Aquatic Camp is held everyday, but activities can be greatly influenced by weather and lake conditions. Factors that can result in campers not being able to participate in water activities include heavy rain, fog, lightning, high waves, dangerous currents, high winds and high bacteria count, as well as boat/equipment failure.

Camp Staff

Instructors are highly qualified and have extensive lakefront experience. All staff members are certified in waterfront lifeguarding, C.P.R. and First Aid.

Apparel

Bring a swimsuit, towel and athletic shoes or sandals. Dress for the weather at the lakefront (it’s often 10° cooler at the lake).

Youth Aquatic Camp

Teen Aquatic Camp

If you love the water, you’ll love our Youth Aquatic Camp. Water activities include: Sailing, Kayaking, Swimming, Tubing, Canoeing, Water Skiing, and Fishing. Theme days will be held, along with an informal Parents’ Night. When weather is inclement campers will participate in other fun activities such as fishing, games, and sand sports. A camp bag is provided to participants. Questions? Please call Adam Abajian at 847-866 2913. No camp July 4.

Location: Dempster Street Beach, Dempster St. at the lakefront Age: 8-13 yrs.

Fee: $350 R/$400 NR Class # Date Day Time

Have you “aged out” of our popular Youth Aquatic Camp, but still want to participate in your favorite lakefront activities? This camp is designed with you in mind.

Please refer to the Youth Aquatic Camp description on the left for information about camp activities, apparel and the swim test. If you have questions, please call Adam Abajian at 847-866-2913. No camp July 4.

Location: Dempster Street Beach, Dempster St. at the lakefront Age: 13-18 yrs.

Fee: $125 R/$150 NR Class # Date Day Time Rain Date

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June 12-30 June 12-30 July 3-21 July 3-21 July 24-Aug 11 July 24-Aug 11

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9:30am-12:30pm 1:30-4:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm 1:30-4:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm 1:30-4:30pm

Aquatic & Art Camp The Aquatics camp has teamed up with Arts Camp for a full-day immersion into lakefront activities. This program will spend mornings (9:30am-12:30pm) creating artwork, crafts, music and hearing stories related to water and shorelines . In the afternoons (1:30-4:30pm) participants will experience traditional aquatics camp fun. Campers will sign in at the Arrington Lagoon Building, participate in morning art activities, eat lunch, and then walk to Dempster Beach to participate in the afternoon session of the Aquatics Camp. No camp July 4.

Location: Arrington Lagoon Building and Dempster Street Beach Office Age: 8-13 yrs.

Fee: $700 R/$800 NR Class # Date Day Time 722209A7 June 12-30 M-F

9:30am-4:30pm

722212A7 June 13-27 Tu 722212B7 July 18-Aug 1 Tu

6-7:30pm July 11 6-7:30pm Aug 8

Parent/Child Aqua Action Camp Aquatic Action Camp is for parents who want to share lakefront fun with their children. Everyone will participate in the same water sports as Aquatic Camp including; tubing, sailing, paddling, and more in a fun, relaxing environment. A swim test is required at the first class.

At least one parent must register for every two children and must be present at every class; adults and children must register at the same time. The fee listed is per person. Questions?

Please call Adam Abajian at 847-866-2913.

Location: Dempster Street Beach, Dempster St. at the lakefront Age: 8 yrs. and up with a parent Fee: $125/$150 NR Class #

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Day Time

Rain Date

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June 12-26 June 14-28 July 10-24 July 12-26

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July 3 July 5 July 31 Aug 2

6-7:30pm 6-7:30pm 6-7:30pm 6-7:30pm

Adult Aquatic Adventures Now adults, who didn’t have an opportunity to participate in water sports as a child, can enjoy Lake Michigan. You’ll enjoy the same water sports as our very popular Aquatic Camp in a fun, relaxing environment (see previous page). You’ll also learn important safety rules and tips. A 50-yard swim test is required at the first class. Questions?

Please call Adam Abajian at 847-866-2913.

No camp July 4.

Location: Dempster Street Beach, Dempster St. at the lakefront Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $125 R/$150 NR Class #

Date

Day

722215A7 July 13-27 Th

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Rain Date

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Sports Camps and Sports Mini-Camp Team sports, individual accomplishments and tons of fun await your camper at the ChandlerNewberger Sports Camp and Sports Mini-Camp!

We strive to provide all the fun of a sleep-away camp, but with an emphasis on sports, teamwork and sportsmanship. From basketball and flag football to soccer and softball, your camper will take part in a variety of sports, as well as traditional camp activities such as group cheers, camp songs and team-building exercises.

Instruction in each sport is combined with play to encourage everyone to improve their skills (and put those skills into action) in a non-pressuring and exciting atmosphere. Emphasis is always placed on enjoyment and sportsmanship—not the final score! Individual improvement is the focus, as well as understanding and enjoying team play and making new friends. Guided by our counselors, campers learn that cooperation and encouragement are an important part of building a successful team.

Field trips, theme days and participation in sports, games and activities off-site are included in both the full-day and half-day camps. For more information, please call the Camp Director, Ricky Gonzalez, or Program Manager, Michelle Tompkins, at 847-448-8252. No camp July 4.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center, 1028 Central St.

Special Activities/Trips

During each four-week camp session, campers will go on various field trips, which could include one or more of the following (or a similar type of trip): Miniature Golf; Bowling; Beach; Nickel City or Sky High.

Apparel

Each camper receives a T-shirt (included in fee).

Wear clothing appropriate for outdoor sports and check the parent packet for items to bring on beach or theme days.

Camp Staff

Our college- and high school-age counselors and assistant counselors have backgrounds in teaching or participating in a wide range of sports. The camp also has one Camp Director and three Assistant Directors.

Grouping of Campers

Campers are assigned to groups according to age. Every effort is made to place friends in the same group when so requested by both families

by May 2. Indicate your wishes to Ricky by e-mail at rgonzalez@cityofevanston.org. Campers must be entering the grade shown in for each section in 2017.

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Information Packet

Camp #

Date

Day

Time

Grade

Prior to the start of camp, you’ll receive an information packet with an activity calendar and a newsletter about your camper’s group via e-mail. Group lists will be posted on the first day of camp. Please make sure we have a current e-mail on file to ensure you receive your information in a timely manner.

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Aug 14-18 Aug 14-18 Aug 14-18 Aug 14-18 Aug 14-18 Aug 14-18 Aug 14-18 Aug 14-18

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm

3-4 5-7 1-2 3-4 5-7 1-2 3-4 5-7

Pre- and Post-Camp Care

If you will need supervised care before or after camp or during lunch, please see page 25 for details.

Sports Camp Age: Varies; see below Fee, half-day: $289 R/$329 NR Fee, full-day: $578 R/$658 NR Campers must be entering the grade shown for each section in Fall 2017.

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Day

Time

Grade

June 12-July 7 June 12-July 7 June 12-July 7 June 12-July 7 June 12-July 7 June 12-July 7 June 12-July 7 June 12-July 7 June 12-July 7

M-F 9am-4pm M-F 9am-4pm M-F 9am-4pm M-F 9am-Noon M-F 9am-Noon M-F 9am-Noon M-F 1-4pm M-F 1-4pm M-F 1-4pm

1-2 3-4 5-7 1-2 3-4 5-7 1-2 3-4 5-7

July 10-Aug 4 July 10-Aug 4 July 10-Aug 4 July 10-Aug 4 July 10-Aug 4 July 10-Aug 4 July 10-Aug 4 July 10-Aug 4 July 10-Aug 4

M-F 9am-4pm M-F 9am-4pm M-F 9am-4pm M-F 9am-Noon M-F 9am-Noon M-F 9am-Noon M-F 1-4pm M-F 1-4pm M-F 1-4pm

1-2 3-4 5-7 1-2 3-4 5-7 1-2 3-4 5-7

Sports Mini-Camp Age: Varies; see below Fee, half-day: $95 R/$115 NR Fee, full-day: $190 R/$230 NR Campers must be entering the grade shown for each section in Fall 2017.

Camp # 622284A7 622284B7 622284C7 622284D7 622284E7 622284F7 622284G7 622284H7 622284J7 622284K7

Date Aug 7-11 Aug 7-11 Aug 7-11 Aug 7-11 Aug 7-11 Aug 7-11 Aug 7-11 Aug 7-11 Aug 7-11 Aug 14-18

Day M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

Time 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 9am-4pm

Grade 1-2 3-4 5-7 1-2 3-4 5-7 1-2 3-4 5-7 1-2

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Great America Trip

You have the option to send your child to Great America with the Chandler-Newberger Sports Camp. Children who are registered for both camp sessions may attend both trips! To sign up, please read this section and then register with the class number(s) listed below. Late registrations will be accepted until the day before each trip at a higher fee.

Campers must be registered for the sports camp session that coincides with the Great America date(s) for which you are registering. The session they must be attending is listed next to the trip date.

If you would prefer your child not attend the Great America trip, you do not need to do anything. We’ll hold camp at ChandlerNewberger Center the day of the trip; campers not going on the trip should arrive at their normal start time.

If your family has season tickets for Great America or your child has earned a free ticket, you may choose to pay for only supervision and bussing and use your own ticket for park admission. You must provide us with the ticket the day before the trip. If we do not receive the ticket, your child will not be allowed to attend. The full registration fee includes park admission, supervision and transportation.

Campers need to bring additional money for lunch, souvenirs and snacks. We welcome volunteer chaperones (over age 18 yrs.). There are no refunds for the Great America trip.

Full Registration Fee: $65 R/NR, by deadline; $90 R/NR, after deadline (there are NO REFUNDS for the Great America trip) Bussing and Supervision Registration Fee: $40 R/NR, by deadline; $65 R/NR, after deadline (you must provide your own ticket) Full Registration Trip # Date/Day

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Session #

622285A7 June 29/Th 8:30am-4:30pm I Registration Deadlines June 26 622285B7 July 27/Th 8:30am-4:30pm II Registration Deadlines July 24 Bussing and Supervision Registration Trip # Date/Day Time Session # 622285C7 June 29/Th 8:30am-4:30pm I Registration Deadlines June 26 622285D7 July 27/Th 8:30am-4:30pm II Registration Deadlines July 24

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Sports Tennis

QUICKSTART I & II CAMP: Ages 4-6 yrs. , Lovelace Park Camp # Date Day Time

Adv. Beg./Int. Level Class # Date

Day Time

Age

QuickStart Tennis Mini-Camps

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7-9 yrs.

10-14 yrs.

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10-14 yrs.

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10-14 yrs.

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10-14 yrs.

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10-14 yrs.

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QuickStart Tennis is a specialized program that helps younger children learn basic tennis skills in a fun and supportive environment.

QuickStart I Tennis Camp is designed to introduce children age 4-6 years to tennis with age-appropriate equipment including smaller racquets, special tennis balls and smaller nets.

Balls bounce lower and move slower through the air, making them easier to hit. Using this equipment helps kids to develop confidence, skill and enjoyment of the game due to the immediate success they can have. In addition, the “games” approach to teaching tennis will help improve their fine and gross motor skills. Parents are asked to stay at the courts throughout the camp session, so they can support their child’s tennis game outside of camp. Please dress for the heat, wear sunscreen and bring a towel and water bottle.

Players must supply their own tennis racquet QuickStart II Tennis Camp helps prepare children age 6-8 years for our popular Junior Tennis Camp programs by using age-appropriate equipment and games. Children will be using equipment similar to the QuickStart I Camp; however, they will begin rallying and working on more challenging skills. The tennis balls, court size and nets are all adjusted to help the kids have immediate success and have fun while learning the necessary skills to play tennis.

Please dress for the heat, wear sunscreen and bring a towel and water bottle. Players must supply their own tennis racquet. Rain dates are scheduled on Fridays during the week of participation. For more information, please call 847-448-8252.

Location: Robert Crown Park, Dodge Ave. at Lee St. and Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. Age: Varies; see below Fee, 8 days: $112 R/$126 NR Fee, 4 days: $56 R/$70 NR QUICKSTART I CAMP: Ages 4-6 yrs., Robert Crown Park Camp # Date Day Time 621206A7 621206B7 621206C7 621206D7 621206E7 621206F7

June 12-22 June 26-July 6 July 10-20 July 24-Aug 3 Aug 7-17 Aug 21-24

M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th

8-9am 8-9am 8-9am 8-9am 8-9am 8-9am

QUICKSTART II CAMP: Ages 5-6 yrs., Robert Crown Park Camp # Date Day Time 621207A7 621207B7 621207C7 621207D7 621207E7 621207F7

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June 12-22 June 26-July 6 July 10-20 July 24-Aug 3 Aug 7-17 Aug 21-24

M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th

9-10am 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am

June 12-22 June 26-July 6 July 10-20 July 24-Aug 3 Aug 7-17 Aug 21-24

M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th

8:30-9:30am 8:30-9:30am 8:30-9:30am 8:30-9:30am 8:30-9:30am 8:30-9:30am

Junior Tennis Mini-Camps Personalized attention can make the difference.

The Junior Tennis Camps offer beginning-to intermediate-level tennis players the chance to increase their skills quickly so they can move on to the next level. They’ll learn from top tennis professionals or collegiate players.

All aspects of the game are covered: stroke production, singles and doubles strategy, conditioning and sportsmanship. Students improve their skills, court presence and game strategies, then put the skills into action.

For variety, sessions include warm-up and stretching exercises, footwork exercises, stroke development, cooperative and competitive drilling and match play.

Camps will meet at the Quad on Oakton or another location if there is inclement weather.

Campers will be grouped on courts by age and playing level. For information, please contact 847-448-8252.

Apparel & Snacks

Please dress for the heat. Wear sunscreen and bring a towel and water bottle. Players must supply their own tennis racquet. Participants should bring a snack that does not require refrigeration. No camp July 4.

Location: Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. Age: Varies; see below Fee, 10 days: $310 R/$353 NR Fee, 9 days: $279 R/$307 NR Fee, 5 days: $155 R/$177 NR Beginner Level Class # Date

Day

Time

Age

622287A7 622287C7 622287E7 622287G7 622287J7 622287L7 622287N7 622287Q7 622287S7 622287U7 622287W7 622287Y7

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon

7-9 yrs.

10-14 yrs.

7-9 yrs.

10-14 yrs.

7-9 yrs.

10-14 yrs.

7-9 yrs.

10-14 yrs.

7-9 yrs.

10-14 yrs.

7-9 yrs.

10-14 yrs.

June 12-23 June 12-23 June 26-July 7 June 26-July 7 July 10-21 July 10-J1 July 24-Aug 4 July 24-Aug 4 Aug 7-18 Aug 7-18 Aug 21-25 Aug 21-25

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June 12-23 June 12-23 June 26-July 7 June 26-July 7 July 10-21 July 10-21 July 24-Aug 4 July 24-Aug 4 Aug 7-18 Aug 7-18 Aug 21-25 Aug 21-25

9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon

Junior Tennis Afternoon Mini-Camps Location: Leahy Park, Lincoln St., one block west of Ridge Ave. and Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. Age: 7-12 yrs. by start of session Fee, 5 days: $155 R/$177 NR Fee, 9 days: $279 R/$307 NR Fee, 10 days: $310 R/$353 NR Class #

Date

Day

Time

Location

622288A7 622288B7 622288C7 622288D7 622288E7 622288F7

June 12-23 June 26-July 7 July 10-July 21 July 24-Aug 4 Aug 7-18 Aug 21-25

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm

Leahy Park Leahy Park Leahy Park Leahy Park Lovelace Park Leahy Park

E-Town Academy Camp This is our tennis program geared towards those individuals in grades 6-8 that are having aspirations of trying play at a higher level during their school years. These two hour workouts will have a smaller student to teacher ratio (5:1) where emphasis will be placed not only on proper stroke development, but also singles and doubles match play. We will also spend a portion of each day on off-court agility drills and speed conditioning.

Location: Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. Age: 10-15 yrs. by start of session Fee: $120 R/$130 NR Class #

Date

Day

Time

622286A7 622286B7 622286C7 622286D7 622286E7

June 13-22 June 27-July 6 July 11-20 July 25-Aug 3 Aug 8-17

Tu,Th Tu,Th Tu,Th Tu,Th Tu,Th

6pm 6pm 6pm 6pm 6pm

2017

Gymnastics Mini-Camp These camps are designed so campers will have fun while they develop and improve their gymnastic skills. Our coaches will help your child increase his/her coordination, balance, flexibility and self-confidence while working on the floor, vault, bars and beam.

No experience is necessary to register for the beginning-level camps. The parent packet, which will be e-mailed prior to the start of camp, will include important camp information, including appropriate camper apparel. For more information, please call 847-448-8252.

No camp July 4.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center, 1028 Central St. Age: Varies; see below Fee: $194 R/$225 NR Beginner Level Camp # Date

Day Time

Age

622259A7 June 19-30 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 5-7 yrs.

622259B7 July 3-14 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 8-10 yrs.

Adv. Beg. and Interm.

Camp # Date Day Time Age 622259C7 July 17-28 M-F

4:30-6:30pm 6-10 yrs.

Fencing Mini-Camp En garde! Fencing camps are a perfect lateafternoon complement to a day camp. Campers learn patience, concentration and selfawareness, as well as basic skills. They will be rewarded with self-confidence, self-control and emotional strength for a healthier lifestyle. For campers registered in a Chandler-Newberger Camp program that ends at 4pm, supervision will be provided at no charge for those registered in the fencing camp. To take advantage of this, you must contact Michelle Tompkins 2 weeks prior to the start of camp to complete a registration form.

Hockey Camp —All Levels Summer is the perfect season for boys and girls to have productive time developing their hockey skills and preparing for the next season.

Hockey camp features coaches from Delaney Hockey: Ultimate Skills for Champions, as well as coaches from Evanston Youth Hockey Association. Campers will have daily ice sessions, hockey and skating skill development, outdoor games and scrimmages. Rain or Shine, campers will skate and learn skills in an upbeat, positive environment.

Schedule

Full-day participants enjoy outdoor games and dry land training from 9am until Noon.

Lunch time is noon until 12:45pm; after that, all campers get ready in locker rooms for the 1:15pm ice time. All participants will spend nearly 3 hours on the ice, divided into age and skill level groups.

Registration Information

Camp registration closes when capacity is met, so please do not wait until the first day of camp to register, there is a chance we may not have room for your child. Pre and Post care is available for an additional fee; please see page 25, for more information. If the Monday-Friday week does not work for your summer schedule there is a full and half day drop in option. Please contact James Faedtke 847-859-7824 with any questions you have about this, or anything else related to Hockey Camp.

Apparel

Full hockey equipment is required for on ice participation in the camp. Some equipment is available to borrow as well has hockey skates up to an adult size 15 for rental at $2 per day.

For full-day participants comfortable workout clothing is also required for the outdoor activities. No class July 4.

Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 6-14 yrs. old, with hockey experience, by start of session Days: Monday-Friday Time: Varies; see below Fee, per full-day camp #: $190 R/$200 NR Fee, per half-day camp #: $138 R/$148 NR Camp #

Dates

Day

Time

322234A7 322234B7 322234C7 322234D7 322234E7 322234F7 322234G7 322234H7 322234J7 322234K7 322234L7 322234M7 322234N7 322234P7 322234Q7 322234R7 322234S7 322234T7

June 12-16 June 12-16 June 19-23 June 19-23 June 26-30 June 26-30 July 3-7 July 3-7 July 10-14 July 10-14 July 17-21 July 17-21 July 24-28 July 24-28 July 31-Aug 4 July 31-Aug 4 Aug 7-11 Aug 7-11

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9am-4pm 1-4pm 9am-4pm 1-4pm 9am-4pm 1-4pm 9am-4pm 1-4pm 9am-4pm 1-4pm 9am-4pm 1-4pm 9am-4pm 1-4pm 9am-4pm 1-4pm 9am-4pm 1-4pm

Apparel

Weapons, jackets and masks are provided. For safety, campers must buy an underarm protector and glove (these may be purchased from the instructor). For more information, please call Michelle Tompkins at 847-448-8681.

Beginning Fencing Mini-Camp Location: Chandler-Newberger Center, 1028 Central St. Age: Varies; see below Fee: $169 R/$193 NR Camp #

Date

Day

622296A7 Aug 14-18 M-F 622296B7 Aug 21-25 M-F

2017

Time

Age

4:45-6:15pm 9-11 yrs.

4:45-6:15pm 11-13 yrs.

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Sports Learn to Skate Camp Be cool this summer at a Figure Skating Camp!

Campers participate in a wide range of skating activities, including Spin clinics, moves in the field and freestyle sessions, off-ice conditioning, dance/ballet/Pilates, choreography and music interpretation, as well as daily practice of skating skills.

Special theme days are incorporated into each week of camp, and campers have the opportunity to participate in our End of Summer skating exhibition during the month of August.

Don’t wait too long to sign up, space is limited.

Questions? Please contact Shannon Lamaster at 847-866-2924. No camp Monday, July 4; camp fee is prorated.

Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 5-12 yrs. by start of session Fee, full-day: $190 R/$200 NR Fee, half-day: $138 R/$148 NR * $152/$162 NR ** $110/$120 NR Levels: Basic 1-8 and Freeskate 1-6 Class # 322241A7 322241B7 322241C7 322241D7 322241E7 322241F7 * 322241G7 ** 322241H7 322241I7 322241J7 322241K7 322241L7 322241M7 322241N7 322241P7 322241Q7

Date

Day

Time

June 12-16 June 12-16 June 12-16 June 19-23 June 19-23 June 19-23 July 3-7 July 3-7 July 10-14 July 10-14 July 17-21 July 17-21 July 24-28 July 24-28 July 31-Aug 4 July 31-Aug 4

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8:30am-4pm 8:30am-Noon 8:30am-4pm 8:30am-Noon 8:30am-4pm 8:30am-Noon 8:30am-4pm 8:30am-Noon 8:30am-4pm 8:30am-Noon 8:30am-4pm 8:30am-Noon 8:30am-4pm 8:30am-Noon 8:30am-4pm 8:30am-Noon

Beach Volleyball Mini-Camp

Pee Wee Sports Camp

Our coaches deliver a lesson plan that is fun, yet challenging. You’ll learn the rules, fine-tune your skills, and pick up valuable strategy tips at this terrific camp. We’ll concentrate on the fundamentals of passing, setting and spiking; you’ll also learn to overhand serve and play organized games.

Can you think of a better way to spend your summer than playing beach volleyball? Be ready for the challenge; the sand adds a whole new dimension! Boys and girls aren’t divided into different groups. Dress for the beach; sun care and bathing suits are suggested. You must bring a lunch for full-day camp. For more information, please contact 847-448-8252. You can call the Volleyball Camp rain hot line at 847-448-8253 to find out if camp has been canceled.

Location: Clark Street Beach, Clark St. at the lakefront Age: See below for age and entering grades Fee: $98 R/$114 NR Class #

Date

Day

Time

Grade

MORNING 622293A7 622293B7 622293C7 622293D7 622293E7 622293F7 622293G7 622293H7

June 19-22 June 19-22 June 26-27 July 17-20 July 17-20 July 24-27 July 31-Aug 3 July 24-27

M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th

8:30-11am 8:30-11am 8:30-11am 8:30-11am 8:30-11am 8:30-11am 8:30-11am 8:30-11am

3-5 6-8 6-8 3-5 6-8 4-6 6-8 2-4

M-Th M-Th M-Th M-Th

1:30-4pm 1:30-4pm 1:30-4pm 1:30-4pm

6-8 3-5 6-8 3-5

AFTERNOON 622293J7 June 19-22 622293K7 June 19-22 622293L7 July 17-20 622293M July 17-20

This late summer speed skating camp is instructed by the Evanston Speed Skating Club coaches to help campers develop their interest in speed skating. From the very beginning levels all the way up to the experienced levels of speed skaters everyone can take a positive learning experience away from this camp.

Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 7-13 yrs.

Fee: $240 R/$250 NR Date

Day

Time

322236A7 Aug 14-18 M-F 9am-5pm 322236B7 Aug 21-25 M-F 9am-5pm

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Activities

We encourage campers to improve their ability to play on a team and grow as individuals.

Activities include sports (soccer, T-ball, basketball, floor hockey and more), games, gym time at Chandler-Newberger (Leahy Camp only) and a snack (provided by the parents). Outings include two beach days and one bowling day per 3-week camp session. Information packets are e-mailed prior to camp. If you have questions, please call Michelle Tompkins at 847-448-8681.

Campsites

Pee Wee Sports Camp is held at three different locations. The location is listed next to the dates of each camp session. Bent Park has a large soccer field, playground and park shelter. Leahy Park is a large, open park with a playground and park shelter. It is located just across the street from the Chandler-Newberger Center.

Baker Park has a large open field, playground and park shelter.

Camp Staff

College-age and high school-age counselors provide a fun introduction to sports. Each camp site is staffed with a Camp Director.

Apparel

Each camper receives a camp T-shirt (included in fee). Campers should wear clothing appropriate for outdoor sports. Check your parent packet for items to bring on beach or bowling days.

No camp July 4.

Locations: Leahy Park, Lincoln St. one block west of Ridge Ave.; Bent Park, Hastings St. at Cowper Ave.; Baker Park, Keeney St. at Forest Ave. Age: 4-5 yrs. (must turn 4 by June 1) Fee: $234 R/$260 NR

Speedskating Mini-Camp

Class #

Introduce your child to the excitement of summer camp! Pee Wee Sports Camp, designed just for young campers, combines popular children’s games and activities with sports events. Children feel comfortable as they play familiar games and learn new ones—all in a noncompetitive, supportive atmosphere. They also experience the fun of making new friends. This camp is a great way to prepare children for the popular Chandler-Newberger Sports Camp for older children.

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Date

Day Time

Location

621205A7 621205B7 621205C7 621205D7 621205E7 621205F7

June 12-30 July 3-21 July 24-Aug 11 June 12-30 July 3-21 July 24-Aug 11

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

Leahy Leahy Baker Bent Bent Baker

9:30am-Noon 9:30am-Noon 9:30am-Noon 1-3:30pm 1-3:30pm 1-3:30pm

2017

Flag Football Mini-Camp Basketball Mini-Camp Want to get ready for the upcoming flag football season? Whether you’re an experienced player or thinking about playing for the first time in the fall, this camp is perfect for you! You’ll learn all about non-contact football and develop throwing, catching, running and basic defensive skills. In addition, there will be speed and agility training and individualized attention to each camper’s skills. Finally, you’ll spend time at the end of the week scrimmaging with fellow campers. For more information, please call 847-448-8252.

Apparel

Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle.

Location: Robert Crown Park Football Field, adjacent to Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 9-11 yrs., boys and girls entering grades 4-7 Fee: $99 R/$118 NR Camp #

Date

Day Time

622252A7 Aug 7-11 M-F 622252B7 Aug 7-11 M-F

2017

Grade

4:30-6:30pm 4-5 4:30-6:30pm 6-7

Shoot and score with 3-point Athletics basketball camps. These camps are the perfect late-afternoon complement to any ChandlerNewberger day camp. Participants will enjoy our cool, air-conditioned gym for maximum fun and comfort.

Boys and girls who register for Basketball Camp at Chandler-Newberger Center and who attend Chandler-Newberger Sports Camp in the afternoon during the same week will be supervised from 4-4:30pm for no additional fee. You must contact Michelle Tompkins at 847-448-8681 to complete a registration form for this supervision.

Apparel

This late summer basketball camp is instructed by 3-Point Athletics coaches to help campers focus on drills that will improve individual player skills in dribbling, passing, shooting, defense and teamwork. Games and contests will be held daily. All campers receive a t-shirt for participation. Any questions about this camp please contact James Faedtke 847-859-7824.

Please note that there is no pre/post camp care offered for this program.

Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 6-14 yrs. old Fee: $220 R/$245 NR Camp # Date Day Time 322237A7 Aug 21-25 M-F

Athletic shoes are required (no dark soles allowed).

9am-3pm

Ultimate Adventure Camp

Grouping of Campers

Sections are divided by the grade campers will enter in the fall, so young athletes will play with their peers. Camps will always be taught with the age, size, ability and maturity of the participants in mind. Usually they are divided into small groups of children of similar ages and skill levels.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center, 1028 Central St. Age: Varies; see below Fee: $109 R/$134 NR Camp #

Date

Day Time

Grade

622295A7 622295B7 622295C7 622295D7 622295E7 622295F7 622295G7 622295H7 622295J7 622295K7 622295L7 622295M7

June 12-16 June 12-16 June 19-23 June 19-23 June 26-30 July 10-14 July 10-14 July 17-21 July 17-21 July 24-28 Aug 14-18 Aug 14-18

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

1-3 4-6 1-3 4-6 5-8 1-3 4-6 1-3 4-6 5-8 1-3 4-6

4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm

Late Summer Basketball Mini-Camp

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Are you looking for a great way to end your summer with fun activities and terrific memories? If so, this camp is just what you need.

Chandler-Newberger’s Ultimate Adventure Camp will give you the ultimate opportunity to enjoy your last few days of summer as we JAM-PACK the week with nothing but field trips!

Campers have the opportunity to participate in many different activities as they “ad-venture” out into the Evanston community and beyond.

The actual schedule will be e-mailed to all participants in early August with the parent packet, but past trips have included: Nickel City, American Action Territory Fun Park and Navy Pier.

The camp fee includes field trip admission, transportation and a camp T-shirt. Children should bring a lunch each day. Please wear clothing appropriate for outdoor activities; specific information will be in the parent packet.

Please see page 25 for information about Pre- and Post-Camp Care. Questions? Please call Ricky Gonzalez or Michelle Tompkins at 847-448-8252.

Group Levels

When registering, please take special note to register your child for the appropriate age level.

Campers must be entering the grade shown for each section in Fall 2017.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center, 1028 Central St. Age: 6-14 yrs. by Sept. 1, 2017 Fee: $289 R/$359 NR Camp # Date Age Grade

Day Time

Team

622298A7 6-8 yrs.

622298B7 8-10 yrs.

622298C7 10-12 yrs.

622298D7 12-14 yrs.

M-F

9am-4pm

Absolute

M-F

9am-4pm

Supreme

M-F

9am-4pm

Extreme

M-F

9am-4pm

Premier

Aug 21-25 1-2 Aug 21-25 3-4 Aug 21-25 5-6 Aug 21-25 7-8

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Specialty Games LEGOmania Camp

STEM Challenge with LEGO®

We love LEGO® bricks! Campers will spend their camp time imagining, constructing and achieving new goals with their favorite toy! This camp will encourage participants to focus on using their imagination and sharing ideas to create new designs and test their building skills.

Themes such as Pirates, Star Wars, Toy Story and Indiana Jones are introduced into camp activities that include building with LEGO® bricks, art projects, daily outdoor play and a field trip to the beach. Our special one-week camp sessions at the end of the summer will not include any field trips. No camp Tuesday, July 4.

Location: Ackerman Park, Central St. at McDaniel Ave. Age: Varies; see below Fee, 1 week: $108 R/$128 NR Fee, 2 week: $216 R/$255 NR Camp #

Date

TWO-WEEK CAMPS 622257A7 July 3-July 14 622257B7 July 17-July 28 622257C7 July 31-Aug 11

Day

Time

M-F M-F M-F

9am-Noon 4-5 yrs.

9am-Noon 6-7 yrs.

9am-Noon 8-10 yrs.

ONE-WEEK CAMPS 622257D7 Aug 14-Aug 18 M-F 622257E7 Aug 21-Aug 25 M-F

Age

9am-Noon 6-7 yrs.

9am-Noon 4-5 yrs.

Play-Well TEKnologies LEGO Mini-Camps ®

Location: Varies; see below Age: Varies; see below Fee, 5 days: $182 R/$230 NR Fee, 4 days: $146 R/$184 NR

Intro to STEM with Lego® Tap into your imagination with tens of thousands of LEGO® bricks! Build engineer-designed projects such as boats, snowmobiles, catapults and merry-go-rounds. Then use special pieces to create your own unique design! New and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor.

Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, 1823 Church Street Camp # Date Day Time Age 621203A7 June 12-16

M-F

9am-Noon

5-6 yrs.

Power on your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® bricks. Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering and architecture through engineerdesigned projects such as catapults, pneumatic cranes, arch bridges and battletracks. Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will challenge new an returning students to engineer at the next level.

Location: Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center, 1823 Church Street Camp # Date Day Time Age 622203A7 June 12-16 M-F

7-12 yrs.

Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO®!

Resourcefulness, creativity and cooperation come together in this unique building adventure game; roll the dice to mine for resources, craft tools and watch out for Creepers! This ultimate LEGO® Minecraft experience is an original game designed by Play-Well instructors, using gameplay elements and characters inspired by the popular Minecraft video game. Students will have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO®.

Location: Baker Park, Keeney St. and Forest Ave. Camp # Date Day Time Age

Girl Powered Intro STEM with LEGO®

622203C7 July 17-21 M-F 1-4pm 7-12 yrs.

A Play-Well offering for girls who love to build! This course will provide a supportive environment for girls to build engineer-designed projects. Use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. No camp July 4.

Location: Baker Park, Keeney St. and Forest Ave. Camp # Date Day Time Age

The Force awakens in this introductory engineering course for young Jedi. Explore engineering principles by designing and building projects such as LEGO® X-Wings, R2 Units, energy catapults, defense turrets and settlements from a galaxy far, far away. Create motorized and architectural projects with imagination and engineering to defeat the Empire.

Location: Baker Park, Keeney St. and Forest Ave. Camp # Date Day Time Age

621203B7 July 3-7 M,W-F 9am-Noon 5-6 yrs.

621203D7 Aug 14-18

Girl Powered STEM Challenge with LEGO®

Jedi Master Engineering using LEGO®

A Play-Well offering for girls who love to build! This course will provide a supportive environment for girls to build engineer-designed projects. Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ides in a supportive environment. No camp July 4.

Location: Baker Park, Keeney St. and Forest Ave. Camp # Date Day Time Age

The Force awakens in this advanced engineering course for young Jedi! Discover key engineering concepts such as gear trains, worm drives, pneumatics and eccentric motion. Build LEGO® X-Wings, AT-AT Walkers, pod racers, star destroyers, cloud cities, settlements, fortresses and other complex machines and structures from a galaxy far, far away.

Location: Baker Park, Keeney St. and Forest Ave. Camp # Date Day Time Age

622203B7 July 3-7 M, W-F 9am-4pm 7-12 yrs.

Mine, Craft, Build Adventure Gaming using LEGO®

Jedi Engineering using LEGO®

622203D7 Aug 14-18

M-F

M-F

9am-Noon

5-6 yrs.

1-4pm 7-12 yrs.

Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO®.

Resourcefulness, creativity and cooperation come together in this unique building adventure game; roll the dice to mine for resources, and use these resources to build special items to help in our adventures! Build a zoo, create a Medieval Castle and design a Tree House Village. This LEGO® experience is an original game designed by Play-Well instructors inspired by the popular game, Minecraft. Students will have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO®.

Location: Baker Park, Keeney St. and Forest Ave. Camp # Date Day Time Age 621203C7 July 17-21 M-F

12

1-4pm

Mine, Craft, Build Survival Game using Lego®

9am-Noon

5-6 yrs.

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2017

Special Needs Superhero Engineering using LEGO® Save the world with LEGO® Super Heroes. Build the hideouts and vehicles of your favorite caped crusaders and learn what makes them not only Super Heroes, but Super Hero Engineers! An experienced Play-Well instructor guides young heroes as they design, build and save a city where ingenuity and imagination can solve any conflict.

Location: Baker Park, Keeney St. and Forest Ave. Camp # Date Day Time Age 621203E7 Aug 21-25 M-F

9am-Noon 5-6 yrs.

Bash ‘em Botts using LEGO® Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a massive motorized LEGO® machine? Our PlayWell engineering instructors guide students in this advanced Play-Well engineering camp, as they re-engineer standard LEGO® vehicles into mechanized machines that can traverse challenging obstacles, battle against fellow bots, and take on Play-Well Instructor’s colossal creations.

Location: Baker Park, Keeney St. and Forest Ave. Camp # Date Day Time Age 622203E7 Aug 21-25 M-F

1-4pm

7-12 yrs.

Park Camp

Camp R.E.A.L.

NEW! This year Park Camp will be a 4-week full-day camp program. Park Camp is held in conjunction with District #65’s Special Education/Park School Program. Students will participate in recreation activities such as swimming, sports, field trips, arts + crafts and an end-of-camp BBQ. All campers must bring their own lunch daily; drinks and snacks will be provided.

Registration for Park Camp must be completed by or before May 12, 2017. Registration for camp after May 12 will be subject to a late registration fee of an additional $100 (students starting at Park School on or after May 12 will be exempt from the late-registration charge).

NOTE: Parents of out-of district students must contact their student’s home school district for approval prior to registering for Park Camp.

For more information, please call Leonard Woodson at the Special Recreation office at 847-448-8044. No camp July 4.

Location: To be announced after approval by School District #65 Age: 3-adult Fee: $500 R/$560 NR; if paid after May 12, 2017 $600 R/$660 NR

Camp R.E.A.L. is the place to be in August. This Special Recreation Mini-Camp offers lots of fun activities. This camp focuses on ecology and fun. Be prepared for crafts, sports, ecology activities and playtime at beautiful Lovelace Park in northwest Evanston. Two weekly field trips are included. The registration deadline is July 21; space is limited. For more information, please call Leonard Woodson at 847-448-8044.

Camp #

Date

Day

825206A7 July 3-28 M-F

Chess Wizards Mini-Camp

Time 9am-3pm

2017

M-F M-F M-F

9am-3pm 9am-3pm 9am-3pm

Campers must supply their own lunch every day; drinks and snacks will be provided. Lovelace Park is a large park with a fishing lagoon, playground, tennis courts and walking/jogging paths. The park building will be available during camp.

Apparel

Campers should dress appropriately for outdoor activities. They will receive a camp T-shirt, which is included in the registration fee. A swimsuit, towel and sunscreen are needed on beach days.

A schedule will be sent home prior to the start of camp.

Camp maximum: 25, with 20 spaces reserved for campers identified as having special needs.

Location: Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. Age: 3-21 yrs. by start of session Fee: $330 R/$380 NR; after July 21, 2017 $380 R/$430 NR Camp #

Date

Day Time

825207A7 July 31-Aug 11 M-F 9:30am-2:30pm

Would you like to go on a journey to learn cool openings, midgames with all the pins, double attacks, endgames and even bughouse? Would you like to be a part of a successful chess team that includes all levels of chess players? If so, join Chess Wizards! You’ll learn to play chess in a fun atmosphere, with indoor and outdoor activities.

No previous experience is needed! This camp is for beginning- and intermediate-level players.

All campers receive a chess board, a set of chess pieces, a Chess Wizards T-shirt, score book, trophy and a certificate of achievement! As a bonus, it’s been proven that children who learn to play chess also dramatically improve their day-to-day academic performance.

Children should bring their lunch and drink daily; a snack will be provided. Note: only AM Pre-Camp Care is available for this camp; see page 25 for details. Questions? Please call Michelle Tompkins at 847-448-8681.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center, 1028 Central St. Age: Varies; see below Fee: $338 R/$388 NR Camp # Date Day Time Age 622297A7 Aug 21-25 622297B7 Aug 21-25 622297C7 Aug 21-25

Lunch and Campsite

5-7 yrs.

8-10 yrs.

11-14 yrs.

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Teen Leadership Aquatic Counselor in Training

Ecology Counselor in Training

This camp gives you the training and experience that potential Aquatic Camp counselors need.

Participants will work every day while “shadowing” counselors, learning how to teach basic aquatic skills (tubing, sailing, waterskiing, fishing, etc.).

Each session includes a Parents’ Night.

While anyone who can pass the 50-yard swim test may enroll in this program, participation in this camp does not guarantee future employment with the City of Evanston as Aquatic Camp staff.

In addition to needing leadership and aquatic skills, Aquatic Camp staff must be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Professional Rescuer C.P.R. and First Aid, and must have worked as a lifeguard for the City of Evanston for at least one season. No camp July 4.

Location: Dempster Street Beach, Dempster St. at the lakefront Age: 14-17 yrs.

Fee: $175 R/$225 NR

Do you want to learn what it takes to be a great camp counselor? CITs will not only learn new skills, but have a great summer experience. You will spend the first two weeks learning about communication, leadership, problem solving and teamwork. During the second two weeks, you will work with EcoQuest Camp, where you will play along with campers, assist counselors and lead activities.

In addition to counselor training, campers will participate in a variety of activities, including canoeing, bicycling, field trips, and beach days.

A schedule will be provided prior to the start of camp. Some drop-off and pick-up locations will vary during the program.

As this is a counselor in training program for the Ecology Center Camps, the program also will include topics related to the environment— such as responsible resource use, how to be a good “eco role model” and ways to reduce your carbon footprint. There is no Pre- or PostCamp Care available for this program. Note: the content of the two sessions is identical; due to high demand, registration is limited to one session. If you have questions about the program, please call 847-448-8256.

Location: TBD Age: 12-14 yrs.

Fee: $405 R/$507 NR

Class #

Date

Day Time

722213A7 722213B7 722213C7 722213D7 722213E7 722213F7

June 12-30 June 12-30 July 3-21 July 3-21 July 24-Aug 11 July 24-Aug 11

M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

9:30am-12:30pm 1:30-4:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm 1:30-4:30pm 9:30am-12:30pm 1:30-4:30pm

Class #

Date

Day

122249A7 June 12-July 7 M-F 122249B7 July 10-Aug 4 M-F

14

Time 9am-3pm 9am-3pm

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Leader In Training (LIT) Program The Chandler-Newberger Leader in Training (LIT) educational program introduces teens to the concept of leadership, helps them become aware of their own natural leadership ability, and teaches them how leadership will help them in their daily lives.

Once a week, participants will meet in a classroom setting, where they will participate in discussions, team building activities, and a full curriculum that will attempt to teach them about leadership. Participants must attend all class sessions to complete the program, however, make-up sessions will be allowed.

In addition to attending all LIT class sessions, each participant will be required to volunteer for a minimum of 50 hours at one of the summer camp programs managed by ChandlerNewberger Community Center. Through volunteering, participants will be encouraged to use their leadership skills in real-world situations while being supervised by Camp Directors, Assistant Directors and Counselors.

Prior to the first class session, participants will receive their first homework assignment via e-mail: a participant/parent packet and a questionnaire. The questionnaire will help us determine which camp best suits each LIT, which will help ensure a summer filled with learning, fun and excitement! Campers will receive their camp assignment at the second class. Class dates and times will be set and emailed to all participants by April 10. For specific information on classes please call Michelle at 847-448-8681 before registering. No camp July 4. *Please note, the dates and times of the classes have not been confirmed, at press time we were still confirming the instructor for this program.

Class dates and times will be confirmed and emailed to all participants by April 10.

Contact with Camp Staff

Prior to the start of the class sessions, parents are welcome to contact the LIT Supervisor or Program Manager Michelle Tompkins with questions or concerns. Once sessions begin, the LIT Supervisor primarily will communicate with the teen regarding their program experience. One of our main goals is to help teens learn the importance of leadership and responsibility, which includes holding them responsible for their schedule, attendance, class participation and volunteer efforts. However, parents will be informed of their teen’s progress via e-mailed final evaluations.

If teens wish to continue volunteering beyond 50 hours, they must have received a score of 75% or better on their final evaluation.

2017

Evaluations

All participants will be evaluated by their camp and LIT Supervisor on a weekly basis. These evaluations will be given to the participant each week. At the end of the program, a final evaluation will be completed by the camp and LIT Supervisor. A score of 75% is needed on the final evaluation for the participant to successfully complete the program.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 13-15 yrs. (must turn 13 by Sept. 1, 2017) Fee: $191 R/$239 NR Class #

Day

622290A7 Tu 622290B7 Th

Volunteer opportunities for LIT participants

All NEW volunteers for Chandler-Newberger camps are required to attend the Leader-InTraining program. Each teen is required to volunteer for at least 50 hours. All camps meet Monday through Friday. First-year volunteers are not allowed to volunteer for a full-day program. Teens must be available for the entire camp session for which they volunteer. If you have questions about which camp you should volunteer for, please call at 847-448-8252.

The camps listed below are the camps open for volunteer opportunities. Please see the camp description for information on the camp, locations and dates available to volunteer.

Chandler-Newberger Sports Camp (pgs. 7) Pee Wee Sports Camp (pg.10) LEGOmania Camp (pg. 12) Camp Kaleidoscope (pg.17) If you already completed the Chandler-Newberger Leader In Training program and would like to volunteer in 2017, you don’t have to sign up again, but you will need to submit an application and a copy of your LIT evaluation. Please contact Michelle Tompkins at 847-448-8252 for an application. To return, you must have received 75% or better on the evaluation.

Robert Crown Counselor in Training Program You can be a part of the future of recreation in Evanston by joining the Robert Crown Center team!

This Counselor in Training (CIT) Camp prepares teens to work with staff and contribute their talents to the programs offered by Robert Crown Community Center. Participants serve as role models for the younger children who are enrolled in the Center’s summer camps, and receive weekly training from a variety of social service professionals and mentors. This program builds community and prepares youth to work with children in a variety of settings.

CIT participants receive basic training on a range of topics: how to interview and apply for a job, work-place skills, inclusion skills, how to assist small groups of campers in crafts and sports activities, redirection strategies, safety procedures and more. Senior staff evaluate and mentor the participants throughout the six-week program and provide a final evaluation.

The first week of training will include observation of the many camps offered at Robert Crown, as well as an introduction to the program staff and program objectives. Training days and times for the remainder of the summer will be determined during the first week of the camp. The following week, CIT participants will be assigned to volunteer at camp, based on an interview and personal interests, while also receiving training on the various topics listed above. Volunteer options include Summer Preschool Adventure (ages 2-3 or 3-5), Fun Factory (ages 5-7), or Kid City (ages 7-10).

Volunteers are expected to participate in the program Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm for the entire six-week period. Volunteers may speak with the program coordinator to adjust their schedule if necessary. The registration fee includes training and supplies, field trips, and small group activities. For more information, please contact Tiffany Caston at tcaston@ cityofevanston.org. No camp July 4.

Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 13-14 yrs. at start of camp Fee: $587 R/$609 NR Volunteer attendance: Monday-Friday as assigned (see description) Camp #

Date

Day Time

322248A7 June 19-July 28 M-F 9am-4pm

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Variety Back to Basics

Tween Scene

Our newly revamped camp provides the best of Evanston’s parks and beaches along with the best of what a small variety camp can be. Our individualized approach offers what can be your child’s most memorable camp experiences: small groups defined by age and interests, attention to detail, and a special balance of outdoor activities. Beach visits will include both water play and sand castles. Quiet days might include reading or building, self-directed projects and crafts, small group projects or rainy day sports and games. In addition to occasional field trips celebrating our back-to-basics theme, weekly visits to Robert Crown Center will include the options of ice skating, dance, fine art instruction, or cooperative play. Campers attend from 7:30am-6pm, or 9am-5pm. There are no half day or summer school options available.

Tween Scene is a fun filled camp experience where tweens will make the most of their summer by trying new things and exploring new hobbies. Join us for an opportunity to get unplugged, explore creativity, learn, laugh, and make memories that will last a lifetime. We will also explore friendship and team building activities as well as exciting outdoor adventures and field trips, including water fun at the beach and pool. No camp July 4.

Location: to be announced after approval by School District #65 Age: 11-12 yrs.

Fee: $1,105 R/NR Fee, extended day: $1,500 R/NR

Camp Site

In previous years, this program has been held at various School District #65 facilities. To confirm camp location for 2017, please contact Tiffany Caston, Program Coordinator at tcaston@ cityofevanston.org.

Camp Staff

Our counselors are skilled, enthusiastic young adults who will provide your child with a safe, enjoyable camp experience. A ratio of 1 counselor to 10 campers is maintained with assistance from additional supervisory staff.

Fee Assistance

A limited amount of fee assistance (scholarships) is available to qualified Evanston residents. Don’t wait too long to register, as space in the camp is limited to 45 participants.

Pre- and Post-Camp Care

Please see page 25 for more information.

No camp Monday, July 4.

Age: 6-12 yrs. by start of camp Fee: $905 R/NR Fee, extended day: $1,200 R/NR Class # Date Day Times 322240A7 322240B7 322240C7 322240D7

16

June 12-July 7 June 12-July 7 July 10-Aug 4 July 10-Aug 4

M-F M-F M-F M-F

7:30am-6pm 9am-5pm 7:30am-6pm 9am-5pm

Camp #

Date

Day Time

322244A7 322244B7 322244C7 322244D7

June 12-July 7 June 12-July 7 July 10-Aug 4 July 10-Aug 4

M-F M-F M-F M-F

7:30am-6pm 9am-4pm 7:30am-6pm 9am-4pm

Fun Factory Summer should be full of fun! We seek to spark interest in recreation through a wide variety of activities including organized sports, games, arts and crafts, bowling, ice skating, swimming, theme days, exciting outdoor adventures and field trips. Your child is guaranteed to gain confidence, learn new skills, foster new friendships and have fun! Fun Factory puts the “variety” in camp with an assortment of daily activities designed to keep our campers happy, engaged, safe, and energized! Activities specific to this group include art in the park and summer sports fun! Our counselors are skilled, enthusiastic young adults who will provide your child with a safe, enjoyable camp experience.

A ratio of 1 counselor to 10 campers is maintained with assistance from additional supervisory staff. Full day campers must bring their lunch and drink. A program for providing lunch in the park may be available if a grant is awarded (see information on free summer lunch program in the back of the camp guide). A late afternoon snack is provided to campers attending the post-camp program.

Pre-care (7:30am-9am) and post-care (4-6pm) is available, please see pre- and post-care information in the back of the camp guide. Please contact Tiffany Caston, Program Coordinator at tcaston@cityofevanston.org if your child will be attending summer school. Additionally, if your child needs any special accommodations to allow him/her full participation (examples are medication, behavior management, and physical assistance) please contact Myra Gorman at 847-448-8045. Notification of special accommodations is the parent’s responsibility and must be made no later than ten days before camp starts; otherwise, camp attendance will be delayed. No camp July 4.

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Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 5-12 yrs. by start of session Fee: $575 R/NR Fee, extended day: $720 R/NR Class #

Dates

Days Time

322242A7 322242B7 322242C7 322242D7

June 12-July 7 June 12-July 7 July 10-Aug 4 July 10-Aug 4

M-F M-F M-F M-F

7:30am-6pm 9am-4pm 7:30am-6pm 9am-4pm

Kid City Summer should be full of fun. We seek to spark interest in recreation through a wide variety of activities including organized sports, games, arts and crafts, bowling, ice skating, swimming, theme days, exciting outdoor adventures and field trips. Your child is guaranteed to gain confidence, learn new skills, foster new friendships and have fun! Kid City offers a structured camp experience with room for “children’s choice” theme days to integrate children’s interests into the camp experience.

We ensure fulfilling summer experience where “I’m bored” will be a phrase of the past! Our counselors are skilled, enthusiastic young adults who will provide your child with a safe, enjoyable camp experience. A ratio of 1 counselor to 10 campers is maintained with assistance from additional supervisory staff.

Full day campers must bring their lunch and drink. A program for providing lunch in the park may be available if a grant is awarded (see information on free summer lunch program in the back of the camp guide). A late afternoon snack is provided to campers attending the post-camp program. Pre-care (7:30am-9am) and post-care (4-6pm) is available, please see pre- and post-care information in the back of the camp guide. Please contact Tiffany Caston, Program Coordinator at tcaston@ cityofevanston.org if your child will be attending summer school. Additionally, if your child needs any special accommodations to allow him/her full participation (examples are medication, behavior management, and physical assistance) please contact Myra Gorman at 847-448-8045.

Notification of special accommodations is the parent’s responsibility and must be made no later than ten days before camp starts; otherwise, camp attendance will be delayed. No camp July 4.

Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 7-10 yrs. by start of session Fee: $575 R/NR Fee, extended day: $720 R/NR Class #

Dates

Days Time

322243A7 322243B7 322243C7 322243D7

June 12-July 7 June 12-July 7 July 10-Aug 4 July 10-Aug 4

M-F M-F M-F M-F

7:30am-6pm 9am-4pm 7:30am-6pm 9am-4pm

2017

End of Summer Bash!

Camp Kaleidoscope

Session IV—It’s a Jungle In Here

These 1-week sessions combine children from Fun Factory and Kid City for one last blast of summer fun. Children will be grouped by age.

Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 5-12 yrs. by start of session Fee: $180 R/NR Fee, extended day: $230 R/NR

Summer fun and new friends await little campers! Your child will look forward to games, music and arts + crafts in our relaxed outdoor camp. Children are encouraged to express their creativity and individuality as they increase their independence and self-confidence. Information packets are e-mailed prior to camp. For more information, please call Michelle Tompkins at 847-448-8681.

Camp #

Class #

Dates

Days

Time

322245A7 322245B7 322245C7 322245D7

Aug 8-11 Aug 8-11 Aug 14-18 Aug 14-18

M-F M-F M-F M-F

7:30am-6pm 9am-4pm 7:30am-6pm 9am-4pm

Sandals, Sunshine and Swings This camp is just for toddlers and their parents or caregivers. Designed to be a gentle introduction to your child’s first camp experience, activities will include group and individual art projects, snack, individual play and lots of songs and stories.

Each day campers will explore, build and create while projects and activities intended to challenge their large and small motor skill development are introduced. Working with their parent or caregiver, campers will be encouraged to learn how to transition from one activity to another, follow easy and simple directions and make new friends.

Campsite

Baker Park is a large, open park with a playground and shelter.

Location: Baker Park (Keeney St. and Forest Ave.) Age: 2-3 yrs. with parent/caregiver (must be 2 by June 1) Fee: $90 R/$103 NR Camp #

Date

621209A7 June 26-30 621209B7 July 10-14

Day

Time

M-F M-F

9:30-11am 9:30-11am

Activities

Each two-week session features a fun theme your child will explore with theme-related games, crafts and songs. Special events will be held throughout each session, including beach days and theme days. There also is a special one-week session at the end of summer.

Campsites

Leahy Park is a large, open park with a playground and park shelter. Bent Park has a large soccer field, playground and park shelter.

Location: Bent Park (Hastings St. at Cowper Ave.) and Leahy Park (Lincoln St., one block west of Ridge Ave.) Age: 3-5 yrs. (must turn 3 by June 1) Fee, 2-weeks: $199 R/$226 NR Fee, 1-week: $102 R/$118 NR

Want to know about the Jungle? Love learning about animals? Well then you have come to the right place. Lets gear up to go explore all the cool things the jungle has to offer.

Date

Day

621204G7 July 24-Aug 4 M-F 621204H7 July 24-Aug 4 M-F

Time

Location

9am-Noon 1-4pm

Bent Park Leahy Park

Session V—Colors of the Rainbow Come join us in this special 1-week camp that will teach your little ones about colors, how they are made, and do hands on activities that will get their hands messy in discovering the magic of colors.

Camp #

Day

621204J7 Aug 7-11 621204K7 Aug 7-11

Date

Time

Location

M-F M-F

9am-Noon 1-4pm

Bent Park Leahy Park

Session I—Hungry Caterpillar Who doesn’t love this classic story by the one and only Eric Carle? Join us in discovering some more of Eric Carle’s gems with wonderful art projects and activities for your children to enjoy.

Camp #

Date

621204A7 June 12-23 621204B7 June 12-23

Day Time

Location

M-F 9am-Noon Bent Park M-F 1-4pm Leahy Park

Session II—Beach & Seashore Love the summer, the warm weather, the beach?

Join us for the 2-week camp where we learn all about the summer fun at the beach through art projects, games, songs, and stories.

No camp July 4 Camp #

Date

Day Time

Location

621204C7 June 26-July 7 M-F 9am-Noon Bent Park 621204D7 June 26-July 7 M-F 1-4pm Leahy Park

Session III—A Bugs Life Based on the Disney movie; bring your curious little ones this fun filled camp about the cute tiny crawlers we see everyday.

Camp #

Date

Day

621204E7 July 10-21 M-F 621204F7 July 10-21 M-F

2017

Time

Location

9am-Noon Bent Park 1-4pm Leahy Park

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Variety Summertime Diversified The Fleetwood-Jourdain Center is excited to offer participants a summer filled with activities, knowledge and recreation. Summertime Diversified will provide campers the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities centralized at one camp location. Children can be signed up for the 8 week experience, or the section that sparks their interest. For more information, please call 847-448-8254.

Campsite

The Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center is fully air-conditioned, has one of the best gyms in the area, a relaxing lounge area, and a playground adjacent to the building. Foster Field next to the building is ideal for softball, soccer and other sports. Activities also take place in the arts and crafts room, auditorium and second floor gallery.

Apparel

Please dress appropriately following recommendations included in the parent handbook.

Field Trips

Field trips are scheduled within the parameters of camp hours and any exception will be given 48 hours in advance with written notice. Parents will receive a manual with guidelines, rules and a field trip schedule.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St. Age: 4-13 yrs.

Fee, per 8-week session: $1150 R/NR Fee, per 2-week session: $285 R/NR Camp #

Date

Day Time

422206A7 June 12-Aug 4 M-F 9am-5pm

Fit-Tastic Frenzy This Camp will provide the opportunity to engage in fun physical activities and adventure off into the mind set of what it’s like to train like an athlete. Under the instruction of a certified personal trainer, our participants will be introduced to and engaged in a wide variety of modern, age appropriate training techniques that are utilized throughout the fitness industry.

They will also be introduced to the nutritional aspect of training and the importance of it along with preparing, enjoying and learning the importance of fueling the body.

Camp #

Date

Day

422206B7 June 12-23 M-F

Time 9am-5pm

Mad Scientists Science develops patience and the ability to understand multiple points of view on a wide variety of subjects. This summer, our Mad Scientists will have the opportunity to create questions and learn how to find the correct answers to them. Participants will create memorable moments as they: conduct experiments, learn how to research properly, and visit the Museum of Science and Industry.

So, prepare for a summer filled with fun and controlled chaos as our Mad Scientists prepare to take over the world of science.

Camp #

Date

Day

422206C7 June 26-July 7 M-F

Time 9am-5pm

T.E.A.M. Interacting with others is a learned behavior that is extremely relevant in today’s society.

Even though it is possible to attain success as an individual, it is far more beneficial when success is gained with others. T.E.A.M is an acronym for the phrase “Together Everyone Achieves More.”

Our participants will learn the importance of being able to work together as they develop their communication and critical thinking skills through active participation in team building and problem solving activities and obstacles.

Camp #

Date

Day

422206D7 July 10-21 M-F

Time 9am-5pm

Free Your Body & Mind Are you curious to know how actors and actresses play different characters in different roles; or how they come across as being a completely different person displaying different emotions at will? In this fun introduction to the arts, participants will engage in theatre based workshops filled with enthusiasm taught by a qualified theatre instructor as they learn how to transform their mental images into physical actions that can be displayed on stage.

Camp #

Date

Day Time

422206E7 July 24-Aug 4 M-F 9am-5pm

Extended Mini-Camp

This session will recap all of the wonderful things we learned and participated in during the Summertime Diversified Camp. It will climax with an open house where there will be an expo featuring photos from our excursions, lessons on sustainability, demonstrations of sports activities concluding with a camp wide performance.

Fee, per 1-week session: $200 R/NR Camp # Date Day Time 422206F7 Aug 7-11 M-F 422206G7 Aug 14-18 M-F

9am-5pm 9am-5pm

Zombie Survival Camp: Basic Training If zombies invaded Evanston, what would you do? Campers will have two weeks this summer to find out as they learn the survival skills needed for the coming Zombie Apocalypse. Stealth and evasion, first aid, and map reading are some of the skills we will teach our zombie fighting trainees as we search for a cure for the zombie scourge. Campers will find inner strength and confidence as they play games, climb trees, use tools, practice self-defense, build forts, increase their observational skills, and work with their teammates to fight “zombies”.

Location: Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd.

Age: Varies; see below Fee: $300 R/$390NR Camp # Date Day Time Age 622260A7 June 19-30 M-F 622260B7 July 10-21 M-F

9am-Noon 9am-Noon

11-13 yrs.

8-10 yrs.

Zombie Survival Camp: Special Ops Is your child a seasoned Zombie survivalist? Do they want to acquire even more skills to protect their friends and families from marauding zombies? Special Ops is for the intrepid camper who attended the inaugural Zombie Survival Camp last summer. Our recruits will build teams, strategize, add to their arsenal of skills and use all their creativity as we attempt to cure the Zombies that are lurking near our borders. Two adventure trips also included. No camp July 4.

Location: Ecology Center,2024 McCormick Blvd.

Age: Varies; see below Fee: $303 R/$343NR Camp # Date Day Time Age 622261A7 July 3-7

M-F

9am-3pm 11-13 yrs.

Summer in the Park Housed in the newly renovated field house at Evanston’s Mason Park this new program is expected to be a wonderful addition to our already well rounded summer camp offerings.

Building upon the successful afterschool drop in program, “Summer in the Park” will be a wonderful break from the normal expectations of the indoors allowing our Middle School participants to experience fun outdoor activities including trips to the beach, structured sports activities and scheduled field trips. Space in this camp is limited to only 30 participants, therefore early registration is recommended.

Location: Mason Park Age: 12-14 yrs.

Fee: $350 R/$400 NR Camp # Date Day Time 422208A6 June 19-July 21 M-F 9am-5pm

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Ecology Wildflower Camp

EcoQuest Day Camp

This unique preschool program is designed to develop small and large motor skills, creativity and imagination while exploring science and experiencing the joys of nature. Each two-week session meets Monday through Thursday and has a different theme. Daily activities combine outdoor exploration with play, crafts, stories, songs and nature discoveries. Campers must be potty-trained.

Location: Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd.

Age: 3-4 yrs. (must be 3 by June 1, 2017) Fee: $170 R/$213 NR

EcoQuest Day Camp uses the time-honored traditions of summer camp, hands-on experiences, innovative programming and enthusiastic staff to create a summer of fun, while campers achieve a greater understanding of nature and the world around them.

Camp activities include nature discovery and exploration, arts & crafts, outdoor games, stories, songs, imaginative play, scientific experiments, a beach day, a field trip, a cook-out party and more. Camp meets full-day or halfday, Monday-Friday. Pre-and Post-camp Care is available, see page 25.

If you have questions about camp, please call 847-448-8256.

Location: to be announced after approval by School District #65 Age: 5-7 yrs., entering Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd grades Fee, per camp #, morning session: $180 R/$225 NR Fee, per camp #, full-day: $300 R/$375 NR

Session I—Birds of a Feather They fly, they swim, they squawk! What could be more fun than a gaggle of preschoolers foraging in the Arboretum? We use role-playing games and activities to pretend to be many types of birds found around the world.

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121213A7 June 12-22 M-Th 9-11:30am

Session II—Trees are Terrific Discover the wonders of our biggest plants!

How do they grow? Who lives in a tree? What do the leaves do? Every sense is used to enjoy the different trees found in the Arboretum. No camp July 4.

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Session III—Tracking

122241A7 June 12-23 122241B7 June 12-23

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121215A7 July 10-20

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Time

M-Th 9-11:30am

Session IV—While I’m Sleeping There’s a whole different world of animals that come out when we’re tucked in bed. How do they find their dinner in the dark? We use our senses to act like raccoons, skunks, owls and fireflies, just to name a few.

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Day

Camp #

Date

122243A7 July 10-21 122243B7 July 10-21

Day Time M-F M-F

9am-3pm 9am-Noon

Session IV—Oceans Dive into the last session of Ecoquest to learn about vast ocean habitats. Campers will spend time learning about the diversity of animals that call salt water habitats home. We will investigate what we can do help keep ocean habitats healthy and how the ocean is changing over time.

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Day Time

122244A7 July 24-Aug 4 M-F 9am-3pm 122244B7 July 24-Aug 4 M-F 9am-Noon

The first habitat campers visit is the prairies of the world. Campers will learn about the plants and animals that inhabit the grasslands around the world and the adaptations for survival they all share through activities and games. We will study plant and animal species native to Illinois that call the prairie home.

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Meet us under the trees to learn about the different forests that cover the land. We will discover how important tree filled habitats are to life around the world. Campers will participate in activities, games and crafts that teach the value trees have to plant and animal species that live among them.

Session I—Prairies

121214A7 June 26-July 6 M-Th 9-11:30am

Campers will discover the art and science behind animal tracking. We will learn the ways animals leave clues behind even when we do not see them. Campers will test their knowledge on outdoor adventures in the arboretum.

Session III—Forests

Date

Day

Time

M-F 9am-3pm M-F 9am-Noon

Session II—Deserts Join us in the desert to discover the amazing survival strategies of life where there is very little water. Campers will learn how plants and animals adjust to the extremes of their habitat through activities, crafts and games. Campers will compare and contrast the deserts of the world. No camp July 4.

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Date

Day Time

122242A7 June 26-July 7 M-F 9am-3pm 122242B7 June 26-July 7 M-F 9am-Noon

Time

121216A7 July 24-Aug 3 M-Th 9-11:30am

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Ecology EcoTravelers Camp Discover science and nature through adventures into the Biomes of the World! EcoTravelers allows campers to learn about and enjoy the natural world in biomes all over the world. The campers will experience them through experiments, games, challenges, crafts and hands-on activities. Each session includes a beach day, a field trip, a canoe trip, a fishing expedition and a one-night campout. Post-Camp Care is available, see page 25. If you have questions about camp, please call 847-448-8256.

Location; Session I, II, II: Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. Location; Session IV: Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd.

Age: 8-9 yrs., entering grades 3 and 4 Fee: $350 R/$438 NR

Session I—Alpines and Isles We will journey from above the tree line down to the crystal blue waters. Campers will learn about biomes in two very different elevation levels, but both located on mountains. The first week, they will discover how life survives the high altitudes of alpine biome and the second week, will learn how life has evolved in the isolated isles.

Location: Lovelace Park Camp # Date Day Time 122250A7 June 12-23

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9am-3pm

Session II—Desert and Tundra These two extreme biomes are on opposite ends of the temperature scale, but they share a very important trait in common. Both the desert and tundra get the lowest amount of rain fall of any of the biomes. Campers will compare and contrast survival strategies in these biomes through activities, games and crafts. No camp July 4.

Location: Lovelace Park Camp # Date Day Time 122251A7 June 26-July 7 M-F 9am-3pm

Session III—Oceans and Lakes Either salty or fresh, these two biomes have a vast amount of similarities. We will spend a week on each type of large body of water and the plants and animals that call them home. We will also learn how the moon affects the tides in both lakes and the ocean.

Location: Lovelace Park Camp # Date Day Time 122252A7 July 10-21

M-F

9am-3pm

Session IV—Tropical and Deciduous Forests Campers will learn about the two main types of forests that cover our world. We will swing from the trees as we learn about the tropical forests near the equator. Next, we will bounce through the deciduous forest as we study wildlife like the white-tailed deer. We will learn how important these biomes are to all forms of life.

Location: Ecology Center Camp # Date Day Time 122253A7 July 24-Aug 4 M-F 9am-3pm

EcoExplorer Camp EcoExplorer offers a unique opportunity to older children who are interested in nature and outdoor recreation. This camp unites the awareness of environmental topics with the practical experience of outdoor skills to form a greater appreciation of nature.

Campers are encouraged to take part in the world around them as we explore solutions to some environmental issues by participating in team-building challenges, games, arts, community service projects and hands-on experience.

These two 4-week sessions include field trips, beach days, theme days and an overnight experience. During the third week, there will be an adventure-filled 3-day, 2-night camping trip.

Pre- and Post-camp Care is available; see page 25.

Location: Lighthouse Nature Center, 2601 Sheridan Rd. Age: 10-11 yrs., entering grades 5 and 6 Fee: $850 R/$1063 NR

Summer Summit Camp We will lead the campers on all the adventures in and around Evanston. As with all the Ecology Summer Camps we will be teaching lessons about nature and the environment. We will also take time to enjoy the end of the summer with some classic camp fun. We will tie-dye, play games, do arts and crafts, have beach days, go on a field trip, canoeing and lots of other fun activities. This camp will also have a family bonfire and family campout on Lighthouse Beach, weather permitting.

Locations: Lighthouse Nature Center, 2601 Sheridan Rd and Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd.

Age: 5-11 yrs., entering grade K-2 or 3-6 Fee: $350 R/$438 NR Camp #

Date

Day

122248A7 Aug 7-18 M-F 122248B7 Aug 7-18 M-F

Time

Grade

9am-3pm 9am-3pm

K-2 3-6

Session I—Sustainability Campers will discover the importance of sustainable living. A healthy ecosystem is vital to all forms of life, from the tiniest organisms to the tallest trees. We will learn how we can make small changes at home that over time will have an impact worldwide. Campers engage in sustainable activities while enjoying the natural world. No camp July 4.

Camp #

Date

Day Time

122246A7 June 12-July 7 M-F 9am-3:15pm

Session II—Restoration Let’s go to the ends of the Earth! Global restoration is our goal. Campers examine the environmental changes in places all around the world, including Evanston. We’ll explore how we can coexist respectfully with the great outdoors and the importance of restoring the natural area around us. Campers will experience fire building, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, bicycling and more.

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Date

Day Time

122247A7 July 10-Aug 4 M-F 9am-3:15pm

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Preschool Summer Semester— Robert Crown Preschool 2017 Summer Semester June 12–August 4 Summertime is playtime. This introduction to our year-round child care program is staffed by our experienced preschool team. All children will attend a variety of field trips away from the center during the summer months. Children enjoy theme days, outdoor play and exciting summer activities tailored to their interests and abilities, as well as traditional preschool curriculum.

Registration Information

Robert Crown Center’s preschool program is licensed by the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS). Registration packets include enrollment forms and child health form, as required by DCFS, as well as payment policies. Please be advised that it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that all forms are completed and returned to the preschool office prior to the start of the summer semester.

A $75 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of enrollment and a $182 tuition deposit is due two weeks prior to the start of the program. Fees apply only to new enrollees.

Tuition is billed at the first of each month and is due on the 15th of the month. Fees vary monthly dependent on the number of service days.

There are no refunds for hours/days missed due to illness or vacation. Registration is by appointment only. For more information, please email tcaston@cityofevanston.org.

Creative Play All Day

Take Two All Day

Our new all-day option provides an easy choice for families seeking a full day of enriched child care in the community center setting.

The class is designed as a unique program for preschoolers, providing a highly structured morning learning environment, along with the best that afternoon recreation has to offer. We provide lunch and two healthy snacks, followed by time to rest and play. The day ends with arts and crafts, music and dance, weekly ice skating and thematic recreation instruction.

Age: 3-5 yrs.

Day Time

For those families whose first preschool needs include a full day of child care, we now offer extended summer programming. Our morning enrichment program for twos is combined with relaxing and challenging age appropriate afternoon activities. Our little ones will benefit from a quiet rest time, followed by art, music, story time and outdoor play. Nutritious snacks and lunch are included. Potty training is not required.

Age: 2-3 yrs.

Day Time

M-F 8am-6pm

Creative Play Morning This program, defined as “innovative play with purpose” many years ago, has become a standard for the community center-based early childhood program. Our multi-age classroom provides the benefits of cooperative learning for both our oldest and youngest preschoolers, with daily activities which are developmentally appropriate for all. Music and movement are part of every day, and arts and crafts activities are both self-directed and designed for success.

Summer programming includes mini-field trips and weekly themes which celebrate summertime.

Age: 3-5 yrs.

Day Time

M-F 8am-6pm

Take Two Morning Our most experienced staff members introduce preschool concepts in a caring, cozy environment, supporting a gentle transition from home to preschool for our youngest preschoolers. Arts and crafts, story time, sand and water play, and music and movement are part of each day. Small group activities are designed to nurture positive social interaction and language development. A healthy snack is provided. Potty training not required.

Age: 2-3 yrs.

Day Time M, W, F 8:30-11:30am Tu, Th 8:30-11:30am

M-F 9am-Noon

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General Information Resident Registration Information Camp Registration Day No more waiting for camp lottery results! Camp registration kicks off this year with a simple new process to benefit Evanston residents. This year there will be a camp registration day taking place on February 4, 2017 from 8am-Noon online and in-person at the Robert Crown Community Center only. No phone registrations will be allowed at this time. This will replace the camp lottery system from previous years. Registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. This process will fairly allocate slots in camps which have high demand. The camp registration day is for Evanston residents only (ZIP codes 60201 and 60202). Proof of residency is required.

After Noon on February 4, you will not be able to register for additional camps or wait lists until Monday, February 6 at 10am.

Online Registration You must have an active e-mail address to register online. To request an account, click on the “Need an account?” link at www.cityofevanston.org/register. All accounts must be requested 24 hours prior to the camp registration day.

Online registrations for residents will begin on February 4, 2017 from 8am-Noon. All camp transactions must be completed by Noon.

For online registrations, simply follow these easy steps: • Use the “+” icon by each camp section to select all of your choices.

• After all selections have been made, click on the “add to cart” button on the bottom left corner of the screen.

• Select the corresponding camp(s) for your child(ren) and click “continue”.

• Agree to the waiver(s) for all camp sections and hit “continue” after each.

• A review of your shopping cart will appear, click “proceed to checkout”.

• Select payment method, enter the payment amount (must pay minimum amount due) and click “continue”.

• Enter payment information and “submit payment”.

• A receipt will automatically be emailed.

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Your child(ren) must meet all requirements to enroll in the camps listed in the 2017 Summer Camp Guide. Exceptions to any requirement cannot be made online. If you need an exception for camp, you must register in-person.

Please note that registrations will be taken simultaneously at the Robert Crown Community Center. Each camp will have a small number of slots reserved for in-person registrations only.

Wait lists for camp sections will become available after on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 10am for residents only. Wait list registrations can be taken in-person at all community centers, over the phone and online. There is no fee required to be on a wait list(s).

In-Person Registration The first day for Evanston residents to register in person is on February 4, 2017 from 8am-Noon at the Robert Crown Community Center. The process will be these easy steps: • Arrive at the Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St., on February 4, 2017 from 8am-Noon.

• Upon entry, each person will receive a number on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• Residents will be directed to the gym where they will receive registration forms and have the opportunity to consult with staff on camp options.

• Use the registration form to compile the first and second choice of camp selections for your child(ren).

• Numbers will be called in groups to proceed to the registration desk to enroll in camp and proof of residency will be required at this time.

• Staff will complete your registration with a $25 deposit per section.

• A receipt will be provided upon completion confirming your camp selections.

Wait lists for camp sections will become available after on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 10am for residents only. Wait list registrations can be taken in-person at all community centers, over the phone and online. There is no fee required to be on a wait list(s).

Camp Policies Deposit Policy A $25 deposit is required for each camp section at the time of your child(ren) enrollment.

Deposits are never refunded but may be transferred in compliance with the transfer policy. There are no payment plans or fee assistance available for deposits.

Wait List Wait lists for camp sections will only become available after the initial registration day, beginning on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 10am for residents only. Wait list registrations can be taken in-person at all community centers, over the phone and online. There is no fee required to be on a wait list(s).

Registration Cut-off In order to have safe, adequate staffing levels on the first day of camp, registration will close before camp starts. If registration is closed, ask if there is a wait list; payment is not required to be on a wait list.

Please be prepared to submit a timely payment after being notified of an opening. Camp slots are non-transferable; if your child receives a slot, you cannot give this slot to another person, including family members.

Nonresident Registration Information Registration for nonresidents begins at 10am on Monday, February 13, 2017. At that time, nonresidents may register for camps online at www.cityofevanston.org/register, at all the recreation centers and by phone. A $25 deposit per camp section is due at enrollment.

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Transfer Policy

Final Payment/Payment Plans

Through 4pm on Monday, May 8, 2017, you may request that your child transfer from one City of Evanston camp to a new registration in another City of Evanston camp. Contact the center hosting the camp to initiate a transfer to a new selection.

Please allow time for the requests to be processed. Do not bring your child to the “new” camp until you are contacted by that the transfer has been approved and finalized.

Transfers are made based on availability in the second camp. Program fees vary. If the camp you are transferring into has a higher fee, you must pay the difference before the transfer will be approved. If the camp you are transferring into has a lower fee, a refund will be issued. Camp deposits or camp balance payments are not transferable to non-camp programs.

Starting May 9, 2017, the department reserves the right to accommodate or deny transfers on a case-by-case basis. There will be a $20 charge for all transfers requested after May 8, 2017 (if the transfer can be accommodated).

Please mark your calendar for the May 8, 2017 balance due date for all camp fees (see “Ways to Pay” below).

Payment plan options may be available after a thorough review of special circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Payment plans are arranged by community center program coordinators. If the camp is held at a park or school, please call 311 (847-448-4311) and we will direct you to the appropriate program coordinator.

If you haven’t arranged a payment plan or paid the balance due by May 8, 2017, we reserve the right to cancel your child’s reserved space(s) and you will forfeit your camp deposit(s).

Households with a previous balance are required to pay in full to all outstanding balances prior to starting camp.

Refunds WWe do not offer refunds except in the case of a documented medical excuse preventing your child from participating in camp or a documented requirement for your child to attend summer school. All such requests for a refund must be submitted in person to the Evanston Recreation Division office by May 8, 2017.

Deposits are not refundable.

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Ways to Pay Payments are accepted online at www.cityofevanston.org/register.

Prefer to pay by phone, mail or in person?

Accepted forms of payments are major credit cards, check, money order or cash (in person only).

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Fee Assistance/ Scholarships A limited amount of fee assistance (scholarship) is available to qualifying Evanston residents based on family size and total family income.

There are a limited number of spaces in camps and each camp has a limit on fee assistance, so please apply early. Fee assistance applications are not processed by telephone and it takes at least five business days for processing.

Fee assistance applications are available at community centers and the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., and online at www.cityofevanston.org/recreationscholarship.

To receive a copy by mail, please call 311 (847-448-4311).

Fee assistance is valid for one year. For your initial application, we will accept your current financial information (current tax return and W-2).

Some families receive camp payment assistance from a third party agency. The City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will work with families receiving camp payment assistance from a third party agency, providing the following guidelines are followed: • The paperwork process must begin by May 8, 2017; please contact the camp’s program manager by that date.

• A payment contract must be signed by the primary guardian of the camper before the first day of camp, indicating they will be responsible for the guardian co-payment or the entire camp balance in the event assistance is denied.

If the above items are not completed in the time frame indicated, the City of Evanston Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department reserves the right to deny participation until required fees are paid.

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General Information Health, Safety and ADA Information/Emergency Contact Form All participants in City of Evanston camp programs are required to have an information/emergency contact form on file at the camp site. This form can be downloaded from the City of Evanston’s web site at www.cityofevanston.org/summercamps.

This form will be included in the parent packet which is made available prior to the start of camp. Prior to the first day of camp, you will need to submit an information form directly to the community center for every camp in which your child is enrolled. For your child’s safety, please include a photo of your child. Please share any important information about your child that will help us make this year’s camp experience the best possible!

Health, Contact Information and Code of Conduct If your child is ill, do not send him/her to camp.

First aid for minor cuts or abrasions is available.

The City of Evanston doesn’t carry hospitalization insurance for program participants; your family’s individual health care policy must cover all your medical needs.

Please pay special attention to the area on the information form that asks for your phone numbers so we can contact you if the need arises.

The form also has an area to list health concerns.

Parents and camp staff must work together to ensure that each child understands the importance of safe camping. Before camp starts, camps will include the City of Evanston’s Code of Conduct policy as part of the parent packet. It will be implemented if a child’s behavior begins to interfere with the rights of others.

Special Needs/Medications/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Does your child need any special accommodations to allow him/her full participation? Examples are medication, behavior management and physical assistance.

The City of Evanston welcomes the participation of all individuals in our programs, including those with disabilities. We are fully committed to complying with the ADA and providing reasonable accommodations to facilitate participation in our programs. The sooner we know about your special situation, the more time we have to make reasonable accommodations to improve your child’s recreational experience with us!

At the time of registration, it is the responsibility of a parent/guardian to contact Myra Gorman, Program Coordinator, to make arrangements for any accommodations. Those registering closer to the start of camp must call Myra no later than 2 weeks before camp starts; otherwise, camp attendance will be delayed. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Myra at 847-448-8045 (voice); 847-448-8064 (TTY) or 800-526-0857 (IL Relay Center voice transmission).

Pick-up/Drop-off Policy & Misc. Information “Safety First” Drop-off and Pick-up Please be aware that camps have sign-in and sign-out procedures that must be followed.

Parents, custodians or guardians are responsible for promptly picking up children when the program ends. If a child is picked up more than five minutes late, you will be assessed a late fee of $10 per child per 15-minute period. Continued tardiness may result in your child being removed from the remainder of the session.

Campsites Although campsites listed were confirmed at press time, locations are subject to change based on space availability and School District #65’s final approval in spring 2017. Visit www.cityofevanston.org/summercamps for an update or call 311 (847-448-4311).

Starting Date/Snow Days/ Summer School Schedules were set assuming School District #65’s school year will end before Friday, June 6, 2017. If the school year is extended and the starting date of our camps changes, we’ll mail a notice to parents/guardians in May. If your child is required to attend summer school, please contact the program coordinator so potential accommodations may be discussed.

The camp refund policy applies.

Quality Assurance We strive to provide the highest-quality programs. We’re confident that all participants will enjoy them. However, if you are not satisfied, we welcome suggestions and ideas that you think will help us improve our programs.

Photography/Videotaping Photographs or videotapes are occasionally taken of camp participants for promotional and administrative uses for the City of Evanston.

If you wish to place your child’s name on a list of children who shouldn’t be videotaped or photographed, please call 847-448-8041.

Updated or Corrected Information Every attempt was made to supply accurate information, but information may change after the guide is printed in December. Camp locations are expected to be confirmed in May after School District #65 determines their needs. Updates, including confirmed camp sites, will be posted at www.cityofevanston.org/summercamps. You also may call 311 (847-448-4311) for updates.

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Pre- and Post-Camp Care Pre- and Post-Camp Care assists parents by offering a safe environment for their children beyond normal camp hours. Each Pre- and Post-Camp Care site offers children access to various recreational activities and equipment so children can relax and play. This is not an extension of the camp curriculum; activities might include playground time and board games. Pre- and Post-Camp Care service is available for campers registered in specific camps (see list below).

Fee assistance for Pre- and Post-camp Care is available to qualified Evanston residents only for weekly payments. Care will be supervised at an approximately 10:1 camper/staff ratio; at many camp sites, assistant directors will be responsible for supervision before and after the normal camp hours.

Fees:

Pre-care: $15 per day or $30 per week Post-care: $15 per day or $40 per week

Pre- and Post-camp Care is available at an additional cost at only the following camps: Ecology Center:

EcoQuest, EcoExplorer, EcoTravelers and Summer Summit. All Ecology camps will have post-care at one campsite (site TBD).

Chandler-Newberger Center:

Sports Camp, Sports Mini-Camp and Ultimate Adventure Camp. Chess Camp only has Pre-Camp Care.

Arts Camps:

Immersion in the Arts Camp, Architecture Camp, Animalia Camp, Textiles Camp, Knights Camp, Princess Camp, Crafters Camp, Pirate Camp, and Renaissance Camp.

How to Register for Pre- or Post-camp Care You may now register online for Pre- and PostCamp Care starting at 10am on March 27, 2017.

For a registration form, please contact the community center where your child will attend camp (see below). If the camp is to be held at a school, park or site to be determined, call the phone number listed in the camp description; staff will mail you a form for that camp. If your child will attend camp at different locations, you will need to complete a registration form for each camp site.

Ecology Center: Matt Poole, 847-448-8147 Chandler-Newberger Center:

Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252

Arts Camps: Angela Allyn, 847-448-8263 Fleetwood-Jourdain Center:

Información Importante Información de inscripción ¿Habla Español?

Pólizas y plazos para los campamentos de verano estan publicados en español en el sitio www.cityofevanston.org/summercamps.

Las copias impresas estarán disponibles en los cuatro centros comunitarios. Para asistencia, llame al número 847-448-4311.

Jelani Summers, 847-448-8254

Important Things to Remember: 1. Space in each camp’s Pre- and Post-Camp Care is limited. If you need to schedule additional service after the camp session has started, we will do our best to accommodate you.

2. Payment for weekly Pre- and Post-Camp Care is due at the time you register for the service.

For more information about daily care, please contact the program coordinator.

3. After May 8, 2017, there will be no refunds.

4. Children must be picked up promptly when Post-camp Care is scheduled to end at their site. In emergency situations, a late fee of $10 per 15-minute period or any portion of a 15-minute period will be charged. Abuse of this emergency system may result in removal of the child from the camp program.

Robert Crown Community Center:

Learn to Skate and Hockey Camp.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Center: Summertime Diversified.

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Dates to Remember and Free Programs 2017 Dates to Remember February 4 at 8am-Noon • Open online registration.

• In-person registrations at the Robert Crown Community Center only.

February 6 at 10 am • Resident registrations resumes.

• Wait list for residents begin.

February 13 at 10am • Open registration begins (Evanston resident & nonresidents) • Registrations accepted online, in person, by phone and by mail.

May 8 • Camp balances due today!

• Last date to request a transfer to a different camp program, cancel,

and/or request a payment plan.

Free Summer Lunch Program (Age 1-18) Tentative sites: Mason Park, James Park and the parks adjacent to Robert Crown Community Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.

The City of Evanston’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department may once again operate a Summer Food Service Program through a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education. If the grant is awarded for 2017, free cold lunches will be served Monday through Friday to youth age 1-18 at four park sites this summer. The summer food service program is available to all eligible children without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap. For an update on program status, please call 847-448-8254 in spring 2017.

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Summer Camps by Age Camp

Pg Pre-K

Arts Adventure through Creation Early Childhood Arts Camp Arts Camps Immersion in the Arts Camp Theatre & Puppetry Camp YAP (Young Artist Program) Ecology

5 4 5 4 5 4

EcoExplorer Camp EcoQuest Day Camp EcoTravelers Camp Summer Summit Camp Wildflower Camp Preschool

20 19 20 20 19

Summer Semester Robert Crown Specialty—Games

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Chess Wizards Mini-Camp LEGOmania Camp Play-Well TEKnologies LEGOÂŽ Mini-Camps Special Needs

13 12 12

Camp R.E.A.L. Park Camp Sports Aquatic Camps Basketball Mini-Camp Beach Volleyball Mini-Camp Fencing Mini-Camp Flag Football Mini-Camp Gymnastics Mini-Camp Hockey Camp Late Summer Basketball Mini-Camp Learn to Skate Camp Pee Wee Sports Camp Speedskating Mini-Camp Sports Camps and Sports Mini-Camp Tennis Ultimate Adventure Camp Teen Leadership

13 13

Aquatic Counselor in Training Ecology Counselor in Training Leader In Training (LIT) Program Robert Crown Counselor in Training Program Variety

14 14 15 15

Back to Basics Camp Kaleidoscope End of Summer Bash Fun Factory Kid City Sandals, Sunshine and Swings Summer in the Park Summertime Diversified Tween Scene Zombie Survival Camp: Basic Training Zombie Survival Camp: Special Ops

16 17 17 16 16 17 18 18 16 18 18

Free Summer Lunch Program

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Age 5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Adult

6 11 10 9 11 9 9 11 10 10 10 7 8 11

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Parks, Recreation and Community Services Dept.

Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center 2100 Ridge Avenue Evanston, IL 602011 311 or 847-448-4311

City of Evanston Summer Events

DOWNTOWN EVANSTON FARMERS’ MARKET May 6–Nov. 4, Saturdays, 7:30am–1pm

Ethnic Art Festival July 15 and 16, 2017 Saturday and Sunday Noon–7pm at Dawes Park

Free admission

Intersection of University Place & Oak Ave. As many as 58 Midwest vendors sell fruits, vegetables, meat, flowers, cheese, eggs, baked goods and more.

“Home Grown Art ” and food demos/tastings.

LINK cards accepted. Free parking in adjacent Maple Ave. Garage with validation at City tent. 847-448-8045 or www.cityofevanston.org/market

RIDGEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET Returning in June 2017 Intersection of Ridge Ave. and South Blvd.; Michael Miro, Market Manager, 847-869-5640

WEST END FARMERS’ MARKET Returning in June 2017

Intersection of Church St. and Dodge Ave. Season dates will be posted at www.cityofevanston.org/market

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE MAYOR'S SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM JOB FAIR

For Youth Ages 14–18 Who Live Only In Zip Codes 60201 & 60202

SATURDAY MARCH 11 8AM–2PM Doors close at 2pm Job Fair Requirements Evanston Township High School 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston

In order to be eligible to attend the job fair, youth must be enrolled in school and be at least 14 years of age when the employment program begins in June 2017.

For more information, email youth@cityofevanston.org or call/text 847-448-4311.