Summer Camp - 2016

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Arts

Specialty–Games

Adventure through Creation 7 Arts Camps 4, 6-7 Early Childhood Camp 5 Evanston Children’s Theatre Summer Camp 7 YAP (Young Artist Program) 5

Chess Wizards Mini-Camp LEGO Camp and Mini-Camps

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

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General Information Camp policies and information Where to register in person Información Importante Table of camps by age

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Preschool Summer Semester Robert Crown

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Teen Leadership 17 16-17

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

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Sports Aquatic Camps Basketball Mini-Camps Fencing Mini-Camp Flag Football Camp Gymnastics Mini-Camp Hockey Mini-Camp Learn to Skate Camp Pee Wee Sports Camp Speed Skating Mini-Camp Sports Camp Sports Mini-Camp Tennis Mini-Camps Ultimate Adventure Camp Volleyball Mini-Camps

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

Call 847-475-9173 or visit canalshores.org

Aquatic Counselor in Training 19 Counselor in Training Robert Crown Center 20 Ecology Counselor in Training 19 Leader in Training-CNCC 19-20

Variety Afternoon Adventure Art Start Camp Back to Basics Book Buddies Camp Kaleidoscope Evanston Explorers Extended Mini-Camp Robert Crown Fun Factory/Kid City Sandals, Sunshine and Swings Summer in the Park Summertime Diversified Summertime Tots Tween Machine Zombie Survival Camp

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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!

Evanston Resident Camp Lottery

Contact Information Evanston Recreation Division Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Phone: 311 (847-448-4311) E-mail: recreation@cityofevanston.org Arts Program Information: 847-448-8263

Community Centers

Camp registration kicks off this year with a lottery to assign slots using a computer-generated, random list of applicants.

The lottery will be open January 19–25, 2016 for Evanston residents only (ZIP codes 60201 and 60202).

This process will fairly allocate slots in camps which have high demand. No payment is required to participate in the lottery.

See page 29 for details.

Chandler-Newberger Community 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 Robert Crown Community Center 1701 Main St. 847-448-8258

No computer or e-mail address? No problem.

Questions?

We expect most people to enter the lottery online, but if you don’t have computer access or don’t want to create an e-mail address, it’s no problem. Just visit any City of Evanston community center or call 311 (847-448-4311) for assistance during the lottery period of January 19–25, 2016. Staff will help you register.

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

Please call 311 (847-448-4311).

¿Habla Español?

Pólizas y plazos para los campamentos de verano estan publicados en español en el sitio cityofevanston.org/summercamps. Las copias impresas estarán disponibles en los cuatro centros comunitarios (arriba). Para asistencia, llame al número 847-448-4311.

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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Arts General Information About All Arts Camps

Full-Day Arts Camps —Visual & Performing Arts

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.

Full Day Arts Camp offers elementary school aged children a chance to immerse themselves in creativity, innovation and art making for a full day. The camp always takes place in a District 65 school (to be announced when confirmed by school district) and offers pre-care as early as 7:30 am and post-camp care as late as 6pm. Campers can register by the week or in four week blocks for a discount. This summer, inspired by EvanSTEM, Arts Camp takes on the theme of The Art of Science, the Science of Art. In partnership with Northwestern’s Office of Science in Society as well as Chicago’s science museums, we will explore everything from the shape of crystals, to why colors look the way they do, and the physics of a hip hop head spin. Campers bring their own lunches for a daily picnic. Camp includes Visual Art, Drama, Movement, Media and Music, as well as visiting artists, scientists and field trips. On Friday we take camp to the beach.

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

Fee, per 4-week session: $665 R/$730 NR Fee, per 1-week session: $235 R/$250 NR

Arts Camp Locations

The location of Full Day Arts Camp 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’ll receive a link to our Parent Page which has a Parent Handbook, forms and all types of important information. 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. Full-day camps include lunchtime care.

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Various Various Vegetable Animal Mineral Extra-terrestrial Light Form/Mass Energy/Sound Time

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Arts Camp Video: Learn all about Arts Camps!

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

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Early Childhood Camp

YAP (Young Artist Program)

Our popular 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.

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

Fee: $405 R/$445 NR

Theme: The Art of Science

Camp #

Date

Day Time (half-day only)

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Jun 6-Jul 1 Jun 6-Jul 1 Jul 5-29 Jul 5-29

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

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

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.

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 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. New this summer is a return to the Noyes Cultural Arts Center and 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 cityofevanston.org/evanstonartsvideo.

Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Age: 11-16 yrs. (students entering middle school and high school students) Fee, per 4 week full-day camp: $590 R/$605 NR Fee, per 4 week half-day camp: $405 R/$440 NR Class #

Date

Day Time (Full-day or half-day options)

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June 6-24 June 6-24 June 6-24 June 27-15 June 27-15 June 27-15 July 18-Aug 5 July 18-Aug 5 July 18-Aug 5

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

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

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Arts Full-Day 1–week Arts Camps

Textiles Camp This new 4-day camp will explore felting, weaving and dyeing techniques, as well as unconventional materials and traditions and meaning of fabrics around the world and through history.

Age: 7-11 yrs.

See page 4 for general information Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St. Age: Vary; see camp descriptions Fee: $260 R/$280 NR Pre- or Post-camp Care: see page 32.

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Arts Camps have developed the tradition of “dress up” to an art form all its own. This camp focuses on the design and creation of creative and affordable duds and accessories. From Found to Made, we will create characters with costume.

Age: 8-13 yrs.

Date

922216A6 Jun 13-17

Day Time

Focus

M-F 9am-4pm

Costumers

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!”

Age: 6-10 yrs.

Date

922216B6 Jun 20-24

Day Time

Focus

M-F 9am-4pm

Pirate

922216C6 Jun 27-Jul 1

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Day Time

Focus

M-F 9am-4pm

Crafters

Camp #

Date

922216E6 Jul 11-15

Day Time

Focus

M-F 9am-4pm

Architecture

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.

Age: 6-10 yrs.

Date

922216F6 Jul 18-22

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.

Age: 7-12 yrs.

Date

Textiles

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

Age: 7-12 yrs.

Camp #

Crafters Camp

Camp #

Focus

M-F 9am-4pm

Princess Camp

Pirate Camp

Camp #

Day Time

Architecture Camp

Costumers Camp

Camp #

Date

922216D6 Jul 5-8

Day Time

Focus

M-F 9am-4pm

Princess

Steampunk Camp Be Retro and Futuristic at the same time. We will create a fantasy world and outfits and accessories to wear in it. Jules Verne, Neil Gaiman and Charles Dickens all rolled into one week.

Age: 8-13 yrs.

Camp #

Date

922216G6 Jul 25-29

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Day Time

Focus

M-F 9am-4pm

Steampunk

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Medieval Camp The Age of Chivalry was filled with Knights and Maidens, dragons, fairies, wizards and trolls. We shall travel back to the time of Arthur where we will learn to swing a quarterstaff, polish armor, find a good horse, identify dragons, tell tales of valor and create our own mystery play. This camp offers extended care.

Age: 6-12 yrs.

Camp #

Date

922214A6 Aug 1-5

Day Time

Focus

M-F 9am-4pm

Medieval

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

922216H6 Aug 8-12

Day Time

Focus

M-F 9am-4pm

Birds

Date

Date

422210A6 Jun 20-Jul 15

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.

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This exciting summer arts program promises to give budding artists the experience of a lifetime while they explore the in-depth world of theatre. Campers will launch into the wonderfully imaginative world of theatre by writing, designing and performing in an original one-act play.

Each young artist will participate in theatre games and skill-building exercises, collaborate in the playwriting process, learn how to design and create their own costumes, receive hands-on experience as a part of the set building team, then rehearse and perform in the final production at the end of the four-week session.

The summer camp experience will be enriched with field trips to professional play productions, backstage theater tours, visits from guest artists sharing their talent with stage combat, theatrical makeup application and improvisation, and much more. Camp fee includes materials, field trips, snacks and lunch. For more information, please call 847-866-5914. No camp Monday, July 4.

Location: James Park Fieldhouse (Dodge Ave. at Mulford St.) Age: 11-14 yrs.

Fee: $550 R/$650 NR Camp #

Peace Camp

Camp #

Evanston Children’s Theatre Summer Camp

Day Time

Focus

M-F 9am-4pm

Peace

Time

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.

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

Date

622276A6 Jun 13-24 622276B6 June 13-24

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Location Baker Park Baker Par

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Sports Aquatic Camps

Youth Aquatic Camp

If you love the water, you’ll love our Youth Aquatic Camp. Imagine a summer where you can swim, sail, ski and “tube” as you learn about safety and gain respect for the lake! Water activities include: • Sailing • Kayaking • Swimming • Tubing • Canoeing • Water Skiing • Fishing • General Seamanship Skills

No camp July 4.

Fee: $400 R/$450 NR

For a change of pace when the weather is inclement, there will be outof-water programs and sports. Theme days will be held, along with an informal Parents’ Night. Questions? Please call Adam Abajian at 847-866 2913.

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Very important registration information!

The Aquatics camp has teamed up with Arts Camp for a full-day immersion into lakefront activities. This pilot program will spend mornings (9:30am-12:30pm) creating artwork, crafts, music and hearing stories related to water and shorelines and the afternoons (1:30-4:30pm) will be packed with traditional aquatics camp fun. Campers will sign in at a studio location (TBA), eat lunch and walk to Dempster Beach to participate in the afternoon session of the Aquatics Camp.

Location: Dempster Street Beach and TBA Art Studio Age: 8-13 yrs.

Fee: $800 R/$900 NR

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

Swim Test Required

Although campers will wear Coast Guard-approved 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.

Class #

Date

Day Time

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Jun 6-Jul 1 Jun 6-Jul 1 Jul 5-29 Jul 5-29

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

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

Youth Aquatic Mini-Camp Fee: $250 R/$290 NR Class #

Date

Day Time M-F 9:30am-12:30pm M-F 1:30am-4:30pm

Aquatic & Art Camp NEW

Class #

Date

Day

722209A6 Jun 6-Jul 1 M-F

Time 9:30am-4:30pm

Teen Aquatic Camp

What about the weather?

Aquatic Camp activities can be greatly influenced by weather and lake conditions, much more so than other camps. Many factors may result in campers not being able to boat, sail, paddle, kayak, ski, swim or tube.

These factors include heavy rain, lightning, high waves, dangerous currents, high winds and high bacteria count, as well as boat/ equipment failure.

Aquatic Camp is held every day, even if campers are unable to participate in traditional activities associated with the camp. Our staff keeps children engaged with other fun activities such as fishing, free swim, games and special events.

Camp Staff

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

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.

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

Fee: $125 R/$150 NR Class #

Date

Day

722212A6 Jun 7-28 Tu 722212B6 Jul 12-Aug 2 Tu

Time

Rain Date

6-7:30pm Jul 5 6-7:30pm Aug 9

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). A camp bag is provided to participants.

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

Fee: Varies; see next column

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Parent/Child AquaAction Camp

Sports Camps and Mini-Camp

Aquatic Camp is also offered to parents who want to attend with their children. You’ll both participate in the same water sports as Aquatic Camp 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

Team sports, individual accomplishments and tons of fun await your camper at the Chandler-Newberger 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 nonpressuring 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.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center, 1028 Central St.

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Date

Day Time

Rain Date

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Jun 6-27 Jun 8-29 Jul 18-Aug 8 Jul 13-Aug 3

M W M W

Jul 11 Jul 6 Aug 15 Aug 10

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.

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

Date

Day

722215A6 Jul 7-28 Th

Time

Rain date

6-7:30pm

Aug 4

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.

Information Packet

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.

Pre- and Post-Camp Care

If you will need supervised care before or after camp or during lunch, please see page 32 for details.

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Sports Great America Trip

Sports Camps/Mini-Camps continues from previous pg.

Sports Camp Age: Varies; see below Fee, half-day: $289 R/$329 NR Fee, full-day: $578 R/$658 NR Great America: $65 per trip for ticket and supervision, if registration received by deadline; $40 per trip for just supervision and bussing (you must provide your own ticket), if registration received by deadline.

Please read the Great America Trip section for more info.

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Date

Day Time

Grade

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Jun 6-Jul 1 Jun 6-Jul 1 Jun 6-Jul 1 Jun 6-Jul 1 Jun 6-Jul 1 Jun 6-Jul 1 Jun 6-Jul 1 Jun 6-Jul 1 Jun 6-Jul 1

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

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

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

SESSION II 622283K6 622283L6 622283M6 622283N6 622283P6 622283Q6 622283R6 622283S6 622283T6

Jul 5-29 Jul 5-29 Jul 5-29 Jul 5-29 Jul 5-29 Jul 5-29 Jul 5-29 Jul 5-29 Jul 5-29

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

9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-4pm 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 9am-Noon 1-4pm 1-4pm 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 Camp #

Date

Day Time

Grade

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Aug 1-5 Aug 1-5 Aug 1-5 Aug 1-5 Aug 1-5 Aug 1-5 Aug 1-5 Aug 1-5 Aug 1-5 Aug 8-12 Aug 8-12 Aug 8-12 Aug 8-12 Aug 8-12 Aug 8-12 Aug 8-12 Aug 8-12 Aug 8-12

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

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

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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 Chandler-Newberger 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

Session #

Registration Deadlines

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I II

June 20 July 18

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Registration Deadlines

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I II

June 20 July 18

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Tennis

Junior Tennis Mini-Camps

QuickStart Tennis Mini-Camps 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 4-5 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.

QuickStart II Tennis Camp helps prepare children age 5-6 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 contact 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: $106 R/$119 NR Fee, 4 days: $53 R/$62 NR Camp #

Date

Day Time

Location

QUICKSTART I CAMP- Ages 4-5 yrs.

621206A6 Jun 6-16 M-Th 8:30-9:30am 621206B6 Jun 20-30 M-Th 8:30-9:30am 621206C6 Jul 5-14 M-Th 8:30-9:30am 621206D6 Jul 18-28 M-Th 8:30-9:30am 621206E6 Aug 1-11 M-Th 8:30-9:30am 621206F6 Aug 15-18 M-Th 8:30-9:30am

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QUICKSTART II CAMP – Ages 5-6 yrs.

621207A6 Jun 6-16 M-Th 9:30-10:30am 621207B6 Jun 20-30 M-Th 9:30-10:30am 621207C6 Jul 5-14 M-Th 9:30-10:30am 621207D6 Jul 18-28 M-Th 9:30-10:30am 621207E6 Aug 1-11 M-Th 9:30-10:30am 621207F6 Aug 15-18 M-Th 9:30-10:30am

Robert Crown Park Robert Crown Park Robert Crown Park Robert Crown Park Robert Crown Park Robert Crown Park

QUICKSTART I & II CAMP—Ages 4-6 yrs.

621208A6 Jun 6-16 M-Th 8:30-9:30am 621208B6 Jun 20-30 M-Th 8:30-9:30am 621208C6 Jul 5-14 M-Th 8:30-9:30am 621208D6 Jul 18-28 M-Th 8:30-9:30am 621208E6 Aug 1-11 M-Th 8:30-9:30am 621208F6 Aug 15-18 M-Th 8:30-9:30am

Lovelace Park Lovelace Park Lovelace Park Lovelace Park Lovelace Park Lovelace Park

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 Chandler-Newberger Center 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 Monday, July 4.

Location: Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. Age: Varies; see below Fee, 10 days: $289 R/$3029 NR * Fee, 9 days: $262 R/$302 NR ** Fee, 5 days: $145 R/$155 NR Class # Date Day Time Age Level

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Sports Gymnastics Mini-Camp

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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, 9 days: $262 R/$302 NR Fee, 10 days: $289 R/$329 NR Class #

Date

Day

Time

Location

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Jun 6-17 Jun 20-July 1 Jul 5-15 Jul 18-29 Aug 1-12 Aug 15-9

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

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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: Robert Crown Park, Dodge Ave. at Lee St. Age: 11-14 yrs. by start of session Fee: $120 R/$130 NR Class #

Date

Day

Time

Jun 7-16 Jun 21-30 Jul 5-14 Jul 19-28 Aug 2-11 Aug 16-25

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

5-7pm 5-7pm 5-7pm 5-7pm 5-7pm 5-7pm

Date

622259A6 Jun 13-24 622259B6 Jun 27-Jul 8 622259C6 Jul 11-22

E-Town Academy Camp

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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 Michelle Tompkins at 847-448-8681.

No camp Monday, July 4.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center, 1028 Central St. Age: Varies; see below Fee: $194 R/$225 NR Day Time

Age

Level

M-F 4:30-6:30pm 5-7 yrs. Beg. M-F 4:30-6:30pm 8-10 yrs. Beg. M-F 4:30-6:30pm 6-10 yrs. Adv. Beg. and Interm.

Fencing Mini-Camp En garde! Fencing camps are a perfect late-afternoon complement to a day camp. Campers learn patience, concentration and self-awareness, 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.

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

622296A6 Aug 8-12 622296B6 Aug 15-19

Day

Time

Age

M-F M-F

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

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

Tennis Rain Make-up Policy QuickStart Tennis Camps: If a day of the camp is rained out, then the make-up will be on Friday at the same time and location of the camp.

Junior Tennis Camps: Camps will meet at the Chandler-Newberger Center or another location during inclement weather.

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Hockey Mini-Camp

Learn to Skate Camp

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

Hockey Camp features daily ice sessions, hockey and skating skill development, outdoor games, scrimmages and a great, enthusiastic staff of coaches and counselors. Rain or shine, campers will skate, play and learn skills in a relaxed atmosphere. It all adds up to a great time!

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: Alpha-Delta and Freestyle 1-10

Schedule

Full-day participants enjoy outdoor games and dry land training from 9am until Noon. Lunch time is Noon-12:45pm; after that, all campers get ready in the locker rooms until the 1:15pm ice time. All participants will spend 2ž hours on the ice, divided into age- and skill-level groups.

Registration Information

In order to have safe and adequate staffing levels on the first day of camp, registration will close one week in advance. Camp registration also closes when full capacity is met. If you want to register less than a week in advance, please contact the Robert Crown Center at 847-448-8258 to see if an opening is available. Pre- and Post-Camp Care is available for a fee; please see page 32.

Apparel

Full hockey equipment and comfortable workout clothing are required.

Pre- and Post-Camp Care is available for a fee; please see page 32. For more information about hockey camp, please call the Robert Crown Center at 847-448-8258. No camp Monday, July 4.

Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 7-12 yrs., with hockey experience, by start of session Fee, full-day: $190 R/$200 NR Fee, half-day: $138 R/$148 NR * $152/$160 NR ** $110/$118 NR Class #

Date

Day

Time

Jun 6-10 Jun 6-10 Jun 13-17 Jun 13-17 Jun 20-24 Jun 20-24 Jun 27-Jul 1 Jun 27-Jul 1 Jul 5-8 Jul 5-8 Jul 11-15 Jul 11-15 Jul 18-22 Jul 18-22 Jul 25-29 Jul 25-29

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

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Date

Day

Time

Jun 6-10 Jun 6-10 Jun 13-17 Jun 13-17 Jun 20-27 Jun 20-27 Jun 27-1 Jun 27-1 Jul 5-8 Jul 5-8 Jul 1-15 Jul 11-15 Jul 18-22 Jul 18-22 Jul 25-29 Jul 25-29

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

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Speed Skating Mini-Camp 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. by start of session Fee: $350 R/NR Class #

Date

Day

322236A6 Aug 8-12 M-F

Time 9am-5pm

Bantam Hockey Camp NEW! This one-week session is for experienced 13- and 14-year-olds who will be Bantams in the fall. Get ready to hone your skills at a higher pace!

Camp #

Date

Day

322234S6 Aug 1-5 M-F 322234T6 Aug 1-5 M-F

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Time 9am-4pm 1pm-4pm

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Sports Indoor Volleyball Mini-Camp

Pee Wee Sports Camp

Our indoor camps are perfect for players who are either new to the sport or are getting ready for the upcoming indoor season. The camps for younger players will introduce all the aspects of the sport using a very light volleyball and will focus on improving coordination and motor skills through fun drills and games. The camp for older players will emphasize skill development that will bring their game to the next level.

Boys and girls are not divided into different groups. Campers who are attending Chandler-Newberger afternoon Sports Camp during the same week will be supervised from 4-4:30pm for no additional fee.

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 non-competitive, 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.

Apparel

Please wear gym shoes; please note that dark soles are not permitted on the gym floor.

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center, 1028 Central St. Age: Varies; see below Fee: $98 R/$114 NR Class #

Date

Day

622292A6 Aug 1-5 M-F 622292B6 Aug 8-12 M-F

Time

4:30-6:30pm 1-4 4:30-6:30pm 5-8

Beach Volleyball Mini-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: Varies; see below Fee: $98 R/$114 NR Date

Day

Time

Grade Entering

MORNING 622293A6 622293B6 622293C6 622293D6 622293E6 622293F6 622293G6 622293H6

Jun 13-16 Jun 13-16 Jun 20-23 Jul 11-14 Jul 11-14 Jul 18-21 Jul 25-28 Aug 1-4

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

AFTERNOON 622293J6 Jun 13-16 622293K6 Jun 27-30 622293L6 Jul 11-14 622293M6 Aug 1-4

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

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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

Grade Entering

Class #

Activities

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 Monday, 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 Camp #

Date:

Day Time

Location

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Jun 6-24 Jun 27-Jul 15 Jul 18-Aug 5 Jun 6-24 Jun 27-Jul 15 Jul 18-Aug 5

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

Leahy Leahy Baker Bent Bent Baker

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Flag Football Mini-Camp

Late Summer 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 noncontact 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 Scott Horne at 847-448-8252.

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.

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

Grade Entering

*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.

Fee: $220 R/$245 NR Camp #

Date

322237A6 Aug 15-19

Day Time M-F 9am-3pm

Ultimate Adventure Camp

Athletic shoes are required (no dark soles allowed).

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. ChandlerNewberger’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 32 for information about Pre- and PostCamp Care. Questions? Please call Ricky Gonzalez or Michelle Tompkins at 847-448-8252.

Grouping of Campers

Group Levels

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Day

Time

Team

Age

Grade

Camp #

Date

Day Time

Grade

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Jun 13-17 Jun 13-17 Jun 20-24 Jun 20-24 Jun 27-Jul 1 Jul 11-15 Jul 11-15 Jul 18-22 Jul 18-22 Jul 25-29 Aug 8-12 Aug 8-12

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

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Aug 15-19 Aug 15-19 Aug 15-19 Aug 15-19

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

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

Absolute Supreme Extreme Premier

6-8 yrs.

8-10 yrs.

10-12 yrs.

12-14 yrs.

1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8

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

Basketball Mini-Camp Shoot and score with 3-point Athletics basketball camps. These camps are the perfect late-afternoon complement to any Chandler-Newberger 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.

Apparel

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: $119 R/$139 NR

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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

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

Location: Chandler-Newberger Center, 1028 Central St. Age: 6-14 yrs. by Sept. 1, 2016 Fee: $289 R/$359 NR

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Specialty Games LEGOmania Camp

Engineering FUNdamentals 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 Monday, 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

Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and over 100,000 pieces of LEGO®! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as arch bridges, skyscrapers, motorized cars and the Battletrack.

Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will challenge new and returning students to engineer at the next level.

Camp #

Date

TWO-WEEK CAMPS 622257A6 Jun 27-Jul 8 622257B6 Jul 11-22 622257C6 Jul 25-Aug 5 ONE-WEEK CAMPS 622257D6 Aug 8-12 622257E6 Aug 15-19

Day Time

Age

M-F 9am-Noon 4-5 yrs.

M-F 9am-Noon 6-7 yrs.

M-F 9am-Noon 8-10 yrs.

M-F 9am-Noon 6-7 yrs.

M-F 9am-Noon 4-5 yrs.

Let your imagination run wild with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO .

Build engineer-designed projects such as boats, bridges, mazes and motorized cars, and use special pieces to create your own unique design. Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. This is an ideal way to prepare young builders for the challenge of Engineering FUNdamentals.

621203A6 Jun 6-10

A NEW Play-Well offering for girls who love to build! Taught by women engineers and scientists, this camp will provide a supportive environment for girls to build engineer-designed projects such as boats, bridges, mazes and motorized cars. Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. No camp Monday, July 4, camp fee is pro-rated.

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Age

M-F

9am-Noon 5-6 yrs.

Date

Day

Time

M-F

9am-Noon 5-6 yrs.

Date

622203B6 Jul 5-8

Day

Time

Tu-F 1-4pm

Age

Age 7-12 yrs.

Pre-Engineering: Mine, Craft, Build with LEGO® Bring Minecraft to life using tens of thousands of LEGO® bricks. Build engineer-designed projects such as a motorized Creeper, a portal to the Nether, and a moving Minecart. Create your favorite Minecraft objects with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. Whether you are new to Minecraft and LEGO or a seasoned veteran, you’ll be hooked on the endless creative possibilities.

Camp #

Date

Day

621203C6 Aug 8-12 M-F

16

Age

A NEW Play-Well offering for girls who love to build! Taught by women engineers and scientists, this course will provide a supportive environment for girls to apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as arch bridges, motorized cars, skyscrapers and amusement parks!

Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in an interactive environment. Curriculum created for LEGO lovers and newbies alike. No camp Monday, July 4, camp fee is pro-rated.

Pre-Engineering with LEGO®

Time

Time

Girl Powered Engineering Fundamentals with LEGO®

Location: Baker Park (Keeney St. and Forest Ave.) Age: Varies; see below Fee, 5 days: $182 R/$230 NR Fee, 4 days: $146 R/$184 NR

Day

Day

Girl Powered Pre-Engineering with LEGO®

621203B6 Jul 5-8

®

Date

Date

622203A6 Jun 6-10 M-F 1-4pm 7-12 yrs.

Camp #

Play-Well TEKnologies LEGO Mini-Camps

Camp #

Camp #

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Time

Age

9am-Noon 5-6 yrs.

2016

Engineering Fundamentals: Mine, Craft, Build with LEGO® Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO® bricks. Build a motorized walking Creeper, a terrifying Ghast, and a motorized Minecart. This projectbased camp, designed by Play-Well instructors, combines the basic format of our core engineering-themed programs based on the world of Minecraft. Students will explore real-world concepts in physics, engineering and architecture while building their favorite Minecraft objects. Campers will have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO®.

Camp #

Date

622203C6 Aug 8-12

Day

Time

Age

M-F

1-4pm

7-12 yrs.

Jedi Engineering with LEGO® Young Jedi will explore worlds far, far away and engineering principles right in front of them. Defeat the Empire by designing and refining LEGO X-Wings, R2-units, and settlements on far-flung edges of the galaxy. Imagination and engineering combine to create motorized and architectural projects such as energy catapults, shield generators and defense turrets.

Camp #

Date

Day

621203D6 Aug 15-19 M-F

Time

Age

9am-Noon

5-6 yrs.

Chess Wizards Mini-Camp 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 32 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

622297A6 Aug 15-19 M-F 622297B6 Aug 15-19 M-F 622297C6 Aug 15-19 M-F

Time

Age

9-3pm 5-7 yrs.

9-3pm 8-10 yrs.

9-3pm 11-14 yrs.

Jedi Master Engineering with LEGO® The Force is strong in this class. Build complex machines and structures based on the best designs from a galaxy far, far away. Projects include LEGO X-Wings, AT-AT walkers, Pod Racers, Star Destroyers, Cloud Cities, settlements, and fortresses. Play-Well’s Jedi instructors reinforce key engineering concepts such as gear trains, worm drives, pneumatics, eccentric motion and more as students tap into the powerful forces of imagination and engineering.

Camp #

Date

Day

622203D6 Aug 15-19 M-F

2016

Time

Age

1-4pm

7-12 yrs.

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Special Needs Park Camp

Camp R.E.A.L.

This 3-week full-day camp program is held in conjunction with District #65’s Special Education/Park School Program. This camp is open only to students who attend Park School. NOTE: Parents of out-of district students must contact their student’s home school district for approval prior to registering for Park Camp. 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 14, 2016.

Registration for camp after May 14 will be subject to a late registration fee of an additional $100 (students starting at Park School on or after May 16 will be exempt from the late-registration charge). For more information, please call Leonard Woodson at the Special Recreation office at 847-448-8044.

Location: To be announced after approval by School District #65 Fee: $300 R/$340 NR; if paid after May 14, 2016 $400 R/$440 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 22; space is limited. For more information, please call Leonard Woodson at 847-448-8044.

Camp #

Date

Day

825206A6 Jul 6-24 M-F

Time 9am-3pm

S.N.A.P. Camp (special needs aquatic camp) Special Recreation is teaming up again with the lakefront staff to teach people with disabilities a variety of on-the-lake recreational skills.

All participants must be able to swim at least 50 yards independently (all participants will take a swim test on the first day). Snacks will be provided.

Don’t wait too long to sign up for this fun program, as space is limited to 10 participants. For more information, please call Leonard Woodson at 847-448-8044.

Location: Dempster Street Boat Launch area Age: 8 yrs. and up by start of session Fee: $130 R/$155 NR Class #

Date

Day

825208A6 Jul 8-29 F

18

Lunch and Campsite

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; if paid after July 22, 2016 $380 R/$430 NR, deposit: $50 Camp #

Date

825207A6 Aug 1-12

Day Time M-F 9:30am-2:30pm

Time 4-6pm

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Teen Leadership Aquatic Counselor in Training

Leader In Training (LIT) Program

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 4-week 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 Open Water 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, 4-weeks: $175 R/$225 NR Fee, 2-weeks (sessions E6 & F6): $100 R/$150 NR

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 teach them about leadership. Participants must attend all class sessions to complete the program—no exceptions or 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 Chandler-Newberger 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! On Monday, June 20, teens will be assigned to a specific camp; their first day of volunteering at camp will be June 21. If you want to volunteer for a morning camp program, sign up for Tuesday classes, if you prefer to volunteer for an afternoon camp program, register for Thursday classes.

Class #

Date

Day

Time

722213A6 722213B6 722213C6 722213D6 722213E6 722213F6

Jun 6-Jul 1 Jun 6-Jul 1 Jul 5-Jul 29 Jul 5-Jul 29 Aug 1-12 Aug 1-12

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

Contact with Camp Staff

Ecology Counselor in Training 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 Post-Camp 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

122249A6 Jun 6-Jul 1 M-F 122249B6 Jul 5-29 M-F

Time 9am-3pm 9am-3pm

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.

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, 2016) Fee: $191 R/$239 NR Class #

Date

Day Time

622290A6 Jun 14-Jul 12 Tu 622290B6 Jun 16-Jul 14 Th

10-11:30am 1-2:30pm

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Volunteer opportunities for LIT participants

All NEW volunteers for Chandler-Newberger camps are required to attend the Leader-In-Training 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 contact Scott Horne 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. 9-10) Pee Wee Sports Camp (pg. 14) LEGOmania Camp (pg. 16) Camp Kaleidoscope (pg. 23) If you already completed the Chandler-Newberger Leader In Training program and would like to volunteer in 2016, 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 Scott Horne at 847-448-8252 for an application. To return, you must have received 75% or better on the evaluation.

Training for Success For mature young ones that aren’t interested in a boring summer at home alone, but aren’t quite old enough for summer employment, “Training for Success” is just for you. This training program will partner young people with our most seasoned camp staff teaching the importance of basic camp practices such as keeping a daily schedule and setting up for basic activities. Towards the end of camp as they develop, they will be given some minor responsibility in setting up a group activity. Participants must take part in a one-day orientation before summer camp begins, attend staff meetings and learn how to handle some of the same responsibilities as our camp counselors.

Space is very limited, early registration is encourage. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 20. For more information including the training date, please call 847-448-8254. No camp Monday, July 4.

Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St. Age: 13-14 yrs.

Fee: $390 R/$490 NR Class #

Date

Day Time

422205A6 Jun 6-Aug 12 M-F 9am-5pm

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.

• Do you want to become a truly viable candidate for future employment?

• Do you want to find out what works for you, while you learn to work with us?

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, simple first aid, inclusion skills, how to assist small groups of campers in crafts and sports activities, how to provide positive discipline, public safety and more. Senior staff evaluate and mentor the participants throughout the seven-week program and provide a final evaluation.

The first week of training will include observation of the many camps offered at Robert Crown Center. Training days and times for the remainder of the summer will be determined during the first week of counselor in training camp. The following week, CIT participants will be assigned to volunteer at a camp, based on an interview and personal interests. Options are Fun Factory (age 4½-8), Kid City (age 7-10) or Summertime Creative Play (age 2½-6). Note: to volunteer at the Creative Play preschool camp, additional training may be required and some restrictions will apply.

They may volunteer as many as five days a week (half-day or full-day as their schedule permits), through August 1. Participants will commit to the number of days and hours with which they are comfortable, and allow them to pursue other summer activities.

The enrollment process includes registration, an application and brief interview. The registration fee includes training and supplies, field trips, and small group activities. For more information, please e-mail dkent@cityofevanston.org. No camp Monday, July 4.

Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 13-14 yrs. at start of camp Fee: $685 R/$710 NR Volunteer attendance: Monday-Friday as assigned (see description) Camp #

Date

Day

322248A6 Jun 13-Jul 29 M-F

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Time 9am-4pm

2016

Variety Back to Basics

Tween Machine

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 memories: small groups defined by age and interests, attention to detail, and a special balance of indoor and outdoor activities.

Evanston’s beautiful beaches and playgrounds are the center of this new-yet-traditional summer camp.

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 or fine-art instruction, or cooperative play. Campers attend from 9am-5pm, or 7:30am-6pm. There are no half -day or summer school options available.

In addition to a wide variety of day camp activities, our young tweens will enjoy our highly structured camp that requires weekly participation in service activities in Evanston and nearby communities. Involvement in each community service project will earn our young community members special field trips related to each project completed. In addition, campers will go to the beach and pool, with an emphasis on improving water skills and safety. Weekly literacy activities, arts and crafts, as well as other variety day camp activities are included.

Our Tween Machine will help our campers learn responsibility and commitment and offer the opportunity to practice teamwork, sharing and caring in a safe and positive environment. Parent and Camper Handbooks will be provided at an Open House in May 2016. To confirm the camp location for 2016, please call Robert Crown Center at 847-448-8258. No camp Monday, July 4.

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

Fee: Varies; see below

Camp Site

In previous years, this program has been held at various School District #65 facilities. To confirm the camp location for 2016, please call Robert Crown Center at 847-448-8258.

Camp Staff

Counselors are enthusiastic young adults who will provide your child with a safe, enjoyable camp experience. A ratio of 1 counselor to fewer than 8 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 also is limited. This camp is limited to 45 participants.

Pre- and Post-Camp Care

Please see page 32 for more information. No camp Monday, July 4.

Age: 6-12 yrs. by start of camp Class #

Date

322240A6 Jun 6-Jul 29 322240B6 Jun 6-Jul 29

Day Times

Fee

M-F 9am-5pm $905 M-F 7:30am-6pm $1,200

Camp #

Date

Day Time

Fee R/NR

322244A6 322244B6 322244C6 322244D6

Jun 6-Jul 29 Jun 6-Jul 29 Jun 6-Jul 1 Jul 5-29

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

$1,500 $1,150 $580 $580

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

Robert Crown Fun Factory/Kid City Summer should be full of fun activities! Do you want to do something different every day? If you want to move from a fast-paced game in the park to quiet art time in air-conditioned comfort, followed by a trip to the beach, this is the place for you!

All campers look forward to free play on the playground, in the park and in the gym; organized sports and games; and other special activities such as: Arts & Crafts, Beach Days, Bowling, Ice-skating, Swimming, Field Trips and Theme Days.

Based on age, campers will join one of these groups.

Fun Factory, Age 4½-7: a wonderful summertime place to play for our youngest school-age campers. We put the “variety” in camp with an assortment of daily activities designed to keep our campers happy, safe and energized! Activities specific to this group include art in the park and summer snack fun.

Kid City, Age 7-10: Robert Crown Center staff is looking forward to providing a structured day camp for our campers, with room for “children’s choice” theme days for our older campers.

Summer School Option is based on the possibility that summer school will run for four half-days per week for 4 weeks. Schedule may change, based on District 65 approved calendar, in Spring 2016.

Camp Site

Robert Crown Center, Evanston’s largest community center, is an ideal camp setting! The air-conditioned complex includes a large gym, two ice rinks, an arts + crafts room, kitchen and multi-purpose room.

Outdoors, you’ll gather with friends on the playground east of the center or play in the huge park to the west. Please direct questions to Donna Kent, Robert Crown Center Program Coordinator, at dkent@cityofevanston.org or the registration staff at 847-448-8258.

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Schedule and Field Trips

Camps meet Monday through Friday for a full day or half day. You can sign up for the 8-week session or a 4-week session. There are also two 1-week mini-sessions (9am-4pm) offered in August.

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 8 campers is maintained with assistance from additional supervisory staff.

Lunch & Snacks

Full-day campers must bring their lunch and drink. A program for providing lunch in the park may also be available if a grant is awarded (see page 34). A late-afternoon snack is provided to campers attending the post-camp care program.

Pre- and Post-camp Care and Lunch Bunch Please see page 32 for more information.

Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 5-12 yrs. by start of session Fee: Varies; see below

Camp #

Date

Day

8-week sessions (times vary) 322242A6 Jun 6-Jul 29 M-F 322242B6 Jun 6-Jul 29 M-F 4-week sessions (times vary) 322242E6 Jun 6-Jul 1 M-F 322242F6 Jun 6-Jul 1 M-F 322242J6 Jul 5-29 M-F

Time

Fee

Age

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

$1,500 5-7 yrs. $1,150 5-7 yrs.

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

$760 $580 $580

5-7 yrs.

5-7 yrs.

5-7 yrs.

Fun Factory Half-Day Camp #

Date

322242C6 Jun 6-Jul 29 322242G6 Jun 6-Jul 1 322242K6 Jul 5-29

Day

Time

Fee

Age

M-F M-F M-F

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

$580 $320 $320

4 ½-7 yrs.

4 ½-7 yrs.

4 ½-7 yrs.

Date

322242N6 Jun 8-Jul 1

Jul 5-29

Time

Fee

M-F M-Th F

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

$826

1-week sessions (Age 5-12 yrs., will be grouped by age) Camp #

Date

322245A6 Aug 1-5 322245B6 Aug 8-12

Day

Time

Fee

M-F M-F

9am-4pm 9am-4pm

$275 $275

Summertime Tots This summer, your preschooler will enjoy playtime, music and movement, plus art in the park. Campers will experience the magic of summer through weekly outdoor themes, sand and water play, science sessions, sensory exploration and joyful cooperative play. Potty training is not required.

Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 2-3 yrs.

Fee: $296 R/NR Date

Day

Time

221203A6 Jun 6-Jul 1 M, W, F 8:30-11:30am 221203B6 Jul 6-29 M, W, F 8:30-11:30am

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

Fee R/NR

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

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

$826

Camp #

Day

Time

Fee

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

$1,500 7-10 yrs. $1,150 7-10 yrs.

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

$760 $580 $580

Fun Factory Summer School Option Camp #

Day

Robert Crown Mini-Camps

Camp #

Fun Factory Full-Day

Date

322243N6 Jun 6-Jul 1

Jul 5-29

Day

Time

Date

621209A6 Jun 27-Jul 1 621209B6 Jul 11-15

Day

Time

Location

M-F M-F

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

Baker Park Baker Park

Kid City Camp #

Date

8-week sessions (times vary) 322243A6 Jun 6-Jul 29 M-F 322243B6 Jun 6-Jul 29 M-F 4-week sessions (times vary) 322243E6 Jun 6-Jul 1 M-F 322243F6 Jun 6-Jul 1 M-F 322243G6 Jul 5-29 M-F

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Age

7-10 yrs.

7-10 yrs.

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Art Start Camp

Camp Kaleidoscope

This summer, our young preschoolers will experience music and movement, art in the park and structured and thematic playtime.

Campers will experience the magic of extreme preschool through weekly outdoor themes, sand and water play, sensory exploration and joyful cooperative play. Potty training is not required. Dress for a mess for this arts and crafts-themed camp. The focus is on process rather than product for these young artists as they paint, color and combine objects both natural and recycled.

Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 2½-3½ yrs. by start of camp Fee: $215 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.

Class #

Date

Day

221202A6 Jun 7-30 Tu, Th 221202B6 Jul 5-28 Tu, Th

Time

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 special guests, beach days and theme days. There also is a special one-week session at the end of summer.

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

Campsites

Book Buddies Children age three years through four and a half years meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings for three hours—which is just right for younger children who are ready for their first camp. We welcome all children to camp, but recommend that they have prior experience being away from home. This camp features visits to and from the Evanston Public Library, as well as extensive dramatic play and literacy based arts and crafts.

Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 3-4½ yrs. by start of camp Fee: $215 R/NR Class #

Date

Day

221202C6 Jun 7-30 Tu, Th 221202D6 Jul 5-28 Tu, Th

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

Date

Day

Time 1-4pm 1-4pm

Session I—Zoo Crew Want to be a zookeeper? Join us for this 2-week camp where we’ll all learn about the many different animals in the zoo.

Camp #

Date

Day

Time

Location

M-F M-F

9am-Noon 1-4pm

Bent Park Leahy Park

Session II—Camping

This camp is for active three- to five-year-olds who have some preschool experience; our Tuesday and Thursday afternoon sportsthemed sessions are just right for them! Be advised that the majority of the camp activities will take place outdoors, with alternate planned activities for inclement weather. If your little one is a highly active nonnapper, this is the camp for you.

Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 3-5 yrs. by start of camp Fee: $215 R/NR 221202E6 Jun 7-30 Tu, Th 221202F6 Jul 5-28 Tu, Th

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 Jun. 1) Fee, 2-weeks: $199 R/$226 NR Fee, 1-week: $102 R/$118 NR

621204A6 Jun 6-17 621204B6 Jun 6-17

Afternoon Adventure

Class #

Activities

Stories around the “campfire,” s ’mores and tents, this camp is all about camping.

Camp #

Date

Day

621204C6 Jun 20-Jul 1 M-F 621204D6 Jun 20-Jul 1 M-F

Time

Location

9am-Noon 1-4pm

Bent Park Leahy Park

Session III—Pirates, Fairies, Dragons and Princesses Bring your imaginations to camp as we explore the world of fairy tales.

We’ll sail the seas with our mateys, wear crowns and rule the kingdom all through stories, art and play. No camp Monday, July 4 Camp #

Date

621204E6 Jul 5-15 621204F6 Jul 5-15

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Location

M-F M-F

9am-Noon 1-4pm

Bent Park Leahy Park

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Variety Summertime Diversified

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Session IV—Nemo, Dory and 42 Wallaby Way Just keep swimming and join us as we discover Australia. From the depths of the ocean to Sydney and beyond we’ll learn all about the great down under.

Camp #

Date

621204G6 Jul 18-29 621204H6 Jul 18-29

Day

Time

Location

M-F M-F

9am-Noon 1-4pm

Bent Park Leahy Park

Session V—Pajama Jam

Campsites

In this special 1-week camp, campers will jam in their pajamas! Music, art, dance, games and fun will keep your camper busy at our daytime “slumber party.” Campers are encouraged to come to camp in their favorite pajamas each day.

Camp #

Day

621204J6 M-F 621204K6 M-F

The Fleetwood-Jourdain Center is happy to offer our participants a summer filled with activity, information and recreation. Summertime Diversified is a camp that will provide campers the opportunity to experience a diversity of activities centralized at one camp location.

This is a chance to offer an expansion of ideas and exposure to those enrolled in the camp. Participants can sign up for the 10 week experience, or simply for the section that sparks their interest. Students in summer school will have the opportunity to do their homework with supervised laptop usage in a designated area. For more information, please call 847-448-8254.

Date

Time

Location

Aug 1-5 Aug 1-5

9am-Noon 1-4pm

Bent Park Leahy Park

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

Apparel

Each section has apparel restrictions, please dress appropriately following recommendations included in the parent handbook.

Evanston Explorers

Field Trips

The longer, 4-hour Monday-Wednesday-Friday sessions are for four- to six-year-olds. We’ll explore Evanston with our friends at camp, from the beaches and parks to downtown. Campers are required to bring lunch. A grant-based free lunch program may be available; check with the camp director. Evanston Explorers can be combined with Breakfast Club (8-10am) to provide an early morning-extended camp experience.

Location: Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main St. Age: 4-6 yrs. by start of camp Fee: $296 R/NR

Camp #

Class #

Date

Day

221202G6 Jun 6-Jul 1 M, W, F 221202H6 Jul 6-29 M, W, F

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

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

Fee, per 10-week session: $1425 R/NR Fee, per 2-week session: $285 R/NR Date

Day Time

Time

422206A6 Jun 6-Aug 12 M-F 9am-5pm

10am-2pm 10am-2pm

Experience in Sports This program will introduce participants to new sports, as well as teach good sportsmanship. We will enlist college level athletes as well as student team members from ETHS in sports instruction, drills and team play.

Camp #

Date

422206B6 Jun 6-17

Day

Time

M-F

9am-5pm

Introduction to the Arts Campers will experience different genres of art through activity. From putting on a short scene play in preforming arts, creating sculptures and paintings in fine arts, to studying the great accomplishments of local buildings in applied art and having fun with simple embroidering and bedazzling in decorative art. This culturally rich section will produce fun for the participant and great works of art for the family to enjoy.

Camp #

Date

Day

422206C6 Jun 20-Jul 1 M-F

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See the World

Zombie Survival Camp

The goal of this two week camp is to develop a greater awareness and respect for the diverse cultures with whom we share this great planet Earth. We will visit local Chicago communities such as China Town, Little Village, and Evanston’s own Native American Museum and study global cultures, diets, dress and traditions. No camp Monday, July 4.

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 “actual zombies”.

Location: Lighthouse Nature Center, 2601 Sheridan Rd. Age: Varies; see below Fee: $300 R/$390NR

Camp #

Date

422206D6 Jul 5-15

Day

Time

M-F

9am-5pm

Survivor Camp Children will learn the basics of first aid, building tents, using a compass, and canoe in the city’s canal to see and enjoy Evanston’s wildlife. Children will also spend many days walking to the beach to appreciate the beauty that our city has to offer, all the while participating in “Going Green” activities.

Camp #

Date

422206E6 Jul 18-29

Day

Time

M-F

9am-5pm

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

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

Fee: $275 R/NR Date

Day

422206G6 Aug 15-19 M-F

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Time 9am-5pm

Date

622260A6 Jun 27-Jul 8 622260B6 Jul 11-22

Day Time

Age

M-F 9am-Noon M-F 9am-Noon

8-10 yrs.

11-13 yrs.

Summer in the Park

Extended Mini-Camp

Camp #

Camp #

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 Jun 13-Jul 22 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 unique 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, 2016) Fee: $170 R/$213 NR

Join us on a quest through the food web as campers discover animals’ diverse yet interconnected roles in the ecosystem. Each session we will explore different levels of the food chain and the survival strategies’ used by animals when it is eat or get eaten.

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. This summer will also give EcoQuest campers a chance to look at how people can be better stewards for every corner of our global home.

Camp activities include nature discovery and exploration, arts & crafts, outdoor games, stories, songs, imaginative play, scientific experiments, a beach day, field trip, special guests, a cook-out and more. Camp meets full-day or half-day, Monday-Friday. Pre-and Post-Camp Care is available, see page 32. If you have questions about camp, please call 847-448-8256.

Location: TBD Age: 6-7 yrs. (entering grades 1 and 2) Fee, full-day: $300 R/$375 NR Fee, half-day: $180 R/$225 NR

Session I—Water Wonders Come make a splash with us this summer as we dive into the wonders of water. Stories and activities will focus on water habitats around the world and the cool critters that live there.

Camp #

Date

121213A6 Jun 6-16

Day

Time

M-Th

9-11:30am

Session II—Sensational Seeds “Sow many seeds, sow little time.” Explore the world of seeds and all the beauty and tasty things they bring. Sorting, counting, and singing are just a few ways we discover the magical world of seeds.

Camp #

Date

Day

121214A6 Jun 22-30 M-Th

Session I—Carnivores Campers will start their journey on the top of the food chain exploring the power and wonder of the world’s top predators. Activities, games and crafts will feature meat eater’s adaptations and surprising survival strategies.

Time 9-11:30am

Session III—Hide ‘n’ Seek

Camp #

Peek a Boo. I see you. Many animals use camouflage, but if you look closely, you can find them! Campers will use their senses to uncover these hidden creatures and learn the many ways different animals hide from view.

122241A6 Jun 6-17 122241B6 Jun 6-17

Camp #

Campers will venture a few links down the food chain to discover what life is like as an opportunistic omnivore. Camp activities and lessons will focus on what life is like to be predator and prey.

Date

121215A6 Jul 5-14

Day

Time

M-Th

9-11:30am

Date

Camp #

In this hands-on experience, campers will explore the natural world using their sense of touch. Stories, activities, and crafts center on natural textures such as bark, scales, skin, fur and pebbles.

122242A6 Jun 20-Jul 1 122242B6 Jun 20-Jul 1

Date

121216A6 Jul 18-28

Day

Time

M-Th

9-11:30am

Time

M-F M-F

9am-3pm 9am-noon

Session II—Omnivores

Session IV—Textures in Nature

Camp #

Day

Date

Day

Time

M-F M-F

9am-3pm 9am-noon

Session III—Herbivores Kids might not like eating their vegetables but herbivores do. Get to know the survival strategies of the vegetarians of the animal world.

Learn how these prey animals spend their time gathering food while avoiding hungry hunters.

Camp #

Date

122243A6 Jul 5-15 122243B6 Jul 5-15

Day

Time

M-F M-F

9am-3pm 9am-noon

Session IV—Decomposers Campers’ quest will end at the bottom of the food chain with the small but mighty decomposers. Learn what life is like for the cleanup creatures and how their work impacts the entire food chain.

Camp #

Date

122244A6 Jul 18-29 122244B6 Jul 18-29

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Time

M-F M-F

9am-3pm 9am-noon

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EcoTravelers Camp

EcoExplorer Camp

2016 EcoTravelers Theme: Time Travel Discover science and nature through adventure. EcoTravelers allows campers to develop a deeper understanding of the development of the natural world from start to present. The campers will experience the past through experiments, games, challenges, crafts and handson activities. Each session include a beach day, field trip, canoeing, a fishing expedition and a one-night campout. Post-camp care is available, see page 32. If you have questions about camp, please call 847-448-8256.

Location: Lovelace Park, Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St. Age: 8-9 yrs. (entering grades 3 and 4) Fee: $350 R/$438 NR

Session I—Geology Rocks Dig into the details of the rocks and minerals beneath your feet that shape Earth’s ever changing landscapes. Campers will learn how to sort and identify rocks and minerals and how minerals play an important role in our everyday life through hands-on activities and games.

Camp #

Date

122250A6 Jun 6-17

Day

Time

M-F

9am-3pm

Session II—Pre-historic Animals Travel through the fossil record to learn about what roamed Earth before humans. Campers will explore the diversity of prehistoric animals from dinosaurs to mammoths and how animal adaptations have evolved over millions of years.

Camp #

Date

122251A6 Jun 20-Jul 1

Day

Time

M-F

9am-3pm

Session III—Native Americans Who were Evanston’s earliest residents? Discover the people and the skills which they used to survive. Experience what is was like to be a hunter, scavenger, storyteller and artist. Campers will practice animal tracking, “tracking and trading,” building dream catchers and more.

Camp #

Date

122252A6 Jul 5-15

Day

Time

M-F

9am-3pm

Explore what life was like for early settlers of Illinois. Campers will practice the skills of the original settlers and homesteaders of our region and see how much life has changed. Adventures will include candle making, gardening, crafting and much more.

Camp #

Date

Day

Time

M-F

9am-3pm

Session I—Ecosystem Services Imagine what life would be like without all the benefits the natural world provides. Campers will learn how the Earth’s systems naturally provide us with the clean air, water, food and climate we need to survive. Camp activities will focus on why it is important for humans to protect all aspects of the environment and how we can use the resources it provides wisely.

Camp #

Date

122246A6 Jun 6-Jul 1

Time 9am-3:15pm

Session 2—Urban Agriculture Join us in the Ecology Center’s urban demonstration garden to dig into topics like plant biology, soil quality, composting, and water conservation. Campers will have a hands-on experience in the garden as they learn about the benefits of growing local food as well as how to enjoy healthy food.

Camp #

Date

122247A6 Jul 1-29

Day

Time

M-F

9am-3:15pm

2016 Summer Summit Theme: Adventure Evanston 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. Pre- and Post-Camp Care is available; see page 32.

Locations: Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., and TBD Age: 5-11 yrs. (entering grade K-2 or 3-6) Fee: $350 R/$438 NR Camp # Date Day Time Grade entering 122248A6 Aug 1-12 122248B6 Aug 1-12 122248C6 Aug 1-12

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Day M-F

Summer Summit

Session IV—Early Settlers

122253A6 Jul 18-29

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 to Devil’s Lake, WI. Campers will kayak and rock climb in Devil’s Lake State Park. Pre- and Post-Camp Care is available; see page 32.

Location: Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd.

Age: 10-11 yrs. (entering grades 5 and6) Fee: $850 R/$1063 NR

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

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Preschool Summer Semester Robert Crown —Preschool 2016 Summer Semester May 31–August 12 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 $165 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 dkent@cityofevanston.org.

Creative Play 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.

Pre-K Plus Afternoon Our afternoon pre-kindergarten program reflects the “preschool for all” philosophy. The class is designed as an inclusive enrichment program for four and five-year-olds. Individual assessment is an important part of our proven curriculum, ensuring that the needs of each child are met, and providing a summer bridge between preschool and kindergarten.

Activities during the summer months will include theme days, field trips and more.

Age: 4-5 yrs.

Day Time M-F 1-4pm

Take Two All Day 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

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 Tu, Th

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

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 9am-Noon

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General Information Registration Information

Lottery Sibling Registration

2016 Evanston Resident Camp Lottery Camp registration kicks off this year with a lottery that will assign slots using a computer-generated, random list of applicants. The lottery will be open from 10am on January 19 through 4pm January 25. This process will fairly allocate slots in camps which have high demand.

No payment is required to participate in the lottery. The lottery is for Evanston residents only (ZIP codes 60201 and 60202).

No computer or e-mail address? No problem!

We expect most people to enter the lottery online, but if you don’t have computer access or don’t want to create an e-mail address, it’s no problem! Just visit any City of Evanston community center or call 311 (847-448-4311) for assistance during the lottery period (10 am on Jan. 19–4pm on Jan. 25). Staff will help you register.

If you don’t provide an active e-mail address at the time of registration, follow up with the Recreation Division to check your child’s lottery status.

To register online for the 2016 lottery: You must have an active e-mail address to enter the lottery and receive lottery results. To request an account, click on the “Need an account?” link at cityofevanston.org/register. Please note that requests can take up to 24 hours to process and plan accordingly.

You may enter the lottery from 10am on Tuesday, January 19 through 4pm on Monday, January 25. The date and time entered is not a factor in the selection process, but to be included you must enter by 4pm on January 25, 2016. No exceptions.

To enter the lottery, go to cityofevanston.org/register. Select the camp(s) and child(ren) you would like entered into the lottery. All entries are considered final and correct after submission, so carefully review all information before ending your transaction. You will not be given a second chance to correct any information after submission.

A receipt will be generated upon successful completion of your lottery transaction. It is against our policy to enter the children into the same camp from multiple accounts; you will be disqualified from the lottery.

Siblings of the same immediate family within one household account can be linked for the lottery if you need them to participate in the same camp section.

A “Lottery Grouping Request” form must be received by 4pm on Monday, January 25, 2016. Late requests will not be honored. It is available at cityofevanston.org/summercamps, the Morton Civic Center and all community centers. More details are listed on the website at cityofevanston.org/summercamphelp.

Lottery Results Lottery results will be e-mailed by 5pm on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016.

Please check your spam folder for e-mails and add recreation@ cityofevanston.org to your contact list. If your child is selected for a slot, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with instructions on how to make your camp deposits. Please read this email carefully and retain the e-mail for future reference. It’s your responsibility to adhere to all deadlines for payment and paperwork; failure to meet deadlines will forfeit your child’s slot in camp and you’ll lose any funds previously submitted.

Lottery Deposit and Payments A $25 deposit is required for each camp section you wish to enroll your child(ren). Deposits are due at 4pm on Monday, February 8, 2016. All camp selections left unpaid will be removed from your account after the deposit deadline. Full payment for camp program is required at 4pm on Monday, May 9, 2016. Payment plans may be available. Please contact the recreation center running the camp for more information.

Wait List If your child isn’t selected, s/he will be placed on a wait list based on availability. Once a wait list has reached its maximum capacity, any remaining requests will be cancelled. As camp slots become available, children will be selected from the wait list and parents will be notified via e-mail. 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.

After the Lottery—Open Registration Don’t worry. . . if you didn’t participate in the lottery, registrations will be accepted for remaining camp slots on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 10am on Monday, February 15, 2016. At that time, Evanston residents and nonresidents may register for camps online at cityofevanston.org/register and staff at the recreation centers and the Morton Civic Center will accept camp registrations in person or by phone. A $25 deposit per camp section is due at enrollment. Full payment for camp program is required at 4pm on Monday, May 9, 2016.

Payment plans may be available. Please contact the recreation center running the camp for more information.

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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.

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General Information Refunds We 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 9, 2016. Deposits are not refundable.

Deposit Policy

Deposits are never refunded. There are no payment plans or fee assistance available for deposit fees.

All camps have a deposit of $25 per camp session per child, due by 4pm on Monday, February 8, 2016 if enrolling via the lottery or with registration at open enrollment. The non-refundable deposit holds your child’s space until the balance due date of Monday, May 9, 2016.

Deposits may be transferred in compliance with the transfer policy.

Final Payment/Payment Plans

Transfer Policy, Payments and Refunds

Please mark your calendar for the May 9, 2016 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 9, 2016, 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.

Transfer Policy

Ways to Pay

Through 4pm on Monday, May 9, 2016, you may request in writing that your child transfer from one City of Evanston camp to a new registration in another City of Evanston camp.

Submit your request to: Recreation Registration Coordinator, Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201.

Please allow time for the requests to be processed. Do not bring your child to the “new” camp until you are contacted by telephone 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 10, 2016, 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 9, 2016 (if the transfer can be accommodated).

Payments are accepted online at 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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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 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 Info. and Code of Conduct

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 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 9, 2016; 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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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 10 days 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).

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General Information Pick-up/Drop-off Policy & Misc.

Information

Pre- and Post-Camp Care and Lunch Bunch

“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 2016. Visit 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 3, 2016. 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.

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:

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.

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

Arts Camps:

Full-day Arts Camp. Medieval Camp.

Robert Crown Community Center: Robert Crown Summer Camps,

Back to Basics and Hockey Camp.

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.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Center: Summertime Diversified.

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 cityofevanston.org/summercamps. You also may call 311 (847-448-4311) for updates.

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Información Importante How to Register for Pre- or Post-camp Care You may now register online for Pre- and Post-Camp Care starting at 10am on March 21, 2016. 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.

Información de inscripción ¿Habla Español?

Pólizas y plazos para los campamentos de verano estan publicados en español en el sitio cityofevanston.org/summercamps. Las copias impresas estarán disponibles en los cuatro centros comunitarios.

Para asistencia, llame al número 847-448-4311.

Ecology Center: Matt Poole, 847-448-8147 Chandler-Newberger Center: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252 Cultural Arts Ctr./Arts Camps: Angela Allyn, 847-448-8263 Robert Crown Center: Donna Kent, 847-448-8258 Fleetwood-Jourdain Center: 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 9, 2016, 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.

Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch includes supervision for campers who arrive early or stay late for some half-day camp programs (usually Noon-1pm). Lunch is not provided. Campers are expected to bring their own lunch and drink each day, unless you are notified otherwise.

Lunch Bunch fees are $7 per day or $20 per week. Questions?

Please call staff listed above in Pre- and Post-Camp Care section.

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Dates to Remember and Free Programs 2016 Dates to Remember Starting January 19 at 10am through January 25 at 4pm Camp lottery registration period.

January 28 Lottery results e-mailed.

February 8 at 4pm $25 deposit for each camp # due today.

February 15 at 10am • Open registration begins (Evanston resident & nonres.)

• Registrations accepted online, in person, by phone and by mail.

Free Summer Lunch Program

May 9

(Age 1-18)

• Camp balances due today!

• Last date to request a transfer to a different camp program, cancel, and/or request a payment plan.

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 2016, 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 2016.

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Summer Camps by Age Camp

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Arts Adventure through Creation Arts Camps Early Childhood Camp Evanston Children’s Theatre Summer Camp YAP (Young Artist Program) Ecology

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Camp R.E.A.L. Park Camp S.N.A.P. Camp Sports Aquatic Camps Basketball Mini-Camps Fencing Mini-Camp Learn to Skate Camp Flag Football Camp Gymnastics Mini-Camp Hockey Mini-Camp Pee Wee Sports Camp Speed Skating Sports Camp Sports Mini-Camp Tennis Mini-Camps Ultimate Adventure Camp Volleyball Mini-Camps Teen Leadership Aquatic Counselor in Training Counselor in Training Robert Crown Center Ecology Counselor in Training Leader in Training-CNCC Variety Afternoon Adventure Art Start Camp Back to Basics Book Buddies Camp Kaleidoscope Evanston Explorers Extended Mini-Camp Robert Crown Fun Factory/Kid City Sandals, Sunshine and Swings Summer in the Park Summertime Diversified Summertime Tots Tween Machine Zombie Survival Camp

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

Chess Wizards LEGO® Camps Special Needs

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City of Evanston

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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 EVANSTON LAKESHORE ARTS FESTIVAL SAT & SUN AUG 6 & 7, 2016 11AM–6PM

Ethnic Art Festival July 16 & 17, 2016 Saturday & Sunday Noon–7pm at Dawes Park

DAWES PARK FREE ADMISSION

Free admission

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

2016 Come to Evanston’s parks to enjoy free outdoor Starlight Concerts and Starlight Movies presented by the City of Evanston’s Community Services Division.

Visit cityofevanston.org/festivals or call 311.

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

SATURDAY March 12 8AM-2PM

Evanston Township High School 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston Doors Close at 1:30pm Please enter using Door 18 on Dodge Ave. All students will exit Door 50.

(Handicap accessible: Please enter through Door 50, located in the rear of the school)

Requirements 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 mid-June 2016.

Youth may be required to take a pre-hire drug test.

Transportation • Bike racks are located by Door 50/Rear of ETHS • Bus: #93 California/Dodge & #206