Before and After School Care for Grades K–5 in School Districts 27, 30 and 31
Adventure Campus Registration Packet 2025–2026
The Northbrook Park District partners with School Districts 27, 30 and 31 to offer extended care during the school year for children in grades K–5. The Adventure Campus program provides supervised activities for children before and after classes at their schools.
Adventure Campus Mission
Through engaging activities and opportunities for play, Adventure Campus enhances the school day by providing a nurturing and safe environment that allows children to discover interests and develop skills.
Adventure Campus Vision
To serve the shared communities of Northbrook School District 27, Northbrook/Glenview School Districts 30 and West Northfield School District 31 by being the leader in offering recreation-based extended care opportunities that meet the needs of families.
Typical Day in the Program
Adventure Campus Goals
1. Foster independence by providing choices for children to participate in individual and cooperative experiences.
2. Promote social-emotional development through guided recreational games and activities.
3. Promote a healthy mind and body through participation in age-appropriate recreational opportunities.
4. Provide a variety of daily lesson plans including snacks, homework, themed activities and free time.
The Northbrook Park District’s Adventure Campus program is a great way for children to learn, gain selfconfidence and make new friends while having fun! Program highlights include:
• Daily programming includes homework, gym/ outside play, arts and crafts and board games
• Enrichment programming activities
• Daily snack
ePACT – Required Electronic Paperwork
• Qualified staff trained in safety, supervision and customer service
• Activity choices for children include crafts, activities and gym games
The Northbrook Park District uses ePACT to securely collect and manage critical emergency information. ePACT replaces the need to fill out multiple paper forms and ensures staff has the most up-to-date and accurate contact and medical information in case of emergency. Each child’s profile through ePACT must be submitted prior to attending the program. ePACT forms must be submitted by August 8 to begin Adventure Campus at the start of the school year. Information regarding ePACT is sent to families via email following enrollment. If an ePACT form has been submitted within the past 12 months, a new form does not need to be completed.
NSSRA
The Northbrook Park District partners with the Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) to offer recreation programs and services to residents of all abilities. NSSRA support staff is available to work alongside program participants, assisting with special needs and behavior. If you require program assistance, check the box on the registration form. For questions regarding inclusion, contact our NSSRA Liaison, Mary Mucci at 847-291-2995 or mmucci@nbparks.org.
For questions regarding the Adventure Campus program, call 847-291-2995 or email adventurecampus@nbparks.org.
Adventure Campus Sites and Times
District 27
District 30
Hickory Point 7am–8:30am 3pm–6pm
Shabonee 7am–8:30am 3:10pm–6pm
Wescott
7am–8:30am 3:10pm–6pm Willowbrook 7am–8:30am 3:10pm–6pm
District 31 Winkelman 2:40pm–6pm
Choosing Your Child’s Schedule
Adventure Campus is only open to students who are attending one of the schools listed above. You must choose a consistent schedule for your child. For example, if you only need childcare three days a week, your days must be the same for each week your child is enrolled. So, if you select Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for your three-day-a-week option, it must be those three days every week of the program. Children must enroll in PM care for at least three days per week to ensure care is available to families with the greatest need for this service. For AM care, families can select anywhere from one to five days per week.
Early Dismissal Days: District 30
Daily fees include Early Dismissal Days at District 30. On Early Dismissal Days, fees cover care for your child from the time of the early dismissal through 6pm. Pick up your child anytime. Inform your Site Director if your child will not be attending the Early Dismissal Day. Children must be enrolled for the specific day of the week to be eligible for early dismissal day care.
School Day-Off Activities
When students have full days off of school, the Park District has several programming options available for an additional fee. Visit nbparks.org/adventurecampus for more information.
No Program Days
Adventure Campus follows the school district calendar for each location along with emergency closures. Adventure Campus will not be in session and no alternate programming will be available on the following dates:
• September 1, 2025
• November 27–28, 2025
• December 24–25, 2025
• December 31, 2025
• January 1, 2026
• May 25, 2026
Adventure Campus Daily Fees
There are no flat monthly rates or annual fees for Adventure Campus. You will only pay for the days for which your child is registered.
AM Care: $18/day
PM Care: $25/day
Payments
A non-refundable registration fee of $50 is due at the time of registration. All other payments are due 30 days before the next month begins. Example: September payment will be automatically charged on August 1 unless you opt to pay in full. We will not be able to split payments between caregivers or guardians.
Scholarships
Participants who meet the criteria can receive financial assistance towards recreation programs and memberships. Applicants only need to qualify once per calendar year. Contact Melanie Cohen at 847291-2995 or mcohen@nbparks.org for an application form or to learn more about the scholarship program.
Withdrawals and Schedule Changes
To withdraw from the program or change your child’s schedule you must fill out a withdraw/change request online at nbparks.org/adventurecampus.
Requests to increase the number of days per week your child is attending are dependent upon availability at your child’s Adventure Campus site. Requests to decrease the number of attendance days will not be granted until after winter break. If you are reducing your child’s schedule you will be charged a $25 service fee per child, per transaction.
Withdrawals are subject to an administrative fee of 10% of the remaining balance owed to the program. Withdraw requests will be processed for the next automatic payment and refunds will not be given for past days missed.
How do I Register for Adventure Campus?
1. Starting Monday, March 3 at 9am, complete the 2025–2026 Adventure Campus registration form online at nbparks.org/adventurecampus.
2. Within five business days, our registration team will confirm your spot and email you an invoice for the $50 non-refundable registration fee.
3. To secure your spot, payment must be made within 48 hours of receiving the invoice. You can pay online by logging into your Park District account at nbparks.org or by calling our registration staff at 847-291-2995.
If you are placed on a waitlist and the Park District offers you a spot, you have two business days to accept or decline the offer before the Park District moves on to the other families on the waitlist.
2025–2026 Adventure Campus Timeline
Thursday, February 20
Thursday, February 27, 6:30pm
Monday, March 3, 9am
Monday, August 4, 5pm
Wednesday, August 6, 5pm
Adventure Campus Registration Packets released online at nbparks.org/adventurecampus.
Parent Information Night – Join this virtual meeting to learn more about the before and after school program and how to register. All currently registered families will be emailed the meeting link. If you are not currently registered, sign up online at nbparks.org with code #26194 to receive the meeting link. This meeting will be recorded and posted on nbparks.org/adventurecampus
Registration for all families begins. See previous page for more information on how to register.
Registration will remain open until the maximum capacity has been reached. If your school is full, you will be notified and placed on a waitlist. If you are placed on a waitlist and the Park District offers you a spot, you have two business days to accept or decline the offer.
Registration processing temporarily closes at 5pm. Registration forms should still be submitted, however processing is not guaranteed until September 2.
Virtual Parent Orientation Night – Encouraged for all enrolled families, the presentation covers the Parent Handbook and alternate programming for days off school and allows time for questions. A link will be emailed to all enrolled families. This orientation will be recorded and emailed to all enrolled families after August 6.
Friday, August 8, 5pm
August Date TBD
Tuesday, September 2
Completed ePACT forms due – All participants that do not have an up-to-date ePACT profile submitted within the past 12 months are required to complete the ePACT forms or your child’s start date may be postponed.
Site Director Meet & Greet – Meet the Site Director and see your Adventure Campus room before the school year begins! Parents and children are encouraged to attend. Parents must supervise their children during this drop-in event.
After confirming dates with partnering school districts, parents will be sent this event date along with the parent handbook in July.
Registration processing resumes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are staff trained?
All staff go through extensive training prior to beginning the school year. Training topics include safety, child accountability, supervision, first aid, bullying, appropriate discipline, emergency situations, behavior management and customer service. All staff attend an annual Risk Management training and are CPR and AED certified. All staff are required to attend trainings throughout the school year. Adventure Campus staff are also mandated reporters and trained in concussion recognition.
What snacks do you offer?
Adventure Campus sites are nut-free environments. Examples of snacks offered at the program include fresh fruit, applesauce, yogurt, fruit snacks, crackers, string cheese and more. Children may bring nut-free snacks from home.
What if my child won’t be attending for the day?
If your child will be absent, you must contact both the school and Adventure Campus.
Adventure Campus can be contacted by the site phone number and email that will be provided to you in August. You can also notify the site in person in regard to a future absence (i.e. my child will not be attending this Friday, they will be taking the bus home). We do not prorate for missed days.
Can someone else pick up my child?
All authorized pick-up names must be listed on your child’s ePACT profile, our electronic software program that replaces paper forms. We cannot accept verbal authorization. However, written authorization from the parent/guardian is accepted using any of the following methods: handwritten note, email or text message. The authorized pick-up person must present a photo ID at the time of pick-up. We will not release a child to a person that is not designated as a pickup person.
What if my child has an allergy or needs medication?
Parents must fill out the Permission to Dispense Medication Form and/or the Allergy Action Plan within their ePACT profile. Once the information is received, the parent will provide the Site Director with medication, which will be kept on-site in a medication lock box. Adventure Campus must have their own supply of a child’s medication. Due to the unique program hours, medication from the school is not available to Adventure Campus.
