Summer Camps 2011
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Camp Rainbow Age 3 LCC (Room 3) Entry D Calling all little campers! This program is an introduction to Camp Sunshine. You will enjoy arts and crafts, outdoor fun, stories and games. Come and make some new friends! All campers will be required to bring a sack lunch and drink each day with their name on it. All campers MUST wear their camp T-shirt every day. T-shirts are available for purchase upon registration for $8. Mon. and Wed. 9:45am-12:15pm Days/Time: ACTV#15120-A1 June 13-June 29 ACTV#15120-A2 July 11-Aug. 10 (Skip 7/25, 7/27, 8/1 and 8/3) Fee: $72/R $82/NR
Camp Sunshine Ages 4-5 Cherry Hill Park Are you looking for exciting outdoor activities for your child over the long summer days? Your child’s summer days will be filled with group activities, games, sports, arts and crafts, several field trips and much more. Each camper will be required to bring a sack lunch and drink each day. All campers MUST wear their camp T-shirt every day. Additional field trip costs are not included in the fee. To receive the multi-camper discount, you must register for two or more camps at the same time. Each camper is required to pay a one-time registration fee of $15.00. T-shirts are available for purchase upon registration for $7.00. 9:30am-12:30pm Time: ACTV# Days Dates 15121-A1 Mon. and Wed. June 13-June 22 15121-A2 Tues. and Thurs. June 14-June 23 15121-A3 Mon. and Wed. June 27-July 6 (Skip 7/4) 15121-A4 Tues. and Thurs. June 28-July 7 July 11-July 20 15121-A5 Mon. and Wed. 15121-A6 Tues. and Thurs. July 12-July 21 July 25-Aug. 3 15121-A7 Mon. and Wed. 15121-A8 Tues. and Thurs. July 26-Aug. 4 2 camps
3 camps
1 camper $57/R $67/NR Multi-camper $54/R $64/NR
$110/R $126/NR $104/R $120/NR
$159/R $183/NR $150/R $174/NR
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5 camps
6 camps
Fee:
1 camp
4 camps
$204/R $232/NR $245/R $280/NR 1 camper Multi-camper $192/R $220/NR $230/R $265/NR
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7 camps
$270/R $312/NR $246/R $288/NR
8 camps
1 camper $294/R $336/NR $312/R $360/NR Multi-camper $273/R $315/NR $296/R $344/NR
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Back-to-School with Camp Sunshine Ages 4-5 Cherry Hill Park This summer isn’t over yet! Do not miss out on one of the last full weeks of summer break. Days will be filled with group activities, games, sports, arts and crafts and much more. Each camper will be required to bring a sack lunch with their name on it. All campers MUST wear their camp T-shirt every day. Days/Time: Mon.-Thurs. 9:30am-12:30pm ACTV#15121-A9 Aug. 8-Aug. 11 Fee: $57
New this year, we will now conduct a brief orientation for Camp Sunshine and Day Camp families to be held on Sunday, June 12, 2011, beginning at 2:00pm at the Lions Community Center, Room 1 (Entry C). This meeting will provide you and child with an opportunity to meet the staff, receive camp materials, as well as your camp T-shirt.
Day Camp Grades 1-6 (2011-2012 School Year) Haines Park ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST FILL OUT AN ADDITIONAL REGISTRATION FORM (located on our website or at the park district’s registration window) WHEN SIGNING UP FOR DAY CAMP! Summer fun begins with our popular Day Camp! Leave those boring indoor summer days behind and join us for some exciting outdoor activities. Your child’s days will be filled with group activities, games, sports, arts and crafts, several field trips and much more. Each camper will be required to bring a sack lunch and drink each day. All campers MUST wear their camp T-shirt every day. Every Friday, your camper gets treated to a new and exciting field trip. On Wednesdays, don’t forget to wear your swimsuit and bring a towel because every Wednesday will be a “Water Fun” day. All field trip costs are included in the fee. Please call 815.485.1737 for more information. Each camper is required to pay a one-time registration fee of $15.00. T-shirts are available for purchase upon registration for $7.00. Days/Time: Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-2:30pm Dates ACTV# 15122-A1 June 13-June 17 15122-A2 June 20-June 24 15122-A3 June 27-July 1 15122-A4 July 5-July 8 15122-A5 July 11-July 15 15122-A6 July 18-July 22 15122-A7 July 25-July 29 15122-A8 Aug. 1-Aug. 5 15122-A9 Aug. 8-Aug. 12 NINE-WEEK Fee: $891/R $911/NR WEEKLY Fee: $115/R $135/NR JULY 4th WEEKLY Fee: $92/R $108/NR DAILY Fee: (Mon.-Thurs.) $35/R $40/NR DAILY Fee: (Fri.) $45/R $50/NR
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Keeping Sports Safe All Ages LCC (Room 1) Entry C According to the National Trainers Association, about 1 in 10 high school athletes get injured, but many play through the game to save face with their coaches, parents and peers. The professionals at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center believe in the healthy benefits of activities and sports, but want to share with you how to prevent serious injuries. Our Neurosurgical and Orthopedic sports enthusiasts will share up-to-date information about prevention, precautions, and how to know when something may be serious. This seminar will allow for audience questions, and is designed for student athletes, coaches, school administrators and parents. Please call Provena Health Connections to register at 815.725.9438. You may also register at Provena’s website at www.provena.org. Registration Deadline: Fri., July 29 Day/Time: Thurs., Aug. 4~6:00-7:00pm Fee: FREE! FREE! FREE!
Summer Horse Camps Ages 7-18 Our summer camp programs provide a fun and exciting way to enjoy your summer vacation. In addition to learning all horsemanship skills (saddling, grooming, feeding and cleaning of their own horse), a daily riding lesson is included. Wednesday is “Wacky Water Day”. A Horse Show will be held on Thursday at 2:00pm for students to show off their new horse skills. Bring your camera! We offer reduced rates. Please register at the Park District Office. Participants will need to bring a sack lunch each day. Days/Time: Mon.-Thurs. 9:00am-3:00pm Dates ACTV# 15250-A1 June 13-June 16 15250-A2 June 20-June 23 15250-A3 June 27-June 30 15250-A4 July 18-July 21 15250-A5 July 25-July 28 15250-A6 Aug. 1-Aug. 4 Fee:
$318/R/NR
Intermediate/Advanced Camp ACTV#15250-A7 July 11-July 14 (Previous Nova Students and Camp Attendees Only.) Fee: $318/R/NR Location:
Nova Quarter Horse, Inc. 10129 W. 187th Street, Mokena
A mandatory sign-in and sign-out procedure for all participants is required for all Park District Programs.
Challenger British Soccer Camp
Ages 3-14 Nelson Ridge Athletic Fields Challenger Sports, the number one provider of sports activities for children in the U.S., again brings their expertise and passion to the New Lenox community. All camps are staffed entirely by certified soccer coaches from the United Kingdom. Players learn skills through a variety of fun and challenging drills. Join in on the fun and excitement this Summer! Each camper will receive a Challenger soccer ball and a British Soccer Camp T-shirt. Host a Coach: For an international “kick” this summer, host a Challenger coach for the week and get a taste of England. Host families will receive a voucher for a mail-in rebate. ALL REGISTRATION IS BEING TAKEN BY CHALLENGER BRITISH SOCCER. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO CHALLENGER SPORTS CORPORATION. CALL 888.439.8610, EXT. 5 OR EMAIL cboardman@challengersports.com, FOR MORE INFORMATION. Enrollment is limited; players are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
First Kicks Camp Ages 3-4 Days/Time: Session One: Session Two: Fee:
Mon.-Fri. 9:00-10:00am June 13-June 17 Aug. 1-Aug. 5 $73/R/NR
Mini Soccer Camp Ages 4-6 Days/Time: Session One: Session Two: Fee:
Mon.-Fri. 10:10am-12:10pm June 13-June 17 Aug. 1-Aug. 5 $98/R/NR
Half-Day Camp Ages 6-8 Days/Time: Session One: Session Two:
Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-noon June 13-June 17 Aug. 1-Aug. 5
Ages 9-14 Days/Time: Session One: Session Two:
Mon.-Fri. 1:00-4:00pm June 13-June 17 Aug. 1-Aug. 5
Fee:
$113/R/NR
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Chicago White Sox Baseball and Softball Training Center FULL AND HALF-DAY OPTIONS Ages 5-12 Bentley Athletic Fields The Chicago White Sox announce their first-ever all day baseball camps. Included is an exclusive experience for all participants at U.S. Cellular Field. This lifetime opportunity will include a parade on the field and a Q&A session with a White Sox personality, and a current White Sox player. In addition to excellent instruction, students will also receive: • 6 Ticket Vouchers to a White Sox Game • Sox Academy Hat and T-Shirt • Replica Sox jersey-for full day campers ALL REGISTRATION IS BEING TAKEN BY THE WHITE SOX TRAINING CENTERS. *FOR INDIVIDUAL DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH CAMP, PLEASE CALL 630.PLAYBALL (630.752.9225) or visit www.bullsoxacademy.com FOR A REGISTRATION FORM. Enrollment is limited; players are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
Dates: June 20-June 24
Dates: July 25-July 29
White Sox Little Sluggers Ages 5-6 Mon.-Fri. 9:00-11:30am Days/Time: $179/R/NR Fee:
Fastpitch Softball Camp (FP1)* Ages 7-9 Days/Time: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-11:30am $199/R/NR Fee:
White Sox Training Center Camp Ages 7-8 Days/Time: Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-4:00pm Fee: $375/R/NR Full Day Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-12:00noon Days/Time:
Fastpitch Softball Camp (FP2)* Ages 10-12 Days/Time: Mon.-Fri. 8:30-11:30am $199/R/NR Fee:
Fee:
$199/R/NR Half Day
Ages 9-12 Days/Time: Fee: Days/Time:
Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-4:00pm $375/R/NR Full Day Mon.-Fri. 1:00-4:00pm
Fee:
$199/R/NR Half Day
Children’s Volleyball Camp
Beach Volleyball Camp
Grades 3-8 (2011-2012 School Year) Nelson Ridge School Gymnasium Our coaches will help you increase your volleyball skills, as well as teach or review the basic skills such as serving, passing, setting and spiking. Instruction will be given at both the beginner and advanced levels. Grades 3-4 Days/Time: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00-9:30am ACTV#15213-A1 June 13-June 16 Fee: $39/R $44/NR (Fee includes T-shirt.)
Grades 1-8 (2011-2012 School Year) Lions Den Sand Volleyball Courts It’s time to take your volleyball game to the beach. This camp features all the latest drills and training techniques that build your skill level. Camp will include various contests and games with fun and active instructors! Cancelled classes are made up on Friday. Grades 1-3 Days/Time: Mon.-Thurs. 3:30-4:30pm ACTV#15214-A1 June 27-June 30
Grades 5-6 Days/Time: Mon.-Thurs. 9:45-11:45am ACTV#15213-A2 June 13-June 16
Grades 4-6 Days/Time: Mon.-Thurs. 4:30-5:30pm ACTV#15214-A2 June 27-June 30
Grades 7-8 Days/Time: Mon.-Thurs. 12:00noon-2:00pm ACTV#15213-A3 June 13-June 16 Fee: $49/R $54/NR (Fee includes T-shirt.)
Grades 7-8 Days/Time: Mon.-Thurs. 5:30-6:30pm ACTV#15214-A3 June 27-June 30 Fee:
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The New Lenox Park District reserves the right to cancel or postpone a program due to insufficient numbers or unforeseen conflicts.
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$35/R $40/NR
Keep updated with what is happening at the New Lenox Community Park District. Register your email address at www.newlenoxparks.org and we will send you updates regarding upcoming events and program changes.
Grades 3-8 (2011-2012 School Year) Lincoln-Way West High School Field House This Basketball Camp, taught by Pride basketball coaches, will help polish and further develop your current skills. We will also develop your knowledge of the game by demonstrating offensive and defensive strategies. Come to camp for an exciting and fun atmosphere to improve your game. This camp is open to boys and girls! Grades 3-4 ACTV#15331-A1 Sat., July 9~10:30am-3:00pm Grades 5-6 ACTV#15331-A2 Sun., July 10~12:30-5:00pm Grades 7-8 ACTV#15331-A3 Sun., July 10~12:30-5:00pm Fee:
$35/LWR $40/NR (Fee includes T-shirt and light lunch.)
Tennis Camp Ages 4-14 Lincoln-Way Central High School Tennis Courts Children will be introduced to the sport by various drills that will work on hand-eye coordination. They will be instructed on the proper grips, various stroke techniques (forehand, backhand, overhead, volley and serve) along with the areas of the court and scoring methods. Middle school participants will work at sharpening their skills and learn to use different strokes in matches. ALL participants must bring their own tennis racquet and are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Tennis balls will be supplied. Ages 4-5 Days/Time: Mon.-Fri. 9:00-10:00am ACTV#15530-A1 July 18-July 22 $45/LWR $50/NR (Fee includes T-shirt Fee: and tennis balls.)
We no longer accept pre-registration for continuous programs, so you may register for any section of any program.
THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO, KIDDIE KAMPUS OR STEPPING STONES!
All-American Basketball Academy Camps
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Ages 7-14 Lincoln-Way West High School Field House Join former Duke All-American, Phil Henderson, at the All-American Basketball Academy for basketball drills, games and contests. Learn how to improve your basketball skills and knowledge of the game while having fun during the summer break from school. Phil Henderson will only be present for a limited duration of the camp schedule; however he trains and certifies all camp staff based on a professional coaching curriculum. Participants will be grouped based on age, size and skill level. Participants must bring a sack lunch and healthy snack each day. Basketballs are provided. Do not bring your own. All participants will receive a T-shirt and Certificate of Achievement. 3-Day Skills Camp Ages 7-14 Days/Time: Mon.-Wed. 9:00am-3:00pm ACTV#18333-A1 Aug. 1-Aug. 3 $150/R/NR (Pre-register by Mon., May 2) Fee: $200/R/NR (After May 2) 2-Day Shooting Camp Ages 7-14 Thurs.-Fri. 9:00am-12:00noon Days/Time: ACTV#18333-A2 Aug. 4-Aug. 5 Fee: $100/R/NR ($20 Discount, if also registered for 3 Day Skills Camp.)
Ages 6-8 Days/Time: Mon.-Fri. 10:15-11:45am ACTV#15530-A2 July 18-July 22 Ages 9-10 Days/Time: Mon.-Fri. 12:30-2:00pm ACTV#15530-A3 July 18-July 22 Ages 11-14 Mon.-Fri. 2:15-3:45pm Days/Time: ACTV#15530-A4 July 18-July 22 Fee:
$59/LWR $64/NR (Fee includes T-shirt and tennis balls.)
Junior Engineering Ages 4-7 LCC (Bi-Centennial Room) Entry A All kids love to build with Legos™ and building is a great way to enter the world of engineering! Using Lego™ educational sets, we will explore simple machines by building fun, moveable models while learning the basic concepts of physical science and engineering in a fun and creative way. Students will work together in teams of two per Lego™ set. Days/Time: Mon.-Fri. 9:00-9:45am ACTV#18153-A1 June 20-June 24 Fee: $63/R/NR
All fees are indicated by the following acronyms: Resident (R), Non-Resident (NR), and Lincoln-Way Residents (LWR).
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New Lenox Pride Basketball Camp
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Rock and Roll Robotics
Stage Play: Musical Theater for Kids! Ages 6-12 LCC (Room 2) Entry E Does your child love to sing, dance and perform for others? Then join us for an intense yet entertaining program in musical theater for young girls and boys. We emphasize the journey toward producing a show from start to finish; creating a fun and non-competitive environment for kids to stretch their dramatic wings. This summer our production of “Destination America” tells its story…from Nashville to Seattle, New York to L.A., and everywhere in between, the heart of America is beating in its music. Whether you’re a fan of Rock and Roll or Country, Broadway or Motown… you’ll find it all right here! On Friday, June 17th at 4:00pm, our talented young stars perform for friends and relatives, showing off all that they have learned in only one week! Please bring a water bottle and snack to class with you each day. Each participant will receive a souvenir camp T-shirt. For questions regarding this program, please email Monica Minogue at info@stageplaykids.com. Mon.-Fri. 12:30-4:00pm Days/Time: ACTV#18371-A1 June 13-June 17 Fee: $103/R/NR
ES Ages 6-9 NEW AG LCC (Bi-Centennial Room) Entry A Create robots that rock and robots that roll! Using the Lego® We Do™ Robotics System, your robots will include a monkey who plays a drum to a rock-and-roll beat, a lion that roars, a bird that flaps its wings to create a big wind, a sleeping giant who will awaken on your command and a boat that will rock on the rough seas. This course builds knowledge of simple machines, engineering, programming and teamwork in an environment full of Rockin’ Fun! Students will work together in teams of two. Mon.-Fri. 9:00-10:15am Days/Time: ACTV#18601-A1 July 11-July 15 Fee: $93/R/NR
Razzle-Dazzle Robotics
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3-D Video Game Design
Ages 8-12 NEW LCC (Bi-Centennial Room) Entry A Learn the fundamentals involved in creating your own 3-D video game world! With a simple click and roll of a mouse wheel, you can modify your world however you want. You will develop and storyboard your game design and learn to place animals, trees, characters and other items in your own virtual world! You will also learn the basic sub-systems and scripting entailed in a 3-D game system. Mon.-Fri. 10:00-11:30am Days/Time: ACTV#18606-A1 June 20-June 24 Fee: $98/R/NR
Computertots Animal Adventures
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N Ages 3-5 LCC (Bi-Centennial Room) Entry A Working in small interactive groups, students will explore exciting activities using a computer and two different software programs. Through these computer activities, they will discover different animal traits and will learn about animal babies, animal homes, animal care and animal sounds. They will also use problem solving and discovery techniques that encourage reading and math readiness while building computer skills. Children will use their creativity and imagination to create animal puppets and creature books which they will take home at the end of class. Days/Time: Tues.-Fri. 1:00-1:45pm ACTV#18602-A1 Aug. 2-Aug. 5 Fee: $60/R/NR 18
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Ages 8-12 LCC (Bi-Centennial Room) Entry A Move over Hermione and Harry! Build a magic wand that makes amazing things happen on the computer; one shake of the wand and the computer does your bidding! Build your own robot puppet that makes an animal dance on the screen. This special course uses the most innovative tools available to build robots with sensors that communicate and control the computers. Dazzle your friends with what you create AND learn! Mon.-Fri. 10:30-11:45am Days/Time: ACTV#18605-A1 July 11-July 15 Fee: $93/R/NR
NOTE: Due to our Proud American Days festival, from Monday, July 25th thru Monday, August 1st, program registrations will be processed at the Lions Den, 520 South Cedar Road.
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