Summer Camps

Summer Camp 2023

Camp Sessions and Dates

The River Trails Park District offers a variety of high-quality camps for all ages and interests. Your child will enjoy a variety of activities including sports, games, arts & crafts, cookouts, swimming/water play, field trips, special events, and much more.

Please register your child by their grade as of Fall 2023.

Summer Camp Sessions 2023	Dates
Session 1	Jun 12-30
Session 2	Jul 3-21
Session 3	Jul 24-Aug 11

NEW- Registration Guidelines for 2023

Summary: There are two payment options to register for Camps, Before and After Camps (once you choose an option, it CAN NOT be changed).

1- Pay in Full at the time of initial registration.

You will pay the summer camp tuition in full upon registration

2. Enroll in AUTOMATIC BILLING:

You must ENTER and SAVE a CREDIT CARD into the PAYMENT METHODS area of your online account.
Automatic Billing is found under MY ACCOUNT\PAYMENT METHODS.
You will be charged a 25% deposit at the initial registration.
Then, approximately 7–10 days prior to each camp session start date, your card will be charged automatically for the balance of the upcoming session.

3. Tag On payment is due at the time of Registration.

To register for Tag Ons log in to your account, click on the browse button, select the “RTPD Brochure Programs” box, then on left side under “program groups” select Camps it will expand and then pick Tag Ons.
The course(s) should appear on your right.

Important facts:

Late Registration is not guaranteed. Late Registration is defined as two weeks before each session starts (for Session 1, it is Tuesday, May 30). After the deadline, we will notify you within two business days if we can place your child. Sorry, no friendship requests will be granted with late Registration.

Withdrawals: Withdrawals must be made two business days before the Camp Session starting date, or credits/ refunds will be denied after Camp Session start date.

Transfers must be made by mid-week. Request can only be accepted if there is room in the session you are requesting. The child must complete the full week of camp before transferring into the requested program.

Refunds: Once a program starts, refunds will be prorated, and credits will be applied to your account.

For questions, please call 847-255-1200.

Camps

Camp Kiddie

What’s summer without art, nature and new friends? We meet in our preschool room and playground area at Weiss Community Center. Activities are based on a different theme each week. This fun and exciting program will assist your child in transitioning to fall preschool. Pull-ups are okay for 3 yr. olds.
Location: Weiss Community Center (1500 E Euclid Ave, Mt Prospect, IL)
Ages: 3-4 yrs
Days: Tues and Thurs
Time: 9:15 am-11:15 am

*No camp July 4

Dates	Fee (R/NR)	Session
Jun 13-29	$91/$110	1
Jul 6-Jul 20*	$76/$92	2
Jul 25-Aug 10	$91/$110	3

Location: Weiss Community Center (1500 E Euclid Ave, Mt Prospect, IL)
Age: 4 yrs
Days: M, W, F
Time: 9:15 am-11:45 am

*No camp July 4

Dates	Fee (R/NR)	Session
Jun 12-30	$171/$191	1
Jul 3-21*	$171/$191	2
Jul 24-Aug 11	$171/$191	3

Camp Kiddie Tag Ons

Not ready to go home just yet? Spend a little more time with friends in our fun Camp Kiddie Tag Ons.

Kiddie Lunch

Does your camper love Camp Kiddie? This class will allow your little camper additional time to eat lunch and play with all of their new friends and teachers! Please pack your child a lunch each day of class.

Location: Weiss Community Center (1500 E Euclid Ave, Mt Prospect, IL)

Ages: 3-4 yrs
Days: Tue, Thur
Time: 11:15 am-1:15 pm

*No camp July 4

Dates	Fee (R/NR)	Session
Jun 13-29	$91/$110	1
Jul 6-Jul 20	$76/$91*	2
Jul 25-Aug 10	$91/$110	3

Age: 4yrs
Days: M, W
Time: 11:45am-1:15pm

Dates	Fee (R/NR)	Session
Jun 12-28	$70/$84	1
Jul 3-Jul 19	$70/$84	2
Jul 24-Aug 9	$70/$84	3

Kiddie Snack & Swim

Location: Weiss Community Center Pool

Extend you camper’s day with a swim lesson at Woodland Trails Pool! Snack will be provided prior to the lesson. Please send your camper to Camp Kiddie dressed in their swim attire underneath their camp clothes. Teacher will walk camper to pool. Swim instructor will bring kids into the baby pool and spray pad only. Parents pick-up is at pool.

Ages: 3-4yrs
Days: Tue, Thur
Time: 11:15 am-12 pm

*No camp July 4

Dates	Fee (R/NR)	Session
Jun 13-29	$61/$74	1
Jul 6-Jul 20	$51/$62*	2
Jul 25-Aug 10	$61/$74	3

Ages: 4yrs
Days: M, W
Time: 11:45 am-12:30 pm

Dates	Fee (R/NR)	Session
Jun 12-28	$61/$74	1
Jul 3-Jul 19	$61/$74	2
Jul 24-Aug 9	$61/$74	3

Camp Mini – Half Day Camp

Grade: Kindergarten – 5
Location: Indian Grove School (1340 N Burning Bush Lane, Mt Prospect, IL)
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Campers will have a fun time playing games, sports, making arts and crafts, and more. All activities will be outside weather permitting. One field trip each session. Includes one t-shirt for the summer. Camp Mini drop-off, pick up and Tag Ons all take place at Indian Grove School.

*No camp July 4

Days	Dates	Fee (R/NR)	Session
M,W,F	Jun 12-30	$132/$152	1
M,W,F	Jul 3-Jul 21*	$132/$152	2
M,W,F	Jul 24-Aug 11	$132/$152	3
M-F	Jun 12-30	$220/$240	1
M-F	Jul 3-Jul 21*	$206/$226	2
M-F	Jul 24-Aug 11	$220/$240	3

Camp Mini Tag Ons

The perfect addition to create a day that specializes your child’s camp experience! Tag On any of these great programs to enhance your camper’s day.

SESSION 1: Small Fries Cooking Class
Let’s get cooking! This Tag On is the perfect choice for campers looking to develop and sharpen their culinary talents. Budding chefs will learn fundamental kitchen skills, focusing on measuring, mixing, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and exploring new foods, while following recipes geared for their age group.

SESSION 2: Slime Time!
Yep… it’s time for slime. Come make a mess with us as we explore the gooey science of slime!

SESSION 3: Wacky Science
Calling all Mad Scientists! Come have some fun in this Tag On as we experiment and get our hands dirty in the weird, wacky world of science!

Location: Indian Grove School (1340 N Burning Bush Lane, Mt Prospect, IL)

*No camp July 4

Class	Days	Date	Time	Session	Fee (R/NR)
Small Fries Cooking Class	M,W	Jun 12-28	12:15-1:15 pm	1	$60/$72
Slime Time!	M,W	Jul 3-Jul 19	12:15-1:15 pm	2	$60/$72
Wacky Science	M, W	Jul 24-Aug 9	12:15-1:15 pm	3	$60/$72

Camp Pee-Wee

Camp Pee Wee is for children entering Kindergarten to 1st grade in the Fall 2022. Each group stays together during the day to play games, arts and crafts, and go on one field trip per session. Join us for fun in the sun!

Grade: Kindergarten – 1^st Grade
Location: Grace Lutheran Church (1624 E Euclid Ave, Mt. Prospect, IL, 60056)

*No camp July 4

Before Camp, After Camp & Swim Lessons for Pee-Wee will be walked over by staff to the Weiss Community Center & Pool.

Days	Dates	Time	Fee (R/NR)	Session
M, W, F	Jun 12-30	8:45 am – 3:15 pm	$278/$298	Session 1
M, W, F	Jul 3-Jul 21*	8:45 am – 3:15 pm	$278/$298	Session 2
M, W, F	Jul 24-Aug 11	8:45 am – 3:15 pm	$278/$298	Session 3

M-F	Jun 12-30	8:45 am – 3:15 pm	$462/$482	Session 1
M-F	Jul 3-Jul 21*	8:45 am – 3:15 pm	$432/$452	Session 2
M-F	Jul 24-Aug 11	8:45 am – 3:15 pm	$462/$482	Session 3

Camp Fun

Grade: 2 – 8
Location: Weiss Community Center (1500 E Euclid Ave, Mt Prospect, IL)

Yep, this camp is all about FUN! Have a blast all summer with friends, playing games, sports, mini-golf, making arts and crafts, swimming, enjoying cookouts, special events, theme days and field trips. Children are divided into groups by grade/age. Includes one t-shirt for the summer, and one field trip per session. Bring a lunch and drink each day. Options include hot lunch, and Tag On classes for an extra fee.

*No camp July 4

Before Camp, After Camp & Swim Lessons for Pee-Wee will be walked over by staff to the Weiss Community Center & Pool.

Days	Dates	Time	Fee (R/NR)	Session
M, W, F	Jun 12-30	8:30 am – 3pm	$278/$298	Session 1
M, W, F	Jul 3-Jul 21*	8:30 am – 3pm	$278/$298	Session 2
M, W, F	Jul 24-Aug 11	8:30 am – 3pm	$278/$298	Session 3

M-F	Jun 12-30	8:30 am – 3pm	$462/$482	Session 1
M-F	Jul 3-Jul 21*	8:30 am – 3pm	$432/$452	Session 2
M-F	Jul 24-Aug 11	8:30 am – 3pm	$462/$482	Session 3

Camp Champ (Sports)

Grade: 4 – 8
Location: Weiss Community Center (1500 E Euclid Ave, Mt Prospect, IL)

Camp Champs is a slam dunk choice for any young athlete who enjoys various sports and recreational games. Campers are taught fundamental sports skills and allowed to compete in various sports, such as soccer, basketball, wiffleball, volleyball, and more, while also enjoying other camp favorites like dodgeball, capture the flag, and kickball. Each session will conclude with a tournament challenge! Our counselors will teach teamwork and strategies, emphasizing sportsmanship and playing with character. We’ll also swim, play miniature golf, games, have cookouts, and enjoy a field trip each session. Bring a lunch and a drink each day. Camp fee includes one camp t-shirt per summer. Options include hot lunch and various Tag On classes for an extra fee.

*No camp July 4

Days	Dates	Time	Fee (R/NR)	Session
M, W, F	Jun 12-30	8:30 am – 3pm	$278/$298	Session 1
M, W, F	Jul 3-Jul 21*	8:30 am – 3pm	$278/$298	Session 2
M, W, F	Jul 24-Aug 11	8:30 am – 3pm	$278/$298	Session 3

M-F	Jun 12-30	8:30 am – 3pm	$462/$482	Session 1
M-F	Jul 3-Jul 21*	8:30 am – 3pm	$432/$452	Session 2
M-F	Jul 24-Aug 11	8:30 am – 3pm	$462/$482	Session 3

Camp Adventure

Grade: 6 – 9
Location: Weiss Community Center (1500 E Euclid Ave, Mt Prospect, IL)

Campers are on the go all summer! We take a trip each day to water parks, amusement parks, restaurants and much more. Bring a sack lunch, water bottle, swimsuit, and backpack. Includes one t-shirt per summer, transportation and; most admissions. Add The Counselor-In-Training program on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to make your summer complete!

*No camp July 4

Days	Dates	Time	Fee (R/NR)	Session
T, Th	Jun 13-29	8:30 am – 3 pm	$240/$260	1
T, Th	Jul 6-Jul 20*	8:30 am – 3 pm	$200/$220	2
T, Th	Jul 25-Aug 10	8:30 am – 3 pm	$240/$260	3

Counselors in Training – CIT

Grades: 7 – 9
Location: Weiss Community Center

Think your child got what it takes to be a Camp Counselor? Check out our Counselor-In-Training program. On Monday, your child will spend most of the day learning the ins and outs of becoming a counselor and the responsibility it takes to lead a group of children. They will be assigned a group on Wednesday and Friday within one of our camps. They will be responsible for helping the lead counselor organize the group, lead activities, and guide the campers as necessary. The Counselor-In-Training Supervisor will evaluate the CIT at the end of every session and even prepare them for a mock interview. Add Camp Adventure to your summer fun to make it a complete summer!

*No camp July 4

Location- Woodland Trails Park

Days	Dates	Time	Fee	Session
M, W, F	Jun 12-30	8:30 am – 3 pm	$176/$196	1
M, W, F	Jul 3-Jul 21*	8:30 am – 3 pm	$176/$196	2
M, W, F	Jul 24-Aug 11	8:30 am – 3 pm	$176/$196	3

Pathfinder Camp

Grade: 3 – 6
Location: Weiss Community Center (1500 E Euclid Ave, Mt Prospect, IL)

Do you have a future trailblazer on your hands? Join us in our Pathfinder Camp as we hike, track, and explore the outdoors! We will take trips to local forest preserves, nature trails, botanic gardens, and more. And learn foundational wilderness skills, such as nature awareness, wilderness and hazard safety, tracking basics, plant identification, and even wilderness survival fundamentals. Prepare to have fun, learn, and explore the natural world around us!

*No camp July 4

Days	Dates	Time	Fee (R/NR)	Session
M, W, F	Jul 3-Jul 21*	8:30 am – 3 pm	$300/$320	2

Thrive Girls Camp

Grades: 3 – 6
Location: Weiss Community Center

Go, girls! Thrive Girls Camp brings young ladies together to discover new passions and learn valuable life skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. Girls are challenged to take healthy risks, respect one another, celebrate differences and form authentic friendships with peers! Whether taking field trips, playing games, swimming, or hearing from special guests, girls will learn and grow together to become healthy and confident individuals!

Location: Weiss Community Center (1500 E Euclid Ave, Mt Prospect, IL)

Days	Dates	Time	Fee	Session
M, W, F	Jul 24-Aug 11	8:30 am – 3 pm	$300/$320	3

Before Camp Care

Time: 7 am-8:30 am

Location: Weiss Community Center (1500 E Euclid Ave, Mt Prospect, IL)

Available for those enrolled in Camp Pee Wee, Camp Fun, Camp Champs, Camp Adventure, Camp Finale, Counselor-in-Training, or Specialty Camps.

*No camp July 4

Days	Dates	Fee (R/NR)	Session
M, W, F	Jun 12-30	$64/$77	1
M-F	Jun 12-30	$107/$127	1

M, W, F	Jul 3-Jul 21*	$64/$77	2
M-F	Jul 3-Jul 21*	$100/$120	2

M, W, F	Jul 24-Aug 11	$64/$77	3
M-F	Jul 24-Aug 11	$107/$127	3

After Camp Care

Time: 3-6 pm

Location: Weiss Community Center (1500 E Euclid Ave, Mt Prospect, IL)

After camp available for those enrolled in Camp Pee Wee, Camp Fun, Camp Champs, Camp Adventure, Camp Finale and Counselor-in-Training.

*No camp July 4

Days	Dates	Fee (R/NR)	Session
M, W, F	Jun 12-30	$128/$148	1
M-F	Jun 12-30	$214/$234	1

M, W, F	Jul 3-Jul 21	$128/$148	2
M-F	Jul 3-Jul 21*	$199/$219	2

M, W, F	Jul 24-Aug 11	$128/$148	3
M-F	Jul 24-Aug 11	$214/$234	3

For campers of Camp Pee Wee, Camp Fun, Camp Champs, Specialty Camps & Camp Adventure!

The perfect addition to specialize your day camper’s experience! “Tag On” any of these great programs to enhance your camper’s day. Lessons will be separated into skill level.

Transportation will be provided to and from our Tag On programs for all participants enrolled in After Camp. For campers not enrolled in our After Camp, transportation will be provided to the Tag On location, but campers must be picked up at the Tag On location after class.

Session 1: June 12-June 30

Tag-On	Days	Time	Dates	Fee (R/NR)
Swim Lessons	M-F	8-8:45am	Jun 12-Jun 30	$106/$126
Swim Lessons	M, W, F	8-8:45am	Jun 12-Jun 30	$64/$77
Golf Lessons	M, W	3-4pm	Jun 12-Jun 28	$84/$100
Small Fries Cooking	M, W	3-4pm	Jun 12-Jun 28	$60/$72
Basketball	Tue, Thu	3-4:30pm	Jun 13-Jun 29	$65/$78
Built Elite Fitness Program	Tue, Thu	3-4pm	Jun 13-Jun 29	$65/$78
Parkour	F	3-4:30pm	Jun 16-Jun 30	$70/$84

Session 2: July 2-July 21
No Class July 4

Tag-On	Days	Time	Dates	Fee (R/NR)
Swim Lessons	M-F	8-8:45am	Jul 3-Jul 21	$99/$119
Swim Lessons	M, W, F	8-8:45am	Jul 3-Jul 21	$64/$77
Golf Lessons	M, W	3-4pm	Jul 3-Jul 21	$84/$100
Slime Time!	M, W	3-4pm	Jul 3-Jul 19	$60/$72
Flag Football	Tue, Thu	3-4:30pm	Jul 6-Jul 20	$60/$72
Built Elite Fitness Program	Tue, Thu	3-4pm	Jul 6-Jul 20	$60/$72
Archery	W	3-4pm	Jul 5-Jul 19	$40/$48
Parkour	F	3-4:30pm	Jul 7-Jul 21	$70/$84

Session 3: July 24-August 11

Tag-On	Days	Time	Dates	Fee (R/NR)
Swim Lessons	M-F	8-8:45am	Jul 24-Aug 11	$106/$126
Swim Lessons	M, W, F	8-8:45am	Jul 24-Aug 11	$64/$77
Golf Lessons	M, W	3-4pm	Jul 24-Aug 9	$84/$100
Wacky Science	M, W	3-4pm	Jul 24-Aug 9	$60/$72
Net Sports	Tue, Thu	3-4:30pm	Jul 25-Aug 10	$65/78
Built Elite Fitness Program	Tue, Thu	3-4pm	Jul 25-Aug 10	$65/78
Parkour	F	3-4:30pm	Jul 28-Aug 10	$70/$84

Rob Roy Junior Golf League

For campers of Camp Fun & Camp Champs!

A fun and friendly recreational league where we stress learning and developing golf skills while playing with friends in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. The league’s goal is to help in the development of golf skills that will last a lifetime. Pick who you would like to play with or let us pair you. Lunch and greens fees included. Transportation to and from Rob Golf Course for campers.

Ages: 9-16 yrs
Location: Rob Roy Golf Course (505 E Camp McDonald Rd, Prospect Heights, IL)

*No Golf July 4

Day	Dates	Time	Fee
Mon	Jun 12-Jul 31	10-1pm	$105R/$125N

Summer Camp 2023

Camp Sessions and Dates

NEW- Registration Guidelines for 2023

Camps

Camp Kiddie

Camp Kiddie Tag Ons

Camp Mini – Half Day Camp

Camp Mini Tag Ons

Camp Pee-Wee

Camp Fun

Camp Champ (Sports)

Camp Adventure

Counselors in Training – CIT

Pathfinder Camp

Thrive Girls Camp

Before Camp Care

After Camp Care

Session 1: June 12-June 30

Session 2: July 2-July 21
No Class July 4

Session 3: July 24-August 11

Rob Roy Junior Golf League

Virtual Backpack

Summer Camp 2023

Install River Trails Park District

Serving the Communities of Mount Prospect & Prospect Heights

Summer Camp 2023

Camp Sessions and Dates

NEW- Registration Guidelines for 2023

Camps

Install River Trails Park District