Summer Camps
Summer Camp 2022
Registration Dates:
- Resident Registration begins on Tuesday, February 8.
- Open Registration begins on Tuesday, February 22.
- Please register your child by their grade as of Fall 2022.
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.
| Summer Camp Sessions 2022 | Dates |
| Session 1 | Jun 6-24 |
| Session 2 | Jun 27-Jul 15 |
| Session 3 | Jul 18-Aug 5 |
| Session 4- FINALE | Aug 8-12 |
Registration Guidelines for 2022
Summary: There are two payment options to register for Summer Camps and Before and After Camp Care. You can pay in full at time of registration or enroll in our automatic billing.
Registration for Camp Tag Ons is a separate process and payment is due at registration.
Details:
Summer Camps and Before/After Care:
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:- * After you save a credit card into the system, at the time of registration you will be charged a 25% deposit for the summer camps in your cart. (note this does not apply to camp tag ons). Then approximately 7-10 days prior to each camp session start date, your credit card will be charged automatically for the balance of the upcoming session.
- *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.
Camp Tag Ons:
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. On the left side under “Program Groups”, select Camps, and then select Tag Ons. You will see an expanded list of available Tag Ons on the right
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
| Dates | Fee (R/NR) | Session |
| Jun 7-23 | $88/$106 | 1 |
| Jun 28-Jul 14 | $88/$106 | 2 |
| Jul 19-Aug 4 | $88/$106 | 3 |
Location: Weiss Community Center (1500 E Euclid Ave, Mt Prospect, IL)
Age: 3-4 yrs
Days: M, W, F
Time: 9:15 am-11:45 am
*No camp July 4
| Dates | Fee (R/NR) | Session |
| Jun 6-24 | $166/$186 | 1 |
| Jun 27-Jul 15* | $148/$168 | 2 |
| Jul 18-Aug 5 | $166/$186 | 3 |
Location: Weiss Community Center (1500 E Euclid Ave, Mt Prospect, IL)
Age: 3 yrs-4 yrs
Days: Monday- Thursday
Time: 9:15 am-11:45 am
| Dates | Fee (R/NR) | Session |
| Aug 8-11 | $74/$89 | Finale |
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
| Dates | Fee (R/NR) | Session |
| Jun 7-23 | $88/$106 | 1 |
| Jun 28-Jul 14 | $88/$106 | 2 |
| Jul 19-Aug 4 | $88/$106 | 3 |
| Aug 9-11 | $30/$36 | Finale |
Age: 3-4yrs
Days: M, W
Time: 11:45am-1:15pm
*No camp July 4
| Dates | Fee (R/NR) | Session |
| Jun 6-22 | $67/$81 | 1 |
| Jun 28-Jul 14* | $56/$68 | 2 |
| Jul 18-Aug 3 | $67/$81 | 3 |
| Aug 8-10 | $23/$28 | Finale |
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
| Dates | Fee (R/NR) | Session |
| Jun 7-23 | $55/$66 | 1 |
| Jun 28-Jul 14 | $55/$66 | 2 |
| Jul 19-Aug 4 | $55/$66 | 3 |
Ages: 3-4yrs
Days: M, W
Time: 11:45 am-12:30 pm
*No camp July 4
| Dates | Fee (R/NR) | Session |
| Jun 6-22 | $55/$66 | 1 |
| Jun 28-Jul 14* | $46/$56 | 2 |
| Jun 18-Aug 3 | $55/$66 | 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 6-24 | $126/$146 | 1 |
| M,W,F | Jun 27-Jul 15* | $112/$132 | 2 |
| M,W,F | Jul 18-Aug 5 | $126/$146 | 3 |
| M-F | Jun 6-24 | $210/$230 | 1 |
| M-F | Jun 27-Jul 15* | $187/$207 | 2 |
| M-F | Jul 18-Aug 5 | $210/$230 | 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: Steam Team
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 6-22 | 12:15-1:15 pm | 1 | $57/68 |
| Slime Time! | M,W | Jun 28-Jul 15* | 12:15-1:15 pm | 2 | $48/$57 |
| Steam Team | M, W | Jul 18-Aug 3 | 12:15-1:15 pm | 3 | $57/$68 |
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 – 1st 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 6-24 | 8:45 am – 3:15 pm | $265/$285 | Session 1 |
| M, W, F | Jun 27-Jul 15* | 8:45 am – 3:15 pm | $235/$255 | Session 2 |
| M, W, F | Jul 18-Aug 5 | 8:45 am – 3:15 pm | $265/$285 | Session 3 |
| M-F | Jun 6-24 | 8:45 am – 3:15 pm | $440/$460 | Session 1 |
| M-F | Jun 27-Jul 15* | 8:45 am – 3:15 pm | $410/$430 | Session 2 |
| M-F | Jul 18-Aug 5 | 8:45 am – 3:15 pm | $440/$460 | 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 6-24 | 8:30 am – 3pm | $265/$285 | Session 1 |
| M, W, F | Jun 27-Jul 15* | 8:30 am – 3pm | $235/$255 | Session 2 |
| M, W, F | Jul 18-Aug 5 | 8:30 am – 3pm | $265/$285 | Session 3 |
| M-F | Jun 6-24 | 8:30 am – 3pm | $440/$460 | Session 1 |
| M-F | Jun 27-Jul 15* | 8:30 am – 3pm | $410/$430 | Session 2 |
| M-F | Jul 18-Aug 5 | 8:30 am – 3pm | $440/$460 | 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 6-24 | 8:30 am – 3pm | $265/$285 | Session 1 |
| M, W, F | Jun 27-Jul 15* | 8:30 am – 3pm | $235/$255 | Session 2 |
| M, W, F | Jul 18-Aug 5 | 8:30 am – 3pm | $265/$285 | Session 3 |
| M-F | Jun 6-24 | 8:30 am – 3pm | $440/$460 | Session 1 |
| M-F | Jun 27-Jul 15* | 8:30 am – 3pm | $410/$430 | Session 2 |
| M-F | Jul 18-Aug 5 | 8:30 am – 3pm | $440/$460 | 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 7-23 | 8:30 am – 3 pm | $223/$243 | 1 |
| T, Th | Jun 28-Jul 14* | 8:30 am – 3 pm | $223/$243 | 2 |
| T, Th | Jul 19-Aug 4 | 8:30 am – 3 pm | $223/$243 | 3 |
Counselors in Training – CIT
Grades: 6 – 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- Mon:– Burning Bush Community Center
Location- Wed, Fri:– Woodland Trails Park
| Days | Dates | Time | Fee | Session |
| M, W, F | Jun 6-24 | 8:30 am – 3 pm | $167/$187 | 1 |
| M, W, F | Jun 27-Jul 15* | 8:30 am – 3 pm | $149/$169 | 2 |
| M, W, F | Jul 18-Aug 5 | 8:30 am – 3 pm | $167/$187 | 3 |
*NEW- 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 | Jun 27-Jul 15* | 8:30 am – 3 pm | $293/$313 | 2 |
*NEW- 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 18-Aug 5 | 8:30 am – 3 pm | $293/$313 | 3 |
Camp Willow
Age: 5yrs – 12yrs
Location: Willow Trails Park
Come on…have some fun at Willow Trails Park! There’s tons of room to play! Campers will enjoy sports, crafts, games & trips. Camp Willow will not meet on rainy days. Onsite registration June 21, 23 & 25. $13 registration fee required.
| Days | Dates | Time | Fee (R/NR) |
| M, W, F | Jun 21-Jul 23 | 12:30pm – 3 pm | $13 per child |
Camp Finale
Grade: Kindergarten- 8
Location: Weiss Community Center (1500 E Euclid Ave, Mt Prospect, IL)
Everyone loves a Finale! One last chance for your camper to enjoy the freedom of summer before it’s time to hit the books. We’ll go swimming, miniature golfing, have a cook-out plus a lot more! Campers should bring lunch and drink daily.
| Days | Dates | Time | Fee (R/NR) |
| M-F | Aug 8-12 | 8:30 am – 3 pm | $150/$170 |
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 6-24 | $62/$74 | 1 |
| M-F | Jun 6-24 | $104/$124 | 1 |
| M, W, F | Jun 27-Jul 15* | $55/$66 | 2 |
| M-F | Jun 27-Jul 15* | $97/$116 | 2 |
| M, W, F | Jul 18-Aug 5 | $62/$74 | 3 |
| M-F | Jul 18-Aug 5 | $104/$124 | 3 |
| M-F | Aug 8-12 | $35/$42 | Finale |
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 6-24 | $125/$145 | 1 |
| M-F | Jun 6-24 | $208/$228 | 1 |
| M, W, F | Jun 27-Jul 15* | $110/$130 | 2 |
| M-F | Jun 27-Jul 15* | $185/$205 | 2 |
| M, W, F | Jul 18-Aug 5 | $125/$145 | 3 |
| M-F | Jul 18-Aug 5 | $208/$228 | 3 |
| M-F | Aug 8-12 | $69/$83 | Finale |
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
| Tag-On | Days | Time | Dates | Fee (R/NR) |
| Swim Lessons | M-F | 8-8:45am | Jun 6-Jun 24 | $96/$116 |
| Swim Lessons | M, W, F | 8-8:45am | Jun 6-Jun 24 | $58/$70 |
| Golf Lessons | M, W | 3-4pm | Jun 6-Jun 22 | $84/$100 |
| Young Chefs | M, W | 3-4pm | Jun 6-Jun 22 | $57/$68 |
| Basketball | Tue, Thu | 3-4:30pm | Jun 7-Jun 23 | $60/72 |
| After Camp Sports | Tue, Thu | 3-4:30pm | Jun 7-Jun 23 | $60/72 |
| Parkour | F | 3-4:30pm | Jun 10-Jun 24 | $65/$78 |
Session 2- No Class July 4
| Tag-On | Days | Time | Dates | Fee (R/NR) |
| Swim Lessons | M-F | 8-8:45am | Jun 27-Jul 15 | $90/$108 |
| Swim Lessons | M, W, F | 8-8:45am | Jun 27-Jul 15 | $52/$63 |
| Golf Lessons | M, W | 3-4pm | Jun 27-Jul 13 | $70/$84 |
| Viral Dance | M, W | 3-4pm | Jun 27-Jul 13 | $55/$66 |
| Slime Time! | M, W | 3-4pm | Jun 27-Jul 13 | $48/58 |
| Flag Football | M, W | 3-4:30pm | Jun 27-Jul 13 | $60/72 |
| After Camp Sports | Tue, Thu | 3-4:30pm | Jun 28-Jul 14 | $60/72 |
| Archery | W | 3-4:30pm | Jun 29-Jul 13 | $45/54 |
| Parkour | F | 3-4:30pm | Jul 1-Jul 15 | $65/$78 |
| Hip Hop Dance | M, W | 3-4pm | Jul 18-Aug 3 | $66/79 |
Session 3
| Tag-On | Days | Time | Dates | Fee (R/NR) |
| Swim Lessons | M-F | 8-8:45am | Jul 18-Aug 5 | $96/$116 |
| Swim Lessons | M, W, F | 8-8:45am | Jul 18-Aug 5 | $58/$70 |
| Golf Lessons | M, W | 3-4pm | Jul 18-Aug 3 | $84/$100 |
| Hip Hop Dance | M, W | 3-4pm | Jul 18-Aug 3 | $66/$79 |
| STEAM Team | M, W | 3-4pm | Jul 18-Aug 3 | $57/$68 |
| Net Sports | Tue, Thu | 3-4:30pm | Jul 19-Aug 4 | $60/72 |
| After Camp Sports | Tue, Thu | 3-4:30pm | Jul 19-Aug 4 | $60/72 |
| Parkour | F | 3-4:30pm | Jul 22-Aug 5 | $65/$78 |
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 13-Aug 1 | 10-1pm | $100R/$120N |
