Summer Camps
Summer Camp
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 2025.
| Summer Camp Sessions 2024 | Dates |
| Session 1 | |
| Session 2 | |
| Session 3 | |
| Session 4 (Finale Week 1) | |
| Session 4 (Finale Week 2) |
NEW- Registration Guidelines for 2024
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/ refunds: To request a full refund, you must email refundrequest@rtpd.org five business days before the session starts. Request less than 5 business days will be charges a $5 processing fee. Once a program starts, requests will be reviewed , to determine the prorated refund.
Transfers must be made by mid-week of each camp session for camp, Before & After Camp along with any Tag Ons . 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.
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 11-27 | 1 | |
| Jul 2-Jul 18* | 2 | |
| Jul 23-Aug 8 | 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 |
| 1 | ||
| 2 | ||
| 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 |
| 1 | ||
| 2 | ||
| 3 |
Age: 4yrs
Days: M, W
Time: 11:45am-1:15pm
| Dates | Fee (R/NR) | Session |
| 1 | ||
| 2 | ||
| 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 |
| 1 | ||
| 2 | ||
Ages: 4yrs
Days: M, W
Time: 11:45 am-12:30 pm
| Dates | Fee (R/NR) | Session |
| 1 | ||
| 2 | ||
| 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 | 1 | ||
| M,W,F | 2 | ||
| M,W,F | 3 | ||
| M-F | 1 | ||
| M-F | 2 | ||
| M-F | 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 | 12:15-1:15 pm | 1 | ||
| Slime Time! | M,W | 12:15-1:15 pm | 2 | ||
| Wacky Science | M, W | 12:15-1:15 pm | 3 |
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 | 8:45 am – 3:15 pm | Session 1 | ||
| M, W, F | 8:45 am – 3:15 pm | Session 2 | ||
| M, W, F | 8:45 am – 3:15 pm | Session 3 | ||
| M-F | 8:45 am – 3:15 pm | Session 1 | ||
| M-F | 8:45 am – 3:15 pm | Session 2 | ||
| M-F | 8:45 am – 3:15 pm | 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 | 8:30 am – 3pm | Session 1 | ||
| M, W, F | 8:30 am – 3pm | Session 2 | ||
| M, W, F | 8:30 am – 3pm | Session 3 | ||
| M-F | 8:30 am – 3pm | Session 1 | ||
| M-F | 8:30 am – 3pm | Session 2 | ||
| M-F | 8:30 am – 3pm | 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 | 8:30 am – 3pm | Session 1 | ||
| M, W, F | 8:30 am – 3pm | Session 2 | ||
| M, W, F | 8:30 am – 3pm | Session 3 | ||
| M-F | 8:30 am – 3pm | Session 1 | ||
| M-F | 8:30 am – 3pm | Session 2 | ||
| M-F | 8:30 am – 3pm | 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 | 8:30 am – 3 pm | 1 | ||
| T, Th | 8:30 am – 3 pm | 2 | ||
| T, Th | 8:30 am – 3 pm | 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 | 8:30 am – 3 pm | 1 | ||
| M, W, F | 8:30 am – 3 pm | 2 | ||
| M, W, F | 8:30 am – 3 pm | 3 |
Camp Finale
Grade: K – 8
Location: Weiss Community Center (1500 E Euclid Ave, Mt Prospect, IL)
This camp is for campers that attend District 26 schools, in correspondence to the 2024-2025 new school schedule. Extend your summer fun with this last chance for your camper to enjoy the freedom of summer before it’s time to hit the books. Campers will enjoy this active camp that offers a wide array of fun games and activities, including arts and crats, water play, and active games.
| Days | Dates | Time | Fee (R/NR) | Session |
| M, W, F | 8:30 am – 3pm | Session 4- Week 1 | ||
| M, W, F | 8:30 am – 3pm | Session 4- Week 2 | ||
| M-F | 8:30 am – 3pm | Session 4- Week 1 | ||
| M-F | 8:30 am – 3pm | Session 4- Week 2 |
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 | 8:30 am – 3 pm | 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 | 8:30 am – 3 pm | 3 | ||
| M-F | 8:30 am – 3 pm | 3 |
Parkour Camp
Join us for an afternoon at the parkour gym. Parkour camp is a mix of high endurance workout, games, and strengthening along with the FUN of camp. Camps are designed to cater to children of all skill levels. Please bring a drink and snack
Ages: 6-14
| Day | Dates | Time | Fee (R/NR) |
| Mon-Thu | 1-4pm | ||
| Mon-Thu | 1-4pm | ||
| Mon-Thu | 1-4pm | ||
| Mon-Thu | 1-4pm | ||
| Mon-Thu | 1-4pm |
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 | 1 | ||
| M-F | 1 | ||
| M, W, F | 2 | ||
| M-F | 2 | ||
| M, W, F | 3 | ||
| M-F | 3 | ||
| M, W, F | 4 Week 1 | ||
| M-F | 4 Week 1 | ||
| M, W, F | 4 Week 2 | ||
| M-F | 4 Week 2 |
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 | 1 | ||
| M-F | 1 | ||
| M, W, F | 2 | ||
| M-F | 2 | ||
| M, W, F | 3 | ||
| M-F | 3 | ||
| M, W, F | 4 Week 1 | ||
| M-F | 4 Week 1 | ||
| M, W, F | 4 Week 2 | ||
| M-F | 4 Week 2 |
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 10-June 28
| Tag-On | Days | Time | Dates | Fee (R/NR) |
| Swim Lessons | M-F | 8-8:45am | ||
| Swim Lessons | M, W, F | 8-8:45am | ||
| Golf Lessons | M, W | 3-4pm | ||
| Small Fries Cooking | M, W | 3-4pm | ||
| Basketball | Tue, Thu | 3-4pm | ||
| PE Fit Kids | Tue, Thu | 3-4pm | ||
| Parkour | F | 3-4:30pm | ||
| Ultimate Legos | Tue, Thu | 3-4pm |
Session 2: July 1-July 19
No Class July 4
| Tag-On | Days | Time | Dates | Fee (R/NR) |
| Swim Lessons | M-F | 8-8:45am | ||
| Swim Lessons | M, W, F | 8-8:45am | ||
| Golf Lessons | M, W | 3-4pm | ||
| Slime Time! | M, W | 3-4pm | ||
| Flag Football | Tue, Thu | 3-4pm | ||
| Archery | W | 3-4pm | ||
| PE Fit Kids | Tue, Thu | 3-4pm | ||
| Parkour | F | 3-4:30pm | ||
| Ultimate Legos | Tue, Thu | 3-4pm |
Session 3: July 22-August 9
| Tag-On | Days | Time | Dates | Fee (R/NR) |
| Swim Lessons | M-F | 8-8:45am | ||
| Swim Lessons | M, W, F | 8-8:45am | ||
| Golf Lessons | M, W | 3-4pm | ||
| Wacky Science | M, W | 3-4pm | ||
| Dodgeball | Tue, Thu | 3-4pm | ||
| PE Fit Kids | Tue, Thu | 3-4pm | ||
| Parkour | F | 3-4:30pm | ||
| Ultimate Legos | Tue, Thu | 3-4pm |
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.
Grades: 3-9
Location: Rob Roy Golf Course (505 E Camp McDonald Rd, Prospect Heights, IL)
*No Golf July 4
| Day | Dates | Time | Fee |
| Mon | 10am-1pm |
Archery (Grades 3-8):
Learn about the sport with an experienced Archery Instructor – bows and arrows provided. Archers will have fun learning about terms, equipment, and techniques while letting arrows rip in a safe setting.
Basketball (Grades 3-8):
Keep up with your basketball skills by improving ball-handling, shooting, passing, rebounding, offensive and defensive moves. Participants will use their new skills in daily scrimmages.
Flag Football (Grades 3-8):
Join us on the field this summer to develop flag football skills. Players will receive a solid foundation on the fundamental skills of flag football through fun and active drills. Daily scrimmages will allow players to use these skills in a game environment.
Golf Lessons:
This Tag On is the perfect class to introduce your child to golf. All students will learn proper club grip, swing mechanics, and golf etiquette. Participants are grouped by age. Equipment is provided for each class.
Dodgeball (Grades 3-8):
From Free-Ball to Powerball to Island Dodgeball! This youth dodgeball class gives participants an opportunity to play the popular game and it’s variations in a safe and supervised environment. The program uses soft balls with the safety of game play being an important factor. Different teams will be formed and a different style of dodgeball will be played each class!
Parkour:
Participants will be divided by age and skill level. Students will be challenged mentally and physically in this introductory class to parkour. Your child will learn the basic techniques of parkour so they can mimic the contestants on American Ninja Warrior.
Slime Time:
It’s time for slime. Make a mess of all shapes, sizes, textures, and colors with us as we explore the gooey science of slime!
Wacky Science:
Calling all budding scientists! Come have some fun in this tag on as we experiment and get our hands dirty in the weird, wacky world of science!
Swim Lessons:
Children will be tested the first day and put into the appropriate skill level. Campers must wear their swimsuit under their camp clothes. Please bring undergarments to change into after each lesson. Lesson is 35 minutes, with 10 minutes to change after. Campers in the Before Camp program will be brought to Woodland Trails Pool by RTPD staff. Campers who start their camp day at Swim Lessons should be dropped off at the pool.
Small Fries Cooking Class:
Love to cook? This Tag On is the perfect choice for campers wanting to develop culinary skills. Budding chefs will learn fundamental kitchen skills—measuring, mixing, working safely, and exploring new foods, while following recipes geared for their age group.
PE Fit Kids: Unleash the Joy of Active Living!:
This camp tag-on is more than just fitness; it’s a playground of adventure and fun. From fitness obstacle courses that spark the imagination to team sports that build friendships, we ensure every child shines. Our expert coaches focus on more than just physical fitness. We nurture teamwork, resilience, and a positive mindset, empowering kids to thrive both on and off the field. Enroll your child in PE Fit Kids today and watch them leap into a world of health, happiness, and lifelong love for fitness!
Ultimate Legos (Grades K-2nd):
This is the perfect add on for Kindergartners through 2nd grade. Our Lego program will spark each campers creative side through special themes and allow participants to use their imagination. Challenges will be created and are optional for campers to participate in new themes each week!
