Summer Camps at Elmhurst Park District Pack Fun and Flexibility

Submitted by the Elmhurst Park District.

Elmhurst Park District is your go-to this summer for exciting and fun camps for all ages and interests! With camps and programs taking place all over Elmhurst, the Park District offers flexible locations and options for busy families.

Funseekers Day Camp (ages 5-10) and Funseekers Extreme (ages 11-13) are led by experienced, enthusiastic staff and meet from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Campers can now choose between two locations, the original north side site at Wagner Community Center or the south side location at the Eldridge Park Recreation Building.

Both camps will offer indoor and outdoor activities, special events and three to four field trips a week to local pools, water parks and entertainment venues. Fee is $35 residents/$44 non-residents a day for Funseekers Day Camp and $37 residents/$46 non-residents a day for Funseekers Extreme. Before and After Camp is also available at both locations, extending the fun for our campers.

Courts Plus offers fitness, fun and a classic summer camp experience in centrally located Plunkett Park for preschoolers and the older set. These camps are tailor made for kids who enjoy physical activity. Action Camp (ages 3-6) offers morning sessions from 9-11:30 a.m. and afternoon sessions from 12:30-3 p.m., Monday thru Friday, with an option for Action Camp Lunch & Play from 11:30-12:30 p.m. Campers can look forward to sports, games and crafts each day. Fee is $18 members/$24 non-members per day.

Fitness Explorers (ages 3-6) will focus on helping kids discover new ways to stay healthy through games, dance, tumbling and more. We’ll meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3 p.m., with an option to stay for lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fee is $25 members/$27 non-members per day.

Camp Kapow (ages 4-6) will help instill confidence in your child. Included in our fun and games will be a manners lunch at JBarron’s Café and conflict resolution lessons each day. We’ll meet from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee is $30 members/$35 non-members per day.

Older kids can look forward to Fun Camp (ages 5-10) and Fit 4 U Teen Fitness Camp (ages 11-14). Campers will enjoy games, tennis, access to the Fit 4 Life Gym and Climbing Wall and field trips. Camps run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with Before and After Care available. Fee is $39 members/$43 non-members per day.

The Park District also has many day camps throughout the summer that fit your child’s specific interests and pursuits including tennis camps at Berens Park, Swim Camps, Dance Workshops and Early Childhood camps.

To register for Park District camp programs or learn more information, visit epd.org or call (630) 993-8900.