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Summer Camp 
Many kids in the community enjoy their summers enrolled in the park districts summer camp.Activities include arts & crafts, sports, nature, splash pad, field trips & swimming. There is something for everyone! Upcoming field trips may include; Lincoln Park Zoo, Nickel City Entertainment Center, Millennium Park, Bensenville Water Park & others. There are four (4) two-week sessions. Children may register by the session or for the entire eight (8) weeks.
PROGRAM: 503
DATES: Session 1: June 14-June 25
Session 2: June 28-July 9
Session 3: July 12-July 23 
Session 4: July 26-August 6
DAYS/TIMES: Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-3:30 pm
LOCATION: Dee Park Recreation Center, 9229 Emerson, Des Plaines
GRADES: PER SESSION: FULL CAMP: (8 weeks)
K thru 6th Grades $190 $700 (8% discount)*
(only $3.17/hr) (only $2.92/hr)
*If paid in full by the first day of camp.
· A $100 non-refundable deposit per child is required to reserve a spot. Camp vacancies are filled on a first come, first served basis.
· Payments may be made any time prior to June 14 when final payment is due for all sessions.
· No refunds for any session once camp begins.
· The District reserves the right to ask for proof of age at any time.
· There is an additional family member discount of $10 per camp session if one child registers at the regular price and the second and subsequent family members register for no more sessions than the 1st child.
Summer Camp Plus 'One'
Stay with us as we bridge the gap between camp and school. Join the park district for an extra week of camp. Campers will enjoy all the activities of regular camp including arts & crafts, splash pad, gym activities & one last field trip before summer comes to an end.
PROGRAM: 503
DAY: Mon-Fri
DATE: Aug 9-Aug 13
TIMES: 9:30 am-3:30 pm
GRADES: K-6
FEE: $100
MIN/MAX: 12/25
Before and After Camp Child Care Available at an Extra Charge
7:30-9:30 am - $55 per 2 week session3:30-6:00 pm - $67 per 2 week session