SESSION 6

A Note from Your Camp Director

Welcome of Session 6 of Junior Camp! Our Junior team is extremely excited to meet our campers and their families. We have an engaging and active summer planned with your future 2nd and 3rd graders that we know they are going to love! I have provided a few friendly reminders to help prepare for the summer. If you have not done so, please finish your Epact forms as soon as possible. You received an email to the address that you registered with. You will not be allowed to attend camp until we have your emergency information.

 If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to call Matt Rogers, Junior Camp Director, or Janelle Eschman, Junior Camp Assistant Director, at (815) 355-7097 or email us at mrogers@crystallakeparks.org.


Camp Drop-off/Pickup Procedures:

We ask that you please pull up in an orderly fashion. When you drop off/pick up you will stay in your car. A counselor will come up to you and have you sign your child in/out.

  • Camp begins at 9 am and ends at 3:30 pm.
  • Drop off will always be Main Beach, unless signed up for AM ET Camp. Pick up sites vary daily. Please read the newsletter carefully.
  • ET Camp (815)355-0962 is held at Glacier Ridge school daily.
  • Call or text (815) 355-7097 if your camper will be absent from camp.
  • Please remember to send your child with a lunch & drink or money to purchase one daily. If your child does not bring a lunch or money to purchase one, we will call you to bring one.
  • No peanut butter/peanut products.
  • Pick up/drop-off at Main Beach is in the parking lot near the baseball field
  • Please remember to notify the camp counselor if your child will be picked up early or is going to be absent from camp.
  • Any medication must be brought to camp with the appropriate paper work and in it's original container.
  • Send in labeled gym shoes, sunscreen, bug spray and water bottle everyday!
  • Send labeled swimsuit and a change of clothes daily.
  • No electronics or toys are allowed at camp.

MON July 1

Drop-off Main Beach 8:50 am

Pick-up Glacier Ridge 3:30 pm

  • Swim testing
  • Beach fun
  • Bring a peanut free lunch and drink or money to purchase one from concessions
  • Fork painting
  • Camper and Counselor Baseball


TUE July 2

Drop-off Main Beach 8:50 am

Pick-up Glacier Ridge 3:30 pm

  • Swim lessons
  • Fishing
  • Bring a peanut free lunch and drink or money to purchase one from concessions
  • Group games
  • Murals


WED July 3

Drop-off Main Beach 8:50 am

Pick-up MAIN BEACH 3:30 pm

  • Trip to the Movie Theater in Carpentersville, IL
  • Watching the Movie "Inside Out 2"
  • wear camp t-shirt
  • popcorn and drink provided as a snack
  • Bring a peanut free lunch and drink or money to purchase one from concessions
  • Fishing
  • Sand castles


THU July 4

  • Closed for the Holiday


FRI July 5

Drop-off Main Beach 8:50 am

Pick-up MAIN BEACH 3:30 pm

  • All Day Beach Day!
  • Swim lessons
  • Fishing/swimming/playground
  • Tie-Dying (please bring in a white item ex: t-shirt, socks, pillowcase)
  • Bring a peanut free lunch and drink or money to purchase one from concessions




Important Addresses
 
Glacier Ridge School
1120 Village Rd, Crystal Lake
 
Woodscreek Park
1420 Willow Tree Dr, Crystal Lake
 
Main Beach
300 Lakeshore Dr., Crystal Lake
 
Rotary Building
431 Walkup Rd., Crystal Lake

Nature Center
330 N Main St, Crystal Lake
CAMP WEBSITE
EPACT
SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE

Home of the Brave Heritage Fest

Sat, June 29, 10 am-2 pm

Raindate: Sun, Jun 30

Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta, Crystal Lake

FREE

In your best red, white and blue, join us as we commemorate the heroes that defend our country. After the ceremony, join us for a community gathering of historic patriotic festivities:

  • 11-11:30 am Blue & Gold Star Ceremony
  • Live Music featuring the Crystal Lake Community Jazz Quartet
  • Salute to the Veterans of Crystal Lake: by the Crystal Lake Historical Society
  • American Flag Heritage-bring your old flags to be recycled: The Blue Star Banner Program
  • Civic Beautification & Blue Star memorial Highway Marker: Garden Clubs of Crystal Lake
  • Food of our Founding Fathers: Clay Oven demonstrations
  • Cherry Tree Legends
  • Forget-Me-Knot & Rosemary for Remembrance: crafts
  • Victory Garden Stories
  • Gardens During wartime
  • Plus more featured guests of honor

Presale fireworks admission wristband purchases available June 24-July 3

Wristband Presale

Info: $5 wristbands on sale beginning June 24

at the Crystal Lake Park

District Admin. Bldg, 1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake (Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5

pm, Sat 9:30-Noon)

 

Purchase a wristband for

viewing the Crystal Lake fireworks celebration at Main Beach on Sun, July 7

Fireworks at dark, 7 pm

Voices in Harmony/Crystal Lake Community Band concert to accompany fireworks

Fireworks

Crystal Lake Main Beach,

300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake

9 am-2:30 pm Regular

Beach Admission (wristband included)

After 2:30 pm $5 per

person/children under 3 free (wristband required)

The Crystal Lake Park District is excited to launch the 'Name Your Park' contest. We invite Crystal Lake Park District residents to share their creativity and submit suggestions for the official name of the new 10-acre park being developed, just south of the Lakewood Public Works facility on Haligus Road in Lakewood.

The challenge to residents is simple, yet fun-name this new park!

Contest Timeline

Jun 15-Jul 15: Submission Form Open

Jul 18-Jul 28: Crystal Lake Park District Board & Staff Review Entries

Jul 28: 5 entries selected to go to public vote

Aug 1-Aug 12: Online Public Voting

Aug 15: Winner with most votes announced

Info & Online Entry Form

Psssssst.......Adventures await you this summer!!!

The June mission is now open! Join the adventure-get ready to explore four incredible parks in Crystal Lake and uncover their hidden treasure. Your mission orders are ready. Visit our website to learn how to become an Agent of Discovery.

More Info

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