• Camp begins at 9 am and ends at 3:30 pm .
• Drop off will always be Main Beach and campers may be dropped off between 8:30-8:50 am, 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 (follow signs for Junior camp to drive up in the correct lane).
• 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.
• ANY MEDICATION (including over the counter) must be brought to camp with the appropriate paperwork, signed by the Doctor, and in its original container. NO medication can be brought in backpacks or lunch boxes. It must be handed to a staff member. Medication forms can be printed from you Epact profile. Once you enter that the medication will be taken at camp, a form will appear. Scroll down to the bottom and print it to get signed by the doctor.

MON JUL 13

Drop-off Main Beach between 8:30-8:50 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
• Boat building for Regatta
• Pirate hats

TUE JUL 14

Drop-off Main Beach between 8:30-8:50 am

Pick-up Glacier Ridge 3:30 pm

• Swim lessons
• Decorate boats for Regatta
• Treasure Hunt
• Bring a peanut free lunch and drink or money to purchase one from concessions

WED JUL 15

Drop-off Main Beach between 8:30-8:50 am

Pick-up Nature Center 3:30 pm

• Swimming
• Boating
• Nature Center
• Campfire
• Splashpad
• Bring a peanut free lunch and drink or money to purchase one from concessions
• Pick-up at Nature Center 3:30 pm

THU JUL 16

Drop-off Main Beach between 8:30-8:50 am

Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm

• Trip to Xtreme Wheels Roller Skating!
• Wear camp shirt
• Half-day trip so bring swim gear for the afternoon at Main Beach
• Optional spending $ for prize counter & arcade is allowed
• Pizza & a drink will be served (may bring own lunch from home if desired)
• Pick up Main Beach at 3:30 pm

FRI JUL 17

Drop-off Main Beach between 8:30-8:50 am

Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm

• All Day Beach Day & BOAT REGATTA!!
• Junior Camp sets sail @10:15 am & parents are welcome to watch
• Fishing/playground/swimming
• Tie-dying (please bring in a white item if your camper wants to participate ex: shirt, socks, pillowcase)
• Bring a peanut free lunch & drink or money to purchase one from concessions
• Pick up at Main Beach at 3:30 pm



Ready to make a splash? The Crystal Lake Cardboard Regatta, presented by the Crystal Lake Parks Initiative Foundation, is coming up on Sat, Jul 18, and there are plenty of ways to be part of the fun!

Build a boat, gather your crew and race across the lake—or come cheer on the creative creations at Crystal Lake Main Beach as they compete for glory… and sometimes make a spectacular splash!

Not racing? Spend the day volunteering or bring the family out to spectate the exciting races, big laughs and unforgettable sinkings.



Find details below on boat-building, racing, volunteering and attending the event.

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