SESSION 10

A Note from Your Camp Director

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Session 10—our final week of Summer Day Camp! It's hard to believe how quickly the summer has flown by. Over the past several weeks, we've made new friends, learned new skills, and created countless memories together. As we wrap up an amazing camp season, we're excited to fill this final session with even more laughter, adventure, creativity, and fun. Let's celebrate all we've accomplished and make this last week our best one yet!


We hope you find this newsletter helpful, as it will give you in detail what lies ahead for the session of camp. Teen Camp is located at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Dr., Crystal Lake. Drop-off for campers is between 8:30-8:50 am and pick up at 3:30 pm. Drop off will always be at the boat launch or in the current senior camp lane by the flower pot close to the street light in the beach parking lot when seniors campers are not at the beach. The pickup location will be listed under each day below. When you drop off/pick up you will stay in your car. A counselor will come up to you to sign in/out your camper. Campers will not be able to attend camp if they are exhibiting any symptoms of illness. Supplies needed for each day are a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, reusable water bottle, and a peanut free lunch or money to buy one from the concession stand. A completely disposable lunch may be needed on some trips.


****************IMPORTANT INFORMATION*****************

If you have not done so, please finish your Epact forms as soon as possible. You will not be allowed to attend camp until we have your emergency information.


Calendars, weekly newsletters and Maps as well as other information regarding Camp and ET Camp can be found on our website crystallakeparks.org. You would click on "Summer Camp" on the top right tab and then scroll down to click on your camp.


Teen Camp is held at: 

Main Beach

300 Lake Shore Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

815.701.8099

ET Camp for teens is held at:

Rotary Building

431 Walkup Rd., Crystal Lake, IL 60014

815.355.6527

 If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to call Jennifer Siesennop, Teen Camp Director or Mia DeSimone, Teen Camp Assistant Director, at (815) 701-8099 or email us at jsiesennop@crystallakeparks.org.

  • 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 is held at the Rotary Building.
  • 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 at Main Beach on Lakeshore Dr by the boat launch.
  • 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 printed medication form from EPACT and in it's original container.
  • Send gym shoes, sunscreen, bug spray and water bottle everyday!
  • Send swimsuit and a change of clothes daily.
  • 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.

REMINDER:

Online EXTENDED TIME (ET) registration for the 2026-2027 school year will end on August 15 at 5 pm. If registering in-person after August 15, you will not be able to attend ET until the week of August 24.


Spots are still available for BARLINA HOUSE PRESCHOOL!!! We accept registration year-round, space permitting.



MON AUG 3

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

Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm in beach parking lot in senior camp lane close to the street light


  • Camp Olympics
  • Bring a lunch & drink or $ to purchase one from concessions


TUE AUG 4

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

Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm in beach parking lot in senior camp lane close to the street light


  • Trip to the Movie Theatre in Carpentersville
  • Wear camp shirt
  • All campers will receive popcorn, fruit snacks & a drink at the movies
  • Bring a lunch & drink or $ to purchase one at concessions
  • Half-day trip and will return to the beach after


WED AUG 5

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

Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm in beach parking lot in senior camp lane close to the street light


  • Boating to West Beach (can bring $ to purchase snacks at the General Store)
  • Bring a lunch & drink or $ to purchase one from concessions
  • Reminder if you haven't done so already: Please send a nut-free dessert (pre-packaged) to share at the camp cookout on Friday, Jul 31. Campers will enjoy hot dogs, chips, dessert & a drink at the cookout!


THU AUG 6

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

Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm at the boat launch


  • Camp Olympics Finale
  • Bring a lunch & drink or $ to purchase one from concessions


FRI AUG 7

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

Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm at the boat launch


  • Last Day of Camp!
  • All campers will receive a treat from the Kona Ice Truck
  • Campers will have the choice to walk with staff to lunch at Taco Bell, Tommy's and/or The Freeze. Please have your camper bring money if they would like to participate. They also have the option to buy from concessions or bring a lunch from home
  • Tie-dying (please bring a white item ex: shirt, socks, pillowcase) if your camper would like to participate


Please click the link below to fill out our camp evaluation and get the chance to win a $25 Park District Gift Card!

Important Addresses
 
Main Beach
300 Lakeshore Dr., Crystal Lake
 
Rotary Building
431 Walkup Rd., Crystal Lake

FREE! MOVIE IN THE PARK

FRI AUG 14 @ 6:30 PM

Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, CL

Grab a blanket or lawn chairs and join us for a fun night under the stars! Activities will keep you busy until the movie starts at dusk. Kissed by Fire and My Funnel Truck will be on hand to feed your hungry crowd.


Baskin Robbins Crystal Lake is hosting the annual Ice Cream Eating contest for kids ages 6-11. Contest is free but pre-reg required.

REGISTER SOON!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 1: If we don't meet the minimum number, program may be cancelled.

FREE! MONARCHS AND MUSIC

SUN AUG 16, 12:30-4:30 PM

Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, CL

FREE BEACH DAY!

Explore the Monarch Fair featuring pollinators and displays from local organizations. It’s a celebration of nature and summer fun for the whole family! Music provided by Encore Music Academy. Monarch Fair presented by the Monarch Coalition Committee.

Location: Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake

Free, all age, family fun

Drop in 10 am-2 pm

Featuring:

  • Historic Culinary
  • Old Time Gardening
  • Games & Crafts
  • Live Music


FRI OCT 2, 5-9 PM

Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive

We are bringing the Halloween classic, Hocus Pocus, to Crystal Lake! Join us for a spellbinding, family-friendly outdoor movie at the beach. Grab your blankets, dress up as your favorite Sanderson sister, and enjoy a night of food trucks, games, costume contest, crafts, and more! It’s not just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!

Ages 3 and Under: Free; Ages 4-12: $7; Ages 13 & Up: $10. Tickets at door are $5 more per person.

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