SESSION 9

A Note from Your Camp Director

Dear Parents,

We hope you find this newsletter helpful, as it will give you in detail what lies ahead for the next week. 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.

MON JUL 27

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


  • Swim testing
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Bring a lunch & drink or $ to purchase one from concessions
  • Please send a nut-free dessert (pre-packaged) to share at camp cookout on Friday, July 31. Campers will enjoy hot dogs, chips, dessert & a drink at the cookout!!


TUE JUL 28

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 Enchanted Castle in Lombard, IL
  • Wear camp shirt
  • Pizza lunch will be provided. You may pack a lunch if your camper doesn't want pizza
  • All campers will receive a game card & extra spending $ is allowed to put more on the card for the arcade games
  • 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!


WED JUL 29

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 JUL 30

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

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


  • 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!


FRI JUL 31

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

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


  • All Camp Cookout!!!
  • Please bring a lunch from home if not participating in the camp cookout or $ to purchase one from concessions
  • 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: If we don't meet the minimum number, program may be cancelled.

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


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