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Start Planning Your Summer with Our Digital Camp Guide

-Registration Open-

Registration is now open for summer day camp and all other summer specialty activity camps. Browse the camp guide and click on the program code to link to online registration.


2023 Camp Opportunities:

  • Pee Wee, Junior, Senior and Teen Day Camp with Extended Time options
  • Junior Leaders and Counselor in Training Programs
  • Summer Adventure at Barlina House
  • Are Your Ready for Kindergarten Camp
  • Chess Scholars Chess Camp
  • Smart Start Art Art Camp
  • ICook Cooking Camp
  • Theatre Camp
  • Tiny Tots Dance Camp
  • Dance Camp
  • Jr Lifeguard Camp
  • Golf N' Tennis Camp
  • Hot Shots Camps-Mini Sports, Total Sports, Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Multi-Sport, Cheerleading, Golf, Track & Field
  • EVP Camps- Volleykids, Middle School Volleyball Clinic, Beach Volleyball
  • Trinity Academy Parkour Camp
Digital Camp Guide

Upcoming Programs

Women's Self Defense & Martial Arts Spring Session

More Info & Online Registration

Looking for Martial Art Classes rather than a 1 day clinic?

Our next sessions of Pre-Karate (ages 4-6) and Shotokan Karate (Ages 7+, Beginner-Advanced) begins March 30.


The next session of Hapkido (ages 6+) begins April 17.


More info and link to online registration by clicking on the program code on page 39 of the digital guide.

Browse Martial Arts

Little Medical School

NEW Program for Kids Ages 6-11


Little Veterinarian-Cat, 4-5 pm

Little Veterinarian -Dog, 5:15-6:15 pm

Little Veterinarian-Horse, 6:30-7:30pm


Next session: Fri, Mar 24-Apr 28


More info and link to registration on page 28 of the digital guide

Browse Youth Programs

Spring Break Options

Browse Youth Athletics

Drop In Program Options

Thursdays

FREE, just drop in

Drop In Line Dancing



Everyone welcome, FREE, just drop in to Grand Oaks (1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake)


Beginner: 10-11 am

Experienced: 11 am-Noon


Contact Jennifer Peterson at 815.459.0680 ext. 1219 or jpeterson@crystallakeparks.org for more details.

Fridays, 10 am-Noon

FREE, just drop in

Drop In Beanbag Baseball



This fun activity combines baggo and baseball! No experience needed. Come alone or with a friend and have fun meeting new people in the Crystal Lake area.


Leagues are played inside at Grand Oaks Auditorium. Not a physically challenging game!



Contact Jennifer Peterson at 815.459.0680 ext. 1219 or jpeterson@crystallakeparks.org for more details.


EVER WONDER...?

If the change of seasons interests you, check out our drop-in program on March 18, 10 am-2 pm. We will delve into the spring equinox, providing educational information with fun activities. Best of all, it's FREE-just drop by the Nature Center, 330 N. Main St, Crystal Lake.

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Special Events

Social Dance Nights

Ages 18+, enjoy a different theme each month. Learn ballroom/line dances with an opportunity for open dancing time.

7-9 pm

Grand Oaks, 1401 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

$10 res/$13 non-res, per person, per theme night


Fri, Mar 10: Country Night (Country Music, Two Step, Cha Cha)

Sat, Apr 22: Blues Night (Blues Bros & Slow Blues Music, West Coast Swing)

Fr, May 19: Under the Stars Night (Smooth Ballroom, Elvis Music, Waltz, Trip Swing)

Register Via the Digital Guide

Puzzle Palooza Jigsaw Contest

We have very limited space left in the 4 person competitive division!

Register your team today! More info and click on the program code to register on page 7 of the digital guide.

Register Online

Highlight the Night Son Date Night

Register soon-only 30 spots still available. Dance under the black lights, enjoy our dessert bar, games, crafts and a DJ.


Fri, Apr 28, 6-8 pm

$25 res/$32 non-res, all participants must register individually, not as a pair. $10 each additional son.

Register Online

Seasonal Updates

The Crystal Lake Park District Environmental Committee hosts a spring and fall firewood sale each year and uses the monies collected to purchase plants that attract pollinator insects.


Wood consists mainly of oak, harvested from fallen trees in our parks and natural areas. You load and haul, rain or shine. Advance purchase required.


Sat, Mar 18, 8 am-11 am

Location: Lippold Park Maintenance Garage (east of Mickey Sund fields)

75 pieces: $40

150 pieces: $80

Advance Purchase Required

Get ready for the growing season at Hill Farm Community Gardens

Register in person at the Administration Office (1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake). You will receive your 20' x 40' plot assignment at time of registration along with planting guidelines.

Feb 1-Mar 3: registration open for returning gardeners

Mar 6-10: Registration is open for all Park District residents

Mar 13: Registration is open to the public

Fee: $40 res/$55 non-res

Senior Fee: $20 res/$40 non-res

More Info

Seasonal Jobs with the Crystal Lake Park District

Get a jump on your summer employment-Crystal Lake Park District seasonal 2023 jobs are now posted! Check back often, new jobs are posted regularly.


Positions include:

  • Beach Manager
  • Beach Staff
  • Lifeguard
  • Swim Instructor
  • Watercraft Instructor
  • Tennis Instructors
  • Concessions Staff
  • Park Laborer
  • Lippold Family Golf Range Attendant
  • Lippold Family Golf Assistant Manager
  • Lippold Park Field Maintenance/Tournament Attendant
  • Racket Club Grounds Maintenance
  • Camp Counselor
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