SESSION 6
 
A Note from Your Camp Director

Welcome of Session 6 of Senior Camp! Our Senior team is extremely excited to meet our campers and their families. We have an engaging and active summer planned with your future 4th and 5th 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 from EPACT with a link. 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 Gina Smak, Senior Camp Director or Kyle Kuffel, Senior Camp Assistant Director at (815) 355-6558 or email gsmak@crystallakeparks.org.


Camp Drop-off/Pickup Procedures:

We ask that you please pull up in an orderly fashion. Please follow the signs for Senior Camp and pull into that lane. 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.


When pulling into the parking lot at Main Beach to drop off campers, the left lane is for Pee Wee and Mini Camp. The right lane is for Junior and Senior Camps.


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.

  • 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) 355-6527 is held at the Rotary Building daily.
  • Call or text (815) 355-6558 if your camper will be absent.
  • 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. Lunch is $7 at the concession stand
  • No peanut butter/peanut products.
  • Drop-off at Main Beach in the parking lot at the flower pot next to the traffic light.
  • 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 6

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

Pick-up Rotary 3:30 pm


  • Swim testing
  • Boating
  • Hiking
  • Safety rules
  • Swimming & sand play
  • If your child is new to camp then they will receive a camp t-shirt
  • Bring a lunch & drink or $ to purchase one from concessions
  • We kindly ask you to please bring a bag of peanut-free candy to share with all the camps for trick-or-treating on Friday


TUE JUL 7

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

Pick-up Rotary 3:30 pm


  • Swim lessons
  • Campfire
  • Gaga ball
  • Tennis baseball
  • Bring a disposable lunch & drink or $ to purchase one from concessions
  • Reminder...if you haven't done so already, please bring a bag of peanut-free candy to share with all the camps for trick-or-treating on Friday


WED JUL 8

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

Pick-up Rotary 3:30 pm


  • Halloween projects
  • Haunted House
  • Swimming
  • Bring a lunch & drink or $ to purchase one from concessions
  • Reminder...if you haven't done so already, please bring a bag of peanut-free candy to share with all the camps for trick-or-treating on Friday


THU JUL 9

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

Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm


  • Trip to Xtreme Wheels Roller Skating in Crystal Lake
  • Wear camp shirt
  • Pizza & drink will be provided (may bring own lunch if desired)
  • Additional $ for arcade games & prize counter is allowed & limited to $10
  • Please bring swim gear for Main Beach when we return after the half-day trip
  • Reminder...if you haven't done so already, please bring a bag of peanut-free candy to share with all the camps for trick-or-treating on Friday
  • Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm


FRI JUL 10

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

Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm


  • All Day Beach Day!
  • Halloween Day
  • Bring a costume to change into after swim lessons
  • Swim lessons
  • All camp trick-or-treating at 2 pm
  • Tie-dying (please send in a white item ex: socks, shirt, pillowcase) if your camper would like to participate
  • Fishing/swimming/sand play/playground
  • Bring a lunch & drink or $ to purchase one from concessions
  • Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm


Important Addresses
 
Main Beach
300 Lakeshore Dr., Crystal Lake
 
Rotary Building
431 Walkup Rd., Crystal Lake
815.355.6558 (Sr Camp)
815.355.6527 (Extended Camp)

Nature Center
330 N Main St, Crystal Lake
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SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE
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SAT JUL 11, 10 AM-9 PM

Nature Center, 330 N. Main Street, CL

Step away from screens and reconnect with the outdoors. Unplug Illinois invites us all to explore nature, and create memories together.


  • Nature Center will be open from 10 am-9 pm.
  • Guided hikes will be held at the top of each hour from 10 am – 4 pm
  • Illuminated hikes from 5-9 pm. 
  • Stargazing in the Veteran Acres bowl area 8-9 pm


Available parking: Nature Center, Veteran Acres, Oakwoods Lodge. Check out our Rainout Line for weather changes.
Register Online

Session 2 Youth Sports Begin Soon

Score BIG with Crystal Lake Park District Youth Sports Classes! Sess 2 classes begin soon! Summer is a great time to jump (or dunk) into the action on the field with us. High-fives and hard work are a part of every class.


Hot Shots (Jul 22): Soccer, Hockey, Flag Football, Basketball, Baseball, Ninja Warrior, Softball, T-Ball, Total Sports

Skyhawks: Track & Field (Jul 13): Lacrosse (Jul 20), Cheerleading (Jul 6)

EVP Volleyball: Jr. Volleyball, Volleykidz (Jul 9)


Browse pages 49-55 of the digital guide and click on the program code to register online
Browse Youth Sports

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.
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