Chicago Park District Announces Summer Registration

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The Chicago Park District announced online registration is open for its popular summer programs, and day camps that turned summer days into fun-filled adventures for more than 40,000 Chicago Park District campers in 2015. This summer, the Chicago Park District will premiere two new camp sites in the Little Village and Bronzeville communities. In Little Village, La Villita Park will offer day camp in partnership with the local elementary school for indoor activities, and in Bronzeville, day camp will debut at the new Ellis Park field house. With the addition of these new sites, there will be an extra 200 slots available for day camp. In-person registration begins either Saturday, April 9th or Monday, April 11th, depending upon the park. Standard day camps run six weeks, from July 5 – August 12, typically from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Many parks offer early morning and late-day sessions as well. Fees vary depending on location, offerings and hours. No child will be turned away for inability to pay.

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As part of the summer camp curriculum, campers will embark on an enriching journey through Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods. The camp theme, Explore the Spirit of Chicago – My Neighborhood, Our City, will offer new and unique ways for campers to enjoy their summer experience at their local parks, and explore our city through a series of exciting indoor and outdoor activities. Regular summer programs run the week of June 20 through the week of August 22. To save time on online registration day, park patrons are encouraged to browse through the list of programs for 2016 and create wish lists in advance at www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.

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