Chicago Park District’s online registration for its popular summer day camp and park programs is now open. This year, the summer day camp curriculum will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics and the Chicago Park District’s commitment to provide recreational opportunities for every individual throughout Chicago regardless of their abilities. The Chicago Park District’s new camp theme Unified: We Choose to Include will enhance the summer day camp experience by engaging campers in inclusive activities and education programs as well as weekly physical fitness routines that encourage campers to interact with one another.

The Chicago Park District experienced record numbers in 2017 for program registration.  Compared to 2012, park program enrollments increased by 49 percent. The Park District has also surpassed 100,000 registrations eight times. This year, the Park District is partnering with the Jordan James Boys & Girls Club & Family Center, located at 2102 W. Monroe St., to meet a growing demand for recreation and leisure opportunities in the Near West community. The Center will host a six-week summer camp program offered by the Touhy-Herbert Park staff and expand summer camp opportunities to children in this neighborhood.  Walk-in registration for the program will be held at Skinner Park on Monday, April 30th at 9 a.m. For more information, contact your local park, visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com or call 312-742-PLAY.