Registration Is Now Open!!!
The Parks and Recreation department offers a variety of camps of full-day camps, morning preschool camps and specialty camps. Our youth summer camps are perfect for working parents during all school breaks and summertime, the preschool discovery camps are a wonderful introduction to our program and the specialty camps are great enrichment programs filled with activities and creativity.
To register for camps, please visit https://bit.ly/Elginsummercamps beginning March 1st.
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YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS
Summer Camp at The Centre – is our traditional day camp featuring a variety of different activities including games, sports, crafts, swimming, weekly field trips, and more. Fees: $235R/$265NR *fees are per week. Camp is available for ages 5 – 11 (K – 6th grades) and are offered from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday-Friday. For More information contact Rachel Pelc at rachel.pelc@elginil.gov.
Centre Sports Camp – Sports Camp will be at The Centre of Elgin. This camp offers a variety of different sports and games and include weekly field trips, swimming, and more! Fees: $235R/$265NR *fees are per week. Camp is available for ages 6 – 12 (K – 6th grades) and are offered from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday-Friday. For More information contact Rachel Pelc at rachel.pelc@elginil.gov.
Camp Prairie View – Camp Prairie View is for the camper who loves the great outdoors! Monday & Fridays are spent at Prairie View doing crafts and activities, Tuesday campers go to Wing Park for playground fun and swimming at the Aquatic Center, Wednesday are field trip days, Thursday campers go to Lords park for playground fun and swimming . This camp is all about fresh air and adventure. Campers bring their own lunch & snacks every day. Each camper gets a special T-shirt for field trips! Fees: $235R/$265NR per week. Camp is available for ages 6-11 (campers must have attended a full school year of Kindergarten prior to camp) Camp is 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday. For more information contact Michelle Hansen at michelle.hansen@elginil.gov.
Summer Camp FAQ – Please click here for commonly asked questions about Centre Camp, Sports Camp and Camp Prairie View.
Summer Camp Fieldtrips– Check out all of the fun fieldtrips that Summer Camp at The Centre, Centre Sports Camp and Camp Prairie View will go on this summer!
To download the handbooks, click on the name of the camp.
To Register for camp visit: https://bit.ly/Elginsummercamps
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SPECIALTY CAMPS
Summer Horse Camp – Join the fun at Dunham Wood Farms! Campers will learn the proper way to groom, tack and handle horses as well as learning the basics of riding at the walk and trot. We will also learn about breeds, colors, markings and more. Games and other activities will be done as well! Camps are offered as a 2 day or 4 day camp experience. Contact Kerry Reynolds at 847-531-7010 or kerry.reynolds@elginil.gov for more information.
Click here to see the schedule: 2025 Horse Camp Schedule
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PRESCHOOL CAMPS
Discovery Camps – These 4 day camp sessions are geared to preschoolers, ages 3-5 years, ready to have fun! Each week will have a new and exciting theme and include arts, crafts, songs, stories, STEM activities and outdoor play. Camps are held Monday – Thursday mornings from 9:30 am – noon. Come discover with us this summer! Children must be ready to be away from a caregiver and able to use the washroom on their own. Contact Kerry Reynolds at 847-531-7010 or kerry.reynolds@elginil.gov for more information or questions.
Safety Town Camp – This one week camp is perfect for children ages 4-6 years old. This camp is held Monday – Friday from 9:30 am – noon. We will focus on lessons on pedestrian, fire, bicycle and water safety along with stranger danger. Using our replica town and mini bikes, children will role play and practice safety skills and behaviors. Contact Kerry Reynolds at 847-531-7010 or kerry.reynolds@elginil.gov for more information or questions.
Click here to register: Early Childhood Programs and Camps
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DROP IN PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
Join the community spirit right in your neighborhood park! Kids, ages 6-12 years, are welcome to join this FREE program for fun activities, games and supervision without the obligation to attend daily or for the entire program duration. Registration is not required to attend the program, however, a parent/guardian must complete an emergency card/waiver before a participant can participate in activities with the playground staff.
Special events will be planned at the playgrounds weekly sponsored by the Elgin Parks and Recreation Foundation throughout the summer for the participants along with the entire community. Stop by any of the locations to pick up a schedule after June 3rd.
Lunch will be provided at no cost by the Northern Illinois Food Bank from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm for all participants along with community members under the age of 18 years. The program will not be held on inclement weather days but lunch may still be provided.
Our staff will be at five Elgin Parks, Monday – Friday from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm, beginning June 2nd – August 1st. Playground locations will be posted in May. Bathroom facilities may be available at some park sites. Please plan accordingly for restroom requirements as walking back home may be necessary at some park sites.
Join us and your neighbors for endless fun and community connections at your local park! Contact Kerry Reynolds at 847-531-7010 or kerry.reynolds@elginil.gov for more information.