Summer Camp Guide 2022
You'll have a gold star summer at Vernon Hills Park District summer camp! Resident registration begins April 4. Non-resident registration begins April 11.
You'll have a gold star summer at Vernon Hills Park District summer camp! Resident registration begins April 4. Non-resident registration begins April 11.
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Gold Star Summer
All new camp offerings!
April 4
Resident Registration
April 11
Non-Resident Registration
Summer Camp Guide
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one!
Important Dates
April 4:
April 11:
May 31:
June 3:
June 4:
July 4:
Resident Registration Begins
Non-Resident Registration Begins
Online Registration Deadline*
Required swim test at the Family Aquatic Center, 4-6 pm.
Required swim test at the Family Aquatic Center, 9-11 am.
No camp today!
*In-person registration deadlines listed on page 20.
The safety of our staff and participants is of the utmost importance. Camp
activities will be modified and adjusted based on recommendations and
guidance from public health officials. The Summer Day Camp Family
Handbook will be made available on April 1, 2022 and will be
updated throughout the summer as we make any necessary changes to
follow the guidance and direction of the IDPH and CDC.
What can I find on ?
• Required swim test information
• Important Camp Phone Numbers (Posted June 6)
• Summer Camp Family Handbook (Posted April 1)
The Medical Form is only necessary if
your child has a medical condition.
Weather Hotline (847) 996-6616
Call for updated information regarding weather conditions for
sports, alternate camp locations, and the Family Aquatic Center.
Identification is required to pick up your camper
at the end of each day.
Required Swim Test
Campers are required to pass a basic swim test to be
able to swim with the Vernon Hills Park District. Visit
vhparkdistrict.org and go to Summer Day Camps, listed
under the Programs tab to view the requirements of the
swim test. Choose one date. No test is required for early
childhood camps or Counselor In Training.
Camp Refund Policy
Camp refund requests made prior to the camp in-person
registration deadline receive a full refund, less a $5
service charge per camp/per child. No camp refunds will
be issued after the camp in-person registration deadline.
All camp refund requests must be made in writing. Forms
are available online or at the Sullivan Community Center.
Refund requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
New Easy Registration Process
• Visit
• Navigate to Programs>Summer Day Camps
• Select your desired camp.
• Click Register to begin your camp enrollment.
If you experience any issues with accessing your account,
please contact the Sullivan Community Center Front
Desk at (847) 996-6800. Please do not create a duplicate
account.
Additional Information
Camp lunch options and Extended Care are available as
add-ons for select camps. You will have the opportunity
to register for these programs during the summer camp
registration process.
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Summer Camp Guide
Register for camp
by the week!
Day Camp Session Dates
Session 1
June 6-10
Registration/Refund Deadline: May 31 at 9 PM
Session 2
June 13-17
Registration/Refund Deadline: June 7 at 9 PM
Monday-Friday
8:00 am-3:00 pm
No camp July 4.
The grade listed for each camp is the grade
campers are entering in the fall of 2022.
Session 3
June 20-24
Registration/Refund Deadline: June 14 at 9 PM
Session 4
June 27-July 1
Registration/Refund Deadline: June 21 at 9 PM
Lunch Option
Look for this symbol!
On the two days per week that your child
goes to the Family Aquatic Center, Bobo’s
Restaurant will provide lunch, for an
additional fee, with four meal options: hot
dog, peanut butter sandwich, chicken nuggets
and hamburger. Each meal includes a drink
and a side (fries, chips or fruit cup). In the
event of inclement weather, Bobo’s will
deliver the meals to the campsites.
Registration Deadline: 3 pm on the Sunday
before each session begins.
Extended Care | 3-6 PM
If you need a place for your camper to stay
after the regular camp day, help is here!
Extended Care is available to campers
enrolled in Adventure Day Camp, Trailblazers
Camp, The Great Outdoors, Teens Helping
Hands Camp and Kid Zone Camp. The Park
District will transport campers from their
camp sites to Extended Care.
Entering Grades K-8
Sullivan Community Center, Community Room
Weekly Cost Per Camper
Session 5
July 5-8
Registration/Refund Deadline: June 28 at 9 PM
Session 6
July 11-15
Registration/Refund Deadline: July 5 at 9 PM
Session 7
July 18-22
Registration/Refund Deadline: July 12 at 9 PM
Session 8
July 25-29
Registration/Refund Deadline: July 19 at 9 PM
Youth Day Camp Lunch Option Extended Care
Residents Non-Residents Residents and Non-Residents Residents Non-Residents
Monday-Friday $207/week $259/week $14/week $57/week $71/week
4 th of July Week $165/week $206/week $45/week $56/week
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Summer Camp Guide
Youth Day Camps visit the Family Aquatic Center twice per week, weather permitting.
Youth Day Camps
Trailblazers Camp
Campers at Trailblazers Camp spend their days dabbling in arts and
crafts, sports and games, water play, and special themed activities
at the Sullivan Community Center and neighborhood parks. Campers
participate in both indoor and outdoor activities designed to keep them
active and engaged. Campers will enjoy a weekly field trip.
Entering Grades K-4
Sullivan Community Center
The Great Outdoors
Join us at The Great Outdoors and enjoy a summer full of excitement!
Each day will be packed with a variety of games, team building activities,
scavenger hunts, water play and other exciting activities. Campers will
embark on a field trip once a week.
Entering Grades 5-6
Peterson Park
Adventure Day Camp
Enjoy a summer full of adventure! Campers at Adventure Day Camp
spend their days exploring Century Park and its natural areas, ballfields,
and playgrounds, as well as the bocce, baggo, basketball and volleyball
courts. Campers participate in both indoor and outdoor activities
designed to keep them active and engaged. From sports and games
to arts and crafts, field trips and on-site entertainment, a summer of
adventure awaits!
Entering Grades 1-4
Century Park Pavilion
Kid Zone Camp | Complements HEI!
Kid Zone is a 4 week camp, offered in two 2-week sessions, that
compliments the Hawthorn Enrichment Institute. Campers enjoy games,
activities, sports and crafts.
Entering Grades K-7
Townline Elementary
Dates Day Time R/NR
6/21-6/30 M-Th 12:00 PM-3:00 PM $132/165
7/5-7/14 M-Th 12:00 PM-3:00 PM $132/165
No camp 6/20 and 7/4.
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Teen Camps
Teens Helping Hands Camp
Join us at our new Teens Helping Hands Camp! Campers have a chance
to ‘hang out’ together at camp, while also participating and helping
others in the community. Campers will spend two days per week
swimming at the Family Aquatic Center, go on up to two field trips or
volunteer projects per week, and spend one day at camp.
Entering Grades 7-8
Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room A
Counselor-In-Training
Do you enjoy working with children? Did you love your own camp
experience and are ready to inspire others? Develop your oral
communication, critical-thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal and
leadership skills. Make Preschool Camp both memorable and fun for the
little ones!
Entering Grade 9
M, W, F: Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room D
T, W, Th: Sullivan Community Center, Meeting Room B
Dates Day Time Code R/NR
6/6-7/1 M,W,F 8:30 AM-12:15 PM 100032 $128/160
6/7-6/30 T-Th 8:30 AM-12:15 PM 100034 $128/160
7/5-7/28 T-Th 8:30 AM-12:15 PM 100035 $128/160
7/6-7/29 M,W,F 8:30 AM-12:15 PM 100033 $118/148
Registration Deadline: May 24 at 9 pm
Weekly Cost Per Camper
Counselor-In-Training Orientation: Thursday, June 2, 3:30-4:30pm at the
Sullivan Community Center
Teens Helping Hands Camp Lunch Option Extended Care
Residents Non-Residents Residents and Non-Residents Residents Non-Residents
Monday-Friday $242/week $302/week $14/week $57/week $71/week
4 th of July Week $194/week $242/week $45/week $56/week
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Summer Camp Guide
End of Summer Fun!
Last Blast Camp
Finish your summer with a bang at our Last Blast Camp! Campers
participate in both indoor and outdoor activities at the Sullivan
Community Center and neighborhood parks. This action packed camp
includes special events, swimming, water play, arts & crafts, field trips,
and sports and games.
Entering Grades K-8
Sullivan Community Center | Registration deadline: July 19
Dates Day Time R/NR
8/1-8/5 M-F 8:00 AM-3:00 PM $207/259
8/8-8/12 M-F 8:00 AM-3:00 PM $207/259
Summer Finale
Wrap up your summer with friends and favorites. This action packed
mini-camp includes special events, water play, arts & crafts, sports and
games. Campers participate in both indoor and outdoor activities at the
Sullivan Community Center and neighborhood parks.
Entering Grades K-8
Sullivan Community Center | Registration deadline: July 19
Dates Day Time R/NR
8/15-8/17 M-W 8:00 AM-6:00 PM $158/198
Last Blast Extended Care
If you need a place for your camper to stay after the regular camp day,
help is here!
Entering Grades K-8
Sullivan Community Center | Registration deadline: July 19
Dates Day Time R/NR
8/1-8/5 M-F 3:00 PM-6:00 PM $57/71
8/8-8/12 M-F 3:00 PM-6:00 PM $57/71
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Early Childhood camps!
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Early Childhood Camps
Preschool Camp
Discover, learn, play and explore! Activities include arts & crafts, stories,
games, and themed activities. Campers will enjoy both indoor and
outdoor activities weather permitting. Children enrolled in Preschool
Camp must be restroom independent.
3-5 Years
Sullivan Community Center, Preschool Room D | Sree Gummuluru
Dates Day Time Code R/NR
6/6-7/1 M,W,F 8:45 AM-12:00 PM 100022 $308/385
7/6-7/29 M,W,F 8:45 AM-12:00 PM 100023 $290/363
Sullivan Community Center, Preschool Room B | Bonnie Imburgia
Dates Day Time Code R/NR
6/7-6/30 T-Th 8:45 AM-12:00 PM 100024 $308/385
7/5-7/28 T-Th 8:45 AM-12:00 PM 100025 $308/385
Session 1 Registration Deadline: May 31
Session 2 Registration Deadline: June 28
Superhero Camp
Become your favorite
superhero and showcase
your extraordinary powers at
Superhero Camp. Camp includes
stories, art, games, and activities fit for crimefighting
super heroes everywhere. Children must be
restroom independent.
3-5 Years
Sullivan Community Center, Preschool Room A | Gloria Rozario
Dates Day Time Code R/NR
5/24-6/2 T-Th 9:00 AM-11:30 AM 100028 $127/159
Enchanted Prince & Princess Camp
Enter a world of magic and make-believe and experience royal life.
Camp includes stories, art, games, and activities perfect for aspiring
royalty. Children must be restroom independent.
3-5 Years
Sullivan Community Center, Preschool Room D | Roxana Marginean
Dates Day Time Code R/NR
5/24-6/2 T-Th 12:15 PM-2:45 PM 100029 $127/159
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STEAM Camp
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics at
our story-based STEAM Camp. Learn about the preschool scientific
method, problem-solve and make discoveries as you participate in
hands-on learning. This action packed camp will encourage avid STEAM
investigators to explore, invent, and conduct basic science experiments.
Children must be restroom independent.
3-5 Years
Sullivan Community Center, Preschool Room C | Sree Gummuluru
Dates Day Time Code R/NR
6/7-6/30 T,Th 8:45 AM-12:00 PM 100026 $205/256
7/5-7/28 T,Th 8:45 AM-12:00 PM 100027 $205/256
Session 1 Registration Deadline: May 31
Session 2 Registration Deadline: June 28
Safety Town Camp
An early safety education is important. Children are more prepared to
act/react when they have basic safety knowledge and skills. Safety Town
instructors and guest speakers introduce basic safety concepts and
skills. Camp activities include songs, games, stories, art projects, and
guided-play in Safety Town. Each child receives materials to extend safe
learning at home. Prior classroom experience recommended. Children
must be restroom independent. Bring a bike helmet to camp.
3-6 Years
Sullivan Community Center, Preschool Room C | Gloria Rozario
Dates Day Time Code R/NR
8/1-8/5 M-F 9:00 AM-11:30 AM 100030 $117/146
8/1-8/5 M-F 12:00 PM-2:30 PM 100031 $117/146
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Special Recreation Association
of Central Lake County
The Vernon Hills Park District is a cooperative member agency of the
Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County. SRACLC provides
community based therapeutic recreation programs and services to
people of all ages with disabilities or special needs.
SRACLC is a cooperative effort of the Grayslake, Vernon Hills, and
Mundelein Park Districts and the Villages of Hawthorn Woods, Lake
Zurich, Libertyville, and Lincolnshire. Individuals residing within the
boundaries of the Member Agencies are considered “residents” of
SRACLC and may utilize the services.
SRACLC offers more than 500 weekly programs, special events,
virtual programs, and camps during the year. SRACLC also recognizes
that some people with disabilities prefer to participate in recreation
programs within their own Park District or Recreation Department.
SRACLC can help you with this opportunity by providing an extra
staff, if deemed necessary, behavior management support, disability
awareness training, and other adaptive services necessary for safe and
successful participation.
At-A-Glance Day Camp Schedule
Session One: Monday-Thursday, June 13-30
Firecracker Camp: Tuesday-Thursday, July 5-7
Session Two: Monday-Thursday, July 11-28
August Adventures: Monday-Thursday, August 1-4
Fridays at Camp: Fridays, June 17-July 29
NOTE: Islanders, Explorers, Troops, and Teens in Action will be held
sessions one and two.
Camps are located in Vernon Hills and Grayslake.
SRACLC needs your help!
Program leaders, part-time staff, and volunteers are needed to assist
individuals with special needs or disabilities. If you are interested in
part-time work, please contact the SRACLC office at (847) 816-4866.
SRACLC Day Camp 2022
SRACLC camps are geared towards children and teens, ages 3-21, with
special needs or those who have better success in smaller groups with
more supervision. Counselors plan fun and exciting activities such
as high energy group games, themed crafts, water play, singing and
dancing, and so much more. Campers will enjoy outdoor play each day.
Note: Campers are grouped according to age and ability.
For more information, please visit SRACLC.org or call (847) 816-4866.
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