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Summer Day Camps

Day Camp 

NEW! Summer Day Camp information and registration is included in the Spring 2025 Program Guide. The guide will be delivered to Bartlett Park District residents the week of February 19th and placed online February 19th.  Resident registration begins March 3. Regular registration begins March 10.  If you are planning to register online, please create your Bartlett Park District online account by February 24th.

Campers can enjoy camp this camp option 5 days a week. Your child will learn new games, participate in craft projects and meet new friends. On weather appropriate days, this camp will play water games or visit the pool. Camp will participate in Thursday field trips. Camp activities will vary. All campers are swim tested and wrist banded appropriately based on the ability to swim one length of the pool. The buddy system is also used. Campers must pass the swim test to use the zipline and slides. A camp t-shirt is included. Before (7:30-8:30am) and After (3:30-5:30pm) Camp Recreation is available for this camp, advance registration is required. For additional information, please contact Cydnie Babicz at CBabicz@bartlettparks.org; 630-540-4873.

Required Supplies: Campers should wear comfortable play clothes, & gym shoes. Each day please bring a sack lunch, water, sunscreen and bug spray. On water play/pool days, a swimsuit and towel are required.
Age: 6-12 (As of Sept. 1)
Location: BCC Preschool Wing
Instructor: BPD Camp Counselors

 

ID# Date Day Time Field Trip Day Field Trip Location Fee: Res/Reg
20563-01 June 2-6 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm June 5 TBD $207/217
20563-02 June 9-13 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm June 12 TBD $207/217
20563-03 June 16-20 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm June 19 TBD $207/217
20563-04 June 23-27 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm June 26 TBD $207/217
20563-05 June 30-July 3* M-F 8:30am-3:30pm July 3 TBD $167/177
20563-06 July 7-11 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm July 10 TBD $207/217
20563-07 July 14-18 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm July 17 TBD $207/217
20563-08 July 21-25 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm July 24 TBD $207/217
20563-09 July 28-Aug. 1 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm July 31 TBD $207/217

*No Camp July 4.

All field trips are subject to change.

DISCOVERY CAMP

NEW! Summer Day Camp information and registration is included in the Spring 2025 Program Guide. The guide will be delivered to Bartlett Park District residents the week of February 19th and placed online February 19th.  Resident registration begins March 3. Regular registration begins March 10.  If you are planning to register online, please create your Bartlett Park District online account by February 24th.

This camp is in place of the former 2-day Day Camp option. Your child will learn new games, participate in craft projects and meet new friends. On Tuesdays when the weather is appropriate, this camp will play water games or visit the pool. Camp will participate in Thursday field trips. Camp activities will vary. All campers are swim tested and wrist banded appropriately based on the ability to swim one length of the pool. The buddy system is also used. Campers must pass the swim test to use the zipline and slides. A camp T-shirt is included. Before (7:30-8:30am) and After (3:30-5:30pm) Camp Recreation is available for this camp, advance registration is required. For additional information, please contact Cydnie Babicz at CBabicz@bartlettparks.org; 630-540-4873.

Required Supplies: Campers should wear comfortable play clothes, & gym shoes. Each day please bring a sack lunch, water, sunscreen and bug spray. On water play/pool days, a swimsuit and towel are required.
Age: 6-12 (As of Sept. 1)
Location: BCC Preschool Wing
Instructor: BPD Camp Counselors

ID# Date Day Time Field Trip Day Field Trip Location Fee: Res/Reg
20215-01 June 3 & 5 T/Th 8:30am-3:30pm June 5 TBD $96/106
20215-02 June 10 & 12 T/Th 8:30am-3:30pm June 12 TBD $96/106
20215-03 June 17 & 19 T/Th 8:30am-3:30pm June 19 TBD $96/106
20215-04 June 24 & 26 T/Th 8:30am-3:30pm June 26 TBD $96/106
20215-05 July 1 & 3 T/Th 8:30am-3:30pm July 3 TBD $96/106
20215-06 July 8 & 10 T/Th 8:30am-3:30pm July 10 TBD $96/106
20215-07 July 15 & 17 T/Th 8:30am-3:30pm July 17 TBD $96/106
20215-08 July 22 & 24 T/Th 8:30am-3:30pm July 24 TBD $96/106
20215-09 July 29 & 31 T/Th 8:30am-3:30pm July 31 TBD $96/106

Sports Camp

NEW! Summer Day Camp information and registration is included in the Spring 2025 Program Guide. The guide will be delivered to Bartlett Park District residents the week of February 19th and placed online February 19th.  Resident registration begins March 3. Regular registration begins March 10.  If you are planning to register online, please create your Bartlett Park District online account by February 24th.

This is the perfect camp for the sports enthusiast, and it’s sure to keep your camper active the whole day. Sports Camp emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun through involvement in many activities, including sports instruction, free play, games, and scrimmages in soccer, basketball, football, dodgeball, and more. Participants will be divided into age-specific groups for specific activities throughout the day. Campers will swim daily at Bartlett Aquatic Center (weather pending). Each week this camp will go on a field trip to a water park, bowling alley, roller-skating rink, golf range, laser tag arena, or indoor trampoline park. The fee includes a camp T-shirt to be worn on Field Trip days. All campers complete a swim test and are wrist-banded appropriately (based on the ability to swim one length of the pool). The buddy system is also used. For additional information, please contact Andrew Wenz at AWenz@bartlettparks.org

After Camp Recreation (3:30-5:30pm) is available for this program, pre-registration is required.
Required equipment/materials: Comfortable play clothes, tennis shoes, morning snack, sack lunch, swimsuit, sunscreen (spray on only), towel and water bottle each day.
Age: 6-14 (As of Sept. 1)
Drop Off: Donald H Schrade Gymnasium (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday); Bartlett Community Center (Thursday Only)
Pick Up: Bartlett Community Center Gymnasium
Instructor: BPD Camp Counselors
Limit: 20/70

Sports Camp Registration

ID# Date Day Time Field Trip Day Field Trip Location Fee: Res/Reg
20223-01 June 2-6 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm Thursday Adrenaline Monkey $207/$217
20223-02 June 9-13 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm Thursday Lazer X $207/$217
20223-03 June 16-20 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm Thursday Santa’s Village $207/$217
20223-04 June 23-27 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm Thursday Otter Cove $207/$217
20223-05 June 30-July 3 M-Th 8:30am-3:30pm Thursday Brookfield Zoo $167/$177
20223-06 July 7-11 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm Wednesday Kane County Cougars $207/$217
20223-07 July 14-18 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm Thursday Rainbow Falls $207/$217
20223-08 July 21-25 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm Thursday Chasers Laser Tag $207/$217
20223-09 July 28-Aug. 1 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm Thursday Centennial Beach $207/$217

Tiny Tykes Camp 

NEW! Summer Day Camp information and registration is included in the Spring 2025 Program Guide. The guide will be delivered to Bartlett Park District residents the week of February 19th and placed online February 19th.  Resident registration begins March 3. Regular registration begins March 10.  If you are planning to register online, please create your Bartlett Park District online account by February 24th.

This camp is designed to introduce young children to the camp experience. Children will play games and participate in craft projects as well as structured playtime both inside and outdoors. This camp does not go swimming, but occasionally visits the Bartlett Aquatic Center Spray Playground and/or plays water activities. Daily activities will vary. Children must be toilet independent. Counselors will request campers bring a swimsuit & towel as needed. Campers should bring a water bottle, snack, spray on sunscreen and bug spray daily. Before Camp Recreation is available for this program, pre-registration is required. For additional information, please contact Cydnie Babicz at CBabicz@bartlettparks.org; 630-540-4873.

Required Materials: Campers should bring a snack and water bottle daily. On water play days, counselors will request that your camper bring a swimsuit and towel.
Age: 3-5
Location: BCC Preschool Wing
Instructor: BPD Camp Counselors
Limit: 12/15

Tiny Tykes Camp Registration

ID # Date Day Time Fee Res/Reg
20256-01 June 2-6 M/W/F 8:30am-12noon $97/107
20256-02 June 9-13 M/W/F 8:30am-12noon $97/107
20256-03 June 16-20 M/W/F 8:30am-12noon $97/107
20256-04 June 23-27 M/W/F 8:30am-12noon $97/107
20256-05 June 3o & July 2 M & W 8:30am-12noon $66/76
20256-06 July 7-11 M/W/F 8:30am-12noon $97/107
20256-07 July 14-18 M/W/F 8:30am-12noon $97/107
20256-08 July 21-25 M/W/F 8:30am-12noon $97/107
20256-09 July 28-Aug. 1 M/W/F 8:30am-12noon $97/107

Kindergarten Adventure Camp

Campers entering Kindergarten in the fall can join us for this summer adventure camp. Campers will participate in arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor play, playground activities and more. Camp may visit the Bartlett Aquatic Center Spray Playground and participate in local field trips during the session. Each Camp session is 2 weeks long. Campers should wear comfortable play clothes and bring a snack, lunch, water bottle and sunscreen daily.  For additional information, please contact Cydnie Babicz at CBabicz@bartlettparks.org; 630-540-4873.

Required Materials: Campers should bring a snack and water bottle daily. On water play days, counselors will request that your camper bring a swimsuit and towel.
Age: 5-6 (As of Sept. 1)
Location: BCC Preschool Wing
Instructor: BPD Camp Counselors
Limit: 8/16

ID # Date Day Time Fee Res/Reg
20260-01 June 2-13 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm $421/441
20260-02 June 16-27 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm $421/441
20260-03 July 7-18 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm $421/441
20260-04 July 21-Aug. 1 M-F 8:30am-3:30pm $421/441

NEW! Summer Day Camp information and registration is included in the Spring 2025 Program Guide. The guide will be delivered to Bartlett Park District residents the week of February 19th and placed online February 19th.  Resident registration begins March 3. Regular registration begins March 10.  If you are planning to register online, please create your Bartlett Park District online account by February 24th.

Campers can enjoy camp this camp option 5 days a week. Your child will learn new games, participate in DIY projects and experiments, witness wildlife watching, and meet new friends. On weather appropriate days, this camp will play water games – usually every Friday. Camp activities will vary. A camp item such as a water bottle or t-shirt (TBD) is included with registration. Before (7:30-9am) and After (3:00-6:00pm) Camp supervisory experience is available for this camp, advance registration is required. For additional information, please contact Mike Diamond at Mdiamond@bartlettparks.org; 847-608-3119.

Required Supplies: Campers should wear comfortable play clothes, & gym shoes. Each day please bring a sack lunch, water, sunscreen and bug spray. On water play days, a swimsuit and towel are required.

Nature Together Camp

Age: 2-3 w/adult (child’s age as of day of camp)
Location: Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Rd.

Register for Nature Together Camp

ID# Theme Date Day Time Fee
28511-01 Nature May 14 W 9-10:15am $26
28511-02 Seek & Find May 21 W  9-10:15am $26
28511-03 Flowers May 28 W  9-10:15am $26
28511-04 Animals June 4 W  9-10:15am $26
28511-05 Weather June 11 W  9-10:15am $26
28511-06 Superheroes June 18 W  9-10:15am $26
28511-07 Scavenger Hunt June 25 W  9-10:15am $26
28511-08 Eye Spy July 2 W  9-10:15am $26
28511-09 S’more Fun July 9 W  9-10:15am $26
28511-10 Water July 16 W  9-10:15am $26
28511-11 Sun July 23 W  9-10:15am $26
28511-12 Turtles July 30 W 9-10:15am $26

Little Sprouts Adventure Camp

Age: 4-5 (as of day of camp)
Location: Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Rd.

Register for Little Sprouts Adventure Camp 

ID# Theme Date Day Time Fee
28515-01 Nature May 13 & 15 Tu/Th 9am-12noon $61
28515-02 Seek & Find May 20 & 22 Tu/Th 9am-12noon $61
28515-03 Flowers May 27 & 29 Tu/Th 9am-12noon $61
28515-04 Animals June 3 & 5 Tu/Th 9am-12noon $61
28515-05 Superheroes June 10 & 12 Tu/Th 9am-12noon $61
28515-06 Eye Spy June 17 & 19 Tu/Th 9am-12noon $61
28515-07 S’more Fun June 24 & 26 Tu/Th 9am-12noon $61
28515-08 Sun July 1 & 3 Tu/Th 9am-12noon $61
28515-09 Turtles July 8 & 10 Tu/Th 9am-12noon $61
28515-10 Rainbows July 15 & 17 Tu/Th 9am-12noon $61
28515-11 The Pond July 22 & 24 Tu/Th 9am-12noon $61
28515-12 Birds July 29 & 31 Tu/Th 9am-12noon $61
28515-13 Hiking Aug 5 & 7 Tu/Th 9am-12noon $61

Branching Out Crew Camp

Age: 5-6 (as of Sept. 1, 2025)
Location: Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Rd.

Register for Branching Out Crew Camp

ID# Theme Date Day Time Fee
28517-01 Animal Adventures June 2-6 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-02 Bug Bonanza June 9-13 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-03 Nature Art June 16-20 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-04 Outdoor Explorers June 23-27 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-05 Water Wonders June 30-July 3 M-Th 9am-3pm $148
28517-06 Forest Friends July 7-11 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-07 Crazy Conservation July 14-18 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-08 Nature Storytelling July 21-25 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-09 Plant Detectives July 28-Aug 1 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-10 Sensory Nature Aug 4-8 M-F 9am-3pm $184

Outdoor Expeditions Crew Camp 

Age: 7-8 (as of Sept. 1, 2025)
Location: Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Rd.

Register for Outdoor Expeditions Crew Camp

ID# Theme Date Day Time Fee
28517-11 Wilderness Explorers June 2-6 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-12 Eco Warriors June 9-13 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-13 Weather Wizards June 16-20 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-14 Nature’s Engineers June 23-27 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-15 Nature’s Superheroes June 30-July 3 M-Th 9am-3pm $148
28517-16 Geology Rocks July 7-11 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-17 Animal Tracking July 14-18 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-18 Nature Journaling July 21-25 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-19 Easy Campfire Cooking July 28-Aug 1 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-20 Habitat Explorations Aug 4-8 M-F 9am-3pm $184

Wilderness Warriors Camp

Age: 9-12 (as of Sept. 1, 2025)
Location: Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Rd

Register for Wilderness Warriors Camp

ID# Theme Date Day Time Fee
28517-21 Wilderness Survival June 2-6 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-22 Environmental Science June 9-13 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-23 Botany Adventures June 16-20 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-24 Nature Conservation June 23-27 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-25 Outdoor Leadership June 30-July 3 M-Th 9am-3pm $148
28517-26 Adventure Expeditions July 7-11 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-27 Ecological Art July 14-18 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-28 Wayfinding Challenge July 21-25 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-29 Survival Games July 28-Aug 1 M-F 9am-3pm $184
28517-30 Aquatic Adventures Aug 4-8 M-F 9am-3pm $184

NEW! Outdoor Adventure Camp

Age: 12-15 (as of Sept. 1, 2025)
Location: Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Rd.

Register for Outdoor Adventure Camp

ID# Theme Date Day Time Fee
28519-01 Fishing* June 9-12 M-Th 10am-1pm $195
28519-02 Archery June 16-19 M-Th 10am-1pm $195
28519-03 Fishing* July 14-17 M-Th 10am-1pm $195
28519-04 Archery July 28-31 M-Th 10am-1pm $195

Before Camp Nature Center

Age: 5-12 (as of Sept. 1, 2025)
Location: Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Rd.

Register for Before Camp Nature Center

ID# Date Day Time Fee
28514-01 June 2-6 M-F 7:30-9am $35
28514-02 June 9-13 M-F 7:30-9am $35
28514-03 June 16-20 M-F 7:30-9am $35
28514-04 June 23-27 M-F 7:30-9am $35
28514-05 June 30-July 3 M-F 7:30-9am $28
28514-06 July 7-11 M-F 7:30-9am $35
28514-07 July 14-18 M-F 7:30-9am $35
28514-08 July 21-25 M-F 7:30-9am $35
28514-09 July 28-Aug 1 M-F 7:30-9am $35
28514-10 Aug 4-8 M-F 7:30-9am $35

After Camp Nature Center

Age: 5-12 (as of Sept. 1, 2025)
Location: Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Rd.

Register for After Camp Nature Center

ID# Date Day Time Fee
28514-01 June 2-6 M-F 3-6pm $65
28514-02 June 9-13 M-F 3-6pm $65
28514-03 June 16-20 M-F 3-6pm $65
28514-04 June 23-27 M-F 3-6pm $65
28514-05 June 30-July 3 M-F 3-6pm $52
28514-06 July 7-11 M-F 3-6pm $65
28514-07 July 14-18 M-F 3-6pm $65
28514-08 July 21-25 M-F 3-6pm $65
28514-09 July 28-Aug 1 M-F 3-6pm $65
28514-10 Aug 4-8 M-F 3-6pm $65

 

Before Camp Recreation 

NEW! Summer Day Camp information and registration is included in the Spring 2025 Program Guide. The guide will be delivered to Bartlett Park District residents the week of February 19th and placed online February 19th.  Resident registration begins March 3. Regular registration begins March 10.  If you are planning to register online, please create your Bartlett Park District online account by February 24th.

This option is available to campers registered for Day Camp, Tiny Tykes, and Kindergarten Adventure Camp. Before Camp Recreation will meet in Program Room 6 for activities and games from 7:30-8:30am. This option is not available for Sports Camp participants.

For additional information, please contact Cydnie Babicz at CBabicz@bartlettparks.org; 630-540-4873.
Age: 3-14
Location: Program Room 6
Instructor: BPD Instructors
Limit: 12/15

Before Camp Recreation Registration

ID # Date Day Time Fee: Res/Reg
20566-01 June 2-6 M-F 7:30-8:30am $37/47
20566-02 June 3 & 5 Tu/Th 7:30-8:30am $19/29
20566-03 June 9-13 M-F 7:30-8:30am $37/47
20566-04 June 10 & 12 Tu/Th 7:30-8:30am $19/29
20566-05 June 16-20 M-F 7:30-8:30am $37/47
20566-06 June 17 & 19 Tu/Th 7:30-8:30am $19/29
20566-07 June 23-27 M-F 7:30-8:30am $37/47
20566-08 June 24 & 26 Tu/Th 7:30-8:30am $19/29
20566-09 June 30-July 3 M-Th 7:30-8:30am $30/40
20566-10 July 1 & 3 Tu/Th 7:30-8:30am $19/29
20566-11 July 7-11 M-F 7:30-8:30am $37/47
20566-12 July 8 & 10 Tu/Th 7:30-8:30am $19/29
20566-13 July 14-18 M-F 7:30-8:30am $37/47
20566-14 July 15 & 17 Tu/Th 7:30-8:30am $19/29
20566-15 July 21-25 M-F 7:30-8:30am $37/47
20566-16 July 22 & 24 Tu/Th 7:30-8:30am $19/29
20566-17 July 28-Aug. 1 M-F 7:30-8:30am $37/47
20566-18 July 29 & 31 Tu/Th 7:30-8:30am $19/29

After Camp Recreation

Campers must be enrolled in either Day Camp, Discovery Camp, Kindergarten Adventure Camp, or Sports Camp to participate in the extended camp option. Children will enjoy games, activities, board games, and crafts. Please send your camper with a snack and water.

For additional information, please contact Andrew Wenz at AWenz@bartlettparks.org

Location: BCC Program Room 6
Instructor: BPD Camp Counselors
Limit: 12/40

After Camp Recreation Registration

ID # Date Day Time Fee: Res/Reg
20568-01 June 2-6 M-F 3:30-5:30pm $63/$73
20568-02 June 3 & 5 Tu/Th 3:30-5:30pm $29$39
20568-03 June 9-13  M-F 3:30-5:30pm $63/$73
20568-04 June 10 & 12 Tu/Th 3:30-5:30pm $29$39
20568-05 June 16-20  M-F 3:30-5:30pm $63/$73
20568-06 June 17 & 19 Tu/Th 3:30-5:30pm $29$39
20568-07 June 23-27  M-F 3:30-5:30pm $63/$73
20568-08 June 24 & 26 Tu/Th 3:30-5:30pm $29$39
20568-09 June 30-July 3 M-Th 3:30-5:30pm $51/$61
20568-10 July 1 & 3 Tu/Th 3:30-5:30pm $29$39
20568-11 July 7-11  M-F 3:30-5:30pm $63/$73
20568-12 July 8 & 10 Tu/Th 3:30-5:30pm $29$39
20568-13 July 14-18  M-F 3:30-5:30pm $63/$73
20568-14 July 15 & 17 Tu/Th 3:30-5:30pm $29$39
20568-15 July 21-25  M-F 3:30-5:30pm $63/$73
20568-16 July 22 & 24 Tu/Th 3:30-5:30pm $29$39
20568-17 July 28-Aug. 1  M-F 3:30-5:30pm $63/$73
20568-18 July 29 & 31 Tu/Th 3:30-5:30pm $29$39

 

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