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Camps

Program Information

Veterans Park District offers families many options for camps. From our summer day camps to our school break camps, to our sport camps, there is something for everyone. Check out our Program Guide for the latest camp options.

For more information 
call (708) 343-5270
or (708) 716-4822.

Currently offered

Summer Fun Day Camp (Ages 6-12)
Junior Counselor Camp (Ages 13-15)
Sports Camp (Ages 8-12)
FUN-tastic Adventure Camp (Ages 3-5)

Summer Fun Day Camp

Ages 6-12

School’s out! Summer Camp is in! Enjoy old friends, new friends, off-site field trips, all camp swim days, park field days, themed arts and crafts, silly competitions, crazy-named games and park party events! Our well trained, caring staff promote teamwork, boost self-confidence and work to improve social skills in a safe and fun environment.

Early Bird Mini-Session: Tuesday, May 28–Friday, May 31 (No camp on May 27)
Offered only at Grant Park in Northlake.
Camp Hours: 9 AM-4 PM  Fee (R/N): $117/133
Before Care: 8-9 AM  Fee (R/N): $22/27
After Care: 4-6 PM  Fee (R/N): $25/30

Camp Hours: 9 AM-4 PM Fee (R/N): $350/400
Before Care: 8-9 AM Fee (R/N):$65/80
After Care: 4-6 PM Fee (R/N): $75/90

DATES:

Session 1: Monday, June 3-Friday, June 21
Session 2: Monday, June 24-Friday, July 12* No camp July 4
Session 3: Monday, July 15-Friday, August 2

CAMP LOCATIONS:

Bulger Park Community Center
1601 Hirsch Street, Melrose Park

Grant Park Recreation Center
44 W. Golfview Drive, Northlake

Meet and Greet Event: Thursday, May 23
6-7 PM, Grant Park & Bulger Park

Step into Swim Grant Recipient Logo
2024 Summer Camper Swim lessons are FREE of charge, thanks to the STEP INTO SWIM grant.

Junior Counselor CAMP

Ages 13-15

Calling all Junior Counselor applicants! Prepare yourself to gain a competitive edge for a future day camp counselor position. This interactive and engaging program is intended to develop your ability to work in teams, communicate, plan, organize, and much more!

Junior Counselors are required to support school-aged campers, seasonal counselors and supervisors at their assigned camp sites.

Interested in applying? Come into Grant Park, Northlake or Leoni Complex, Melrose Park to complete an application. Applications are reviewed and interviews are scheduled with applicants being considered, but they must also meet the program requirements.

CAMP HOURS: 9 AM–4 PM
FEE (R/N): $175/225
DATES:
Session 1: Monday, June 3-Friday, June 21
Session 2: Monday, June 24-Friday, July 12* No camp July 4
Session 3: Monday, July 15-Friday, August 2

CAMP LOCATIONS
Bulger Park Community Center
1601 Hirsch Street, Melrose Park

Grant Park Recreation Center
44 W. Golfview Drive, Northlake

Meet and Greet Event: Thursday, May 23
6-7 PM, Grant Park & Bulger Park.

sports Camp

Ages 8-12

One-week long camp playing a variety of sports each day. First half of the day is an introduction to the sport and skill/drills. Second half of the day is non-competitive scrimmage games. Please send your child with a lunch each day. Lunch will be from 11-11:30 AM.

Date: July 8-12
Day: Monday-Friday
Time: 9 AM-1 PM
R/N Fee: $100
Instructor: Vince Rociola
Location: Gouin Park
Min/Max: 4/12

FUN-tastic Adventure Camp

Ages 3-5

Veterans Park Preschool, Northlake

Monday-Friday
$75 R/ 85 N per week

MORNING Session 9-11:45 AM

June 10-14 Green Thumb Gardeners
June 17-21 Future Forecasters
June 24-28 Adventure Land
July 1-5* Spirit Week
July 8-12 Construction Kids
July 15-19 Nature Explorers
July 22-26 Imaginarium
July 29-August 2 Dynamite Dinosaurs

Afternoon Session 1:15-4 PM

June 10-14 Means of Transportation
June 17-21 Under the Stars
June 24-28 Welcome to the Jungle
July 1-5* Go Green for Mother Earth
July 8-12 Ahoy Pirates
July 15-19 Ooey Gooey Scientist
July 22-26 Dance Party
July 29-August 2 Spirit Week

* No camp Thursday, July 4. Fee will be reduced.

Download the flyer for more details about FUNtastic Camp.

A group of boys at a VPD Day Camp field trip

Camp Locations

Bulger Park Community Center
1601 Hirsch Street, Melrose Par

Grant Park Recreation Center
44 W. Golfview Drive, Northlak

Gouin Pool and Water Slides
2400 Scott St., Franklin Park

Veterans Park District Preschool
112 N. Wolf Road, Northlake

Registration Tip

Registration can be taken over the phone, on our website, or in person during registration hours at any one of our facilities: George A. Leoni Complex, Grant Park, Cimbalo Fitness Center or Gouin Pool.

Registration Locations

Grant Park

44 W. Golfview Dr., Northlake
Phone: (708) 343-5270
Fax: (708) 492-1801

George A. Leoni Complex

800 N. 17th Ave., Melrose Park
Phone: (708) 716-4822