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SUMMER CAMP

CAMP REGISTRATION New for 2025, Resident registration for summer camps will begin at 9am on Tuesday, March 11. This is a separate registration date from all other summer programs. Resident registration for all other summer programs will begin at 9am on Thursday, March 13. Non-resident registration for camps and programs will begin on Tuesday, March 18. CAMP WAITLISTS Waitlists will not be available for Traditional Full-day Camps. This includes Early Childhood camps, Kinder Camp, Adventure Camps, Teen Trekkers, Nature and Museum Camps. Check online regularly for openings in your preferred camp. CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY Please refer to the website for the full camp cancellation/refund policy. Self-cancellation prior to the cancellation deadline can be done online through your account or you can visit dgparks.org/request-a-refund to complete a refund form Cancellation requests must be received at least 5 days before the camp start date. Withdrawals made before May 15 will incur a $5 service fee per participant, per camp. Withdrawals made on or after May 15 will incur a $10 service fee per participant, per camp. Cancellations made less than 5 days before the camp start date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Any refund granted will be subject to applicable service fees and late cancellation fees. PARENT COMMUNICATION Parents will receive a “Welcome to Camp” email by May 21, with information including what to wear to camp, what to bring to camp and camp procedures. Following the initial “Welcome to Camp” email, each camp will be emailed no later than the Friday prior to each session with specific camp information for the upcoming week.

FULL-DAY CAMP PAYMENT PLAN A payment plan is available and will be automatically applied for camp enrollments made before April 11. Enrollments after April 11 must be paid in full. Upon registration, you will pay a $20 deposit for each week of camp. This deposit is applied to your monthly payment. The remainder of the fees will be processed automatically on the dates below using the credit card you used when enrolling in each session. Your camp balance split between 2 monthly payments on April 15 and May 15. Before care and Kinder Camp after care must be paid in full at registration and are not part of the payment plan. In an effort to provide recreation, health and wellness opportunities to all residents, including those who are experiencing financial hardships or are foster parents, the Downers Grove Park District has established a Financial Assistance Program. Participants must reside within the boundaries of the Downers Grove Park District to be eligible. For eligibility requirements or to donate to the Financial Assistance Program, please visit www.dgparks.org/financial-assistance-program. CAMPER INFORMATION/ EMERGENCY FORMS The Downers Grove Park District uses ePACT for camper information and emergency forms. Returning families will receive an email to confirm their ePACT account details. New families will get an email from ePACT to set up an account and complete their camper’s forms. All forms must be completed before camp starts; campers cannot attend without them. FRIEND REQUESTS The Downers Grove Park District will not be accepting friend requests for camp groups. Campers will be split into groups based on enrollment numbers, grade level and age. 9 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM