2026-Summer-Guide

Financial Assistance Program • 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/confirmed 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.

Before & After Camp Care

Before Care • Before Care is held at the Lincoln Center for all eligible camps. Pre-registration and additional fees are required. Campers attending camps not located at the Lincoln Center will be transported by bus from the Lincoln Center to their camp location. • CAMPS ELIGIBLE FOR BEFORE CARE: Kinder Camp, Adventure Camp 1st-2nd Grade, Adventure Camp 3rd-5th Grade, Teen Trekkers, Teen Wilderness Explorers and All-Day Nature Camp (Gilbert Park). After Care Camper pick-up starts at 4:00pm, but After Care hours (4:00-5:30pm) are automatically included in camp hours for the following camps, at their respective camp locations:

• ADVENTURE CAMP 1ST-2ND GRADE: Lincoln Center

• ADVENTURE CAMP 3RD-5TH GRADE: Recreation Center

• TEEN TREKKERS: Recreation Center

KINDER CAMP AFTER CARE: Available for an additional fee, After Care for Kinder Camp is located at the Lincoln Center. Pre-registration is required.

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