Chicago Park District - Summer Day Camp (Valley Forge Park, Garfield Ridge, Chicago) camp guide

Chicago Park District - Summer Day Camp (Valley Forge Park, Garfield Ridge, Chicago)

A six-week neighborhood day-camp program with sports, art, fitness and outdoor activities; the daily mix varies by park.

Standard day camp ages 6–12 as of September 1, 2026

Earlier-year details below are a planning reference, not confirmed information for the coming summer. Dates, prices and age ranges may change. We’ll update this guide as new information is published. Check the camp’s current details and available places before booking.

Camp location

7001 W. 59th St. Chicago , IL 60638. Confirm the camp entrance with the park.

Year not stated

Hours

Most standard camps run six hours, typically 9am–3pm or 10am–4pm. These are district examples, not verified hours for this listing.

2026 information

More practical details

2026 season

Standard six-week program: June 22–July 31. Exact local program and holiday arrangements need confirmation.

Residency

The district says Chicago residency is required for day-camp registration.

2026 information

Meals

Participating summer programs can provide up to one meal and one snack daily; provision and menus vary by park.

2026 information

Fees and assistance

The page gives 2025 district fee averages rather than an exact tuition for this camp. Ask for the chosen program’s total. Financial assistance and CHA discounts are advertised for qualifying Chicago residents.

2026 information

Registration and support

A district account is required. Contact the park about orientation, disclose medical/allergy needs in the account and ask the Inclusion team about any assessment and support.

2026 information

Cancellation policy

The 2026 guidance requires refund requests at least two weeks before camp starts and deducts a 15% service charge. Confirm the terms for the next summer.

2026 information

Care and grouping

Some parks offer separate Early Bird or Extended Day programs. Enrollment in the same park does not establish the same camper group; confirm friend requests and care coverage locally.

2026 information
Sources and last checked

Last checked 2026-09-23.

2026 Chicago Park District day-camp dates and family policies

2026 district reference · local 2027 details unverified · 2026 standard day-camp rule; confirm the exact local program

Camp locationOfficial facility address; entrance unverifiedOfficial park page: address and summer program
2026 season2026 district-wide guidance; confirm park-specific details2026 Chicago Park District day-camp dates and family policies
Hours2026 district-wide guidance; confirm park-specific details2026 Chicago Park District day-camp dates and family policies
Residency2026 district-wide guidance; confirm park-specific details2026 Chicago Park District day-camp dates and family policies
Meals2026 district-wide guidance; confirm park-specific details2026 Chicago Park District day-camp dates and family policies
Fees and assistance2026 district-wide guidance; confirm park-specific details2026 Chicago Park District day-camp dates and family policies
Registration and support2026 district-wide guidance; confirm park-specific details2026 Chicago Park District day-camp dates and family policies
Cancellation policy2026 district-wide guidance; confirm park-specific details2026 Chicago Park District day-camp dates and family policies
Care and grouping2026 district-wide guidance; confirm park-specific details2026 Chicago Park District day-camp dates and family policies

Questions to ask the camp

  • 2027 dates/rates/availability, exact camp ages and hours, arrival instructions, local activity and swim schedule, care, meal arrangements, friend grouping and transportation.
  • Facility opening times and current fall activity listings do not establish summer camp schedules.
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