Des Plaines Park District Camps camp guide
Des Plaines Park District Camps
Neighborhood day camps plus preschool, sports, dance/arts, sailing and golf options.
Numeric age bands vary by program; not established on this overview
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.
More practical details
Program choice
Neighborhood options include Discovery, West Park, Arndt Park and Opeka. The district also lists Creative Corners preschool and Sports Xplosion.
2026 informationParent preparation
Use the selected camp’s parent guide and complete ePACT emergency information. The overview links separate payment and refund information.
2026 informationAssistance
District residents with limited income may qualify for combined scholarships; certain nonresident school/city families may qualify through Friends of the Parks.
2026 informationSources and last checked
Last checked 2026-09-23.
Provider overview; exact program and 2027 details require confirmation · 2026 program information or undated district policies; details labeled
Questions to ask the camp
- Exact 2027 program, age/grade requirements, session dates, tuition, care, meals, venue, transportation, accommodation arrangements and availability.
- A district-wide description does not establish those details for every individual camp.