Get ready to make it a SUPER Summer!
Our 2026 Summer Camp Guide is LIVE! Take a look at all the fun we have coming this summer here:
Our Camps:
Kids Camp
Kids Camp is geared for the younger camper!
Activities include arts and crafts, sports, indoor and outdoor play, games, and water play.
Ages 5-6 *Entering Kindergarten or 1st grade in the fall of 2026, and turning 5 by 9/1/26.
Reminders
Kids Camp campers who attend all day should
bring a lunch and drink daily.
All campers will receive a t-shirt.
Kids Camp at Birchwood and Eagle
Morning campers swim in the wading pool only.
Campers may stay all day if you register them for morning, midday supervision (11:30am-12:30pm) and afternoon.
Kids Camp Questions:
Karen Rude
Early Childhood Coordinator
Send An EmailDay Camp
Day Campers make new friends while building teamwork and cooperation through fun activities like crafts, games, and daily swimming at our park district pools!
Jr. Day Camp
Ages: 7-8
For campers who are ages 7 or 8 and are going into 2nd or 3rd grade in the fall of 2026.
Children must turn 7 by 9/1/26 and cannot be older than 8 by 9/1/26 to participate in camp.
Sr. Day Camp
Ages: 9-11
For campers who are ages 9-11 and are going into grades 4th-6th in the fall of 2026.
Children must turn 9 by 9/1/26 and cannot be older than 11 by 9/1/26 to participate in camp.
Reminders:
- All activities and camp t-shirt included in the fee.
- Campers need to bring a sack lunch, sunscreen, swimsuit, and towel each day of camp.
Day Camp Questions?
Lisa Schroeder
Special Interest Coordinator
Sports Camp
Calling all sports and adventure fans!
- Here is your chance to participate in all your favorite sports this summer including:
- Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Take up some new, adventurous activities!
- Ages: 6-12
- Reminders
- All campers need to bring a labeled water bottle and sunscreen.
- Only AM Half Day and Full Day campers need to pack a sack lunch.
Sports Camp Questions?
Dan Hernandez
Athletics Coordinator
Extended Camp
Kids and Day Camp
- Extended hours are only available to participants who have a spot in:
- Kids Camp
- Day Camp
- Registration for extended hours must be completed by the Wednesday prior to the session start date.
- If your child is enrolled in Kids or Day Camp, they are guaranteed a spot in extended camp if they are enrolled by the deadline.
Sports Camp
- Extended AM and PM hours are available to anyone registered for:
- Sports Camp
- Rookies Camp
- Nerf Battle Summer Camp
- Registration for extended hours must be completed by the Thursday prior to the session start date.
Specialty Camps
At Palatine Park District, we offer a variety of specialty camps that include:
- Athletics
- Baseball
- Flag Football
- Martial Arts
- Soccer
- Nerf
- Volleyball
- Golf
- Cultural Arts
- Dance
- Poms
- Music
- Art
- Sewing
- Theatre
- Gymnastics
- Cheerleading
- Gymnastics
Last Blast Camp
- It’s your last chance to join us for some Kids and Day Camp fun!
- Campers will need to bring a lunch, sunscreen and swimsuit every day.
Summer Club
Camp fun specifically for campers that are three and four years old!
Activities include:
- Arts and crafts
- Music
- Stories
- Games
- Water fun days.
Each session will have a different theme and every camper will receive a t-shirt.
Campers should:
- Dress for indoor and outdoor play
- Must be self-sufficient in the bathroom- no diapers or pull-ups.
- M/W/F campers should bring a peanut-free lunch OR snack and a drink.
A Blast from Camps Past!
Important Information to Know BEFORE Camp Begins!
Registration Information
Don’t forget to set-up your household account before March 1.
For information on how to create a household, visit HERE
When to Register:
- In-District Registration: Tuesday, March 3 at 8:30AM
- Out-of-District Registration: Tuesday, March 10 at 8:30AM
Where to Register:
- In-person at one of our facilities:
- Online:
Please note: Registration for Summer Camps until Tuesday, March 3 (ID) and Tuesday, March 10 (OD) at 8:30AM
Payment Information
Payment Information for Kids, Day, and Sports Camp ONLY:
Option 1 – Payment in Full:
- At the time of registration, payment in full may be made.
- No processing fee will be charged when you choose this option.
Option 2 – Payment Plan: Valid Credit Card on File Required
- A $50 one-time processing fee per child PLUS a $25 deposit per session in Day, Kids, and Sports Camp
- A $100 deposit per 8 week session in Day or Kids Camp
- Please note: All fees are non-refundable, non-transferable deposits.
- Credit card payments will be automatically processed on the following dates:
| Session | Camp Dates | Payment Processed |
|---|---|---|
| Session I | June 8-June 19 | April 6 |
| Session II | June 22-july 2 | April 20 |
| Session I | July 6-July 17 | May 4 |
| Session I | July 20-July 31 | May 18 |
| Session V | August 3-August 14 | May 18 (Sports Camp Only) |
- 8 week camps will follow the above payment schedule.
- 8 week camps are considered one session. Refunds cannot be issued for partial weeks attended.
- Declined credit cards will have a 3-day grace period for payment. Notifications of payment issues are made by email. Please make sure your email address is accurate in your Palatine Park District account.
- If payment is not received within 3-day grace period, the spot will no longer be available.
- Your child will be removed from the session of camp that has not been paid.
- Kids Camp Mid Day and Tuesday/Thursday Camps must be paid in full.
- Kids Camp, Day Camp, Summer Club, and Sports Camp must complete their ePACT information by the first day of camp.
- Please Note:
- The Specialty Camps on pages 24-30 must be paid for in full at the time of registration.
- Enrollment on multiple waitlists for Day Camp, Kids Camp, and Sports Camps during the same session of camp is not allowed.
Refund Policy
Refunds for Kids, Day, and Sports Camp
- Refunds or transfers will not be granted for any session after Monday, June 1.
- Consideration will be given after this date only if the vacancy can be filled.
- No refunds will be issued for those enrolled in the 8-Week camps after Friday, May 1.
Refunds for Specialty Camps (Follow our general program refund policy):
- Requests for withdrawals and refunds can be made by submitting an Application for Transfer/Withdrawal Form.
- The application can also be obtained at:
- Requests for withdrawals or refunds will not be accepted by phone or fax.
- Refund requests must be submitted at least 7 days prior to a program’s start date to qualify for a full refund. Requests made less than seven days prior to the start of a program will be evaluated individually, and the cost of any non-refundable materials may be deducted from the refund amount.
- Refunds are issued as household credit unless specifically requested. All other refunds will be assessed a $5 processing fee. Cash and check payments will be issued refunds via check within 10-21 days of request. Credit card payments will be refunded to the original card. Refunds under $10 will only be issued as household credit.
ePACT
- What is ePACT?
- ePACT is a secure online system designed to help Palatine Park District support you and your family in any type of crisis.
- ePACT is a tool used by organizations like Palatine Park District and families to securely collect reliable and up-to-date information for all its members that can be accessed easily in cases of emergencies, big or small.
- This ensures better preparedness for all families enrolled in camp.
- Important!
- Please note that anyone attending Day Camp, Kids Camp, Summer Club and Sports Camp must have their child’s ePACT information submitted by the first day of camp or they will not be able to attend until it’s completed.
- Why are we using ePACT?
- To save you time and energy.
- No more long paper documentation for emergency information.
- With ePACT, you only need to complete your child’s information once, and then verify that it is still correct for additional programs or subsequent years.
- If you need to update information quickly, just log in, update it, and we’ll be notified immediately.
- Reduction of paper waste
- Using electronic forms mean less paper printed and photocopies between all of our camp sites.
- Families can always see what data the organization has by simply logging into ePACT.
- Better privacy and security
- ePACT’s high encryption levels and commitment to security mean your data on ePACT is safe and secure. Digital access over paper forms allows you to track and update easily and securely.
- How does it work?
- ePACT on behalf of Palatine Park District will send you a request for each child participating in Day Camp, Kids Camp, Summer Club and Sports Camp.
- Please fill out the information for each child who is registered.
- Click Complete Request to create a free account, or log-in if you already have an existing ePACT account. The email used is the email you registered with.
- If you have previously completed an ePACT form for your child for any other Palatine Park District program, you may get an email with the subject line Confirm Emergency Information for (child name).
- This information needs to be confirmed every year for each child for each program.
- Enter the required information, like medical conditions, and share it with your organization so that program staff have access.
- You can upload additional documents including Medication Administration forms, IEP information, or custody orders into ePACT.
- To save you time and energy.
ePACT Questions?
ePACT’s Customer Success Team
Scholarships
Palatine Park District offers scholarships to In-District participants in need.
To learn more, contact:
Donna Orr
Scholarship Manager