Hello Parents, Guardians, and Campers!

My name is Sarah Spencer and I am the Site Supervisor for Jr. Spark this summer. A little about me: I am going to be a senior at Illinois State University where I am studying to become an elementary schoolteacher. This will be my fourth summer working with the Park District of Oak Park as a counselor and supervisor in the early childhood program. I, as well as our trained counselors Leia, Alix, Claire and Alyssa are very excited to use our expertise and knowledge to provide the best experiences for your little ones this summer. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions and/or concerns.

This email provides important information for camp. Please take the time to read 🙂

Emergency Forms: Emergency Forms: If you have not yet submitted your emergency forms, please do so asap. This form must be filled out for your child to attend camp.

Preparing for Camp: Camp is from 8:00- 11:30 AM Monday- Friday Session 4 is two weeks: July 22-August 2

I have attached the daily schedule.

What to WEAR to camp:

• • Swimsuit (for swimming lessons!)
  • Sunscreen

What to BRING to camp:

• • A tree/peanut free snack
  • A pool towel
  • Change of clothes and tennis shoes
  • Water bottle with name on it
  • Sunscreen

Drop-off: Drop off will begin at 8:00 AM. Please come to the back of the Oak Park Conservatory to the courtyard located on Clarence Ave. If your child is running late or is going to be absent from camp, please notify us at your earliest convenience by phone or email.

Sign-out/Pick-up: Camp ends at 11:30. A photo ID is required for anyone picking up your child, and they must be on the approved pick-up list. Please let me know asap if someone else who is not on the authorized pickup list is picking up your child.

Medication: If your child will be taking medication during camp hours or has an allergy medication such as an Epi-Pen, please give it to me in the original container that shows: Prescription, name of medication, date filled, physician’s name, child’s name, and directions for dosage. A note with written consent, signed by the parent and doctor stating the times the medication should be given, must accompany the medication.

Fun Stuff: Mon-Thurs we will be headed over to Rehm pool for swimming lessons! See the daily schedule for more info. Friday may be used as a makeup day, I will let you know asap if this is the case. We will be having Show and Tell days on Fridays! Campers can bring a toy/ stuffed animal from home that they want to show to the camp during circletime.

Communication: Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns by email (campspark@pdop.org) and/or by phone (708-851-8479). Feel free to leave a voicemail if you call outside of camp hours and I will get back to you. Feel free to join our homeroom page to see photos/ notes for camp: (Only people with this link will be able to access) https://gethomeroom.com/i/D4HUUFYQ

I appreciate you taking the time to read the entirety of this email. The counselors and I are looking forward to welcoming back old campers and meeting new ones! See you on Monday!

Hello Parents, Guardians, and Campers:

Welcome to Camp Spark! My name is Kesha Locke and I will be your Site Supervisor for Camp Spark 2-3 this summer. During the school year I am a teacher at District 97 and I work closely with the Special Education instructional classes at both Whittier and Longfellow Elementary. Prior to working at District 97 I taught preschool for seven years for the Park District of Oak Park. I have two degrees in Criminal Justice and Social Work as well as Early Childhood Education. This is my second summer returning to working for Camp Spark, last year I was the supervisor for Camp Spark extended. The Assistant supervisor is Lanh Fleming, she has been working for the park district for roughly a year and is the Whittier clubhouse supervisor during the school year. We, alongside our counselors, Aniya, Jessica, Theo, Rue, Pat, Paola, and Jack are very excited to use our experience and knowledge to provide the best experiences for your campers this summer.

There is a lot of important information in this email, so please take the time to look through it all.

This week’s theme is “The journey to space” and our weekly field trip will be Thursday, July 25th. We will be going to the Museum of Science and Industry.

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Emergency Forms: If you have not yet submitted your emergency forms, please do so by FRIDAY. This form MUST BE FILLED OUT for your child to attend camp. You should have received an email from Camp Doc to complete the emergency form. Please ensure that the information is filled out entirely, and accurately, especially the health/doctor information and emergency contacts. We cannot accept any children without a complete emergency form. If you have not received an emergency form, please contact us as soon as possible.

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Preparing for Camp:

Packed Lunch

Always provide your camper with a packed lunch. Cold storage is not available for lunches. No peanuts/tree nuts are allowed at camp. Alternatives such as sunbutter are Recommended. The Park District of Oak Park is nut-aware, and takes as many measures as possible to ensure that campers with and without nut allergies are at minimal risk for nut exposure.

Snack

Please send your camper with a snack, daily. We will eat snack mid-morning (it really helps on our pool days when we do not get to eat lunch until about 12:30 PM). We do not provide snacks

Gym Shoes

Please ensure that your camper is sent to camp in gym shoes. Our activities and games are active and require secure footwear.

Refillable Water Bottles

Please provide your camper with a refillable water bottle. It gets extremely hot during hot summer and we’ve planned a lot of games and activities taking place inside the facility and outside on the playground and field.

(Spray-on) Sunscreen

Please put sunscreen on your child before camp. Please also send your child to camp with their sunscreen so that it can be reapplied regularly. There will be multiple sunscreen/water breaks throughout each day. We strongly recommend using sunscreens that spray. The staff cannot help your camper put on traditional lotion sunscreen.

Sign-in/Drop-off:

Monday: Campers will be dropped off at the door facing the playground at Carroll Center. Tuesday-Friday, Drive-Through Drop-Off: This will take place Tuesday-Friday. There will be staff waiting alongside a traffic cone to walk your camper into the building. A diagram is attached to this email. If your child is running late or is going to be absent from camp, please notify us at your earliest convenience.

Sign-out/Pick-up: Camp ends at 3:00 PM and sign-out will be held at Carroll Center. If your child is signed up for extended care camp, they remain at Carroll Center with a group of campers and counselors. This summer we will have flex pick-up hours ending at 3:30 PM for qualifying campers with siblings in other PDOP camps. A photo ID is required for anyone picking up your child, and they must be on the approved pick-up list.

Pool Days: Our camp will go to the pool on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please send your campers to camp dressed in their swimsuits and with a towel. We will be walking to and from Rehm pool on these days. Please provide your child with a change of clothes, as they will change out of their swimsuit after open swim is over. All campers will be asked to take a swim test on Monday to determine their swimming ability which will determine what areas of the pool they will be allowed in during free swim for their safety.

Weekly Field Trip:

Campers should wear their yellow Camp Spark T-Shirt to this field trip. Campers receive one shirt per summer. Shirts will be handed out Wednesday.

Lunch: Please send your camper with a disposable lunch (brown paper bag, ziploc bags, etc.)

Medication:

If your child will be taking medication during camp hours or has an allergy medication such as an Epi-Pen, it must be given to the Site Supervisor in the original container that shows: Prescription, name of medication, date filled, physicians name, child’s name, and directions for dosage, a note with written consent, signed by the parent and doctor stating the times the medication should be given, must accompany the medication.

Personal Items:

Please leave all electronics, stuffed animals, and/or valuables at home. Camp Spark is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

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Communication: Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, comments, orconcerns by email (campspark@pdop.org) and/or by phone (708-851-8473). The email system is shared with other Spark camps, so please make sure to label the subject line as “CAMP SPARK2-3”. Please note that the camp phone, 708-851-8473, is turned on daily at 7:00 AM and turned off at 4:00 PM. Feel free to leave a voicemail if you happen to call outside of camp hours. Additionally, I will be checking the camp email between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00PM.

For all communication, you will receive a response from myself or our Assistant Supervisor, Lanh Fleming.

Click here to view the Week 7 schedule.

Hello Parents, Guardians, and Campers:

Welcome to Camp Spark! My name is Kendall Collins and I will be your Site Supervisor for Camp Spark 4-6 this summer. This will be my fourth summer working with the Park District of Oak Park in total. I have recently returned home from military service and I look forward to having a great summer! Our Assistant Supervisor, Zach Ellis, is a recent graduate of OPRF. He attends Howard University. We, as well as our counselors Brady and Ejuanna are very excited to use our experience and knowledge to provide the best experiences for your campers this summer.

There is a lot of important information in this email, so please take the time to look through it all.

This week will go to The Field Museum 

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Emergency Forms: If you have not yet submitted your emergency forms, please do so by Monday before camp. This form MUST BE FILLED OUT for your child to attend camp. You should have received an email from Activity Messenger to complete the emergency form. Please ensure that the information is filled out entirely, and accurately, especially the health/doctor information and emergency contacts. We cannot accept any children without a complete emergency form. If you have not received an emergency form, please contact us as soon as possible. Below this paragraph a link to updated emergency forms will be attached.

https://activitymessenger.com/p/6pGPd0a

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Preparing for Camp:

Packed Lunch

• • Always provide your camper with a packed lunch. Cold storage is not available for lunches. 
  • No peanuts/tree nuts are allowed at camp. Alternatives such as sunbutter are recommended.
    • The Park District of Oak Park is nut-aware, and takes as many measures as possible to ensure that campers with and without nut allergies are at minimal risk for nut exposure. 

Snack

• • Please send your camper with a snack, daily. We will eat snack mid-morning (it really helps on our pool days when we do not get to eat lunch until about 12:30 PM).

Gym Shoes

• • Please ensure that your camper is sent to camp in gym shoes. Our activities and games are active and require secure footwear.

Refillable Water Bottles

• • Please provide your camper with a refillable water bottle. It gets extremely hot during hot summer and we’ve planned a lot of games and activities taking place inside the facility and outside on the playground and field. 

(Spray-on) Sunscreen

• • Please put sunscreen on your child before camp. Please also send your child to camp with their sunscreen so that it can be reapplied regularly. There will be multiple sunscreen/water breaks throughout each day. We strongly recommend using sunscreens that spray.
    • The staff cannot help your camper put on traditional lotion sunscreen.

Sign-in/Drop-off:

• • Campers will be dropped off at the front door of Barrie Center.
  • If your child is running late or is going to be absent from camp, please notify us at your earliest convenience. 

Sign-out/Pick-up:

• • Camp ends at 3:00 PM and sign out will be held at Barrie Center. If your child is signed up for extended care camp, they will be with a group of campers and extended assigned staff.
  • This summer we will have flex pick-up hours ending at 3:30 PM for qualifying campers with siblings in other PDOP camps. 
  • A photo ID is required for anyone picking up your child, and they must be on the approved pick-up list.

Pool Days:

• • Our camp will go to the pool on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please send your camper to camp dressed in their swimsuit and with a towel. We will be walking to and from Rehm pool on these days.
  • Please provide your child with a change of clothes, as they will change out of their swimsuit after open swim is over at our campsite. 
  • All campers will be asked to take a swim test on Monday to determine their swimming ability & what areas of the pool they will be allowed in during free swim.

Weekly Field Trip: Field Museum 

Click here to view the Week 7 Schedule.

Dear Parents,

Welcome to Stay and Play Camp! We have been having a wonderful time at camp and we are looking forward to having your child join us. Parents of returning campers, thank you for helping our day at camp go smoothly by sending snacks and water bottles each day, backpacks, socks (!) and such happy, fun children to be with. We appreciate you!

The camp location is the Indoor Playground at Stevenson Center, 49 West Lake Street. It is such a fun play space for children. In addition to free time for playing, at camp we sing a lot, read stories, try art projects, and have a snack. We practice simple routines: handwashing, taking off and putting on our shoes (Indoor playground rules: no shoes, socks required), “cleanup time” to put away toys, sitting together at snack time, story time and getting ready to go home.

Camp Theme: For Session 4 our theme will be a continuation from our favorite book Brown Bear, Brown Bear What DoYou See? It is the inspiration for our art projects, stories and activities. We have animals on 3 more pages in the book to carry us to the last week of camp.

More Camp Information

Camp Staff: Karen Bara, site supervisor, Whitney Brooks, counselor

Karen: I teach preschool with the Park District during the school year and enjoy time at summer camp with the two and three year olds. During the summer you will find me working in my backyard garden. Most years I am able to raise Monarch and black swallowtail butterflies. So far this summer I have found many caterpillars and look forward to the butterflies emerging and hopefully nature’s timing will allow our campers a close up look at these beautiful insects.

Whitney: I’m an Oak Park mom, and I’ve been teaching in the Early Childhood department at the Park District for the last 6 years. I look forward to making sure your children have a fun and safe camp experience.

Park District Emergency Form: Have your child’s emergency forms completed via Amilia Activity Messenger before their first day at camp. Children will not be admitted to start camp if this is not completed. Please disregard this reminder if you have already completed the emergency form. Follow the link below to complete the emergency form or use the QR code attached above. (If your child is returning for another session you do not need to fill in the form again.) https://activitymessenger.com/p/6pGPd0a (emergency form)

Arrival and dismissal procedures: Arrival and dismissal are at the glass door entrance on the east side of the Stevenson Center building by the basketball courts. As a reminder, class times are 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. At dismissal you will be asked to show a picture ID. Remind anyone who comes to pick up your child that an ID is required. They also must be on your authorized contact list. You may add names to your list. We need written permission or email confirmation that you are giving permission for an individual not on your authorized list to pick up your child.

Contact information: Stay and Play phone number: 708/851-8476. Call/text us if your child is not coming to camp, if you are going to be late at pick-up time or if there is an emergency. We understand there are delays, traffic and other unexpected events that happen so let us know and we can reassure your child you are on your way. Stay and Play email: Earlychildhood.staynplay@pdop.org / karen.bara@pdop.org

What to bring to camp:

1. 1. Each camp day your child should bring a re-fillable water bottle. Label with your child’s name. Children may use their water bottle when thirsty and at snack time.
   2. Snacks– Parents are asked to send a snack for your child each day. Snacks must be peanut/nut free to keep all of our campers safe from any allergy interactions. Also, some food items such as carrots and grapes can be choking hazards for young children so please cut into smaller pieces if sent with your child’s snack. Thank you!
   3. Backpacks are optional but helpful for bringing water bottles, snacks, extra supplies and taking home art projects. Please label with your child’s name.
   4. Indoor playground protocol: no shoes, socks are required. Please put an extra pair of socks in your child’s backpack or send separately to camp in a labeled Ziploc bag. In the summer it is easy to go without socks while wearing sandals or crocs and sometimes when a relative or friend bring your child to camp they come without socks. But we will have that spare pair to put on them! It is helpful if the shoes they wear to camp are easy for your child to take off and put on. We will always assist a child and work with them on self-help skills and independence.

We are not able to change diapers or pull-ups and will call you to come to camp should your child need a diaper change. If your child is in the process of potty training please let us know, so we can support your child.

Our Camp Schedule:

• • Arrival & Hand washing
  • Play time in the Indoor Playground – including art projects, play dough, puzzles, play kitchen and choice of toys
  • Outdoor time – with the exception of the first day of each session and weather permitting
  • Clean up – put away our toys
  • Hand washing for snack time
  • Snack time together
  • Story time
  • Getting ready to go home: putting on our shoes, jackets, back packs, etc.
  • Waiting for dismissal; the end to a happy day at camp

We use the Homeroom app to share photos of your child and activities at camp. We will email you an invitation to join Homeroom and then you are able to view photos of what is going on at camp!

It is not uncommon for some children to have separation anxiety or a difficult time on the first day of camp without a parent with them. Most of the time the tears and fears subside once they start playing and we can find things they really like to do. Sometimes it does take time to get adjusted. Be patient if that is your child. We have a lot of experience between us and will give your child the attention and support they need. If there are socialization difficulties or behavioral issues we will talk them over with you. We are aware that some children have not had opportunities to be in a group setting with other children and camp provides a place for playing together, learning to share and make friends. We hope the time spent in camp this summer will provide your child with lots of fun and new experiences! It makes our hearts glad you signed up for the next session. See you next week!

Hello Parents, Guardians, and Campers:

Welcome to Camp Spark! My name is Destiny Evans and I will be your Site Supervisor for Nature week this summer. I am currently a senior at Northern Illinois University working to get my bachelor’s in organizational/corporate communications. This will be my fourth summer working with the Park District of Oak Park. I have a great team as well our counselors Robert, Clanay, Elsie and Chelsey. We are very excited to use our experience and knowledge to provide the best experiences for your campers this summer.

There is a lot of important information in this email, so please take the time to look through it all.

This weeks theme is “Exploring.”

Emergency Forms: If you have not yet submitted your emergency forms, please do so by FRIDAY. This form MUST BE FILLED OUT for your child to attend camp. You should have received an email from Activity Messenger to complete the emergency form. Please ensure that the information is filled out entirely, and accurately, especially the health/doctor information and emergency contacts. We cannot accept any children without a complete emergency form. If you have not received an emergency form, please contact us as soon as possible .https://am.lol/p/6pGPd0a

Please click the link to connect to our session 4 homeroom app. This will allow you to see updates for camp and picture will be uploaded of campers throughout the session. https://gethomeroom.com/i/WPQFFZSC

Preparing for Camp:

Snack

• • Please send your camper with a snack, daily. We will eat snacks mid-afternoon. No peanuts/tree nuts are allowed at camp. Alternatives such as sun butter are recommended. The Park District of Oak Park is nut-aware and takes as many measures as possible to ensure that campers with and without nut allergies are at minimal risk for nut exposure.

Gym Shoes

• • Please ensure that your camper is sent to camp in gym shoes. Our activities and games are active and require secure footwear.

Refillable Water Bottles

• • Please provide your camper with a refillable water bottle. It gets extremely hot during hot summer and we’ve planned a lot of games and activities taking place inside the facility and outside on the playground and field.

Parents!

Your coaches are very excited and looking forward to the upcoming Gymnastics Camp #1!

Gymnastics Camp #1 8am-3pm August 5-9, 2024

Please read the following information carefully so your camper is prepared for each day. 

• • Lunch/snacks- Pack a lunch and separate snack that is peanut and tree nut free. Please make sure to utilize an ice pack in your child’s lunch to keep it cold. All campers will have a 20 minute morning snack break. Lunch is scheduled daily at 12:00pm.
  • Sunscreen- Send your camper with sunscreen already applied or a spray on sunscreen they can apply if needed for the afternoon outside activities.
  • Water bottle- Your child must bring a pre-filled refillable water bottle each day.
  • What to wear- Shorts and a T-shirt are appropriate for all gymnastics activities. Nothing with buttons, snaps, or zippers. Campers with long hair need to have their hair tied back with a soft ponytail. All campers need to wear gym shoes to camp each day as the activities they will be participating in require appropriate footwear in the afternoon for outside activities.  
  • Personal items- We highly encourage parents/guardians to have their children leave their electronic devices and valuables at home. The park district is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
  • Medication- If your child will be taking medication during camp hours or has an allergy medication such as an Epi-Pen, it must be given to their coach in the original container that shows prescription, name of medication, date filled, physicians name, child’s name, and directions for dosage.
  • Extended camp- Those registered to stay after 3pm will need to bring an additional snack.
  • 3pm pick-up- will be outside the gym, please check with the coach on the morning of the first day of drop-off to know where your designated pick-up area will be and wait outside at that location to pick-up each day.  
  • Signing in and out- is required each day with their coach.  We will only let adults sign out campers that you designated on your Authorization to pick up forms. On the first day of camp you will be directed to your child group and coach. Groups are color coded.
  • If your child isn’t feeling well, please don’t send them to camp and e-mail your gymnastics camp coordinator Kelly at Kelly.Johnston@pdop.org
  • Communication- If for whatever reason you need to get in touch with staff during camp hours (7:30am-6:00pm) you can contact staff #708 725 2282 or #708 725 2280.  Outside of camp hours please e-mail Kelly.Johnston@pdop.com  

All Campers will receive a group color wristband and a T-shirt on the first day and will be required to keep them at the gym all week. They will be able to take them home the last day after camp. The purpose of the wristband is to help the coaches identify the children in their designated groups and will also aid in identifying the children during activities outside of the GRC and at Stevenson Park.

The planned activity outline for the week:

• • 8am –12pm every day the campers will participate in structured gymnastics activities with the snack break built into these three hours and forty-five minutes.
  • From 12-12:30pm the kids will eat lunch outside (weather permitting) by the GRC, supervised by their coach. 
  • Every day from 12:30-2:50pm, all campers will participate in 4 activity rotations which include board games and crafts in the studio rooms on the 2nd floor of the gym, open gym in the apparatus practice area, playing on the field/park at Stevenson, activities in our parking lot (completely barricaded from all sides so no thru traffic) and participating in sporting games. 

If you have any questions prior to camp feel free to contact kelly.johnston@pdop.org. 

Hello Parents, Guardians, and Campers,     

Welcome to Sports Camp!  My name is Steve Delisi and I am the Camp Coordinator for Sports Camp.  I am joined by my PDOP colleague Tiffany Dunn who will be our Site Supervisor and she brings a diverse background in sports training and youth activities management. 

For us, communication is key and I look forward to letting you know all the details you will need for a fun and successful Sports Camp this summer!

SCHEDULES:  Week July 22nd to July 26th are attached.  Please find your group!  

This week’s theme will be BASEBALL!   

There is a lot of important information in this email, so please take the time to look through it all.

What you need to know about camp!!

Location: Irving Elementary School  1125 S. Cuyler Ave.  * NOT at BROOKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Coordinator: Steve Delisi

Site Supervisor: Tiffany Dunn

Camp Phone: 708-851-8455 (on during camp hours 8:00AM-6:00PM)

Authorized pick-up/Emergency Contact Forms

Please ensure that the information is filled out entirely, and accurately, especially the health/doctor information and emergency contacts.

 * We cannot accept any children without a completed emergency contact form.  

Park District of Oak Park – 2024 PDOP Emergency All Purpose Form (activitymessenger.com)

If you have not yet submitted your emergency contact forms, please do so by FRIDAY at 12:00 PM. This form MUST BE FILLED OUT for your child to attend camp. 

FIELD TRIP:

Our field trip on Wednesday, July 24th, will be to The SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS

BASEBALL  (Wintrust Field – Schaumburg) 

GAME TIME:  11:00   vs  Windy City Thunderbolts

We will be departing from Irving School at 9:00 AM and returning by 2:00 PM. 

Please make sure to fill out all of your emergency forms prior to the start of camp. 

https://activitymessenger.com/p/6pGPd0a

Field Trip Lunch:

Please pack a sack lunch & snacks & water bottle.  

NO CONCESSIONS ARE ALLOWED  

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Preparing for Camp:  (daily routine)

Packed Lunch

Snack

Gym Shoes

Refillable Water Bottles

(Spray-on) Sunscreen

      o The staff cannot help your camper put on traditional lotion sunscreen.

Medication:

If your child will be taking medication during camp hours or has an allergy medication such as an Epi-Pen, it must be given to the Camp Coordinator in the original container that shows:

Personal items:

Please leave all electronics and/or valuables at home. Sports Camp is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.  * We have a lost & found table near the front entrance.

CAMP DROP OFF & Check IN   

Drop-off:  1125 S. Cuyler Ave.   * NOT at BROOKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sign-out/Pick-up: 

Communication: Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns by email (sportscamp@pdop.org) and/or by the camp phone (708-851-8455).

Please note that the camp phone, 708-851-8455, is turned on daily at 8:00 AM and turned off at 6:00 PM. Feel free to leave a voicemail if you happen to call outside of camp hours. Additionally, I will be checking the camp email between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM.

Click here for Rookies camp schedule.

Click here for MVPs camp schedule.

Click here for Veterans camp schedule.

What you need to know for Basketball Camp Week 7 July 22nd

Location: Community Recreation Center (CRC) 229 Madison Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Instructors: Mike, Bernie, William

Camp Phone: 847-772-4954 (on during camp hours)

Drop off/Pick-up

Pick up and drop off will take place in the CRC lobby area

1. 1. Morning Session: Drop off 8:50AM, Pick up 11:30AM
   2. Afternoon session: Drop off 11:50AM, Pick up 2:30PM

If you signed your child up for both sessions and lunch bunch, your child stays the entire day of camp!

Lunch bunch time: Please pack a lunch that is peanut and tree nut free. Please make sure to utilize an ice pack in your child’s lunch to keep it cold. (Only bring food if you are signed up for lunch bunch)

Please send your child to camp with:

• • Reusable Water bottle (At least one, two is great!)
  • Gym shoes
  • They can bring their favorite personal basketball if they would like.
  • A peanut/tree nut free lunch (Only bring food if you are signed up for lunch bunch)

Personal items

We highly encourage parents to have their children leave their electronic devices and valuable at home. The park district is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Medication: If your child will be taking medication during camp hours or has an allergy medication such as an Epi-Pen, it must be given to staff in the original container that shows prescription, name of medication, date filled, physicians name, child’s name, and directions for dosage.

Camper emergency form: If you still have not completed an emergency form, please do so before Friday, July 7th. Your child will not be allowed to attend camp on Monday without a completed emergency form. You should have received an email with your emergency form information. Please make sure that all portions are filled out in their entirety, especially the health/doctor information and emergency contacts

The coaches are looking forward to seeing you Monday! If you have not done the emergency forms, the link is below: https://activitymessenger.com/p/6pGPd0a

Thanks, Alex

Hello PDOP Dance Camp Families,

We are SO excited for our dance camps starting next week, we are going to have SO much fun!! There is a lot of important information in this email, so please take the time to look through it all.

Emergency Forms: If you have not yet submitted your emergency forms, please do so by THURSDAY. This form MUST BE FILLED OUT for your child to attend camp. You should have received an email from Activity Messenger to complete the emergency form. Please ensure that the information is filled out entirely, and accurately, especially the health/doctor information and emergency contacts. We cannot accept any children without a complete emergency form. If you have not received an emergency form, please contact us as soon as possible. LINK: https://activitymessenger.com/p/6pGPd0a

NOTE: If your child has already participated in this week’s camp with us you do not need to refill out an Emergency Form.

Movie Mania Dance Camp is going to be located at Fox Center: address 640 S Oak Park Ave

Sign-in/Drop-off:

• • Monday: Campers will be dropped off at the main doors at Fox Center.
  • Tuesday-Friday, Drive-Through Drop-Off: This will take place Tuesday-Friday. There will be staff waiting alongside Euclid to walk your camper into the building. You can also still walk your child up to the door.
  • If your child is running late or is going to be absent from camp, please notify us at your earliest convenience.
  • Drop-off will be at 8:00 am.

Sign-out/Pick-up:

• • Half Day Camp ends at 11:30 am, Full Day camp ends at 3:00 PM and sign out will be held at the front doors of Fox. We do allow a 10-15 minute buffer for pick up.
  • A photo ID is required for anyone picking up your child, and they must be on the approved pick-up list or they can not pick up.

Preparing for Camp:

Packed Lunch- Full Day Camps

• • Always provide your camper with a packed lunch. Cold storage is not available for lunches
  • No peanuts/tree nuts are allowed at camp. Alternatives such as sunbutter are recommended.
  • The Park District of Oak Park is nut-aware, and takes as many measures as possible to ensure that campers with and without nut allergies are at minimal risk for nut exposure.

Snack- Half Day Camps

• • Please send your camper with a snack, daily. We will eat snack mid-morning

Dance Attire

• • Please make sure your child wears clothes that are comfortable and they can move in. We will be going on the playground so there is a chance they will get dirty.
  • We highly recommend hair being pulled up and away from the face.

Refillable Water Bottles

• • Please provide your camper with a refillable water bottle. It gets extremely hot during hot summer and we’ve planned a lot of games and activities taking place inside the facility and outside on the playground and field.

(Spray-on) Sunscreen

• • Please put sunscreen on your child before camp. Please also send your child to camp with their sunscreen so that it can be reapplied regularly. There will be multiple sunscreen/water breaks throughout each day. We strongly recommend using sunscreens that spray.
  • The staff cannot help your camper put on traditional lotion sunscreen.

Medication:

• • If your child will be taking medication during camp hours or has an allergy medication such as an Epi-Pen, it must be given to the Site Supervisor in the original container that shows:
  • Prescription, name of medication, date filled, physicians name, child’s name, and directions for dosage
  • A note with written consent, signed by the parent and doctor stating the times the medication should be given, must accompany the medication.

Personal Items:

• • Please leave all electronics and/or valuables at home. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

The kids will be learning a dance throughout the week, and there will be a showing at the end of the week for the parents to showcase everything that they have learned. Please arrive 15 minutes early for pick up on the last day (Friday).

Please let us know if you have any other questions,

THANKS AND HAPPY SUMMER!

Hello PDOP Dance Camp Families,

We are SO excited for our dance camps starting next week, we are going to have SO much fun!! There is a lot of important information in this email, so please take the time to look through it all.

Emergency Forms: If you have not yet submitted your emergency forms, please do so by THURSDAY. This form MUST BE FILLED OUT for your child to attend camp. You should have received an email from Activity Messenger to complete the emergency form. Please ensure that the information is filled out entirely, and accurately, especially the health/doctor information and emergency contacts. We cannot accept any children without a complete emergency form. If you have not received an emergency form, please contact us as soon as possible. LINK: https://activitymessenger.com/p/6pGPd0a

NOTE: If your child has already participated in this week’s camp with us you do not need to refill out an Emergency Form.

Witches & Wizards Dance Camp is going to be located at GRC: address 21 Lake St

Sign-in/Drop-off:

• • Monday: Campers will be dropped off at the main doors at Fox Center.
  • Tuesday-Friday, Drive-Through Drop-Off: This will take place Tuesday-Friday. There will be staff waiting alongside Euclid to walk your camper into the building. You can also still walk your child up to the door.
  • If your child is running late or is going to be absent from camp, please notify us at your earliest convenience.
  • Drop-off will be at 8:00 am.

Sign-out/Pick-up:

• • Half Day Camp ends at 11:30 am, Full Day camp ends at 3:00 PM and sign out will be held at the front doors of Fox. We do allow a 10-15 minute buffer for pick up.
  • A photo ID is required for anyone picking up your child, and they must be on the approved pick-up list or they can not pick up.

Preparing for Camp:

Packed Lunch- Full Day Camps

• • Always provide your camper with a packed lunch. Cold storage is not available for lunches
  • No peanuts/tree nuts are allowed at camp. Alternatives such as sunbutter are recommended.
  • The Park District of Oak Park is nut-aware, and takes as many measures as possible to ensure that campers with and without nut allergies are at minimal risk for nut exposure.

Snack- Half Day Camps

• • Please send your camper with a snack, daily. We will eat snack mid-morning

Dance Attire

• • Please make sure your child wears clothes that are comfortable and they can move in. We will be going on the playground so there is a chance they will get dirty.
  • We highly recommend hair being pulled up and away from the face.

Refillable Water Bottles

• • Please provide your camper with a refillable water bottle. It gets extremely hot during hot summer and we’ve planned a lot of games and activities taking place inside the facility and outside on the playground and field.

(Spray-on) Sunscreen

• • Please put sunscreen on your child before camp. Please also send your child to camp with their sunscreen so that it can be reapplied regularly. There will be multiple sunscreen/water breaks throughout each day. We strongly recommend using sunscreens that spray.
  • The staff cannot help your camper put on traditional lotion sunscreen.

Medication:

• • If your child will be taking medication during camp hours or has an allergy medication such as an Epi-Pen, it must be given to the Site Supervisor in the original container that shows:
  • Prescription, name of medication, date filled, physicians name, child’s name, and directions for dosage
  • A note with written consent, signed by the parent and doctor stating the times the medication should be given, must accompany the medication.

Personal Items:

• • Please leave all electronics and/or valuables at home. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

The kids will be learning a dance throughout the week, and there will be a showing at the end of the week for the parents to showcase everything that they have learned. Please arrive 15 minutes early for pick up on the last day (Friday).

Please let us know if you have any other questions,

THANKS AND HAPPY SUMMER!

Hi Parents, Guardians, and Campers,

Welcome to Teen Scene! My name is Nana-Yaa Sarpey, but you can call me Nana. I will be your Site Supervisor this summer. I am entering my sophomore year of college in the fall and will transfer to Michigan State University as a History Education major. My goal is to become a college professor. If you have any tips and tricks you’d like to give me, I’ll take it! I’ve worked with the Park District since my junior year of high school and have adored every part of it (even the stressful bits…it’s hard to work with kids!) On my team, are Lukash Tabatchouk and EJ Locke. I’ve worked with them both and am glad to say, we’re excited to cultivate a new and exciting summer camp experience for your camper.

Be sure to read this email in its entirety.

This week our theme is “Golf! and the Great Outdoors!” as our field trips are to the Field Museum and Top Golf Schaumburg. Attached is the schedule for this week, which includes times, activities, things to bring, and other notes and such. This email includes the technical things to keep our camp running!

FIRST: Emergency Forms

If you have not yet submitted your emergency forms, please do so by MONDAY @ 8 AM. This form MUST BE FILLED OUT for your child to attend camp. Click the first link at the end of this paragraph to fill out your child’s emergency forms. Please ensure that the information is filled out entirely, and accurately, especially the health/doctor information and emergency contacts. We cannot accept any children without a complete emergency form. If you have not received an emergency form, please contact us as soon as possible. https://activitymessenger.com/p/IylzbG3

SECOND: Drop-off/Pick-up Procedures

Sign-in/Drop-off:

• • Monday: Campers should be dropped off at the front door entrance. If driving to Field Center, enter through the alleyway behind Field Park (off Berkshire St.). It is a one-way alley, but it makes drop-off and pick-up more convenient for you.
  • I ask that you come up with your camper so we can see your face.
  • Tuesday-Friday, Drive-Through Drop-Off: This will take place Tuesday-Friday. Drive into Field’s alley and teens can walk up to the door.
  • If your child is running late or is going to be absent from camp, please notify us at your earliest convenience.

Sign-out/Pick-up:

• • Camp ends at 3:00 PM. Let us know if you’ll be late for any reason, we’ll make sure to keep your camper company until then.
  • Campers, 12 and older, are allowed to check themselves out. Self-checkout is anywhere from 2:30 PM–3:00PM. Please send me an email with permission for your child to check themselves out if that’s something you and your child would like.
  • Non-Negotiable: A photo ID is required for ANYONE picking up your child, and they must be on the approved pick-up list.
  • Parents/guardians please also be ready to show a photo ID.
  • If someone is picking up your camper and they’re not on the approved pick-up list, I ask that you send an email with the person’s full name, as well as ensure that person brings their photo ID to pick-up.
  • If this person is a regular to picking up your child, please add them to the approved pick-up list.

THIRD: Reminders and Such

Pool Days:

• • Our camp will go to the pool on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please send your teen to camp dressed in their swimsuit and with a towel. We will be bussed to and from Rehm pool on these days.
  • All campers will be asked to take a swim test on Monday to determine their swimming ability & what areas of the pool they will be allowed in during free swim.

Rink Days:

• • Our camp will go to the rink on Tuesdays. Your teen doesn’t need to bring much other than themselves and a water bottle.
  • We’ll eat lunch beforehand and a snack afterward.

Weekly Field Trip:

• • Our Thursday field trip will be to the Field Museum. Campers should wear their yellow Teen Scene T-shirt to this field trip that they will receive on Wednesday.
  • Lunch: Teens should pack a lunch and snacks to eat throughout the day.
  • Our Friday field trip will be to Top Golf Schaumburg. Campers should wear their yellow Teen Scene T-shirt to this field trip that they will receive on Thursday.
  • Lunch: Teens should pack a lunch and snacks to eat throughout the day.

Medication:

• • If your child will be taking medication during camp hours or has an allergy medication such as an Epi-Pen, it must be given to the Site Supervisor in the original container that shows:
  • Prescription, name of medication, date filled, physicians name, child’s name, and directions for dosage
  • A note with written consent, signed by the parent and doctor stating the times the medication should be given, must accompany the medication.

Personal Items:

• • Teen Scene is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

FOURTH: Preparing for Camp

Food

Ensure that your camper chooses to pack nourishing food that will hydrate, energize, and sustain them! We have busy schedules and the proper fueling is so important.

Packed Lunch

• • Always provide your camper with a packed lunch. Cold storage is not available for lunches.
  • No peanuts/tree nuts are allowed at camp. Alternatives such as sunbutter are recommended.
  • The Park District of Oak Park is nut-aware, and takes as many measures as possible to ensure that campers with and without nut allergies are at minimal risk for nut exposure.

Snack

• • Please send your camper with a few snacks, daily. We will eat snacks mid-morning (except for rink days where eating switches), but teens get hungry. If you know that’s your teen, check with them to make sure they’re packing enough food for themselves.

Gym Shoes

• • Please ensure that your camper is sent to camp in gym shoes. Our activities and games are active and require secure footwear.

Refillable Water Bottles

• • Please provide your camper with a refillable water bottle. It gets extremely hot during summer and we’ve planned a lot of games and activities taking place inside the facility and outside on the playground and field.

(Spray-on) Sunscreen

• • Please put sunscreen on your child before camp. Please also send your child to camp with their sunscreen so that it can be reapplied regularly. There will be multiple sunscreen/water breaks throughout each day. We strongly recommend using sunscreens that spray.
  • The staff cannot help your camper put on traditional lotion sunscreen.

Finally: Communication

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns by email (teencamps@pdop.org) and/or by phone (708-851-8457). For easy distinction, please make sure to label the subject line as “Teen Scene.”

Please note that the camp phone, 708-851-8457, is turned on daily at 7:00 AM and turned off at 4:00 PM. Feel free to leave a voicemail if you happen to call outside of camp hours. Additionally, I will be checking the camp email between the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Expect an email Wednesday night. This email will preface all the information you as parents and guardians need to know for the following field trip. For all communication, you will receive a response from me, Nana-Yaa Sarpey.

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