Camps

Ready to reel in monster Largemouth Bass this summer?

“STRICTLY BASS FISHING CAMP” is the perfect morning camp for you! “Reel Fishing Camp” and/or prior fishing experience is strongly recommended for participation in this camp. Strictly Bass Fishing Camp takes place early in the morning in order to optimize our opportunity to catch fish. In this inclusive camp, participants will focus primarily on bass fishing under the instruction of Recreation Coordinator Bobby Yonkee. Participants will learn various bass fishing techniques throughout the camp using live and artificial baits. Participants will be transported to various ponds in the DuPage County area. The final day of camp participants will be fishing from row boats at Herrick Lake, with counselor supervision. This is an active and outdoors-based camp, come prepared to be outside rain or shine. Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing equipment. Loaner equipment will be available through the camp if needed. Participants are encouraged to bring a morning snack to camp. Participants will be transported on the Park District 14-Passenger Van. Strictly Bass Fishing Camp will meet and be picked up from the Westmont Community Center.

Ages: 8-15
Min/Max: 4/13
Location: WCC Room 1/2, 75 E. Richmond St.
Instructor: Bobby Yonkee

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Get hooked on fishing this summer with the “REEL FISHING CAMP”. In this inclusive camp participants will learn all about the basics of fishing including: Knot Tying, Casting, Tackle, Responsible Outdoor Behavior, Fish Identification, Care of the Catch, and Safety. Participants will learn the importance of conservation through seminars led by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Local Fishing Club Members. Participants will be transported to various ponds daily for hands-on fishing while targeting Bluegill, Crappie, Trout, Catfish, and Bass. The final day of camp participants will be fishing from row boats at Silver Lake, with counselor supervision.

This is an active and outdoors-based camp, come prepared to be outside rain or shine. Participants do not need to bring their own fishing rod or tackle, but are welcome to do so if owned. Participants must bring a lunch to camp. Participants will be transported on the Park District 14-Passenger Van. Reel Fishing Camp will meet and be picked up from the Westmont Community Center.

Loved Reel Fishing Camp? Register for “Strictly Bass Fishing Camp” to catch some monster Largemouth Bass in July!

Ages: 8-15
Min/Max: 4/13
Location: WCC Room 1/2, 75 E. Richmond St.
Instructor: Bobby Yonkee

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2-3 with parent /caregiver This 3-week camp is designed to provide a well-rounded recreation and creative experience for the child and parent together. Activities include bubbles, chalk, sand, water, paint, clay, large & small motor play, stories and songs all while socially interacting with others in both the indoor and outdoor environment. Dress for a messy time.

Ages: 2-3 with parent
Min/Max: 5/12
Location: WCC Room 6/7, 75 E. Richmond St.
Instructor: Kathy Bennett

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If you are looking for a half-day camp program that operates twice a week and/or four days a week, then this is the camp for you! Come along and celebrate the best months of the year at Twin Lakes Learning Center, located at 200 West 59th Street. This camp is designed for children ages 4 – 5 years who love listening to stories, singing songs, creating crafts, exploring messy mediums, playground fun, water play, socializing and eating lunch with both new and old friends in a comfortable, nurturing and safe setting. A new theme is offered each session of camp and a new activity is presented each day. Parents will receive a welcome letter, student information form and an activity schedule in the mail approximately one week before the Summer Fun camp begins. Children must be fully toilet trained, (pull ups are not acceptable) and for safety purposes, they must be able to communicate their needs in simple English to the staff for safety purposes. Please send a sack lunch with your child to camp each day. Cups, napkins and fresh water are provided at lunch time. Please note that Twin Lakes Learning Center is a tree nut and peanut awareness environment. Therefore, please be certain that the food items for lunch do not contain tree nuts, peanuts, or have been processed in a tree nut or peanut facility. All Summer Fun Camp fees must be paid in full upon registration.

No Camp: 7/1-7/4
Ages: 4-5
Min/Max: 8/15
Location: Twin Lakes Learning Center, 200 W. 59th St.
Instructor: WPD Staff

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A summer day camp experience can be the difference between a good and a great summer for your child! Our counselors create an environment that is encouraging for all campers, whether they are new to camp, or returning for another summer of fun in the sun! This outdoor camp is held within Veterans Memorial Park and is considered a blast for any child who enjoys being outside, trying new things and being active. A daily schedule of cooperative games, crafts and activities helps every participant explore their own interests as well as discover personal strengths. Your camper will want to share their stories from exciting field trips, (one trip per week), swimming adventures (1 time per week), cool art projects and favorite group challenges. The campers are divided into two age groups; 6 & 7 year-olds are in group one, and 7 & 8 years-olds are in group two. During inclement weather such as extreme heat and/ or rain, camp will be held in the Community Center building. Parents will receive a welcome letter before the program begins, outlining the daily operations of the camp and emergency information forms, which need to be filled out, signed and returned by the first day of camp. Remember camp creates memories that will last a lifetime, so sign up today!

Field Trips

No Camp: 7/4
Ages: 6-9 or entering 1st-4th grade
Min/Max: 25/60
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 125 E. Richmond St.
Instructor: Summer Camp Staff

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Chill out this summer and have a good time with old and new friends at Veterans Memorial Park. This program is designed for the older camper who wants to experience and explore their creative, active or wild side. Activities include 2 field trips and 1 swimming adventure per week, crafts, games and challenges that focus on building self- esteem, teamwork and leadership. The indoor portion of camp is held in rooms 1 & 2 inside the Community Center building. In the event inclement weather such as extreme heat and/or rain, camp will be held in that same location. Parents will receive a welcome letter and activity calendar before the program begins, outlining the daily operations of the camp and emergency information forms, which need to be filled out, signed and returned by the first day of camp. When camp is over the only thing your child will ask is where did summer go?

Field Trips

No Camp: 7/4
Ages: 10-13 or entering 5th-8th grades
Min/Max: 10/24
Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 125 E. Richmond St.
Instructor: Summer Camp Staff

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This program is designed to provide supervision for children who need additional care after the normal camp hours. Activities include both quiet games inside and recreational adventures in the gym or at the playground outside. These programs are available to anyone enrolled in our Day Camp or Camp Operation Fun camps. Please note that a late fee of $10 will be charged for every ten minutes after 6:00P.

No Camp: 7/4
Ages: 6-13 or entering 1st-8th grades
Min/Max: 12/20
Location: WCC Room 1, 75 E. Richmond St.
Instructor: Summer Camp Staff

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The registration deadline is the Wednesday before the beginning of each new session. A $50 deposit per week is required upon registration. Deposits are non-refundable and they are included in the camp fees. Since space is limited and the counselors are hired to fulfill group size, the camp fees cannot be pro-rated. Please note that on-line registration is an available option to sign up for all camp programs. Please keep in mind, that on occasion, we may ask to see your child’s birth certificate to verify age.

Payments for Day Camp, Camp Operation Fun and Post Camps can be made by using a major credit card, cash or check. All payments for camp programs are accepted at the Community Center located at 75 E Richmond St.. Please call the Park District at (630) 963-5252 for any further information regarding payments.

All activities are supervised by fully trained counselors who are certified in first aid, CPR and AED. Our counselors serve as healthy role models, while maintaining a safe environment that is engaging and respectful for every participant. The camp staff is carefully selected for their leadership abilities, caring nature and strong desire to work with children of all ages in both small and large groups in a recreational setting.

Parents and campers are encouraged to attend the virtual camp orientation meeting on Thursday, May 30 at 7:00P. Sign-up and link for virtual orientation will be sent at a later date. This is a great opportunity to meet the camp staff, learn important information and have all your camp questions answered.

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Summer Camp Reference Guide

Day Camp and Camp Operation Fun campers should bring their lunch and two light snacks in a cooled container. An insulated water bottle marked with their name should be brought to camp each day as well. Water breaks will be taken often and encouraged throughout the day.

Campers from Day Camp and Camp Operation Fun will utilize Lions Pool in Clarendon Hills once a week for recreational swimming. The outdoor pool is supervised by trained lifeguards as well as the camp staff. Before entering the pool all campers are tested by the pool life guards for their level of swimming capabilities. Each camper is provided with a colored wrist band to wear that matches their abilities. The swim days are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. However, changes may occur according to weather conditions.

Day Camp includes one paid field trip and one swim day per week, and Camp Operation Fun includes two paid field trips plus two days of swim per week. In addition, both camps may also take walking field trips to local parks, nearby attractions or downtown businesses each week. Information and permission forms pertaining to these activities are sent home in advance, to be signed and returned prior to the field trip day.

Two camp shirts per child are included in the camp fee. Only those that sign up for all camp will receive a third shirt. A camp shirt is required to be worn on field trip days. Additional shirts will be made available for purchase once the camp program begins at a fee of $7 each.

Westmont Park District is proud to announce the adoption of ePACT Network, a health and safety software to better support all our members and make it easier to submit critical data securely! ePACT is a secure digital solution that allows you to quickly share the health and emergency information we need, and also provides us with powerful communication tools to ensure we have a way to message you in the event of an illness, injury, or larger scale emergency.

Why are we using ePACT?

• To save you time – 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 (which can be done in just two minutes)! And if you need to update something quickly, just log in and update it and we’ll be notified immediately.
• To eliminate high-touch processes- Collecting data electronically and checking members in /out using contactless methods that ePACT offers means a significant reduction in close human contact and shared items like pens and paper sheets.
• For better security & privacy- ePACT’s high encryption levels and commitment to security means your data on ePACT is safer than on paper- where it can be misplaced or accessible to people who shouldn’t have access to it. ePACT allows us to limit and track access.
• ePACT will replace the paper version of your health and emergency forms and also will be used to check in and check out procedures.
• ePACT will also be a way of communication to parents for camp related information.

How it works:

• You’ll receive an email invite to share information with Westmont Park District
• Click ‘Complete Request’ to create a free account, or log-in if you already have an existing ePACT account.
• Enter the required information, like medical conditions, and share it with Westmont Park District so that program staff have access.

ePACT makes it far easier for you to share emergency information with us, while also ensuring we have access to records anytime, anywhere with the mobile app – even without an internet connection.

Rest assured that you always own your account and the information in it. Have questions or feedback? Please contact us at zjohnson@westmontparks.org or visit www.epactnetwork.com.