Dear Camp Parents,

We are thrilled that we are well on our way to preparing for an awesome summer at camp with your child. We will all miss the beach and field trips this summer but we have lots of exciting activities planned!

Some wonderful things have not changed about camp! Our goals remain the same.
1.   To help the campers build confidence, independence, and a sense of responsibility.
2.   To build a sense of community and social skills.
3.   To give campers opportunities they would not get at home. Such as small group games, art projects, scavenger hikes, and friendships.
Procedures such as dismissal, e-newsletters, and keeping up to date with the Rain out line stay the same.

What to bring to camp each day
The campers still need to bring a backpack with sunscreen, beach towel, gym shoes, a disposable sack lunch, a refillable water bottle, and bug spray for Senior camp . New, is that they need to bring a mask!

Discipline Procedures
Discipline procedures are the same. With an addition that spitting, scratching, and refusing to social distance or wear a mask when inside are now more of a concern to public safety.

Arrival Procedures for Campers
Arrival procedures have changed. An example video will be available soon on our website at crystallakeparks.org
  1. You will take your campers temperature at home and answer a few symptom questions before you arrive.
  2. Click here for the sample form that camp staff will complete with you at check-in
  3. Remain in your car while you sign in, give your answers to the counselor and your camper puts on their mask. We will then have the camper wash their hands and join their group for fun!

Arrival Procedures for ET Campers
E.T. Camp parents should call upon arrival at the site. We will come out to your care where you will follow the procedures above.
Pee Wee/Junior Camp ET 815-355-0962
Senior/Teen Camp ET 815-355-6527

Illness Procedures
We will follow our illness procedures as usual. Please make sure one of the contact numbers can be reached quickly. If someone in your small group is diagnosed with COVID-19, you will be notified and need to quarantine for two weeks. We will of course refund your fees. No names will be given to protect privacy. To prevent this from happening, we are adhering to a strict cleaning and staff management schedule.

Reminders
  • Be sure to complete your Campdoc forms soon (link below)
  • If you think you missed a session newsletter or calendar, they will be available on the camp section of our website (link below)
  • Limited space is still available in select camps, browse the digital camp guide to add sessions or share the link with family and friends.

See you July 6 th !

Sandra Thompson
Crystal Lake Park District Recreation Supervisor