Session 6
A Note from Your Camp Director
Dear Parents,
We would like to welcome you to Teen Camp 2021! We hope you find this newsletter helpful, as it will give you in detail what lies ahead for the next week.
This session campers can look forward to Game Show week and our overnight trip to Enchanted Castle in Lombard, IL. Please make sure you read the "Looking Ahead" section for more details on the overnight.
The campers will rotate through the following daily activities throughout the week: art projects, group games, sports, swimming, fishing, boating ,etc.
Please click on the following link and check out the Day Camp welcome letter, parent handbook, virtual orientation and drop off procedures video. Day Camp Important Information
Our camp is held at Main Beach in the "Teen Camp" room which is located in the far left side of the building. Drop off and pick up is at the front by the street light in the beach parking lot. Please pull up and remain in your vehicle. The counselors will have you sign your camper in and out. Please remember to send your child with a lunch & drink or money to purchase one daily. Due to being at the beach, we cannot provide one for your child. If your child does not bring a lunch or money to purchase one, we will be calling you to bring one. Please bring 2 masks, swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, gym shoes, and a change of clothes daily as well. Any medication that has to be given at camp, must be brought to camp in the original container with the appropriate paperwork filled out by you and the doctor.
If you have not done so, please finish your Campdoc forms to 100% as soon as possible. You will not be allowed to attend camp until we have your emergency information. Please call (815)355-7097 or email kbrummitt@crystallakeparks.org if your child will be absent or late to camp.
Teen Camp is held at: 
Main Beach
300 Lake Shore Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815)355-7097
ET Camp for teens is held at:
Rotary Building
431 Walkup Rd., Crystal Lake, IL 60014
 If your have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to call Kari Brummitt, Teen Camp Director at (815)355-7097 or email kbrummitt@crystallakeparks.org
  • ET Camp is held at the Rotary Building 431 Walkup Rd daily
  • Please remember to send your child with a lunch & drink or money to purchase one daily. Due to being at the beach we cannot provide one for your child. If your child does not bring a lunch or money to purchase one, we will be calling you to bring one.
  • No peanut butter/peanut products
  • Please remember to notify the camp counselor if your child will be picked up early or is going to be absent from camp.
  • Any medication must be brought to camp with the appropriate paper work and in it's original container.
  • Send 2 masks, gym shoes, sunscreen, and water bottle everyday!
  • Send swimsuit and a change of clothes daily
  • No electronics or toys are allowed at camp
Important Addresses
 
Main Beach
300 Lake Shore Dr., Crystal Lake
 
Rotary Building
431 Walkup Rd., Crystal Lake

Nature Center 330 N Main St, Crystal Lake
Monday, July 5:
  • Camp closed
Tuesday, July 6:
Drop-off Main Beach 8:50 am
Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm
  • We will have a normal day at camp
  • Making pen holders
  • If your camper will be attending the overnight and staying at camp on Wednesday to sleep, please bring in $5 for a pizza lunch. We are ordering pizzas for the campers since we cannot keep their lunches fresh throughout the night.
OVER NIGHT DETAILS
  • Drop off at Main Beach @ 10:15pm (NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE)
  • Bus leaves @ 10:30 pm
  • Bring sleeping bag & pillow to remain in teen room. Campers normally do not sleep while on trip.
  • YOU MAY PICK YOUR CHILD UP @ 6AM OR ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE DAY AT MAIN BEACH)
  • Campers will enjoy: 1 roll of arcade tokens (campers may bring extra$ to purchase more), 3 hours of go-karts, unlimited laser tag, unlimited bumper cars, & karaoke
  • We will depart Enchanted Castle at 5 am & return to Main Beach at approximately 6 am
Wednesday, July 7: 
Drop-off Main Beach 8:50 am
Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm
  • Recovery Day!
  • Campers will be snoozing, eating pizza and watching movies
  • Campers may be picked up at anytime if you prefer them to sleep @ home
Thursday, July 8: 
Drop-off Main Beach 8:50 am
Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm
  • Trivia Day
  • Flower pens
 Friday, July 9: 
Drop-off Main Beach 8:50 am
Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm
  • Campers will have the choice to bring a lunch, buy at concessions, or walk with a counselor to Tommy's, Taco Bell and /or The Freeze
  • Sticky note holder
Programs and Special Events
 Our summer programs are just getting started.
Don't miss your chance-register today!
These programs still have registration spots available! Click to register online via the digital guide
 
Fri, July 9
 
classes begin 7/10
Beginner Gymnastics
Tumbling
Parkour
 
Th, July 22-Aug 26
 
Th, Jul 8-Jul 29
 
M, W, Jul 7-Aug 16
 
Sat, July 24

July 26-29
Save the Date for these
Special Events!
 
Concerts in the Park
Tu, Jun 1-Aug 10, 7 pm, contests and promos begin at 6:30 pm,
Main Beach, FREE
 
100 Years of Fun
Sat, Jul 10, 11 am-3 pm, FREE
Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta, Crystal Lake
We will have exhibits, demonstrations, crafts and activities to celebrate a century of parks and recreation.
 
Pop Up Party in the Park
Fri, Jul 23, 5-7 pm, FREE
West Beach
Come celebrate our 100 year anniversary with us! Nature Craft, Fishing Derby, LIfeguard Fun, Shotokan Karate Demo
Julie Ann's Truck
 
Fri, Aug 13, 5:30-10 pm
Main Beach, limited tickets available-will sell out