June 2021 Summer Digital Activity Guide

It's Beach Season!

Everything you need to plan your visit to Main or West Beach can be found on our website: hours of operation, admission, group reservations, Main Beach boat rentals, season passes

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Cool Off at the Splash Pads!

10 am-7 pm Memorial Day-Labor Day Acorn Alley Located at Veteran Acres Park, corner of Walkup Road and Route 176 Crystal Castle 850 Willow Tree, Crystal Lake

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Special Events June

Concerts in the Park Every Tuesday Evening Through August 10 7 pm at Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake FREE, come early and enjoy special contests, prizes and promotions in honor of the 100 Year Anniversary of the Crystal Lake Park District.

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Flutter on In! Stop into the Nature Center on June 5 and check out our Butterfly House updates. Learn about the monarch butterfly and make creative crafts! FREE, just drop in.

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Hosted in cooperation with the City of Crystal Lake Sustainability Committee all ages and families welcome explore Crystal Lake on your bicycle Start/Finish: Main Beach Parking Lot 12:30 pm: ride begins 2:30 pm: Eco Hunt and Prize Drawing try the Crystal Lake Park District Police Bike Safety Rodeo before or after your ride. Photo opp with a Park Police Officer Advance registration recommended, FREE #500000-02, 1-2 mile tot ride #500000-03, 5-10 miles #500000-04, 10-20 miles

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Get your Tickets NOW before they Sell out for Friday the 13th Fri, August 13 at Main Beach, Ages 21+

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First Session of Summer Programs Begin Soon-Register Today!

Programs begin soon! If minimum enrollment is not met 3 days prior to program start date, program will be cancelled.

Drop In Fun with the Wandering Naturalists The Crystal Lake Park District Nature Center Wandering Naturalists will be at Sam Johns Park (1270 Westport Ridge, CL) this Friday afternoon, June 4, 3-6 pm! Join us as we look for insects and other invertebrates. We will have all the tools you will need to catch some incredible insects for us to study. FREE-just drop in!

Summer Camp 2021 The first session of camp starts soon but there is still time to register! Guide includes: Day Camp, Barlina House Preschool Camp, Dance Camps, Sports Camps, Chess Camp and Theater Camp. Camp Guide Tennis Lessons for Ages 5 & Up No matter which ability level, the Crystal Lake Park District offers tennis lessons for you! Session 1 begins June 7 Session 2 begins June 28 Session 3 begins July 19 More Info

Swimming is an Important Life Skill! Lake swimming is not the same as the pool. Register your child today for swim lessons. It could make a difference. Session 1 begins June 14 Session 2 begins July 5 More Info Ready to come back? We are offering socially distant drop-ins for seniors (age 60+) on Wed-Fri. Registration is required each week. Craft2Noon, 1st Fri each month. Call 815-459-0680 for reservations. More Info

Palmer's Puzzles! Something new at Colonel Palmer House The Colonel Palmer House needs your help to solve a series of puzzles leading to the 1921 ballots for the vote on ownership of the . Stop by the Colonel Palmer House to test your puzzle-solving skills! Colonel Palmer House Hours Tu-Fri, 11 AM - 5 PM Sat, 10 AM - 4 PM

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Community Interest

Main Beach Chair Fair Thanks to local businesses, organizations and individuals 58 chairs were placed at Main Beach for all to enjoy through the summer and beyond.

Summer Firewood Sale Sat, Jun 26, 8-11 am, rain or shine Lippold Park Maintenance Building, Route 176, just west of Route 14 Advance registration and payment required to reserve your wood $75-150 pieces (20 slots available), code #231602-03 $40-75 pieces (25 slots available), code #231602-04

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Book Breathtaking Views in 2022 at 2021 Rates Call today for availability! 815-459-0680, ext. 1226.

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