Teen Camp E-News Session 3

Session 3

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. We have had a few questions regarding swimmer's itch at Main Beach. This week we received word from the McHenry County Department of Health of a report of potential swimmer's itch from Crystal Lake. We have been in communication with the MCDH this week and have passed all safety inspections. They noted that swimmers itch is common occurrence in all lakes, and is eliminated with high temperatures and/or an abundance of rain. They asked us to post information on our website, but with the high temperatures this week, it is very possible that notification will come down next week. As a district we wanted to be transparent and ensure all camp participants were aware. MCDH said there are no requirements for any shutdowns or interruptions of service. Main Beach was cleared to be open and remained open all week. They have recommended that we have those who utilize the water towel dry or shower immediately after leaving the water. The counselors will have the campers shower and towel dry immediately after leaving the water. It is our commitment to provide a fun and safe environment for the campers to enjoy the water. However, if you would prefer your child not to swim, we will have other activities available for them at the beach.

This session campers can look forward to Survivor Week and a trip to the White Sox Game on a coach bus! Due to the stadium not allowing any food or drinks to be brought in and not excepting cash for purchases, please send your camper with a Visa or Mastercard gift card to use for purchasing a lunch. We will return from the trip to Main Beach at 6:30pm.

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, June 14:

Drop-off Main Beach 8:50 am

Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm

Sand digging game
Rock painting

Tuesday, June 15:

Drop-off Main Beach 8:50 am

Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm

Water balloon volleyball
Window clings

Wednesday, June 16:

Drop-off Main Beach 8:50 am

Pick-up Main Beach 6:30 pm

White Sox Trip
Wear camp shirt
Bring a Visa or Mastercard gift card for purchasing food (NO cash can be used, no food or drink can be brought in)
Small clutch purse may be brought in (NO larger than 9"x 5")
We will bring water bottles & snacks for them to eat on the bus after the game

Thursday, June 17:

Drop-off Main Beach 8:50 am

Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm

Photo scavenger hunt
Coffee filter butterflies

Friday, June 18:

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
Letter art

Camp Website

Camp Docs

Summer Digital Brochure

Programs and Special Events

Our summer programs are just getting started.

Don't miss your chance-register today!

Summer Special Events

Summer Digital 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

Palmer's Puzzles!

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

660 E. Terra Cotta, Crystal Lake

Tu-Fri, 11 AM - 5 PM, Sat, 10 AM - 4 PM