SESSION 1
A Note from Your Camp Director
Welcome of Session 1 of Senior Camp! Our Senior team is extremely excited to meet our campers and their families. We have an engaging and active summer planned with your future 4th and 5th graders that we know they are going to love! I have provided a few friendly reminders to help prepare for the summer and highly recommend reviewing our orientation video on our website to clarify any questions regarding camp. If you have not done so, please finish your Campdoc forms as soon as possible. You will not be allowed to attend camp until we have your emergency information.
 If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to call Gina Smak, Senior Camp Director at (815) 355-6558 or email gsmak@crystallakeparks.org.

Camp Drop-off/Pickup Procedures:
We ask that you please pull up in an orderly fashion. When you drop off/pick up you will stay in your car. A counselor will come up to you and have you sign your child in/out.
  • Camp begins at 9 am and ends at 3:30 pm, PLEASE no early drop-offs!
  • Drop off will always be Main Beach, unless signed up for AM ET Camp. Pick up sites vary daily. Please read the newsletter carefully.
  • ET Camp is held at the Rotary Building daily.
  • Call or text (815) 355-6558 if your camper will be absent.
  • Please remember to send your child with a lunch & drink or money to purchase one daily. If your child does not bring a lunch or money to purchase one, we will call you to bring one.
  • No peanut butter/peanut products.
  • Pick up/drop-off at Main Beach is in the parking lot near the baseball field.
  • 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 in labeled gym shoes, sunscreen, bug spray and water bottle everyday!
  • Send labeled swimsuit and a change of clothes daily.
  • No electronics or toys are allowed at camp.
MON MAY 29

  • Closed

TUE MAY 30
Drop-off Main Beach 8:50 am
Pick-up Rotary 3:30 pm

  • Closed

WED MAY 31
Drop-off Main Beach 8:50 am
Pick-up Rotary 3:30 pm
  • Safety rules
  • Swim testing
  • Explore the beach
  • Swimming and sand play
  • Bring a peanut free lunch and drink or money to purchase one from concessions
  • Hiking/sports/art projects
  • Olympic Day!

THU JUN 1
Drop-off Main Beach 8:50 am
Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm
  • Xtreme Wheels trip!
  • Pizza lunch provided
  • WEAR SOCKS
  • Please limit spending money to $10
  • Bring sunscreen, water bottle & swim gear for after trip

FRI JUN 2
Drop-off Main Beach 8:50 am
Pick-up Main Beach 3:30 pm
  • All Day Beach Day!
  • Swim lessons
  • Fishing/swimming/sand play/playground
  • Tie Dying (please bring in a white item ex: t-shirt, socks, pillowcase)
  • Bring a peanut free lunch and drink or money to purchase one from concession
Important Addresses
 
Main Beach
300 Lakeshore Dr., Crystal Lake
 
Rotary Building
431 Walkup Rd., Crystal Lake
815.355.6558 (Sr Camp)
815.355.6527 (Extended Camp)

Nature Center
330 N Main St, Crystal Lake
All age, free, family fun! It's time to welcome the Pollinators back to Veteran Acres! Join us for crafts, demos, and more as we celebrate all creatures that pollinate.
HOW TO BE PART OF POSITIVE PEBBLES
1.      Stop by our Administration Office May 10-Aug 10 and pick up a free rock painting kit for two to design and paint your rock (while supplies last). Administration Office hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm, Sat 9:30 am-Noon.
2.     Paint your rock with an inspirational message or design. Stumped? We'll give give you ideas. No glitter or googly eyes please. Just acrylic paint.
3.     Take a photo of your with your rock (see photo submission ideas below) and send it to us for a chance to win a free wagon ride this fall
4.     Leave your rock in a landscape bed, bench or area that it might be found by someone who needs a positive message in their day.