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1 summer camps stomping grounds Join us for Stomping Grounds summer camp. The place for fun since 1977! What s great about our camp? As a park district, we recognize the importance of fun and social play. We know that leisure and recreation is foundational to our development. Because of this, we stack our camp day with plenty of fun at the park, at the pool and around the community. We also know that kids need an element of challenge to keep their minds active. We build activities around learning in a fun environment, regularly incorporating science, technology, engineering, arts and math into the camp week. You ll find our campers engaged in reading, building, gardening, and exploring. It s a great opportunity for your camper to enjoy the summer, full of play, swimming, learning and, of course, lots of laughter. Weekly $140 R / $175 NR $84 R / $105 NR (July 5-7) NEWS TO KNOW: Weekly camp fees include one Stomping Grounds t-shirt for the summer, field trips, enrichment activities and recreational swims. Register online at hfparks.com. Registration is available until noon on the Saturday before the camp week starts. Sign up early for the sessions you want. The first week s payment does not guarantee a spot for the entire summer. Register early! If you register on the first day of that week s camp, there is an additional $25 fee. No camp July 3 and July 4. CLUB KINDERGARTEN Grade: Entering Kindergarten June M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm June M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm June M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July 5-7* W-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July 31 - Aug 4 M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm Aug 7-11 M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm JUNIORS Grade: Entering 1st - 2nd June M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm June M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm June M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July 5-7* W-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July 31 - Aug 4 M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm Aug 7-11 M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm SENIORS Grade: Entering 3rd - 5th June M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm June M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm June M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July 5-7* W-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July 31 - Aug 4 M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm Aug 7-11 M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm MASTERS H-F Racquet & Fitness Club Grade: Entering 6th - 8th June M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm June M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm June M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July 5-7* W-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm July 31 - Aug 4 M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm Aug 7-11 M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm I HFPARKS.COM I 9

2 early childhood camps Camp imagination Explore the deep sea! Voyage through the jungle! Embrace your superpowers! How will we accomplish all this? Why by using our imagination of course! Join us for this new camp for 3-5 year olds. Each day will have a theme that activities, games, and crafts will be based upon. Sign up is per week. Please bring a labeled water bottle and snack each day. BEFORE AND AFTER CAMP Before and After Camp, available for most camps, is for children who can t get enough of camp and children with working parents. Each week your child will experience additional recreational swims, arts & crafts, recreational games and outdoor play. Transportation is provided for children who travel to/from another camp location. Grades: Entering K - 8 BEFORE CAMP $43 R / $54 NR $26 R / $33 NR (July 5-7) June M-F 7-9 am June M-F 7-9 am June M-F 7-9 am July 5-7* W-F 7-9 am July M-F 7-9 am July M-F 7-9 am July M-F 7-9 am July 31 - Aug 4 M-F 7-9 am Aug 7-11 M-F 7-9 am AFTER CAMP $54 R / $68 NR $22 R / $41 NR (July 5-7) June M-F 3:30-6 pm June M-F 3:30-6 pm June M-F 3:30-6 pm July 5-7* W-F 3:30-6 pm July M-F 3:30-6 pm July M-F 3:30-6 pm July M-F 3:30-6 pm July 31 - Aug 4 M-F 3:30-6 pm Aug 7-11 M-F 3:30-6 pm $95 R / $119 NR 3-5 June M-F 9 am - 12 pm July M-F 9 am - 12 pm July M-F 9 am - 12 pm July M-F 9 am - 12 pm July 31 - Aug 4 M-F 9 am - 12 pm Aug 7-11 M-F 9 am - 12 pm SAFETY TOWN Safety Town is a fun and educational program designed to teach kids how to be safe at home, school and outdoors. We use hands-on activities, stories and songs to teach about the many different aspects of safety and injury prevention. We ll even invite local safety officers into the classroom. Gym shoes and a helmet are required. Instructor: Danielle Lamke-Davis & Tamika Bledsoe $85 R / $106 NR 4-6 June M-F 8:30-10 am June M-F 10:30 am - 12 pm I HFPD I CHOICES SUMMER 2017

3 sports & fitness camps Lil Dribblers Basketball Camp Lil Dribblers is for young players who are looking for the perfect early basketball experience. The program provides a positive learning environment with the tools to create a memorable experience for everyone involved. Our specially designed curriculum uses age appropriate activities and games specifically designed to increase balance, body awareness, motor skills and make basketball fun. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle. Instructor: Hot Shot Sports H-F Auditorium $90 R / $113 NR 3-6 June M-F 9 am - 12 pm June M-F 12:30-3:30 pm July M-F 9 am - 12 pm July M-F 12:30-3:30 pm Multi-Sport Camp Join Hot Shot Sports this summer for our all-new Multi- Sports Camp! This camp focuses on a variety of sports including flag football, baseball, kickball, soccer, basketball, floor hockey and group games including capture the flag, dodge-ball, freeze tag and more. Coaches will ensure a fun and energetic atmosphere while promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle. The Auditorium will be the rain/excessive heat location for this camp. Campers who sign up for both morning and afternoon sessions should bring a sack lunch. First class will meet at baseball field bleachers. Participants will be broken into age appropriate groups. Instructor: Hot Shot Sports Irwin Park $90 R / $113 NR 3-6 June M-F 9 am - 12 pm June M-F 12:30-3:30 pm July M-F 9 am - 12 pm July M-F 12:30-3:30 pm Skyhawks Flag Football Camp Flag Football is the perfect introduction to America s Game. Campers learn skills on both sides of the football including the core components of passing, catching and defense- all presented in a fun and positive environment. The week ends with the Skyhawks Super Bowl, giving participants a chance to showcase their skills on the gridiron! Participants should bring appropriate clothing, two snacks, water bottle and sunscreen. All participants receive a t-shirt, football and player evaluation. Please meet at the shelter on the first day. Apollo Park $ June M-F 9 am - 12 pm June M-F 9 am - 12 pm Skyhawks Volleyball Camp Skyhawks Volleyball takes the energy and excitement of this great team sport and puts it together into one fun-filled camp. All aspects of the game are taught through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting, and serving. This co-ed program is designed for the beginning and intermediate player and will incorporate essential life lessons such as teamwork and sportsmanship. All campers will receive a t-shirt and merit award. H-F Auditorium $ July M-F 9 am - 12 pm I HFPARKS.COM I 11

4 SKYHAWKS NEW SPORTS CAMPS The Skyhawks team will teach boys and girls the skills they need, on and off the field, to be a better athlete. Our sport specific staff will focus on respect, teamwork and responsibility. Each day will begin with a skill of the day and progress into drills and games while creating an unforgettable camp experience! Please meet at the shelter on the first day. Track & Field CAMP Patriots Park $ Aug 7-11 M-F 9 am - 12 pm Baseball Camp Apollo Park $ July M-F 9 am - 12 pm MULTI-Sports Camp $ June M-F 9 am - 12 pm SKYHAWKS BASKETBALL CAMP The Skyhawks team will teach your child the skills they need, on and off the court, to be a better athlete. Our sport specific staff will focus on respect, teamwork, and responsibility. Each day will begin with a skill of the day and progress into drills and games while creating an unforgettable camp experience! After a week of passing, shooting, dribbling, and rebounding, you will see why this is one of our most popular programs! $ June M-F 9 am - 12 pm SWING AWAY RACQUET CAMP If you ve always wanted to try racquet sports, this is the camp for you! Take a swing at tennis, ping pong and badminton at these NEW week long camps. We ll provide all the equipment to get you into this racquet. H-F Racquet & Fitness Club $128 R / $160 NR 6-10 June M-Th 8 am - 12 pm C 6-10 July M-Th 8 am - 12 pm C 6-10 July 31 - Aug 3 M-Th 8 am - 12 pm C 6-10 Aug 7-10 M-Th 8 am - 12 pm C Bulls/White Sox Combo Camp Two sport athletes can now improve their skills in both basketball and baseball! Participants will focus on their baseball skills such as throwing, hitting, and fielding, have lunch and then perfect their basketball skills including dribbling, passing and shooting. Skills will be taught through a variety of fun games and then put to the test during the Bulls & White Sox Skills Competition. At the end of the summer, the top scores of the summer will advance to the finals on the floor at the United Center and/or U.S. Cellular Field. Campers will be divided by age and skill level. Each camper will receive t-shirts, evaluations, facility tours, hats, certifications, duffle bags and ticket vouchers! Each participant needs to bring a sack lunch and refillable water bottle! Irwin Park Baseball Field & HFPD Auditorium $385 (Baseball & Basketball) $215 (Baseball or Basketball Only) 5-12 June M-F 9 am - 4 pm Baseball Only (Irwin Park) 5-12 June M-F 9 am - 12 pm Basketball Only (H-F Auditorium) 5-12 June M-F 1-4 pm I HFPD I CHOICES SUMMER 2017

5 COYOTE PUPS The Coyote Pups Golf Camp will take young golfers (ages 4-8) from the putting green to the golf course. Learn the proper technique for grip, aim and set up to get the kids off to the right start. The fee also includes a range card good for four baskets of range balls, as well as some supplies to stock the bag. Rental clubs are available for no additional fee, but are on a first come first serve basis. Pups Golf Camp II will take the young golfers from the putting green to the golf course and further develop the skills they learned in Coyote Pups I. Coyote Run Golf Course $60 R / $80 NR PUPS I 4-8 June M-Th 12:30-1:30 pm June Tu-F 9-10 am PUPS II 4-8 July M-Th 12:30-1:30 pm outdoor adventures NATURE KIDS BEFORE CAMP Need to start the day a little earlier? We will have early drop-off in the main office. Play games, read books, color and get ready for the day. Offered at Irons Oaks for the week of August only. Other weeks have bussing to before and after care. Irons Oaks $40 R / $50 NR 5-12 Aug M-F 7-9 am NATURE KIDS AFTER CAMP The fun of nature camp continues after camp time is over. Offered at Irons Oaks for the week of August only. Other weeks have bussing to before and after care. Irons Oaks $50 R / $63 NR 5-12 Aug M-F 3:30-6 pm COYOTE JUNIORS The Coyote Juniors Golf Camp will take golfers from the putting green to the golf course. Learn the proper technique for grip, aim and set up to get the kids off to the right start. This camp will have more advanced teachings and on course learning. The fee also includes a range card good for four baskets of range balls, as well as some supplies to stock the bag. Rental clubs are available for no additional fee, but are on a first come first serve basis. Juniors Golf Camp II will further develop the skills acquired in Coyote Juniors I. Coyote Run Golf Course $70 R / $95 NR JUNIORS I 9-15 June M-Th 1:45-3:15 pm June Tu-F 10:15-11: JUNIORS II 9-15 July M-Th 1:45-3:15 pm IRONS OAKS JR. COUNSELORS Are you seeking an opportunity to meet new people and learn about being a summer camp counselor? We are looking for committed volunteers who are entering Grades 9-12 to be Junior Counselors for Nature Kids Camp at Irons Oaks. Attend training before camp begins then volunteer one or two days per week throughout the summer. There is an application process and a formal interview for this program. Please contact Irons Oaks at for additional information. Application deadline: May I HFPARKS.COM I 13

6 nature kids overnight Camp Join us for a family campout at Camp Sullivan in Oak Forest, where your camper can put his/her skills into action. We will cook over the fire, sleep in a tent, go on a night hike and have a great time! Entire families welcome and camping equipment is provided. Breakfast and supper is also provides. An adult must accompany campers under 18. Camp Sullivan $20 R / $25 NR (per person) NATURE KIDS CAMP Explore the great outdoors with new friends as you make discoveries about nature and yourself! Each week will bring a new themed adventure and activities will include art, science, nature play, hikes, fun and more! Transportation to before and after camp is available. Must be age 5 by September 1, Irons Oaks Vollmer Road Parking Lot $142 R / $178 NR Age: 5-12 Day / Time: M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm Dates Code Theme June How Does Gardens Grow June One Fish, Two Fish June Past Meets Present July Tents Up! July What s the Forecast? July Be a Bird Brain July 31 - Aug Gardening 2.0 Aug Animal Homes Aug Nature s Carnival nature TreKkers Nature Campers go trekking during this short week. We will hike at Irons Oaks on Wednesday and hit the road to other nature centers on Thursday and Friday. Registration fee is daily rather than weekly. Before and After Camp is available Must be age 5 by September 1, Irons Oaks Vollmer Road Parking Lot $30 R / $38 NR (per day) 5-11 July 5 W 9 am - 3:30 pm July 6 Th 9 am - 3:30 pm July 7 F 9 am - 3:30 pm July F, Sa 4 pm - 10 am July F, Sa 4 pm - 10 am specialty camps HOBO JUNGLE Learn how to use basic carpentry tools (hammer and saw) while building themed full size structures. Safety is stressed and reinforced. Campers will spend most of their day in the construction area but will also have time for fun and games too. Each session features a parent night and a party at the Millennium Park Splash Pad on the last day. Please bring a snack, filled water bottle and sunscreen to camp each day. Register early! If you register on the first day of that week s camp, there is an additional $25 fee. Flossmoor Park $129 R / $161 NR 7-13 June M-F 9 am - 12 pm July M-F 9 am - 12 pm July 31 - Aug 11 M-F 9 am - 12 pm I HFPD I CHOICES SUMMER 2017

7 FINE ARTS CAMP This camp focuses on the exciting world of art. Students will explore the fundamentals of art with an emphasis on learning and creating wonderful works of their own. With guidance of the instructor, individuals develop their own artistic style and skills. This camp will foster new ways of seeing, thinking and doing. Please send a snack and water bottle daily with camper. Park Place at Flossmoor Park $104 R / $130 NR 8-12 June M-F 9 am - 12 pm June M-F 9 am - 12 pm July M-F 9 am - 12 pm July M-F 9 am - 12 pm Chess Camp Join us this Summer for tons of challenging chess lessons, exciting games, and cool prizes. You ll improve your chess skills, meet new friends, and work out your most powerful muscle- your brain! Our camp includes fun team chess games (like bughouse), recess time (of course), snacks, tournaments, and puzzles. Each camper receives a Chess Wizards T-Shirt, trophy, and puzzle folder. Unleash your brain power and spend some of your break time with Chess Wizards! Instructor: Chess Wizards Goldberg Center $156 R / $195 NR 5-13 July M, W, F 1-4 pm Intro to STEM with LEGO Tap into your imagination with tens of thousands of LEGO! Build engineer-designed projects such as Boats, Snowmobiles, Catapults, and Merry-Go-Rounds. Then use special pieces to create your own unique design! New and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Goldberg Center $163 R / $204 NR 5-6 June M-F 9 am - 12 pm STEM Challenge with LEGO Power on your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as Catapults, Pneumatic Cranes, Arch Bridges, and Battletracks! Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will challenge new and returning students to engineer at the next level. Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Goldberg Center $163 R / $204 NR 7-12 June M-F 1-4 pm Triple Threat Theater Camp Each week students learn an aspect of musical theater. From monologues to singing to dance, participants will become triple threats in the musical theater world. Over the course of six weeks, we will put it all together and perform what we learned for family and friends. Come join us, the stage is calling! No class July 3. Instructor: Dawn Leader-Peloso H-F Auditorium $80 R / $100 NR 8-15 June 12 - Jul 24 M 6-8 pm I HFPARKS.COM I 15