GENERAL INFORMATION
Financial Assistance
The park district believes in making programs available for all children in Glenview. If you are in need of financial assistance in order to participate, the park district offers Recreational Leisureship scholarships. Assistance will be granted to families who qualify based upon need and availability of funds. This financial assistance program is available to Glenview Park District residents only. For additional information, visit glenviewparks. org / district-forms, or our team at the Park Center Customer Service Desk is available to answer questions at 847-724-5670.
Are you covered?
The park district does not carry medical or accident insurance for program participants.
Still have questions?
Contact the Park Center Customer Service Desk at 847-724-5670 or at registration @ glenviewparks. org.
Hours: M-F • 9 am-7:30 pm; Sa and Su • 9 am-3 pm
No Nuts / Food Allergies
All park district camps have been designated NUT SAFE. These practices are being implemented due to the rapid increase in serious nut allergies experienced by children in our programs today. We are requesting your cooperation in partnering with us to ensure a safe environment for children with nut allergies. If a camper comes to camp with a nut product, parents will be issued a reminder that nut products are not allowed in camp. The item will be removed from the room or camp environment and the camper may not eat it. Camp directors will contact the parent to request an alternative lunch or snack from home. If the camper brings a nut product again, the camp director will discuss the matter with their supervisor for further action and issue a warning. After a third offense, the camper will be removed from camp with no refund for the remainder of the summer. Peanut replacement products, such as soy butter, are not allowed at camp due to potential challenges our staff may face in distinguishing between nut-based and nut-free products once they are unpackaged or prepared. Please note that this policy extends to similar items like Nutella, cashew butter, and any other products that could be mistakenly identified as nut-based items. These items are not permitted at camp. Items may also not be made in a facility with nut products.
Our Doors Open Early
We open our doors 15 minutes prior to the start of camp to begin signing campers in. This allows more time for activities and more time to get siblings to other camp locations on time. Please note that Funshine Club drop-off will not begin earlier than 9:15 am due to Park Center Preschool.
Camp Staff and Training
All camps are overseen by full-time supervisors of the Glenview Park District. Camp directors provide on-site supervision to create a safe and enjoyable experience. Each year, we are proud to welcome back our experienced camp counselors, along with new, talented, and energetic staff dedicated to keeping your child safe while having fun. All camp staff undergo a comprehensive training program that covers First Aid, CPR / AED, safety awareness, missing child procedures, activity development, and behavior management techniques.
Bus Transportation
For camps traveling by bus for field trips and swimming at Glenview outdoor pools, if the bus has seat belts, campers will use them. If the bus does not have seat belts, we will continue with the trip. Please note that we cannot guarantee that buses will have air conditioning; however, windows will be opened to allow for fresh air circulation. In the event of inclement weather or if temperatures exceed a heat index of 100 degrees, we may reconsider longer field trips and adjust travel plans if the destination requires more than 45 minutes to an hour of travel time. Campers are expected to remain seated while on the bus except for loading and unloading. Camp staff carry cell phones on all trips for any unexpected emergencies.
Toilet Training
The Glenview Park District required that your child be toilet trained by the start of camp, with the exception of the Firstview Program. To avoid accidents with our preschool aged campers, our staff will do their best to take frequent bathroom breaks.
If there is an accident, you will be contacted immediately to bring a change of clothes. Ongoing accidents will result in the child being removed for the remainder of the camp. Glenview Park District staff are not able to change diapers or pull-ups. Please do not send your child in diapers or pull-ups. If this occurs, we will contact you to assist or pick up your child.
Sign In & Out Procedures / Attendance
Campers must be signed in and out of camp every day by an authorized adult specified on the camper’ s emergency form. The individual picking up the child must provide a photo I. D. at least the first week of camp so staff becomes familiar with the person( s) picking up the campers. If a new person shows up to pick up a camper, the staff member should ask their name, verify it is on the list and ask to see a photo I. D. If someone arrives to pick up a camper not on the authorized pick up list, camp staff will not release the camper to the individual until the authorized parent or legal guardian confirms that staff may release the camper to the individual. This includes the child’ s parent or guardian. Campers aged 8 and above are permitted to sign themselves out of camp, provided they are listed as an authorized pick-up on ePACT.
On-time Camper Pick Up Procedure It is important to pick your campers up on time at the end of the day. By the end of camp, campers are ready to go home, staff have other commitments and schools need to lock up for the day. To help ensure on-time pick up, the following procedure has been put in place: First time late – a reminder about the proper pick up time will be given to the individual picking up the camper. Second time late – Once pick-up is 10 minutes late, parent is charged $ 15 and $ 1 for each additional minute. At the 30-minute mark, the fee increases to $ 5 per minute. Fee will be charged that same day.
Absence / Illness / Sick Camper Protocol If your child is ill, experiencing a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, undiagnosed rash, communicable diseases( such as strep throat, influenza, COVID-19, chicken pox, measles, etc.) do not send him / her to camp. All campers must be fever free for 24 hours( without fever reducing medication) before returning to camp. Children attending camp must be well enough to participate in all scheduled activities. Be sure to immediately report any communicable diseases to camp administration( page 4) so other parents may be notified of possible exposure. There may be times you will be asked to provide a signed doctor’ s note showing your child can return to camp. Confidentiality is respected at all times. If your child becomes ill during camp, we will notify you or your emergency contacts and require an authorized adult pick up your child. Glenview Park District does not prorate camp fees for missed days due to illness.
Register at glenviewparks. org
5