Summer Special Events
Park It!
It’s time to Park It in your neighborhood parks. We want you to
come out and play with us in your local park. Our enthusiastic
Park It Patrol will be on hand to lead an evening of games, crafts
and tons of fun.
Check the schedule for the park nearest to you or join us for the
entire Park It series.
A photo of each of the six parks is on the inside back cover of this
Spectrum and our website has many more.
Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00pm
June 18
June 25
July 9
July 16
July 23
July 30
Kylemore Greens Park
Apache Park
Willow Park
Sesquicentennial Park
Seminole Park
Potawatomie Park
3rd Annual
Family Camp Out
4 years and older
Pack up the kids, your tent, and your
sleeping bags for a family camp out in
Prairie Lakes Park. This “close-to-home”
campsite is nestled under the night sky. With a telescope and
binoculars, Oakton Community College’s Astronomy Club will
provide stories and information about the starry sky above.
Enjoy other outdoor activities and games, while sharing an
experience that will create lasting memories. Participants will
need to bring their own camping gear. Snacks, breakfast, and
activities will be provided. A minimum of one adult per four
children must be registered. Restrooms will be accessible. An
informational letter will be mailed to those registered prior to
the event.
Min/Max: 10/40
Prairie Lakes Fields (use Algonquin Road entrance)
Saturday, June 28, 6:00pm–Sunday, June 29, 9:00am
R: $10/NR: $12.50 per person
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Fairy Festival of Fun
Ages 3–8
Calling all fairies, pixies, sprites, and other magical creatures!
Join us for an enchanted afternoon of bedazzled crafts,
fascinating games, and fantastic fun as we flutter and flit
with fairies, wands, wings, and other magical things. This is a
costume event, so bring your wings and tiaras to this magical
fest.
Min/Max: 8/24
Cumberland Terrace Fieldhouse
Saturday, June 21
1:00–3:30pm
R: $8/NR: $10
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Nerf Dart Tournament
Ages 8+
Get ready for the ultimate game of Tag as we host our second
annual NERF Dart Tag Tournament. It’s tag or be tagged using
the latest NERF blasters. Teams will need to combine the right
mix of speed, agility, strategy, and teamwork to defeat their
opponents in the Nerf Tournament Arena.
Age groups:
Youth: 8–13 years
Open: 14 years–adult
• Matches are played by teams of 4 players in Capture the
Flag format and will be refereed.
• Players must provide and wear protective eyewear,
unmodified Nerf Dart gun, and darts.
• Guns will be inspected before play begins.
• You may register as a single or in a team of four. Please
indicate your teammates on your registration form. Each
player must register separately.
For more information or a detailed list of rules contact
Cindy Yelich at [email protected] or call 847-391-5711.
Min/Max: 8/120
Prairie Lakes Fields
Saturday, July 26
10:00am–2:00pm
R: $20/NR: $24
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PiP (Park It Patrol) For Hire!
If you are having a block party, family reunion, birthday party
or other event, our Park It Patrol is ready to kick it into high
gear! For $75, you get two fun-filled, action-packed hours
of games and activities, plus 2 PIP staff members. Call
Cindy Yelich, Park It Patrol Team Leader, at 847-391-5711
to schedule this funtastic group. It’s very popular, so a
two-week advance notice is required. An estimated number
of guests is required when you make your reservation, so the
team can prepare enough equipment and activities for the
full two hours. Payment is required when your Park It Patrol
booking is confirmed.