Summer Camps
Dates Program Time Ages Page
Varies by location |
NSSRA / TrueNorth Summer Program |
3-21 |
13 |
June 7 - July 12 |
Lake Forest Recreation Program |
14-21 |
12 |
June 12 - July 14 |
Campyardigans |
5-13 |
11 |
June 13 - July 27 |
New Trier Recreation Program |
14-21 |
12 |
June 16 - July 21 |
Friday Field Trips |
5-21 |
14 - 15 |
July 17 - August 4 |
Post Camp |
5-21 |
12 |
Registration
Registration for all camps begins February 13 at 9:00 am . Campyardigans , Lake Forest Rec , and New Trier Rec Program registration is first-come , first-served .
Open House
Information regarding the open house will be communicated to campers and parents . The open house provides an opportunity to ask questions , get daily activity schedules and learn more about camp
Transportation
Parents will be responsible for picking campers up at the end of the program , unless otherwise stated . Transportation for outings will be provided by NSSRA .
Parent Information
Parent letters will be mailed approximately three weeks to one month before the start of camp . The letter will include site details and calendar of events .
Financial Assistance and Payment Plans
Financial assistance is open to NSSRA residents who complete an NSSRA Reduced Fee Request Form and submit a $ 125 deposit with their registration . To receive a Reduced Fee Request Form or to request a payment plan , please contact the NSSRA office at ( 847 ) 509-9400 or info @ nssra . org .
Lunch , Snacks and Drinks
Camp Goals
To provide campers with recreation and leisure activities during the summer months . Activities will focus on socialization , independence , motor development , leisure education and an overall sense of well-being through participation .
Communication and Safety
Communication books will be used daily for each camper to help facilitate communication between families and staff . Communication books will be available at the open house or sent home on the first day .
If your child requires specific accommodations , please contact Stephany Mendoza at ( 847 ) 509-9400 x6812 or smendoza @ nssra . org .
What to Wear and Bring to Camp
Please send campers in comfortable clothes and gym shoes each day . On swim days , campers should bring a labeled swimsuit and towel . Campers should also bring a labeled backpack , change of clothes and sunscreen each day . Participants are required to bring a lunch and drink each day . A detailed schedule will be mailed home prior to camp .
Questions ?
Camp Questions may be directed to Erin White , Recreation Manager for Camps , at ( 847 ) 509-9400 x6830 or ewhite @ nssra . org .
Campers should bring a labeled lunch and / or snack and drink each day .
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