Cultural camps offer summer fun through various genres. There is even an arts camp for parents and toddlers. Fees vary according to program. Day Camp A popular program at many neighborhood parks, the summer Day Camp program allows children the opportunity to spend the day with old friends and make new ones in a fun and supervised program. Children spend their day participating in recreational activities, learning new things in arts and crafts or taking a dip in the neighborhood pool.
Fees vary according to program.
Kids teaches children bank-fishing techniques, using a spin casting rod, reel, bobber and bait. Bluegill and catfish are the most common fish caught at the 11 Park District lagoons, and perch and rock bass at select lakefront sites. Children who catch one of the 500 specially tagged fish win fishing tackle. The program also includes all the equipment, fishing instruction and field trips. There is no fee to participate, however, kids, ages 16 and over must have an Illinois Fishing License.