SUMMER CAMP 2023
View all of our camps and summer programs, and start planning your summer now!
VIEW THE SUMMER CAMP 2023 PROGRAM GUIDE
Our camps:
- Day Camps (start June 19)
- Sports Camps (various weeks throughout the summer)
- Sailing Camps (start June 12)
- Dance Camps (week of June 12, June 19, July 24)
- Creative Camps (start June 19)
key dates 2023
- March 7: Resident Registration begins at 8:30 am
- March 14: Non-Resident registration begins at 8:30 am
- May 1: Final payment for camps due to hold place in camp
- May 31: Deadline to withdraw from camp & receive up to 90% refund
- June 19: DAY CAMPS START
No camps:
- July 4
- Aug 2 (Lake Forest Day)
HOW TO REGISTER
ONLINE registration is encouraged!
- Desktop computers work best for registration.
- Visit our online registration system and create an account.
- Under "My Account" add members of your household.
- Make sure to add ages and grades for all children.
- NEW RESIDENTS: After you create an account, call the main office at 847.234.6700 with your Lake Forest address to get resident access BEFORE registration opens! Registration mornings are very busy - please do not wait until registration opens to get your resident access!
- If you are coming in the office to register, fill out your registration form in advance to save time!
RESIDENTS
- Registration is first come, first served.
- Register online at LFParksandRec.com, bring, or mail in your registration form to us at 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest.
- Telephone registrations are not accepted.
- Walk-in and online registration have first priority.
- Forms that are received by mail will be processed as soon as time permits.
- Children and adults MUST LIVE within the corporate limits of the City of Lake Forest to be considered a RESIDENT of Lake Forest.
- If you are coming in the office to register, fill out your registration form in advance to save time!
NON-RESIDENTS
Non-residents may register in person OR online at LFParksandRec.com for any programs not already filled.
Non-resident fees include a 20% increase over the resident rate.
Lake Bluff & Mettawa Residents
- Lake Bluff & Mettawa residents receive resident rates for all programs, fees, and memberships in the following areas: Athletics, Fitness Center, Stirling Hall Arts Center, Kinderhaven Preschool Academy, Lake Forest Dance Academy, Lake Forest Sailing, and Deerpath Golf Course.
- Forest Park Beach operations and fees are not included in this agreement.
- Lake Bluff & Mettawa registration takes place during the same time as non-resident registration.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
- Program fees must be included with registration form.
- Checks should be made payable to LAKE FOREST PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
- Fees may also be charged to your DISCOVER, VISA, MASTERCARD, or AMERICAN EXPRESS card.
- If programs chosen have openings, your registration will be processed you will receive a confirmation receipt.
- If you register online, you will receive the confirmation email right away.
- If programs chosen have already reached maximum enrollment, your name will be placed on a wait list and you will be contacted as soon as a spot is available.
TELEPHONE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
general information
Click on the link below to view the following general information:
- Grade Information
- Camp Staff & Training
- Change in Camp Locations
- Information Requests
- Peanut Policy
- Photo Policy
- Financial Assistance
- Accuracy
- Withdrawal/Refund Policy
- Inclusion Services
Camp Guide General Information
