Discovery Day Camp - Grades K-2

Designed especially for young campers, Discovery Day Camp introduces younger elementary school-aged children to the camp experience. With themed activities tailored to this age group, children will explore, learn, play and make new friends! Indoor swimming lessons are available for an additional fee. Camp meets rain or shine. Campers should bring their own lunch and refillable water bottle each day.

Location

• Rakow Center | 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville

Additional Information

• Before and After Camp Care Available at Rakow Center
• Swim Lesson Add On Available - Rakow Center
  M, Tu, Th/11:00-11:45 am | $20 | *No swim lessons weeks 5 or 9
• Payment Plan Available
• 10% Sibling Discount Available
• Register Early & Save - Fees increase $25 the Tuesday prior to camp week start date
• Grade Effective for 2023/2024 School Year

Camp Schedule

*Week 5 no camp 7/4

Registration Information

The registration deadline for each session will be the Thursday before the camp start date by 12:00 pm. Fees increase $25 the Tuesday prior to the camp week start date (the increase does not apply to the Camp Care fee).

Day Camp Weekly Fee: $157 Resident/$187 Nonresident | Week 5 fee is $126(R)/$156(NR) with no camp on 7/4.

Sibling Discount

A 10% sibling discount is available to families who register for Discovery Day Camp, Day Camp and/or Sports Camp. Specialty camps are not included. This discount will also apply if a family has children in two different camps, for example, Sports Camp and Day Camp. The Discount does not apply to Camp Care. To receive the discount, you must register in person.

Payment Plan

Camp Installment Billing is an option for your summer camp registrations. A one-time $10.00 fee will be assessed at the time of registration. During registration, the first week of camp attendance will be paid for up front; your credit/debit card on file will be charged the Monday before the next week of camp attendance. Note no online registration if using the payment plan.

Registration Forms

• Registration Form
• Credit/Debit Authorization Form

Refunds/Transfers

Refund or transfer requests must be submitted by 5:00 pm the Wednesday before camp begins. A processing fee will be withheld for each refund request.

• Camp Transfer Form
• Camp Refund Form

Parent Guide

• Parent Guide 

Questions

If you have any questions, please contact Bob Russo at brusso@dtpd.org or (847) 428-7131 x1204.