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.


Locations

  • Rakow Center | 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville
  • NEW LOCATION Sleepy Hollow Center | 875 Winmoor Dr., Sleepy Hollow 60118

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 2024/2025 School Year
Days/Times Location Program
M-F/9:00 am-3:00 pm Rakow Center 35430-Section #
M-F/9:00 am-3:00 pm Sleepy Hollow Center 35460-Section #


Camp Schedule

Week Dates Field Trips Section #
1 June 3-7 Bumblebee Play Café Section 31
2 June 10-14 Jump Zone Section 32
3 June 17-21 Chuck E. Cheese Section 33
4 June 24-28 Funtopia Section 34
5 July 1-5* Santa's Village Section 35
6 July 8-12 Three Oaks Recreation Area Section 36
7 July 15-19 Epic Air Section 37
8 July 22-26 Stingray Bay Aquatic Center Section 38
9 July 29-Aug. 2 The Forge Section 39

*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: $163 Resident/$193 Nonresident | Week 5 fee is $130(R)/$160(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

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.

Parent Guide

Questions

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

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