2025 Summer Camp General Information

Currently taking registrations! 

You may register online or in-person at the Gary Morava Recreation Center.

Once registration is completed the Parent Handbook and Emergency Form will be attached to the email with your receipt.  

Every child must have completed emergency forms on file prior to participation in the program.

*For Summer Camp 2025, the forms can be completed electronically and uploaded into your CivicRec account.  

Emergency Forms will contain the following information (this is not an all-inclusive list):

  • General Child Information
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Authorized/Unauthorized Pick-Up List
  • Allergies (food, environmental, medicine, etc.)
  • Medical Conditions
  • Medications

Questions pertaining to Early Explorers, Explorers Camp, Sports Camp, Adventure Camp, Travel Camp,  and Before & After Care should be directed to Laura Fudala at [email protected] or 847.666.4878

Questions pertaining to Creative & Performing Arts Day Camp, Production Camp, and Camp Lunch should be sent to Marci Glinski, [email protected] or 847.666.4875

Camp Open House

We will have a camp Open House on Thursday, June 5 from 5:30-6:30 pm the the Gary Morava Recreation Center.  We invite you to tour the facilities, meet your child’s camp counselor and ask questions.  Aquatic staff will also be available during open house hours for your child to complete their swim test (for camps: Adventure, Sports, Travel and Creative & Performing Arts).  

About the Staff

Our camp coordinators are seasoned staff members who have been with us for numerous years and are currently pursuing or have completed a college degree. All of our counselors for camps with children over five years of age have graduated high school and show an aptitude towards childcare education. All of our staff is CPR/AED certified.

Important Camper Information

Campers should bring a towel, backpack, sunscreen, swim suit, water bottle, and lunch daily. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOON THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE NEXT SESSION if openings are still available.

Drop-off & Pick-up Locations

CAMP DROP-OFF PICK-UP
Early Explorers Camp

 Willow Room

 Willow Room

Explorers Camp

 Curbside Elm St. Northbound Curbside Elm St Northbound
Adventure Camp Eisenhower School (Front Entrance) Eisenhower School (Small Lot)
 Sports Camp GMRC Tennis Courts GMRC Tennis Courts
Travel Camp  GMRC Gymnasium McDonald Ballfield
Creative/Performing Arts Day Camp Pine Room  GMRC Front Circle

Camp Billing

Option 1 – Payment in Full

Register for the weeks of camp you need, and full payment will be collected at the time of registration.

Option 2 – Automatic Bill Pay

  1. Provide a credit/debit card to be billed that is valid for all camp weeks.  
  2. You will pay a deposit for each session you register your child.
  3. Your saved credit/debit card will be charged 7 days prior to the start of the camp week.

Camp Week

Cancellation/Refund Deadline Date (2025)

(By Noon)

Billing Payment Date (2025)

Registration Deadline Date (2025)

(By Noon, if available)

Week 1 – 6/9

5/28

6/2

6/4

Week 2  – 6/16

6/4

6/9

6/11

Week 3 – 6/23

6/11

6/16

6/18

Week 4 – 6/30

6/18

6/23

6/25

Week 5 – 7/7

6/25

6/30

7/02

Week 6 – 7/14

7/2

7/7

7/09

Week 7 – 7/21

7/9

7/14

7/16

Week 8 – 7/28

7/16

7/21

7/23

Week 9 – 8/4

7/23

7/28

7/30

Week 10 – 8/11

7/30

8/04

8/06

Refund Guidelines

  • Cancellation of automatic bill payment weeks or refund requests must be submitted by the deadline printed in the chart above and the Summer Camp Parent Handbook .
  • To request a refund, please complete the Refund Request Form.
  • Payments are not prorated due to vacation or illness.
  • All refunds are subject to a $5 service fee.