Registration Opens For Chicago Park District 2023 Summer Programs

CHICAGO — With temperatures heating up, it’s clear "Summertime in the Parks" is on the horizon. All summer programs are now available to view here. Summer programs begin June 26 until August 4.

Registration for summer programs is now underway. With programs spanning from June through August, Chicago residents of all ages and abilities can have fun while expanding their social circles and broadening their talents.

“We have the best deal in town for the whole family to play, learn new skills, and collaborate with neighbors, making the parks the premier resource in Chicago for anyone looking to stay active within their communities.” Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Rosa Escareño said in a news release.

An account is required to register for a program, whether registering online or in-person. To create an account, click here.

Registration is underway online and for in-person programs at parks throughout the city, as well gymnastics centers.

“Fuel up For Fun” Summer Day Camp

Campers will have an energy packed summer with Fuel Up for Fun. Activities will include fitness and wellness, brain play, nature, sports, visual and performing arts, electives, and specific park special events. Special attention will be focused on healthy activities such as daily fuel up nutrition messages, daily lunch, and fun activities to get campers activity level revved up. These include daily warm ups to start your day in a healthy way, fan favorite high energy relay races, team building obstacle courses, and overall mindful activities to cool down the campers’ engines.

Chicago Park District is also a proud sponsor of the Summer Food Service Program that provides breakfast or lunch and a snack. Under this program, the Chicago Park District provides 41, 000 meals a day to the youth at 230 locations. This is a federally funded program that is administered through the Illinois State Board of Education and the USDA. In addition to providing the youth with healthy meals, the Nutrition Team includes nutritional education to our happy campers.

Ignite the summer fun by visiting Chicago Park District Summer Day Camps.

Most day camps are for kids, between ages 6 and 12. Day Camps will run from June 26, 2023 through August 4, 2023. Most six-hour camp days will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Early Start camps, and Late Start Camps will operate between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Financial Assistance is available for Summer Day Camp. Patrons in need of aid should view more information here.

Alternative Camps

The Chicago Park District offers an array of camps across the city for a diverse range of interests and abilities. Each camp has a curriculum centered around a specific activity or interest. Each camp is designed to prompt patrons to explore a new activity and get to know their neighbors through collaboration and competition.

This summer, camps include Art, Archery, Bike, Basketball, Ceramics, Cheer, Dance, Special Recreation, Leadership, Gymnastics, Rowing, Music, Band, Sailing, Skateboard, Soccer, and more! All Camps are available to view here. Ages, dates, and times vary by park and by activity.

Girls’ at P.L.A.Y.

From Aug. 7 through Aug. 11, the Girls’ Day at P.L.A.Y. program returns to 14 park locations.
Girls ages 6 through 15 can participate in gymnastics, basketball, tumbling and other sports throughout the days of play. Learn more at Girls’ Day at P.L.A.Y.

“Your Perfect Summer Job” Campaign

Last month, the park district announced the “Your Perfect Summer Job” marketing campaign to inform job seekers of the more than 2,500 seasonal employment opportunities available at parks citywide this summer. Qualified candidates must be ages 16 and up to apply for summer jobs, including summer lifeguard. For more information on becoming a lifeguard, candidates should visit Chicago Park District Lifeguards.