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Kids & Family

Summer Camps at Courts Plus are a Step above the Rest

The summer camps at Courts Plus are the place to be this summer with a team of experienced directors.

If you’re looking to give your kids a unique camp experience this summer, look no further than Courts Plus camps. These camps stand out from the rest, and it’s easy to see why.

“The kids don’t just go to the park or have one room to take a break from the outside, they have the entire Courts Plus facility,” said Kids Plus and Camp Supervisor Carolyn Kelley.

In addition, Courts Plus welcomes a team of experienced and passionate instructors to direct each camp.

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Beginning June 5, Full Day Camp will be directed by Leke Adesina. Experienced in coaching football, soccer and track, Adesina is also a personal trainer and has worked as a teacher. Originally from Uganda, he lived and went to school in Dublin, Ireland before traveling to the U.S. to receive his Masters in Sports and Exercise Science at the University Of Western States in Oregon. Full Day Camp offers kids ages 5-10 and 11-14 a variety of sports and activities each day, all guided by Adesina’s expertise. The fee is $39 for members or $43 for non-members per day.

“I’m looking forward to merging my passion, coaching experience and organizational skills with Elmhurst Park District’s vision so together we can provide a memorable summer,” Adesina says.

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Busy parents will be pleased to know that Before and After care is available for Full Day Camp as well! The fee is $12 for members and $16 for non-members per day.

Directed by tennis pro Jim Robinson, Preschool Camp for ages 3-5 offers both a morning session from 9-11:30 am and an afternoon session from 12:30-3 pm. Campers can look forward to a focus on sports and fitness, as well as tennis. This camp begins on June 5 and the fee is $18 for members and $24 for non-members per day.

Beginning on May 15, Fitness Explorers for ages 3-6 will focus on helping kids discover new ways to stay healthy through games, dance, tumbling and more. The camp meets from 9:30-11:30 am or 12:30-3 pm. The fee is $25 for members or $27 for non-members per day.

Older kids ages 11-14 are sure to love Counselor In Training Camp where they can learn leadership skills while interacting with younger children ages 3-10. Kids will also be trained in CPR and First Aid. This camp begins on June 5 and runs from 8:45 am-3:15 pm. The fee is $80 for members and $90 for non-members.

For more information or to register, please visit www.epd.org or call (630) 993-8900.

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