Manhattan Park District Postpones Start Of Summer Camps

MANHATTAN, IL — The Manhattan Park District has postponed the start of its summer camp programs. In a letter to park district families, the park district said it plans to begin summer camp on July 6.

Camps were expected to start in June, with several field trips planned throughout the summer.

The park district said it will not be collecting payments for summer camp at this time, but residents can register online now for camps. Payment for each week of camp will be due the week before that camp begins.

"We are aware that programs related to child care, such as summer day camps, are very important to many of our families," the park district wrote in the letter. "We are preparing for the quickest, yet safest return to programming following the public health guidelines issued."

All regions in Illinois are currently meeting health metrics to move into phase 3 at the end of the month. Phase 3 only allows gatherings of 10. After 28 days, it is possible that Manhattan and the northeast region could move into phase 4, which allows for gatherings up to 50 and could make summer camps possible. Specific guidelines on summer camps have not been released.