2026 Camps | Park District of Highland Park

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Register Now for Summer Camp

This Summer…

Your children have a chance to get a little messy, make new friends, learn a little more about themselves & build their self-esteem. Our summer camps give children the opportunity to jump out of their comfort zones and into exciting, healthy, and safe new worlds to discover and explore!

Early Bird Discount: Register by Saturday, February 28 to receive $50 off 4-week sessions
Most camps offer weekly registration for maximum flexibility
Register for 4+ weeks across any camps to receive a discount — mix and match your favorites!
New camp offerings! Check out Ice Skating Camp and New Week, New Adventure Camp!
Enjoy the added flexibility of weekly Before & After Camp options! Coordinate these add-ons with one-week camps to create a schedule that fits your family’s needs. We’ve also amped up the fun in After Camp with games, creative activities, friend time, and occasional special guests!
Keep the fun going with our End-of-Summer Mini Camps

Planning Your Summer Just Got a Whole Lot Easier!

New planning tools to simplify summer camp registration

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Extend the camp day with Before Camp starting at 7:30am and After Camp ending at 5:30pm.

Early Childhood

The perfect “first camp” opportunity.

Youth Enrichment

No need to choose one favorite activity … we have them all!

Express yourself and make friends while you act and perform!

Spend your summer outside, exploring the outdoors and going on adventures.

Sports are the best when you can play alongside your friends and improve as a player!

Improve your game and build endurance if you are taking up tennis or are an experienced player.

We have teamed up with The Golf Practice to deliver the most comprehensive approach to golf camps on the North Shore.

Spend your summer with our gymnastics staff stretching, flipping, and swinging at the new West Ridge Community Center.

Stay cool over the summer and glide your way on the ice at Centennial Ice Arena.

Counselors in Training

Have an adventurous summer and be a role model for young campers.

Extend your summer fun and participate in one of our mini camps!

Scholarships

We do not want a program fee to be a deterrent to your child from participating in summer camp. All scholarships and inquiries regarding financial aid are completely confidential.

SMILE Grant-In-Aid Program is available to qualifying Highland Park families needing financial assistance.

FYI (Foundation Youth Initiative) Grant-in-Aid Program is available to qualifying Highwood families, and can help cover up to two weeks of camp up to $700.

The Lois & Edmond Zisook Rosewood Beach Summer Camp Scholarship is available annually for High Tide, Low Tide Camp.

General Information

Everything you need to know about our Park District of Highland Park camps.

Ready to sign up? Get the details about what to do next, including when and how to register and important dates.

Discounts, Payment Plans, & Refunds

We offer various discounts and payment plans that fit your financial needs.

Bus Transportation

Door-to-door bus service is only provided for Crew Camp. Our convenient bus service picks up campers to and from their homes.

Contact us for additional questions, concerns or to provide feedback.