Summer Camps
When Does Registration Begin?
Registration for all 2025 Summer events and programs begins Monday, April 14th at 9:00am for residents, and Monday, April 21st at 9:00am for non-residents.
How Do I Register?
The Wildwood Park District offers multiple ways to register, including online, email, fax, mail, and in-person. Registering online is always fastest. For more details on registering, or to register once registration opens, please visit:
What Documents Are Needed?
Please visit our Summer Camp Forms page for downloadable forms and instructions on how to submit completed forms.
How Quickly Do Spots Fill?
Quickly! Summer is our busiest season and enrollment tends to fill quickly, especially for Summer Camps and Swim Lessons. We recommend viewing our website and 2025 Summer Program Guide (digital and hard copy coming beginning of April) prior to open registration and having all your favorite events and programs picked out ahead of time so you can enroll as soon as registration opens.
Tot Camp (Age 3-5)
Tot Camp provides children ages 3-5, who haven’t been to kindergarten yet, a chance to engage in activities and build social skills. Tot Camp is designed to provide your little one with physical, mental, and social activities. Tots will get creative with themed arts and crafts, free choice indoor/outdoor play, music, and stories. Children will have a blast going on nature walks, playing games outside, and being active with friends on our age-appropriate playground. Participants will receive a snack each day, provided by the Park District. We ask children to bring their own water bottles. Children must be toilet-trained and have not entered kindergarten. Children should bring a swimsuit and towel on Tuesdays for water activities, which include sprinkler fun, sponges, and more at Rule Park. Please pre-register by the Wednesday before each session begins (6/4, 6/25, and 7/16).
*Half day options are available with Before Camp Care Add-On*
What to Bring to Camp Each Day (please label all items)
- Backpack
- Change of clothes
- Filled re-fillable water bottle
- Sunscreen and bug spray (arrive already applied – sunscreen/bug spray is for reapplying). *Camp staff are prohibited from applying sunscreen on your child for any reason*
- Swimsuit and towel (Tuesdays)
What to Wear to Camp Each Day
- Comfortable weather-appropriate clothing that can get messy
- Close toed shoes
- Already applied sunscreen and bug spray
Snacks/Drinks
- One snack provided by Park District each day
- Please send your child with their own water bottle each day
Check In/Out
- Check in is located inside program entrance on west side of building
- Campers must be checked in and out each day
- Drop off begins at 9am and pick up is at 12pm
- $1 per minute late fee applied for pick up after 12pm
Allergies/Medication
- Please note all allergies and any medication your child needs to take at camp on your Camper Information Form
- If necessary, we will provide an additional form for more details
| Location: | Rule House; Walnut Room | Age: | 3-5 years | Min/Max: | 11/20 |
| Instructor: | Camp Staff | ||||
| Class ID: | Date: | Day: | Time: | Fee: | Register By: |
|
2521.07.01 |
6/9 – 6/25 |
M/T/W | 9:00am-12:00pm |
$210R/$230NR |
6/4 |
|
2521.07.02 |
6/30 – 7/16 |
M/T/W | 9:00am-12:00pm |
$210R/$230NR |
6/25 |
|
2521.07.03 |
7/21 – 8/6 |
M/T/W | 9:00am-12:00pm |
$210R/$230NR |
7/16 |
Camp Rules! (Age 6-11)
Connections, creativity, and fun are what Camp Rules! is all about. Our summer day camp is designed for campers to experience an action-packed summer outdoors and make new friends. Participants will spend most of their time outdoors enjoying the natural amenities of Wildwood. Each day, Camp Rules! offers new and exciting activities. A typical day consists of arts and crafts, physical activities, songs, games, snacks, and lunch. Campers will also enjoy swimming in Gages Lake twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as one field trip per three-week session. Please pre-register by the Wednesday before each session begins (6/4, 6/25, and 7/16). No Camp 7/4 in observance of 4th of July.
New this year! Camp Rules t-shirts will be sold in the office. Camp t-shirts will be required to be worn on field trip days. New t-shirts do not need to be purchased if using a Wildwood Park District camp shirt from previous years.
*Full day options are available with Before Camp and After Camp Care Add-On*
REGISTRATION
- Three 3-week sessions are available for Camp Rules! Registration for the first session does not guarantee your child a spot for second and third sessions. Early registration is recommended.
- Children can register for camp 5 days a week, or 3 days a week. If you opt for 3 days a week, you will be asked to pick 3 days of the week when you register. These days will be the same throughout the session.
- Deposits can be made to hold your spot in a session and will be applied toward full payment. Deposit per session is $50.00 and is non-refundable. Full payment must be made by the Wednesday before the session begins. If full payment is not received by this time, the deposit will be forfeited. Deposits cannot be made online; registration will need to be in person or over the phone.
- Online registration offers only the option to pay in full at the time of registration.
- Registration may be done in person, online, by mail, or fax.
- A Camp Handbook will be given or emailed to you at the time of registration. It will also be available online at www.wildwoodparkdistrict.com. This handbook contains information you need to know before sending your child to camp. Forms are due one week prior to camp start date.
| Location: | Rule Park | Age: | 6-11 years | Min/Max: | 18/45 |
| Instructor: | Camp Staff | ||||
| Class ID: | Date: | # of Days: | Time: | R/NR Fee: | Register By: |
|
2522.08.01 |
6/9 – 6/27 |
5 Days | 9:00am-3:00pm |
$460R/$500NR |
6/4 |
|
2522.08.04 |
6/9 – 6/27 |
3 Days | 9:00am-3:00pm |
$360R/$390NR |
6/4 |
|
2522.08.02 |
6/30 – 7/18 |
5 Days | 9:00am-3:00pm |
$438R/$468NR |
6/19 |
|
2522.08.05 |
6/30 – 7/18 |
3 Days | 9:00am-3:00pm |
$338R/$368NR |
6/19 |
|
2522.08.03 |
7/21 – 8/8 |
5 Days | 9:00am-3:00pm |
$460R/$500NR |
7/16 |
|
2522.08.06 |
7/21 – 8/8 |
3 Days | 9:00am-3:00pm |
$360R/$390NR |
7/16 |
Junior Camp Counselor (Age 12-14)
Youth, ages 12-14, may register for our Junior Counselor-in-training program. Participants assist our counselor staff in the planning and administration of camp activities. Each Junior Counselor will have the opportunity to work with each age group with hands-on activities. This program is a great chance to learn skills that may help land that first job. Junior Counselor fees include snack, supplies and a Camp T-shirt (one t-shirt per person per summer). Please pre-register by the Wednesday before each session begins (6/4, 6/25, and 7/16). No Camp 7/4 in observance of 4th of July.
| Class ID: | Date: | # of Days: | R/NR Fee: | Register By: |
|
2522.21.01 |
6/9 – 6/27 |
5 Days |
$350R/$381NR |
6/4 |
|
2522.21.04 |
6/9 – 6/27 |
3 Days |
$260R/$281NR |
6/4 |
|
2522.21.02 |
6/30 – 7/18 |
5 Days |
$335R/$365NR |
6/25 |
|
2522.21.05 |
6/30 – 7/18 |
3 Days |
$245R/$266NR |
6/25 |
|
2522.21.03 |
7/21 – 8/8 |
5 Days |
$350R/$381NR |
7/16 |
|
2522.21.06 |
7/21 – 8/8 |
3 Days |
$260R/$281NR |
7/16 |
Before Camp Care (Age 3-11)
Before Camp Care is for families who need to drop their camper off earlier than the scheduled time. Parents can drop off their camper between 8:00am and 9:00am for an extra fee. Please pre-register by the Wednesday before each session begins (6/4, 6/25, and 7/16). No Camp 7/4 in observance of 4th of July.
| Class ID: | Date: | # of Days: | R/NR Fee: | Register By: |
|
2522.23.01 |
6/9 – 6/27 |
5 Days |
$72R/$79NR |
6/4 |
|
2522.23.04 |
6/9 – 6/27 |
3 Days |
$60R/$67NR |
6/4 |
|
2522.23.02 |
6/24 – 7/12 |
5 Days |
$69R/$76NR |
6/25 |
|
2522.23.05 |
6/24 – 7/12 |
3 Days |
$57R/$64NR |
6/25 |
|
2522.23.03 |
7/15 – 8/2 |
5 Days |
$72R/$79NR |
7/16 |
|
2522.23.06 |
7/15 – 8/2 |
3 Days |
$60R/$67NR |
7/16 |
Extended Hours (Age 6-11)
Extended Hours is for families who need a later pick-up time. Parents can pick up their campers between 3:00pm and 5:00pm for an extra fee. Please pre-register by the Wednesday before each session begins (6/4, 6/25, and 7/16). No Camp 7/4 in observance of 4th of July.
| Class ID: | Date: | # of Days: | R/NR Fee: | Register By: |
|
2522.09.01 |
6/9 – 6/27 |
5 Days |
$93R/$103NR |
6/4 |
|
2522.09.04 |
6/9 – 6/27 |
3 Days |
$70R/$80NR |
6/4 |
|
2522.09.02 |
6/30 – 7/18 |
5 Days |
$89R/$99NR |
6/25 |
|
2522.09.05 |
6/30 – 7/18 |
3 Days |
$66R/$76NR |
6/25 |
|
2522.09.03 |
7/21 – 8/8 |
5 Days |
$93R/$103NR |
7/16 |
|
2522.09.06 |
7/21 – 8/8 |
3 Days |
$70R/$80NR |
7/16 |
