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- Minis Ages 3 & 4
- Tots Ages 4 & 5
- Upper Camp 1st - 5th Grade
- Tweens 6th - 8th Grade
- Leaders In Training 14 & 15 yr olds
- Sports Program Grades 1-5
Minis is our nursery and Pre-K program for children ages 3 & 4. Minis enjoy many of the amazing activities that Camp Parkwood has to offer, but are limited to the Steppingstone Park facility. We have on-site classrooms with air conditioning and a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Children participate in hands on learning, athletics, swim, the arts and more. Camp staff are highly qualified and hand picked for the needs of our young children. We strive to create a camp experience that is fun, exciting and safe. We are a place where children can learn and grow everyday!
9 A.M. - 2 P.M.
9 A.M. - 2 P.M.
- Campers arrive between 8:30 - 9 A.M. and are picked up at 2 P.M.
- Campers must be escorted by parents.
- Staff ratio is 4 campers to 1 counselor.
- Groups are co-ed.
- Activities take place at Steppingstone Park.
- All children must be toilet-trained to participate.
- Extended day until 4 P.M. available at additional cost.
- Trips available at additional cost.
- Lunch program available at additional cost.
NEW Since 2018! Instructional swim 5x a week!
Tots is our Pre-K program for children ages 4 & 5. Tots enjoy many of the amazing activities that Camp Parkwood has to offer, and will travel to other facilities besides Steppingstone Park. We have on-site classrooms with air conditioning and a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Children participate in hands on learning, athletics, swim, the arts and more. Camp staff are highly qualified and hand picked for the needs of our young children. The Tots program builds on the successes of our Minis while providing a place to further learn and grow!9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
- Campers arrive between 8:30 A.M. - 9 A.M. and are picked up between 4 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
- Staff ratio is 4 campers to 1 counselor.
- Groups are organized into boys and girls. They are NOT co-ed.
- Activities take place at various Park District locations.
- Tots program will have limited access to field trips that are age appropriate at additional cost.
- Tots will NOT participate in sailing or rock climbing.
- Swim instruction at Parkwood Pool 5x per week. (Tots will miss instructional swim if they participate in our optional trip program.)
- Free swim at Steppingstone with special times at Parkwood Pool.
- All children must be toilet-trained to participate.
Upper Camp at Camp Parkwood is comprised of our first grade through fifth grade campers. Our campers are ready for the full range of camp activities and Camp Parkwood delivers! Campers have an exciting day full of aquatics, athletics, the arts and various other amazing activities. We focus on both skill development and fun! Campers can explore all that Camp Parkwood has to offer at our various locations: Steppingstone Marina, Parkwood Pool and Kings Point Park. Campers also have the opportunity to go on exciting field trips and participate in themed calendar dress up days and events. Our mission is to provide our campers with a safe and fun filled summer they will never forget!
- Campers arrive between 8:30 – 8:45 A.M. Camp starts at 9 A.M., and pick up between 4 – 4:30 P.M.
- Staff ratio 1:6 for 6 year old, 1:8 for 7 year olds and 1:10 for all older groups.
- Groups are organized into boys and girls groups for each grade level, i.e., 1st grade boys and 3rd grade girls. They are NOT co-ed.
- A camper is grouped based on the grade level the camper is entering in the fall.
- Activities take place at various Park District locations.
- Campers participate in all activities (except sailing starts at 2nd grade level).
- Trips available at an additional cost.
- Lunch program available at an additional cost.
- Please see our website for registration information and pricing.
Last year's pilot program was such as success that we decided to expand our program. We are very excited for our next version of the Camp Parkwood Tween experience! Starting in 2017, Tweens will be traveling three times per week. Tweens will follow a modified schedule at Camp Parkwood on Mondays and Fridays, and then take day trips Tuesday through Friday. Two-Three overnight trips will be scheduled throughout the summer. Our goal is to continue to offer an experience that both engages and fosters personal growth, while also supporting your pre-teen's emerging independence. Tween Travel will explore Long Island, NYC, and other areas in the tri-state area. Space is limited. FIRST COME; FIRST SERVED!
*All trips are included in the price for Tweens. However, some additional fees may be required during the summer.
This is an innovative program option offered to those not yet old enough to be employed (ages 14 & 15). Campers join our Tweens for 2 weekly trips and learn to be staff helpers at a discounted camp rate. We hope to provide our "in-between" campers with fun and the training required to join our Camp Parkwood staff in the future.