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SUMMER CAMP 2023
Summer is finally here!! We are looking forward to the upcoming camp season and are planning a wonderful experience to share with your child(ren). We wanted to send you information to get you prepared for each day. Listed below, you will find your child(ren’s) camp schedule with theme days along with the field trip schedule.
Drew Moscato and Marty Elwood have returned this year to co-direct camp and make it as fun and enjoyable as last year. They, along with myself, are planning fun activities and field trips to enjoy with campers! We are excited to have another fun-filled summer!
Please make sure your child comes to camp wearing gym shoes with socks. They are for your child’s safety as we do many activities and this will hopefully prevent them from tripping.
Please have your child bring a backpack, with their name on it, their lunch, and a refillable water bottle with a closeable lid. We do have water-filling stations throughout the building that the campers will be able to use. Don’t forget – please label your child’s belongings – including the inside tag on their camp shirt to easily identify which child the items belong to.
Weekly Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday activities will be held at the Township building, both inside and outside, which include theme days, arts & crafts, sports, planned activities, and games. Please dress for the weather. Also, it can get chilly in the building so you may want to have a sweatshirt inside their backpack if needed.
Tuesday we swim at the Alsip Pool. On swim days, your camper needs to wear their swimsuit underneath their clothing and bring a backpack to carry his/her own towel, lunch, sunscreen, and any other personal items. They also must wear their township camp shirt. They may bring undergarments and a dry pair of shorts to change into after the pool with any other clothing if they choose. This is always helpful if we get rained out on pool day, they will have something dry to change into. Just a reminder that Counselors are not responsible for camper’s personal items.
If your child needs or chooses to wear a shirt in the pool, it must be plain white with no lettering or a special swim shirt, this is a Park District rule – and they do not make exceptions.
Alsip Pool has two amazing slides along with a Splash Pad. In order for the campers to be able to use the slide, they must pass the swim test, receive a green bracelet and be taller than 48′. Please prepare your child ahead of time. Alsip Park District has notified us that the children will only be able to take the swim test once and not be able to be retested later during the summer.
There is a concession stand at the Alsip Pool, and your child(ren) is responsible for their own money and purchase. The counselors will be helping them to ensure they get what they would like, we are not responsible for nor can we handle their money.
Pick-up swim days will be at the St. Terrance Church parking lot across the street from Alsip Pool and NOT at the Worth Township building. Please follow the cars and look for the lime green T-shirts. You are not to enter off of the 119th Street, you must drive around the corner and enter the lot through the south entrance. Please do NOT cut in front of the line of cars, be patient and wait your turn – we try to make this as smooth as possible.
PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH SUNSCREEN with their name on it = as we do not want them to get sunburn. Counselors will help the campers apply if they are asked. We will always remind them to put on sunscreen on lifeguard breaks.
Thursday is field trip day! Campers must wear their lime green township camp shirt. They will be given to the campers on the first day of camp. It is imperative that all campers are dropped off and picked up on time. The bus leaves no later than 9:15 am unless otherwise stated on the schedule. Please take note as the buses will not wait for children that arrive late and parents are not allowed to drive their children to any field trip for drop off. Please see the field trip calendar and note the early drop-off of field trips and late pickups. We are traveling once again with Chicago Classic Coach for each of the field trips. We will be watching movies in style and comfort on the way to our awesome field trips.
As a reminder: All campers are to wear socks and gym shoes every day. Camp shirts are required to be worn for all field trips and pool days. If your child is attending a field trip or pool day and does not wear their camp shirt, they will not be allowed to participate in playtime for safety reasons. If you would like to purchase an additional shirt for $10.00 if available – then let us know after the first day of camp.
Please Note:
- The Youth Commission department will be sending out correspondence by email. If you have another family member or friend that would be interested in receiving the same emails, please send us that information as well.
- If your camper will be riding their bike to camp – there is a bike rack at the south end of the building. We encourage all bikes to be locked up. Worth Township is not responsible for lost/stolen bikes.
- If your camper will be walking to or from camp, please let us know so that we can dismiss them and not wait for a ride.
- Please make sure your child knows who is picking them up and which vehicle they should look for.
Camp Starts June 26th to August 4th, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, for 6 weeks.
If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me at the office 708-972-7837 or email: youthcommission@worthtownship.com as we strive to make this the best possible experience for you and your child.
We are looking forward to having an amazing summer with your children.
2023 Summer Camp Field Trip Information
| Date | Trip | Special Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 29 | Brookfield Zoo 3300 Golf Road Brookfield, IL 60513 (708) 688-8000 |
*Campers will be outside – please bring extra water bottle and sunscreen to reapply. *If weather is questionable, bring umbrella, sweatshirt |
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Thursday, July 6 *Leave Camp – 9:30 am |
Raging Waves 4000 N. Bridge Street Yorkville, IL 60560 (630)882-6575 *4:00 pm Pick-up* |
*Bring Sunscreen & Towel *Outside food is not allowed, we will eat outside before entering *All items must be in a clear bag to enter, we will supply large ziplock bags, Backpacks will need to stay on the bus |
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Thursday, July 13 *Leave Camp at – 9:00 am |
Medieval Times 2001 N. Roselle Road Schaumburg, IL 60195 (888)935-6878 *8:30 am Drop-off* |
*Lunch will be provided |
| Thursday, July 20 | Urban Air Trampoline Park 19800 S. LaGrange Road Mokena, IL 60448 (312)528-9405 |
*Must wear gripper socks which will be provided *Pizza lunch will be provided *Must have Urban Air waiver filled out and turned in before field trip |
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Thursday, July 27 *Leave Camp – 9:00 am |
Santa’s Village at Dundee 601 Dundee Avenue East Dundee, IL 60118 (847)426-6751 *8:30 am Drop-up* *3:30 pm Pick-up* |
*Wear swimsuit under clothing, waterpark available. Please have towel & sunscreen. *Bring bagged lunch with drink |
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Thursday, August 3 *Leave Camp – 9:30 am |
Deep River Water Park 9001 E. Lincoln Hwy Crown Point, IN 46307 (219)947-7850 *4:00 pm Pick-up* |
*Bring sunscreen & towel *Outside food allowed inside park; however no glass items, can bring cooler *Backpacks will be searched upon entry |
- Each camper MUST wear his or her camp shirt, along with socks and gym shoes everyday!
- Apply sunscreen before you arrive to camp and bring your own sunscreen when out of the building. If you cannot re-apply yourself, PLEASE ask your counselor.
- Worth Township is not responsible for camper’s spending money/lost/misplaced/forgotten items.
- Anything brought to camp should have child’s name written on them. This includes child’s camp shirt.
- Don’t forget bagged lunch along with a drink in a throwaway plastic bag or carry items in their personal bookbag, including a refillable water bottle.
2023 Day Camp Theme & Craft Information
| Date | Theme | Craft | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, June 28 | Safari Day! | Sand Art Animal Masks |
Dress like you’re going on Safari as we prepare to visit the zoo the next day! |
| Wednesday, July 5 | Pajama Day! | Slime Monster Sand Art |
Roll right out of bed after the holiday and wear your PJs!! |
| Wednesday, July 12 | Sports Day! | Crowns, belts bracelets |
Show your pride for your favorite sport or team!! |
| Wednesday, July 19 | Superhero Day! | Masks | Dress as your favorite superhero but please no masks or weapons |
| Wednesday, July 26 | Western Day! | Snow/Summer Glitter Globes |
YEEHAW!! Find your inner cowboy/girl for a fun day at the ranch |
| Wednesday, August 2 | AHawaiian Day! | Sand/Foam Art Sea Animals |
Dress in your Hawaiian attire |
You can download all of the information listed above here.
PLEASE DONATE TO THE WORTH TOWNSHIP “APPLE TREE” PROGRAM
“Apple Tree” is a program which can help families with the financial difficulty of replacing school supplies for their children throughout the school year. The Youth Commission accepts school supplies and monetary donations all year. This program is made possible by the generous donations made by local residents, businesses, church groups, schools and civic groups.
The following items are on the Wishlist:
Crayola crayons
Washable Thin and Wide markers
Crayola brand preferred
Pens – Blue, Black and Red
Erasable Pens – Blue and Black
#2 Pencils – Black Lead
Red Correction Pencils
Highlighters – All Colors
Colored Pencils
Pencil Sharpeners
Pencil Erasers – Large
Pencil Bags
Plastic school boxes
Elmer’s School Glue – 4 oz. bottle
Glue Sticks
Loose-leaf notebook paper
Spiral notebooks, wide ruled – 70 ct.
3-Subject and 5-Subject Notebooks
Fiskar scissors
Pocket Folders with and without clips
Protractors
Crayola Washable Paints
Lined Index Cards
Book Covers
Kleenex – 200 ct. and 350 ct.
Paper Towels
Sandwich and Gallon-size Zip Lock Bags
Donations can be dropped off at Worth Township, 11601 S Pulaski Road, in Alsip.
Call (708) 972-7835 with any questions.
2023 SUMMER CAMP IS FULL
Summer Youth Camp registration will begin on April 3rd for residents of Worth Township looking to enroll their children in the popular annual program.
The township’s Summer Camp begins on June 26th and runs through August 4th. The camp is held rain or shine with plenty of activities indoors and out. Planned field trips, swimming, arts & crafts, recreational sports, and organized activities are all held in a supervised setting that includes adult counselors.
Registration will run from April 3rd through June 1st. You can fill out the form below or apply in person, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Payment by cash, check, or credit card. Make checks payable to the Town of Worth. Payment must be made in full at the time of registration. For your convenience, the township has also added a pay online option by e-check or credit card here.
Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis (75 campers max), so sign up early to ensure participation in the program. For more information, please call the Youth Commission at their direct line: 708-972-7837 or contact them by email: youthcommission@worthtownship.
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2023 Summer Camp Information
Summer Camp is a six-week program / five days a week (M-F) that includes arts & crafts, recreational sports, planned activities, weekly swimming, and field trips. This is an organized program with many fun and exciting activities planned both indoors and outdoors throughout the six-week program.
Registration Dates and Times:
April 3, 2023 – June 1, 2023
Monday thru Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm or until filled.
75 Campers MAX
Six Week Program – 5 Days a Week (Monday-Friday)
Ages: 5** years old – 12 years old (**must be 5 years old by July 1, 2023)
Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
June 26, 2023- August 4, 2023 (No Camp – Tuesday, July 4, 2023–Holiday)
Rate: $650.00
Registration includes: a camp shirt, field trips expenses and transportation to the trips.
Registration – In Person or Online
- Payment must be made in full at the time of Registration
- T-shirts will be provided to the campers the first day of camp
- Additional t-shirts may be available for an additional $10.00 each (if available)
Form of payments: Cash, Check and Credit Card (online)
Registration will not be accepted after June 1st – no exceptions
* No Refunds will be issued after the first day of camp for any reason. If you register your child(ren) and must withdraw from the program before camp begins, you will be issued a refund minus a $25 processing fee (per child).
Registration will not be considered complete unless all forms have been completed and payment in full. The information requested is necessary for our records and your child’s safety. For those parents/guardians asking their child(ren) be placed in a group with his/her friends, this request must be made at the time of registration. We will attempt to accommodate all requests but cannot guarantee placement. No rearranging of groups will take place once camp has begun.
Tentative Weekly Camp Schedule
CAMP RULES:
Absence from Camp – Please call or email the Township office if your child(ren) will not be attending camp on a specific day. This will enable us to have an accurate count of children for an activity or field trip. Some of our scheduled events require a firm head count several days in advance. Please give us as much notice as possible.
In the event your child(ren) has contracted a contagious illness, please inform us accordingly. There are some instances when it is appropriate to send an email to the camp parents alerting them to a particular disease. This is done anonymously.
Summer Camp Discipline Policy – The Camp Staff will do their best to create a safe and enjoyable environment for all camp participants. In order to do so, the cooperation of every individual is expected. All campers are expected to abide by the following rules:
- Campers must listen to and follow any instructions that are given to them by a camp counselor, supervisor, or director
- Campers must behave respectfully to their counselors and supervisors, as well as fellow campers
- Campers must always demonstrate good sportsmanship while participating in activities
- Campers are to inform a counselor, supervisor, coordinator, or the Youth Commission Director when being disturbed or taunted by another camper
- Fighting, the use of offensive language, or any other demonstration of inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated under any circumstances
- Any inappropriate physical contact* with another camper, counselor, coordinator, supervisor, or director will result in immediate disciplinary action and possible removal from program. Violence towards others will not be tolerated. There will be no exceptions to this rule
*Inappropriate physical contact is defined as hitting, punching, biting, spitting, pushing and such.
Please discuss these rules with your child(ren). Failure to comply with the above stated regulations will result in immediate disciplinary action. The first offense will result in a verbal reprimand. The second offense will result in a 20-minute time out in the Director’s office and parents will be notified. The third offense will result in parental notification and possible removal from the program. Removal from camp has, and will be, enforced. Refunds will not be issued for campers who have been removed from camp due to disciplinary problems.
General Camp Information
Below are several guidelines for summer camp. We ask that all parents read this information very thoroughly.
- Camp is held rain or shine
- Campers should bring a lunch with a drink to camp each day inside a backpack. Lunches should be in a throwaway bag with the camper’s name and group number on both sides
- Counselors and employees are prohibited from holding camper’s belongings and/or money. Worth Township and/or its employees will not be held responsible for lost or stolen items
- Campers are never allowed to leave camp during camp hours without a written note from a parent or guardian. This includes walking home after camp
- Please label all things brought to camp with your child’s name
- Cell phones are allowed at camp; however, children are not allowed to take pictures of other campers/staff without their consent and or video record fellow campers/staff without their consent and will not be allowed to play games on cell phone during normal camp hours (except for bus rides)
- Worth Township, its agents, and staff are not responsible for lost, misplaced, stolen cell phones or any other personal items brought to camp
FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN:
- Drop-off Procedure: You must enter from 116th Place and Springfield Avenue and go westbound on 116th Pl. (ABSOLUTELY NO TRAFFIC WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER FROM PULASKI ROAD). Follow traffic to the front of the building, making a right turn, entering the driveway. Children will be dropped off at the middle of the driveway and children will enter through the main entrance and will be supervised to while walking to the big gym for attendance. (Main entrance on Pulaski side). The counselors will meet them inside the gym and take them to their respective group. As you leave the driveway, you will have to turn right onto 116th St. (going East). (ABSOLUTELY NO TRAFFIC WILL BE ALLOWED TO TURN ONTO PULASKI)
- Pick-up Procedure: Traffic will follow the same procedure for pick-up. However, children will be outside on the hill in their respective groups. As you pull up, you will be informed where to pick up your child.
- If you need to speak with your child’s counselor or the Director, you must park your car in the parking lot and come into the building. When all the children have been dismissed, we will be happy to assist you.
- If someone other than a parent/guardian is picking up your child(ren) from camp, and their name is not listed on the pick-up form – we require a letter handed to his/her counselor that morning or email to youthcommission@worthtownship.com. The letter or email must include:
✓ Name of the person designated to pick up your child(ren) and date
✓ The person’s phone number
✓ Your signature
✓ That individual must be prepared to show proof of identification
✓ In addition, be certain your child(ren) knows who is picking them up
If an emergency arises and you need to contact the Director, please send email to: youthcommission@worthtownship.com
- We are not responsible for your child(ren) before 9:00 a.m. or after camp ends. If your child(ren) is not picked up by the designated time, he/she will be brought upstairs to the Youth Commission Department. You must then come inside and sign out your child. If you are repeatedly late, we have the option of dismissing the child from the program without a refund.
- Parents – Please allow our counselors to help your child(ren) in and out of the vehicle. The traffic line will move along more quickly if you stay in your car. Please do not park or get out of the car. We are happy to put your child(ren) in the car for you.
Camp T-Shirts
Must be worn on scheduled swim days and field trips. This is a safety issue. If your child(ren) does not wear the camp shirt as required, he/she will not be allowed to participate in the event scheduled for that day and will be sent home. Please remember to write your child’s name on the tag of the shirt.
Field Trips
- Busses will leave promptly at the scheduled times listed on the program that was given to each parent prior to the start of camp.
- Parents are not allowed to drop off children at our field trip destination for any reason. If your child misses the bus for our scheduled field trip for whatever reason, they will have to miss the full day of camp. No exceptions.
- For your convenience, field trip and transportation to field trips have been included in the registration fee.
Swim Test
On the first scheduled swim day, children that have parental permission are evaluated for their ability to swim in deep water and go off the diving board/ and or slides (must meet the height requirement as well). Please make sure you sign the permission form. The certified lifeguard staff administers this test at Alsip Pool. If you know that your child(ren) does not possess the ability and/or maturity to swim in the deep end of the pool, please indicate on the permission form and your child will be restricted to the shallow end of the pool. Your child may request to retake the swim test and it will be up to the discretion of the Pool Manager on duty
Swim Bracelets
Bracelets will be provided on each swim day. If a swimmer deliberately tears off their bracelet, he/she will lose their swimming privileges for the remainder of the day and sit on the side of the pool
Children whose parent/guardian has chosen to restrict them to the shallow end of the pool or children who do not meet the requirements of the swim test, must wear a yellow bracelet. Written permission will be required and mandatory if you choose to allow your child to take the test after you have checked the “do not allow” swim test box. Parental emails will be accepted, and emails can be sent to youthcommission@worthtownship.com.
If your child can swim but appears not to be a strong swimmer, he/she will be given an orange bracelet. This will limit the child to a larger swimming area but will not let him/her go to the deep end of the pool or be able to go off the diving boards or slides. (Must meet height requirement for slides)
If your child passes the swim test and appears to be a strong swimmer, he/she will be given a green bracelet and will not be limited in the pool. However, there are height restrictions on the slides that will be enforced regardless of bracelet color. Campers are not allowed to go inside the fenced baby pool area for any reason.
- Swim Day Procedure – On swim days we will walk from Worth Township to the Alsip Park District Aquatic Center located at 11930 S. Kostner in Alsip.
(Phone: 708-396-1133) Your child(ren) is to be brought to Worth Township in the morning by 9:00 a.m. as usual. At approximately 11:00 a.m. or earlier, the entire camp will walk to Barnes Park 117th & Kolin Avenue (behind Stony Creek School) for lunch. Children will have the opportunity to play at the park until all campers have finished with lunch. At approximately 12:00/12:15pm we will head to the pool. Pool opens at 12:30pm for our camp. - Campers will be released at St. Terrance Church Parking lot (4300 W 119th Place) across the street from the pool between 2:45 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays.
- Attire on Swim Day – Campers should wear their swimsuit to camp on swim days under their regular clothing. It is mandatory for campers to wear their camp shirt on swim days. If your child(ren) is not wearing his/her camp shirt on a swim day, we will contact you to bring his/her shirt to the Township or to pick up your child(ren) as they will not be allowed to participate. Campers can only wear swim shirts or a plain white t-shirt over their swimsuit with no writing on it in the pool.
Swimming Necessities
Please send a towel with your child(ren) which has his/her name on it, along with his/her lunch in a backpack. The backpack should also have your child’s
name on it. The counselors cannot carry every child’s belonging; therefore, we recommend the backpack for the child’s convenience.
- Protection from the Sun – Please apply sunscreen to your child(ren) in the morning if you feel it is necessary. Remember, even on cloudy days it is possible to receive a sunburn. Please have them bring their sunscreen every pool day inside their book bag.
- Pool Toys – Water wings, flotation devices or toys will NOT be allowed in the pool.
- Concession Stand – You may send money with your child(ren) for the concession stand. However, counselors cannot and will not be responsible for their money.
- Pool Regulations – Campers are not allowed to play in the bathroom showers during the lifeguard breaks. Nor are they allowed in the bathroom area alone. If a camper needs to use the restroom, he/she can obtain permission and a staff member will accompany them.
- Weather – If weather turns bad, we have alternative plans in place at the Township if we cannot go to the pool. If we are at Barnes Park during our lunch period and a storm should arise, we may return to the Township for dismissal at the regularly scheduled time. If the situation warrants, campers may be shuttled back to the Township in a Township vehicle. If the weather has deteriorated and you are uncertain as to where you should pick up your child, please call the Township.
If you have any questions or need further information, please call us on our direct line at 708-972-7837 or email us at: youthcommission@worthtownship.com.
Downloadable forms and booklets
2023 Summer Camp Booklet