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Wildwood Park District Offers Summer Programs

The park district will offer T-ball, summer camp and more!

Wildwood Park District, on Gages Lake, provides affordable recreation programs for residents and non-residents of Wildwood in unincorporated Grayslake. Our summer will kick off in the next two weeks with the following programs:

Camp Connection: Eight weeks of outdoor adventure running Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The fun begins June 10 at Rule Park, running from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sign up for weekly sessions for $40 per week for residents or just $45 for non-residents. Ages include 4 through 9 years old. Need to drop off your child early? Check out our Rule House Early Risers Program below.

Summertime Extravaganza: Eight weeks of fun for our little ones ages 3 through 5 years. This camp runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11:30 a.m. The extravaganza begins June 11 at Rule Park. Sign up for weekly sessions for $20 per week for residents or just $24 for non-residents.

Junior Counselor Program: Want to help our camp counselors and learn how it is to be one? This is the perfect program for you if you are 12,13 or 14 years old. This programs runs during Camp Connection on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting June 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weekly sessions start at $20 for residents and $24 for non-residents.

Rule House Early Risers: Two hours of pre-camp activities at Rule House starting at 7:30 a.m. Drop your child off any time after 7:30 a.m. and before 9:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for a small fee. Pre-registration is preferred, but you may sign up the day of if last minute! You may sign up per day or per week, with rates starting at $6 per day or $15 per week.

T-ball: Our T-ball program runs for four weeks starting Tuesday, June 4. Learn the basics of the game of baseball while having a blast. T-shirt and hat is included for each participant. This program meets at Willow Point Park and runs from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Resident fee $32 and Non-resident fee $38. Only a couple spots left!

Check out our website or call us for more information about our many other summer programs and special events. You may also find us on Facebook.  www.wildwoodparkdistrict.com or 847-223-7275.

—The Wildwood Park District provided this information.


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