Ways to Extend the Day
REGISTRATION DATES:
Wilmette Residents: Saturday, February 24 at 9 a.m.
Non-Residents: Saturday, March 2 at 9 a.m.
CAMPS START
Monday, June 10
CAMPS END
Regular Camp Season: Friday, August 2
LATE-SUMMER CAMP SEASON
Monday, August 5-Friday, August 16
NO CAMP
July 4
Need more time?
We offer several ways to extend your camper’s day, at the beginning, the end, and even in the middle. See below:
Grade K-8 • 2024-25 School Year
Our Early Bird program is designed for early risers who need care before the camp day begins. Campers attending any of the camps below can arrive as early as 7:30 a.m…just enroll for the weeks that match your schedule and we’ll handle the rest! Locations: Community Recreation Center, Gillson Park, Highcrest Middle School, Harper Elementary School and Romona Elementary School.
- Arts in the Parks
- Broadway Bound
- Camp Innovation
- Dance Camp
- Great Gillson
*Assigned locations coming soon
- Gymnastics Camp (MWF only)
- Junior Day
- Sports Camp
- Summer’s End Camp
- Wiggleworms
NOTE:
Campers in Early Childhood Center (ECC) camps (Tiny Tots and Teeny Tiny Tots) have a separate Early Bird Program. See ECC Early Bird Camps, below.
Grade K-8 • 2024-25 School Year
Need care after the camp day? After Camp Rec offers an opportunity for campers to extend their fun by enjoying unstructured play time, along with indoor/outdoor activities, games, arts and crafts. If your child is attending one of the camps listed below, just register for the weeks you need and we’ll take care of the rest! Locations: Centennial Recreation Complex, Community Recreation Center, Gillson Park, Highcrest Middle School, Harper Elementary School and Romona Elementary School.
- Afternoon Adventures
- Arts in the Parks
- Broadway Bound
- Dance Camp
- Great Gillson
- Gymnastics Camp
- Camp Innovation
- Junior Day
- Sports Camp
- Summer’s End Camp
- Teen Camp
- Wiggleworms
Grade K-9 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR
Looking to extend the fun a little longer? Pack a lunch and cool off at Centennial Family Aquatic Center! Campers in AM sessions of the camps listed below can register to join the dedicated camp swim time each afternoon. Transportation will be provided, when applicable.
- Pirate Tennis
- Basketball Camp (morning campers only)
- Volleyball Camp (morning campers only)
- Pinterest Camp
- Aquatics Camp
- Fashion Design and Sewing (morning campers only)
- Beginner Sailing Camp
- Jr. Lifeguard Camp
- Figure Skating Boot Camp