Summer Camp Program

Thank you for your interest in our Village of Lake Zurich Summer Day Camp programs! If you would like further details regarding programs, please reach out to Jenna Stanonik, Recreation Supervisor through e-mail at jenna.stanonik@lakezurich.org and she will be happy to answer your questions. We strongly believe in the power of play in growth and development through our recreation programs and cannot wait for your camper to join in on the fun!

Our Camp Staff Ratios

The Village of Lake Zurich camp staff is made up of approximately 36 caring individuals who are dedicated to making each camper’s experience positive, memorable, and fun. Camp counselors are hired based on their ability to be proper role models and who possess positive leadership skills. Our counselors are enthusiastic and responsible individuals with great communication skills who care about children and the importance of summer camp. The ability to have excellent safety coverage throughout the day as well as providing every opportunity for the counselors to get to know their campers on a personal level is of utmost importance. Throughout the day the ratios for our camps consist of 1:6 for Kamp Kiddie 1:8 for Camp Alpine, and 1:10 for Camp Cedar, are maintained as campers participate in activities and programmed events.

How to register for Summer Camp

To secure your child’s spot in our summer camp, you may pay either a $100 deposit for Kamp Kiddie or $150 deposit for Camp Alpine and Camp Cedar. You may also pay the full amount per session per child at the time of registration. The deposit is applied towards your camp fee and is non-refundable and non-transferable. You cannot use your deposit towards another session of camp or towards another program in our department.  

Payment must be made one month prior to the start date of the session or your child may not attend. The Village of Lake Zurich Park and Recreation Department will accept partial payments up until that time. A $25 late fee per child will be charged for payment not received by the final balance due dates. Summer camp registration forms must be completed online for each child registered.  If you have multiple children in the program, you need to fill out the information separately for each individual child.  

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Camp Sessions for 2026

  1. 1 Camp Alpine 2026
  2. 2 Camp Cedar 2026
  3. 3 Kamp Kiddie 2026

Registration Dates for the 2026 Camp Season

We are accepting camp registrations beginning on the dates listed below. Camp sessions fill up quickly, so do not delay in registering your camper for the season.

Registration for residents begins on February 8, 2026 ad 5 pm, and for non-residents, it begins on March 2, 2026. 

Resident registration for Day Camp begins at 5 pm on February 8th online through RecTrac. Non-resident camp registration begins at midnight on March 2nd online through RecTrac.

  • Lake Zurich Residents: Sunday, February 8, 2026 (Fee R)
  • Non-Residents: Monday, March 2, 2026 (Fee NR)

Camper Information is Online with CampDoc

We have streamlined the gathering process for camper medical and pickup information through the CampDoc cloud platform. 

Two ways to register for sessions:

  1. Register for session online - or
  2. Complete the paper registration form

We'll process your registration quickly and you'll receive an email link from CampDoc prior to the beginning of camp if you are a new household. Use the link to create an account and complete the requested household and medical information.  You may retain your account with CampDoc for future sessions. If you are a family who has been with us prior, you will not receive an updated e-mail from CampDoc.  Please log in to update any information! 

We do not accept paper registration forms in regards to the complete packet. We only accept paper forms for the initial registration. The remainder of the information MUST be filled out through CampDoc.

Camp Resources and Forms

Camp Cedar Field Trips

2025 Camp Cedar Field Trips
  1. 1 2026 Camper Lunches
  2. 2 2026 Camp Open House

Sponsors of the 2026 Summer Camp

Camper Lunch Specials

Camp Alpine & Camp Cedar

No need to pack a lunch every day. Purchase a pre-paid lunch punch card at our Paulus Park Barn office for our concessionaire at Paulus Park and we will provide your child with a lunch. Lunch punch cards are available for $30 a week (5 lunches). Lunch punch cards are only valid during camp hours for the 2026 summer camp season and are non-refundable.

Information About Our Sumer Camps

Kamp Kiddie

AGES: 3 Years-old Entering Kindergarten (Must be 3 by June 1st, 2026)

This enriching half-day summer camp is designed to introduce our 3-year-old entering kindergarten to the adventures and excitement of summer camp in a fun, non-competitive environment. Your child will enjoy outdoor nature projects, sports, games, arts and crafts and theme days. Camper gift included. (see our handbook)

Camp Alpine

AGES: Entering Grades 1st - 4th in fall 2026

Camp Alpine provides an opportunity to run, play and experience the outdoors for children entering 1st through 4th grade in the Fall 2026. Daily activities will consist of arts and crafts, nature programs, sports, games, theme days, and swimming. We provide an atmosphere in which children can build self-esteem and where they can grow socially, physically and intellectually in a safe environment. Camp Alpine is held in Paulus Park. Please bring a sack lunch, snacks, drink, swimsuit, towel and sunscreen daily. Camper gift included. .

Camp Cedar

AGES: Entering Grades 5th - 7th in fall 2026

Teen Camp is getting a makeover!  Same great format- new look and feel now as Camp Cedar!  Will you be entering 5th-7th grade this fall? How would you like to decrease your boredom this summer, meet new friends, renew old friendships and have new experiences? Each day will be a new adventure that will create lasting memories and add excitement to your summer. Each session there will be approximately 10 field trips included in the cost. Camp will be held at the Chalet in Paulus Park.