Welcome to Camp Discover!

Camp runs for 11 weeks, from May 27 - August 8!

Campers will discover new experiences and friendships each week through games, craft activities, sports, theme days, and more, all in a structured environment.

Sign up week-to-week or for the full 11 weeks for some summer camp savings, which includes an option for Before and After Camp Care.

We also offer week-long, half-day Specialty Camps and Summer-long Mini Programs for ages 3-5 (see buttons below) for a variety of interests. We're looking forward to an adventurous summer with you!

Sign up by April 30 for the 5% off Early Bird Discount! 

Specialty Camps

Summer-Long Mini Programs 


Virtual Parent Meeting

Tuesday, May 20 at 6:00 pm 

Parent/Guardian & Camper Handbook 

2025 Field Trips

2025 Come to Us Entertainment


Camp Discover

(Ages 6-12)

Enjoy one of DeKalb's favorite summer camps, which includes weekly field trips, water days, and entertainment.

Camp Location Weeks 1-9: Jefferson Elementary School

Camp Location Week 10 & 11: Hopkins Park Shelter

Full-Day Camp Time: 8:45 am - 5:00 pm

Camp Discover Before & After Camp Care

Are you in need of extended camp hours? Enroll in our Before and After Camp Care to have the flexibility to pick up and drop off your camper any time within our extended hours. Pre-registration is required. 

Before Camp Care: 7:00 - 8:45 am  

After Camp Care: 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Camp Discover

Weekly Rate*

11-Week Rate

Full-Day $195 $1,969
Before Camp Care $20 n/a
After Camp Care $12 n/a

*4-Day Rates available for the weeks of Memorial Day and Fourth of July!

Campers MUST be registered no later than noon on the Tuesday prior to your week of camp. Online registration closes at 11:59 pm on Monday, so please call (815) 758-7756 for Tuesday morning registration. 

Dekalb Residents who qualify may utilize our Scholarship Assistance Program towards camp fees! 


Forms & Waivers:

Please email forms to Recreation Staff at camp@dekalbparkdistrict.com when completed! 

Emergency Contact Form/Manual Acknowledgement Form

Medication Dispensing Info & Waiver

Use of Inhaler & Auto-Injector Waiver


Questions?

Contact Recreation Supervisor, Emily Kvasnicka at ekvasnicka@dekalbparkdistrict.com