Batavia Park District offers affordable summer fun
Summer is quickly approaching, and the Batavia Park District is providing parents with many affordable options to keep kids active and entertained. The Park District offers a variety of camps, including music, sports, dance, cheer and more to fit your child's interests. For a complete listing of available camps, please browse the "Aquatics & Camps Fun Guide" on the home page of the Batavia Park District Web site at www.bataviaparks.org.
Encore Summer Music Camp
An affordable, fun summer music camp has arrived in Batavia! If your child is in band, orchestra or choir and will be starting grades 6, 7, 8 or 9 in the fall, your summer music camp opportunity is here. Camp will include large group rehearsals, sectionals, technique/theory class, fun activities, a performance at the Batavia Riverwalk and an optional trip to Raging Waves Waterpark! Camp will be held Monday through Thursday, July 23-26 at the Batavia High School. The cost is $79 for Batavia residents and $91 for nonresidents. Times vary based on band, orchestra or choir selection. Registration deadline is June 8.
Summertime Playtime
Summertime Playtime is so much fun for your little one ages 3-5! Preschool instructors have developed a theme for each week that will be packed with exciting activities inside and outside! Children will experience art, music, science, math and more. A snack and drink will be provided. Summertime Playtime will be held at the Eastside Community Center from 9:00-11:00 a.m. starting the week of June 11. Each week will have a different theme so kids can sign up for one week or the whole summer! The cost per week is $60 for residents, $69 for nonresidents and $78 for nonresidents.
Kamp Kaleidoscope
Kamp Kaleidoscope is summer time fun that your first through fifth graders won't want to miss! Campers will have the chance to participate in games, crafts, field trips, swimming at Hall Quarry Beach and more. Register for individual week-long sessions or the entire summer! Camp will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Hoover Wood Elementary School, 1640 Wagner Road, starting Monday, June 11. Flex hours are available from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for an additional fee.
The above camps are offered through the Batavia Park District. Deadlines are generally one week prior to the start date. To register please call 630-879-5235, visit www.bataviaparks.org or stop by the main administrative office at 327 W. Wilson St. The park district reserves the right to cancel, postpone or combine classes, and change instructors.
Nonresident fees are divided into two categories: A Batavia nonresident is a City of Batavia resident but not a resident within the Batavia Park District boundaries; a nonresident is a person residing outside of the City of Batavia and also outside the Batavia Park District boundaries.