Des Plaines Day Camps join for annual Field Day

Posted August 08, 2016 11:00 pm

Submitted by Des Plaines Park District

All 450-plus campers got the opportunity to make it to the top of the new climbing wall at the Des Plaines Park District Camp Field Day on July 20. Courtesy of Colette Plantz

More than 450 kids from eight different Des Plaines Park District summer day camps participated in the fourth annual Camp Field Day Wednesday, July 20, at Prairie Lakes Community Center.

Campers were divided by age into six groups and rotated through different activities, including an inflatable obstacle course, track and field races, relays, dodgeball, indoor soccer, dance instruction, life-size Pac-Man, and a rock-climbing wall.

"This is a wonderful way for kids from all of our camps to meet and make new friends," said Linda Traina, superintendent of Recreation.

"Field Day gives them an opportunity to discover and try new activities, take part in team and individual sports, learn about good sportsmanship, and meet campers and counselors from across the park district."

At the end of the day, all of the campers and counselors got together in the gym to compete for the coveted Spirit Award. There was a lot of cheering, yelling, and even some tumbling, with Camp Chickagami earning this year's title of "Most Spirited Camp."

"Field Day is the highlight of the summer for our campers as well as our counselors. We can't wait to do it again next year," said Traina.

For information about all Des Plaines Park District day camps, programs, and events, visit www.DPParks.org or call (847) 391-5700.

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Aamir Domino and Maya Pasamba run through the obstacle course during the Des Plaines Park District Camp Field Day on July 20. Courtesy of Colette Plantz

The main prize at the end of the day is the coveted "Spirit Award," which was won by Camp Chickagami at the Des Plaines Park District Camp Field Day. Courtesy of Colette Plantz

Isabella Donley running toward the finish line during the track and field rotation at the Des Plaines Park District Camp Field Day. Courtesy of Colette Plantz

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