News from the trail June 11-15

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1 News from the trail June Welcome to Session 2 of Camp ECHO! Everyone will participate in fun camp activities which include sports, fishing, arts & crafts, eating s mores, Zumba, archery, hiking, and more! This week s field trip will be to Seafari Springs in Hanover Park. Campers will enjoy the Aqua Water Bloom, Cheetah s Run Speed Slide, Anaconda Alley Tube Slides, Dumbo s Drop Slide, and the Rhino Chute Body Slide! Please remember to pack a sack lunch, swim suit, towel and sunscreen! Below are a few important reminders about camp: **ECHO Extreme will be traveling to Vets Acres in Crystal Lake, June 12, to enjoy the nature trails, butterfly garden and splash pad. Please pack a sack lunch, swim suit and towel on this day. **Please be sure to complete an Emergency Card form for your camper if you have not already done so. Emergency cards can be found on our website at carypark.com under the Forms tab. **Please remind your campers that sharing personal belongings at camp is not allowed. This is how germs spread and we want all of our campers & staff to stay healthy. Also, please make sure you are labeling all of the belongings your child is bringing to camp. **Please make sure to send your camper with a sack lunch, lots of water, sun screen and bug spray everyday. **Campers will need to be picked up at the Community Center in the field behind the parking lot on Wednesdays and Fridays (swim days). We are looking forward to another awesome week with all of you! THIS WEEK S THEME What I need to bring To camp everyday Aloha summer Backpack Lunch Water Bottle Sunscreen Swim Suit Towel Gym Shoes (No sandals or flip flops) Bug Spray Umbrella

2 Meet your camp staff Name School Year in school Major/minor Hannah E. 3rd Grade Teacher (Emmons School) Graduate Elementary Education Karley K. 3rd Grade Teacher (Prairie Grove) Graduate Elementary Education Jenny D. Loyola University Chicago Sophomore Film Production/Theatre Katie K. Augustan College Sophomore Business Management Ally E. Iowa State University Sophomore Chemical Engineering Tyler P. Illinois State University Senior Elementary Education Sheridan T. University of South Carolina Sophomore Marine Science Megan C. Marquette University Freshman Biology Kiara W. Western Michigan University Sophomore Business Marketing Chris J. Roosevelt University Junior Psychology Sarah L. Northern Illinois University Junior Journalism Arienne W. Illinois State University Senior Elementary Education Daniel K. Cary-Grove High School Senior Diploma Beth G. 1st Grade Teacher (Marquette Elementary) Graduate Elementary & Special Education Steven P. Illinois State University Senior History Education Mary C. University of Dayton Junior International Business Monica B. University of Iowa Junior Marketing Management Kaylin M. Illinois State University Senior Elementary Education Anders S. Illinois State University Senior History Education Megan K. Illinois State University Junior English Education Rachel E. Marquette University Senior Biology Sciences Colleen L. Illinois State University Junior Special Education Karoline R. McHenry County College Sophomore Elementary Education Emily M. Loyola University Chicago Junior Nursing Becca P. Illinois State University Junior Special Education Lilly H. Cary-Grove High School Junior Diploma Gina D. Paraprofessional Graduate Elementary Education Jimmy F. Illinois State University Junior Communications Sarah C. Valparaiso University Sophomore Nursing Emily W. Western Michigan University Sophomore Special Education Sofia K. DePaul University Sophomore Business Administration

3 Field trip Information Location: Seafari Springs Hanover Park, IL Day: Thursday Date: June 14 Time: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Camp Departure: 9:30 am Camp Arrival: 2:30 pm This Field Trip Includes: Admission What I need to bring: Lunch What I may bring: Extra Money Campers are allowed to bring up to $10.00 to camp on field trip days. However, this is optional and not mandatory. The decision of bringing extra money to camp is strictly up to the parents or guardians of the camper. This week s forecast Average temperature for the week Low: 64 / High: 80 Heat Index Zones White Zone: Heat Index of Degrees In this range, the campers are in very little danger from the heat and no special measure will be taken by the camp staff. Yellow Zone: Heat Index of Degrees In this range counselors are instructed to take extra steps to protect their campers by making sure they keep them hydrated and encouraging brakes in the shade when needed. Orange Zone: Heat Index of Degrees In this range camp staff will implement the same measures taken in the yellow zone. Counselors are instructed to keep all camper hydrated by making sure all water bottles are full and take frequent breaks in the Lake House, Main Pavilion, and other shaded areas. Red Zone: Heat Index ranging of degrees All measures from the Yellow and Orange Zone will be taken. Reduce all physical activity by ten minutes and take frequent breaks in the Lake House, Main Pavilion, and other shaded areas. Black Zone: Heat Index above 115 degrees All camp activity will be moved indoors. All participants will be notified to these changes as soon as possible. Camp will resume outside once the heat index is below 115 degrees.

4 Activity block Information Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Camp ECHO Club Day games, archery, hiking, fishing Marshmallow Monday Arts & crafts, sports, Zumba, teambuilding swimsuit & towel) Field Trip to Seafari Springs Waterpark swimsuit & towel) ECHO Extreme Club Day games, archery, hiking, fishing Marshmallow Monday Arts & crafts, sports, Zumba, teambuilding Vets Acres in Crystal Lake swimsuit & towel) Field Trip to Seafari Springs Waterpark swimsuit & towel) On CPD Pool days campers will be picked up at the District Community Center in the field behind the parking lot. Next session information The theme next week is Mystery Week. The field trip will be at Barefoot Bay in Mundelein. Your feedback is very important and helps us plan future sessions of camp. Shortly after the session ends, you will receive an with a survey asking you to rate the experience you and your child had during this week of Camp ECHO. Be sure to watch for this .

5 IMPORTANT REMINDER! Please make sure to sign up for Camp ECHO weather related updates. This is how we communicate with parents if pick-up/drop-off locations change due to inclement weather. Camp ECHO Updates The District has launched its brand new weather update system Rainout Line! Now you may receive weather related program and facility information at your fingertips. There are multiple ways you can receive weather related updates including our website ( by phone (calling ), subscribing to and text alerts, and even through an iphone or Android app. To subscribe to receive updates: 1. Visit 2. Click on the Rainout Line Banner 3. On the Rainout Line page click & Text Alerts in the upper left corner. You may choose to subscribe to receive notification in the following ways: Mobile App: Download the free app in the respective mobile app store (example: Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon App Store (Kindle) or Nook). This app is offered FREE however data rates may apply depending on your individual service contract with your cellphone provider. Once downloaded, Search for District. Enter the address in the space. You can also set when your subscription expires, and select which updates to receive. Select Camp ECHO to receive weather related Camp ECHO updates. Text: Enter the 10-digit phone number in the space. You can also set up when your subscription expires, and you can pick which updates to receive. Select Camp ECHO to receive weather related Camp ECHO updates. Unsubscribing: To unsubscribe from and texts, enter or phone number in the box to unsubscribe.

6 Best Shot Youth & Adult Amateur Photo Contest This contest is open to amateur photographers of all ages (two divisions: youth or adult). All photos must have been taken of a District park or facility or during a District recreational program or special event. Photos entered will be displayed at various Park District facilities, events, and the website. Pictures will be on display and public voting will begin for the People s Choice Award in each division. Photos will be displayed and available for voting on the Park District website and at the Community Center during July. Deadline for photos is 10:00 pm Monday, June 18. Visit carypark.com for complete rules and entry form.

7 Timbertown Picket Request The Park District is providing the opportunity for individuals and families to request their fence picket that they purchased as part of the fundraising efforts during the original construction in To Request Your Picket: - Visit carypark.com - Complete and submit the electronic request form from the home page. After filling out the form, click Submit to complete your request. Requests will be taken from June 8 - July 8, Be sure to include your address as this will be how you will be contacted on when and where your picket will be available for pick up.