Nelson Center · Springfield, IL
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE! (In order to reserve a spot you must, at least, pay a $50 deposit per week. Remaining balance must be paid prior to the 1st day of the program). *Dates, time(s), procedure(s) and themes are subject to change. GET MORE THAN YOU PAY FOR AT THE NELSON CENTER CAMP!!! All these activities for one low price! The Nelson Center Summer Camp is for children ages 5-12. This 10-week camp will keep your children happy, healthy and moving all summer long with great Park District recreational activities such as swimming, swim lessons, ice skating, disc golf, floor hockey, arts & crafts, themed weeks, field trip, nerf wars, nature programs, science projects and so much more! Campers are divided into appropriate age groups for daily activities. When comparing other summer camps to ours, ask yourself "what other summer camp provides ice skating and swim lessons in their weekly price!?" Parents - get your child signed up early! Over 10 weeks of fun at the Nelson Center Summer Camp, signing up early will save you $10! Space will fill up quickly. For more information, call 217-503-4576 and ask for Andre Hawkins. These are early bird rates that are only good until May 12th, 2026. Rates will increase after May 12th, 2026, to $140.00 Resident, $170.00 Non-Resident. CAMP HOURS (Lunch Break 11:00am-11:30am OR 11:30am-12:00pm) 7:30am to 9:00am Drop-Off & Station Activities 9:00am to 3:30pm Special Events & Planned Activities (Age appropriate) 3:30pm to 4:00pm SNACK TIME (Campers provide their own snack) 4:00pm to 5:30pm Pick-Up & Station Activities CAMPER MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Provide your own sack lunch and snack(s). 2. Water bottle(s). 3. Closed toe shoes. 4. Appropriate clothing for indoor & outdoor activities. 5. Sunscreen/Spray (Children must apply themselves). DROP-OFF PROCEDURES (7:30am to 9:00am) 1. Parents/Guardians will drop child(ren) off at circle drive. 2. Staff will come out to have you sign your child(ren) in. PICK-UP PROCEDURES (4:00pm to 5:30pm) 1. Come to the circle drive and staff will meet you. 2. Staff will radio and bring your child out to you. 3. Parents/Guardians MUST sign your child(ren) out. Thank you for your partnership in planning to keep camp a safe and healthy environment!!
