Dundee Township Park District Camps and Youth Programs
Rakow Center / Dundee Township Park District, 665 Barrington Avenue, Carpentersville, IL 60110
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Dundee Township Park District Camps and Youth Programs offers options such as Zoo Camp, Sports Camp, Spring Break Zoo Camp, Summer Zoofari Camp, Golf Leagues, Golf Clinics, the Frozen Oaks 5K, the Rakow Regatta, Wildlife and Wine, and SAT Live!. Spring Break Zoo Camp is described as an exciting week of exploration and discovery where participants can make new friends, meet animals, and take part in a variety of activities. The program notes that creativity, adventure, and excitement are part of the camp experience, and that camp staff bring their passion, talents, and excitement to each camp.
• Ages: 4–13 years old
• Schedule: Spring Break Zoo Camp runs Monday–Friday, March 30–April 3, from 9:00 am–3:00 pm; additional events include the Frozen Oaks 5K on Saturday, February 7 from 10:00–11:30 am, the Rakow Regatta on Saturday, February 14 from 1:30–5:00 pm, and Wildlife and Wine on February 13 from 6:00–8:00 pm
• Price: Spring Break Zoo Camp fees are $220 for residents and $245 for non-residents
For Spring Break Zoo Camp, participants are instructed to bring a lunch, a drink, and to dress for the weather. The program notes that it offers a wide range of opportunities for kids from Kindergarten through Grade 8, with grades effective for the 2025–2026 school year, and that early registration is recommended because some camps will fill quickly. The Frozen Oaks 5K is described as a run or walk through the twists and turns of the Randall Oaks Golf Course at the 7th annual event, and the Rakow Regatta involves designing and constructing a human-powered cardboard boat and racing it 50 yards using paddles or muscle power. Wildlife and Wine is described as an exclusive evening at the zoo for adults that includes wine from Cooper’s Hawk and step-by-step painting instruction to create a zoo-animal-inspired piece. Dundee Township Park District states that it is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through parks, facilities, and community-driven programming, and it has been recognized for excellence in financial reporting for six consecutive years. Randall Oaks Zoo is noted as celebrating 60 years of animals and wonder.
Last updated January 8, 2026.
• Ages: 4–13 years old
• Schedule: Spring Break Zoo Camp runs Monday–Friday, March 30–April 3, from 9:00 am–3:00 pm; additional events include the Frozen Oaks 5K on Saturday, February 7 from 10:00–11:30 am, the Rakow Regatta on Saturday, February 14 from 1:30–5:00 pm, and Wildlife and Wine on February 13 from 6:00–8:00 pm
• Price: Spring Break Zoo Camp fees are $220 for residents and $245 for non-residents
For Spring Break Zoo Camp, participants are instructed to bring a lunch, a drink, and to dress for the weather. The program notes that it offers a wide range of opportunities for kids from Kindergarten through Grade 8, with grades effective for the 2025–2026 school year, and that early registration is recommended because some camps will fill quickly. The Frozen Oaks 5K is described as a run or walk through the twists and turns of the Randall Oaks Golf Course at the 7th annual event, and the Rakow Regatta involves designing and constructing a human-powered cardboard boat and racing it 50 yards using paddles or muscle power. Wildlife and Wine is described as an exclusive evening at the zoo for adults that includes wine from Cooper’s Hawk and step-by-step painting instruction to create a zoo-animal-inspired piece. Dundee Township Park District states that it is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through parks, facilities, and community-driven programming, and it has been recognized for excellence in financial reporting for six consecutive years. Randall Oaks Zoo is noted as celebrating 60 years of animals and wonder.
Last updated January 8, 2026.
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