Oak Forest Park District Summer Camps
Don Gorman Recreation Center, 15601 South Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
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Oak Forest Park District Summer Camps include several options such as Camp Little Tykes, Camp FunTime, Camp Elevate, Camp Care, Camp Little Critters, and Camp Curiosity. The wider program also connects with activities and events offered by the district, including flag football, cheer, the Sparklers Competitive Cheer Team, the Momentum Dance Force Competitive Dance Team, Warrior Wrestling, youth basketball, Japanese classes, Baby Talk N’ Tempo, Circle Time for Toddlers, Old Times Family Picnic, Senior Picnic, Thornton Quarry Tour, Spooky Golf, Christmas Arts & Crafts Workshop, and Daddy Daughter Date Night.
• Ages: 2–12 years old
• Schedule: Board meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.; main office and Zone Fitness Center have posted hours throughout the week
The camps include specific age-based options: Camp Little Tykes is for children ages 2–3 years old who are at least 2 years old by June 1, 2025; Camp FunTime is for children who are 3 years old by September 1, 2024 and in preschool through 1st grade; Camp Elevate is for those entering 1st through 6th grade; Camp Little Critters is for children 2–4 years old; and Camp Curiosity is for children ages 3–10 years old. Camp Care is available for before-camp and after-camp coverage.
The Oak Forest Park District states that its mission is to enhance community morale by providing a variety of recreational opportunities, programs, special events, activities, and trips to all individuals, and to do so in a way that brings the community together in a friendly and safe atmosphere. The district is updating a Comprehensive Master Plan to guide the next five years and is replacing play equipment at Avenues Park while adding physical fitness equipment along the path. The Board of Commissioners consists of five elected officials, each serving six-year terms, and board meetings are open to the public. The Director of Parks and Recreation previously served 14 years as a Recreation Supervisor, and the leadership team includes Kirstin Dahm as Director of Parks & Recreation and Cindy Grannan as a previous Director. The district invites individuals with a talent or interest to partner with them to offer classes to the community.
Last updated May 24, 2026.
• Ages: 2–12 years old
• Schedule: Board meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.; main office and Zone Fitness Center have posted hours throughout the week
The camps include specific age-based options: Camp Little Tykes is for children ages 2–3 years old who are at least 2 years old by June 1, 2025; Camp FunTime is for children who are 3 years old by September 1, 2024 and in preschool through 1st grade; Camp Elevate is for those entering 1st through 6th grade; Camp Little Critters is for children 2–4 years old; and Camp Curiosity is for children ages 3–10 years old. Camp Care is available for before-camp and after-camp coverage.
The Oak Forest Park District states that its mission is to enhance community morale by providing a variety of recreational opportunities, programs, special events, activities, and trips to all individuals, and to do so in a way that brings the community together in a friendly and safe atmosphere. The district is updating a Comprehensive Master Plan to guide the next five years and is replacing play equipment at Avenues Park while adding physical fitness equipment along the path. The Board of Commissioners consists of five elected officials, each serving six-year terms, and board meetings are open to the public. The Director of Parks and Recreation previously served 14 years as a Recreation Supervisor, and the leadership team includes Kirstin Dahm as Director of Parks & Recreation and Cindy Grannan as a previous Director. The district invites individuals with a talent or interest to partner with them to offer classes to the community.
Last updated May 24, 2026.
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