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 Camp Little Tykes, Camp FunTime, Youth Day Camp, Camp Care, Camp Little Critters, and Camp Curiosity. The broader park district also offers activities such as Japanese classes, Flag Football, Cheer, the Sparklers Competitive Cheer Team, the Momentum Dance Force Competitive Dance Team, Warrior Wrestling, and Youth Basketball, along with special events like the Old Times Family Picnic, Senior Picnic, Thornton Quarry Tour, Spooky Golf, a Christmas Arts & Crafts Workshop, and Daddy Daughter Date Night. Additional early childhood programs connected to the district include Baby Talk N’ Tempo and Circle Time for Toddlers.
• Ages: 2–13 years old
• Schedule: 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; Youth Day Camp is for those entering 1st through 8th grade; Camp Little Critters is for children 2–4 years old; Camp Curiosity is for children ages 3–10 years old; Camp Care is offered for before camp and after camp.
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. The district is a municipal governing agency led by a Board of Commissioners made up of five elected officials, each serving six-year terms. Leadership for parks and recreation includes Kirstin Dahm as Director of Parks & Recreation, with Cindy Grannan listed as a previous Director and Michelle listed as a Manager. The district’s Comprehensive Master Plan incorporates input from residents, park patrons, the Park District Board of Commissioners, and Park District staff, and community events such as the Old Times Family Picnic include food trucks, kids’ games, face painters, a balloon artist, live music, bingo, and more.
Last updated January 10, 2026.
• Ages: 2–13 years old
• Schedule: 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; Youth Day Camp is for those entering 1st through 8th grade; Camp Little Critters is for children 2–4 years old; Camp Curiosity is for children ages 3–10 years old; Camp Care is offered for before camp and after camp.
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. The district is a municipal governing agency led by a Board of Commissioners made up of five elected officials, each serving six-year terms. Leadership for parks and recreation includes Kirstin Dahm as Director of Parks & Recreation, with Cindy Grannan listed as a previous Director and Michelle listed as a Manager. The district’s Comprehensive Master Plan incorporates input from residents, park patrons, the Park District Board of Commissioners, and Park District staff, and community events such as the Old Times Family Picnic include food trucks, kids’ games, face painters, a balloon artist, live music, bingo, and more.
Last updated January 10, 2026.
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