{"id":8278,"date":"2025-11-13T18:07:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T18:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/?page_id=8278"},"modified":"2026-04-17T12:02:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:02:55","slug":"camps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/ja\/program\/after-care-and-camps\/camps\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Camps"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull pattern hero-2 with-slider\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-dark-teal-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pattern-intro is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-col-text is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-intro-heading\">Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pattern-heading\">Summer Camps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>HEParks camps in Hoffman Estates deliver unforgettable experiences all summer long, during school breaks, and throughout the year. From outdoor adventures and sports to arts, STEM, and specialty-themed camps, every program is designed to spark curiosity, encourage growth, and keep kids engaged. With exciting activities, memorable field trips, and opportunities to make new friends, children thrive in safe, fun environments led by our highly trained staff, creating summer memories that last a lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-col-image is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipsnack.com\/BDABCECC5A8\/2026-summer-camp-at-heparks\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/Guide-book-picture.png.webp\" alt=\"Summer Camp 2026\" class=\"wp-image-40071 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/Guide-book-picture.png.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/Guide-book-picture-300x200.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/Guide-book-picture-768x512.png.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Guide-book-picture.png&quot;,&quot;data-srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Guide-book-picture.png 900w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Guide-book-picture-300x200.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Guide-book-picture-768x512.png 768w&quot;}\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>WHAT&#8217;S NEW FOR 2026! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register by the Week <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Camp Offerings <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extend the Camp Day (Early\/Late Camp)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the Fun Going (Camp Close Out)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flipsnack.com\/BDABCECC5A8\/2026-summer-camp-at-heparks\">Download SUMMER CAMP GUIDE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light pattern hero-2\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-golden-yellow-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pattern-intro is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-col-image is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/camp-new-website-03.png.webp\" alt=\"two childs wearing matching shirts\" class=\"wp-image-40073 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/camp-new-website-03.png.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/camp-new-website-03-300x200.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/camp-new-website-03-768x512.png.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/camp-new-website-03.png&quot;,&quot;data-srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/camp-new-website-03.png 900w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/camp-new-website-03-300x200.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/camp-new-website-03-768x512.png 768w&quot;}\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-col-text is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-intro-heading has-dark-brown-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-180adf2817c6dee03b3505396f658fea\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--dark-brown)\">Important Dates &amp; Information  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pattern-heading has-dark-brown-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dc6f667c1a58bcee932fe5ba05951c03\">Transparent Information for Your Peace of Mind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark your calendars with these important camp dates so you\u2019re ready and excited for Summer Camp 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>February 10 &#8211; Registration Begins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 15 &#8211; Payment Plan Option Deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 30 &#8211; e-PACT letter Emailed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 15 &#8211; Camp Open House-Triphahn Center (6:00-8:00 PM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 4 &#8211; Parent Manual Emailed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 18 &#8211; e-PACT Forms Completed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registration Deadlines: One week prior to the camp start date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No Camp Dates: June 19 &amp; July 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age Requirements:<\/strong> When choosing an appropriate age camp for your child use the age that your child will be on the first day they start attending camp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Camp Refund Request Process:<\/strong> Refund Requests for camp must be made by 8:00 AM, no later than <strong>one week prior to the start date<\/strong> of the session\/week your camper is registered for. A $10 fee will be applied to each week the refund request is made for. Cancellations made by the deadline will be refunded to the original form of payment or issues a Hoffman Estates Park District household credit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull pattern hero-2\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-sky-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pattern-intro is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-col-text has-deep-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-408e7516ab77a50ba597b1e7fe20b8f1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-intro-heading has-deep-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-599d8119f238128c66cfe080ba4d0924\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--dark-brown)\">Payment Plan Option-NEW FOR 2026  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pattern-heading has-deep-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e104c1eed80665402f68d9777c9c795a\">Take Advantage of our Convenient Payment Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New for 2026, we\u2019re excited to offer families the flexibility of our convenient payment plan. This option allows you to spread the cost of camp over three manageable payments, making planning for camp a little easier. Read the details below to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Payment plans are available for the following camps: <strong>Splash &amp; Explore, Camp Hoffman, STEAM, Sports, Dance, Teen Theater, and Close Out as well as Early\/Late Stay Options. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can take advantage of the payment plan option through <strong>March 15<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If choosing the payment plan option, a <strong>$25 deposit<\/strong> will be charged at the time of registration for each qualifying summer camp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After camp options are selected, the remaining balance will be split into <strong>three payments to be charged on the following dates: March 27, April 27, and May 27<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A credit card or ACH payment method must be added to the household account for automatic deductions on payment dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If payment is not received or successful, the participant will be removed from the program. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All policies and waivers, as outlined in the camp brochure, apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-col-image is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/camp-new-website-04.png.webp\" alt=\"a group of childs in a bowling alley\" class=\"wp-image-40074 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/camp-new-website-04.png.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/camp-new-website-04-300x200.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/camp-new-website-04-768x512.png.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/camp-new-website-04.png&quot;,&quot;data-srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/camp-new-website-04.png 900w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/camp-new-website-04-300x200.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/camp-new-website-04-768x512.png 768w&quot;}\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light pattern cards-3\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-coral-orange-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pattern-intro is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-intro-heading\">Camp Family Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pattern-heading\">Everything You Need for a Smooth Start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready for camp season in minutes. We\u2019ve brought together all the essential handbooks and trip calendars to make your camp experience easy and stress-free.<br><br>Please download and review these items to ensure your camper is ready for their first day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pattern-cards is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/themes\/dream\/patterns\/images\/Group-328-1.svg\" alt=\"green leaf logo\" class=\"wp-image-1943 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading pattern-card-heading\">Parent handbook<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your go-to resource for a successful summer. Everything parents need to know about camp, including daily essentials, hours, lunch requirements, locations, swimming and field trip days, and campsite phone numbers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">handbook coming soon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/themes\/dream\/patterns\/images\/Group-328-1.svg\" alt=\"green leaf logo\" class=\"wp-image-1943 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 30px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 30\/30;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading pattern-card-heading\">Camp calendars<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From big adventures to special days, all your camp dates and trips are right here in one simple calendar. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Summer-Camp-Field-Trips-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camp calendars (PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light pattern hero-2\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-golden-yellow-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pattern-intro is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-col-image is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/camp-new-website-01.png.webp\" alt=\"a group of childs sitting together smiling\" class=\"wp-image-40075 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/camp-new-website-01.png.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/camp-new-website-01-300x200.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/camp-new-website-01-768x512.png.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/camp-new-website-01.png&quot;,&quot;data-srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/camp-new-website-01.png 900w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/camp-new-website-01-300x200.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/camp-new-website-01-768x512.png 768w&quot;}\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Children playing in tent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-col-text is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-intro-heading has-dark-brown-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7bdf0bb49fb6b4428f3107236d8693a9\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--dark-brown)\">contact information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pattern-heading has-dark-brown-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0708162bb57017b1eaba8aa73dd55645\">Need More Information or Have Questions? Here&#8217;s Who to Contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our recreation managers are here to support you every step of the way. Below, you\u2019ll find the camps each manager oversees. Please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out with any questions, we\u2019re happy to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\">K<\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\">i<\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\">m<\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\"> <\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\">B<\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\">a<\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\">r<\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\">t<\/a><\/strong><strong><a href=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\">o<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kbarton@heparks.org\"><strong>n<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; 847.285.5526: Camp Hoffman, STEAM, Sports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"mailto:wlieb@heparks.org\">Will Lieb<\/a> &#8211; <\/strong>847.285.5518: Teen, Dance, Theater, Camp Close Out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto: jkarbowski@heparks.org\"><strong>Jessica Karbowski<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; 847.285.5561: Preschool Camp, KinderCamp, Splash Camp, Busy Bees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light pattern slider-5\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-41604 size-large lazyload\" alt=\"Picture of the trees with the sun peaking through the leaves\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/12\/DSC7541-1024x731.jpg.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/12\/DSC7541-1024x731.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/12\/DSC7541-300x214.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/12\/DSC7541-768x549.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/12\/DSC7541-1536x1097.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/12\/DSC7541-scaled.jpg.webp 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/731;\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/DSC7541-1024x731.jpg&quot;,&quot;data-srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/DSC7541-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/DSC7541-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/DSC7541-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/DSC7541-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/DSC7541-scaled.jpg 2048w&quot;}\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pattern-intro is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-col-text is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-intro-heading\">Featured programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pattern-heading\">Explore More from Across HEParks<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-col-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Explore our featured programs designed to keep you active, engaged, and connected throughout the year. From youth sports and fitness to arts, recreation, and community events, Hoffman Estates Park District offers something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-dark-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flipsnack.com\/BDABCECC5A8\/2026-summer-guide\">View our SUMMER PROGRAM guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-dark-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/ja\/program\/after-care-and-camps\/camps\/\">View our Summer camp guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pattern-carousel is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group slider-variation variation-01 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-prolific-carousel-new has-content-align-center wp-block-prolific-carousel-new\" id=\"carousel-new-block-1bfbf88e-251a-44f3-9d8d-69722b0b4a59\" data-slide-count=\"4\" data-virtual-active-index=\"true\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-new-swiper-wrapper\">\n\t\t<swiper-container\n\t\t\t direction=\"horizontal\" speed=\"300\" centered-slides=\"false\" auto-height=\"true\" free-mode=\"false\" scrollbar=\"false\" loop=\"false\" allow-touch-move=\"true\" grab-cursor=\"true\" keyboard=\"true\" mousewheel=\"false\" navigation=\"false\" pagination=\"true\" pagination-type=\"bullets\" pagination-el=\"#swiper-pagination-block-1bfbf88e-251a-44f3-9d8d-69722b0b4a59\" pagination-clickable=\"true\" pagination-dynamic-bullets=\"false\" resistance-ratio=\"0.85\" breakpoints='{&quot;0&quot;:{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:1,&quot;spaceBetween&quot;:10},&quot;768&quot;:{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:3,&quot;spaceBetween&quot;:20},&quot;1024&quot;:{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:4,&quot;spaceBetween&quot;:35}}'\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Carousel\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"carousel-new-swiper-container\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\n<swiper-slide class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-prolific-carousel-new-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-new-slide-inner\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group upper-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"pill\">Community Representative<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Help Shape our Future<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We are seeking community members to serve on our Advisory Committee, offering residents a meaningful opportunity to help shape the future of local parks, programs, and recreational facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lower-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a aria-label=\"Help Shape our Future\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/ja\/questionnaire\/\">Get INVOLVED<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Help Shape our Future<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/swiper-slide>\n\n\n\n<swiper-slide class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-prolific-carousel-new-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-new-slide-inner\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group upper-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"pill\">Vogelei Park &amp; Barn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">New Playground Open for Play<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">HEParks is proud to announce the opening of a new, fully inclusive playground at Vogelei Park &amp; Barn, located at 650 W. 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Purchase your family passes today, &#8211; your future summer self will thank you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lower-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a aria-label=\"Splash Into Summer\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/ja\/spaces\/seascape-family-aquatic-center\/\"><strong>Take the plunge<\/strong><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Splash Into Summer<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/swiper-slide>\n\n\n\n<swiper-slide class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-prolific-carousel-new-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-new-slide-inner\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group upper-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"pill\">Dog Park Passes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Unleash the Fun!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Open daily, year-round from sunup to sundown, our fully fenced off-leash dog parks provide a safe, welcoming place for dogs to run, play, and socialize. 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