Freeport Park District

2009 Summer Program Guide
The 2009 Summer Program Guide is now available. The Program Guide features Freeport Park District programs and services available for May through August 2009. To download a copy of the Guide, click on the image to the left or you can click on the program area listed on the program menu to the left. Copies of the Program Guide are also available at the Park District Office, or you can call us at 815-235-6114 to request a copy be sent to your home.

Krape Park Carousel Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The Carousel in Krape Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. To commemorate this event, the Freeport Park District is turning back the clock to 1959. The Carousel began operation on July 4, 1959 and has been providing amusement and memories for generations of children. The late Robert Koenig, who served on the Freeport Park District Board of Commissioners from 1940 to 1960, donated the Carousel to the Park District in 1959. Each year, approximately 50,000 rides are taken on the Carousel. This accounts to approximately 2.5 million rides since the Carousel began operating.

On Saturday, July 4, 2009, Carousel rides will be offered at 10 cents per ride – the same rates offered 50 years ago. The Carousel will be open from Noon until 9:00 PM.

The Freeport Parks Foundation is pleased to introduce commemorative coins for the 50th anniversary of the Carousel. The collector coins will be available for purchase at the Carousel on Saturday, July 4th from Noon until 4:00 PM. The 50th anniversary Carousel coins are perfect for collectors, gifts and carousel enthusiasts. For more information on these collector coins, please call the Freeport Parks Foundation at 815-801-2500.

Explorer Camp - NEW

Explorer camp is an educational summer day camp organized by the Freeport Park District and the University of Illinois Extension. Campers attending Explorer Camp will get to experience many engaging activities based on that week’s theme as well as the fun and cooperative games that summer camp is known for. Each week campers will enjoy all the amenities in Krape Park and a field trip to the Read Park Pool. Camp hours are from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Extended care is available from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Campers must bring a sack lunch, water bottle, swim suit, towel and extra change of clothes each day. An afternoon snack will be provided daily.
Cost to attend Explorer Camp
R/NR $135/155 per week
Extended Care: $20 per week
Parents who have not registered their campers for extended care will be charged an additional $1 per minute they are late picking up their child.

Week Themes:
Week 1: Science Week
June 22 – June 26

Week 2: Environment and Nature
July 6 – July 10

Week 3: Technology
July 20 – July 24

Week 4: The Arts
July 27 – July 31

Week 5: Around the World
August 3 – August 7

Fore more information on Explorer Camp, please click on the following link - Explorer Camp Brochure

Challenger British Soccer Camp

Challenger British Soccer Camp is the #1 Soccer Camp in the U.S. and Canada. Half-Day player development camps ages 6 to 16. Emphasis is placed upon skill development and master of core techniques through individual and small group practices and coached games. Three hours a day for five days. Host a coach and receive $80 rebate towards cost of camp. Call the Freeport Park District office for more information, or click on the image to the left.

Created on 11/03/2004 05:30 PM by root
Updated on 06/26/2009 11:26 AM by rschneider