Bensenville Park District offers several fun, engaging childcare activities
UPDATE: The park district is no longer taking registrations for Dog Days Spring Break Camp as of Monday, March 18.
Bensenville, Ill. (March 15, 2024) — As spring break approaches, the Bensenville Park District is at the ready with exciting childcare activities for children of all ages. From March 25 to April 1, parents can choose from a variety of engaging programs to keep their children entertained and enriched during the break.
Days Off School Spring Break, running from March 25 to 28 and April 1, offers childcare services from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Children will enjoy a day filled with supervised activities, including games, crafts and outdoor play. Drop off and pick up take place at the Maple/Elm Room in the Deer Grove Leisure Center (DGLC). Parents are reminded to provide a sack lunch and water bottle each day, while breakfast and an afternoon snack will be provided in this peanut-free zone.
For those seeking an interactive experience with “man’s best friend,” the Dog Days Spring Break Camp will run from March 25 to 27. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., children will engage in interactive lessons involving dogs provided by Paws4Kids4Paws. Attendees are advised to wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe footwear. Fees for this camp are $155, with a discounted rate of $120 available for those living within park district boundaries.
Nature enthusiasts will love the Spring Break Farm Camp, taking place from 8:30 a.m. to noon March 25 to 29. Children will explore the wonders of the farm through hiking, games, crafts and animal encounters. Participants should bring a peanut-free snack, water bottle and wear suitable footwear for outdoor activities. The fee for this camp is $39 per day, with an in-district rate of $29.
To add a touch of humor to the break, the April Fools Day Off camp will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, April 1. Children will enjoy a day filled with funny jokes, crafts, games and an opportunity to meet the farm’s playful goats. As with other camps, attendees should bring a peanut-free snack, water bottle and wear appropriate footwear for outdoor activities. The fee for this camp is $39, $29 in-district.
Sign up for all spring break childcare activities in advance. Registration takes place at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, located at 1000 W. Wood St., Bensenville, or by calling 630-766-7015.
For more information and to view the full schedule of spring and summer activities, visit www.bvilleparks.org. Summer program registration begins Tuesday, April 2, for in-district residents. All others may register beginning April 3.