Champaign Park District Opens Summer Camp and Job Registration

Programs for ages 3-16 and seasonal employment opportunities now available across the city.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The Champaign Park District has opened registration for its summer camps, offering activities like field trips, sports, swimming, crafts, and games for children ages 3 to 16. In addition, the district is hiring for a variety of seasonal positions, including lifeguards, day camp leaders, park gardeners, and more.

Why it matters

The Champaign Park District's summer programs provide important opportunities for local youth to stay active, make new friends, and have fun during the summer months. The seasonal job openings also offer employment options for residents looking for summer work.

The details

The Champaign Park District's summer camps will be held Monday through Friday at multiple locations across the city, including Douglass Community Center, Leonhard Recreation Center, Springer Cultural Center, and Prairie Farm. Registration is now open for Champaign-Urbana residents, and officials expect the spots to fill up quickly. In addition to the camps, the Park District is hiring for a variety of summer positions, such as lifeguards and customer service staff at Sholem Aquatic Center, day camp leaders, and seasonal roles like park gardeners and natural areas workers.

Registration for Champaign-Urbana residents is now open.
The summer camps will be held Monday through Friday during the summer months.

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