What is Allerton Day Camp all about?
Each week of camp has a different theme, but they all share a common goal of spending quality time outdoors, exploring the art and nature found only at Allerton Park. Campers, split into two age groups: 5- to 7-year-olds (Acorns) and 8- to 11-year-olds (Adventurers), will spend their time doing whole-group and small-group, structured and camper-led exploration activities in the great outdoors including hikes, game, and themed activities.
Where is camp held?
Campers spend their days outside, utilizing a tent near the Meadow. In the event of inclement weather, camps will utilize the Auditorium of the Greenhouse building, and Studio building across the street as needed. Your registration materials will include detailed information about where to drop your camper off and pick them up.
Do you offer extended day?
Yes! We offer Early Arrivers from 7 to 8 a.m. and After Care from 3 to 5:30 p.m. to extend the camp day. Times are listed on the registration form and online. Participants must be pre-registered for Extended Day.
Participants may be dropped off 5 minutes before the start of camp and will be allowed a 5-minute grace period after the end of camp. If you need care earlier or later than those times, you are required to sign your child up for Extended Day. Regularly late pick-ups will be charged the After Care fee for that week.
When is the deadline to register?
Camp registration continues all summer if space remains available. Individual weeks of camp can fill quickly. Registration closes for individual weeks of camp 14 days prior to that camp.
Can I reserve a spot in camp?
Yes! You can hold your child’s spot in camp with a non-refundable deposit of $50 per child per week. Your spot will be held until payment is due 10 business days prior to the start of camp. If payment is not made 10 business days prior, the spot will be opened up to the waitlist without refund of deposit. When payment is made, your deposit fee will be applied toward total camp fees.
What is your cancellation policy?
Participants may cancel their registration and withdraw from camp up to 10 business days from the start of camp and receive a full refund of the registration fee minus an administrative fee. If a participant cancels fewer than 10 business days prior to the start of camp, they will be charged the full fee for that camp.
My child turns 5 or 8 during the summer, can I still register?
Your child must be 5 years old before the start of their first day of camp for Acorns and 8 years old for Adventurers.
Does Allerton offer transportation to and from camp?
Piattran provides a transportation alternative for camp parents getting kiddos to and from camp! They also provide Adventurers (8- to 11-year-olds) rides to and from the pool twice weekly.
To set up rides for your camper, you should submit a current Rider Intake Form directly to the Piattran office at least 2 weeks prior to camp. To arrange payment of rider fees, please contact Piattran directly. Due to administrative processes, camp staff will not be collecting rider fees or intake forms for Piattran. If Piattran does not have your camper’s form and payment one week prior to the start of camp, your camper will not be able to ride Piattran, including Adventurers going to the pool. If you have any questions regarding this service, please contact Piattran directly.
Piattran:
Piatt County Public Transportation
1925 North Market Street
Monticello, IL 61856-8144
Ph: (217) 762-7821 Fax: (217) 762-7594
Email: ride@piattran.org
ADVENTURERS ONLY INFORMATION (8-11 year olds)
My camper is attending Adventurers Camp. How do I set up rides to the pool with Piattran?
Piattran provides Adventurers rides to the pool twice per week. Campers will need a current Rider Intake Form on file and payment paid directly to Piattran. If Piattran does not have this form and payment one week before the first trip to the pool, your camper will not be able to ride Piattran. See above for Piattran contact information.
Do we need to purchase a pool pass?
Campers will not need to purchase a pool pass! Pool fees are included in the camp registration fee.
