Summer Youth Program information and pricing is now available! Registration opens March 14, 2022 for Residents and March 24, 2022 for Non-Residents.
Ages 6-12
Leonhard SYP is planning a summer filled with old favorites and new adventures. Whether your child attends one week or all summer, our staff is excited help your child build their self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills, and make lasting memories. Leonhard staff and kids strive to be kind, honest, and helpful.
The 10 week summer program will include sports, arts, fitness, outdoor activities, swimming, field trips, and so much more. Your child will need to bring a nut-free sack lunch and refillable water bottle each day. Morning and afternoon snack will be provided by Champaign-Urbana Public Health District. Any COVID-19 guidelines will be enforced and followed.
Is Leonhard SYP swimming? Yes, in some capacity we will swim at Sholem Aquatic Center.
Is Leonhard SYP taking field trips? Pending COVID-19 restrictions. We will also be bringing some field trips to US!
No Program: 5/30, 7/4*
Day: M-F
Time: 7:30a–5:30p
Location: Leonhard Recreation Center
Fee (R/NR): $157/$207
Questions: shannon.walter@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3988
Payment Schedule
Payments may be made throughout the summer in accordance to the payment schedule. We require at least a $20 non-refundable deposit per child, per session to hold a spot. The balance will be due ten (10) days (Friday by 5p) before the session begins. See payment schedule online at champaignparks.org or in the parent handbook. Participants will be dropped at this time and space offered to waiting list participants. Registration during the two weeks prior to a session will require full payment at registration.
Summer Youth Program Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Refunds of fees paid minus the required deposit (per child/ per session) will only be given through seven (7) days before the start of the session unless otherwise noted.
Questions: 217-398-2550
Please see other tabs for Program Scholarships & Child Care Resource Services (CCRS).
| Week | Dates | Full Payment Due by 5p Friday* | $20 Deposits Accepted Thru Friday** |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 31-June 3 | May 20 | May 13 |
| 2 | June 6-June 10 | May 27 | May 20 |
| 3 | June 13-June 17 | June 3 | May 27 |
| 4 | June 20-June 24 | June 10 | June 3 |
| 5 | June 27-July 1 | June 17 | June 10 |
| 6 | July 5-July 8 | June 24 | June 17 |
| 7 | July 11-July 15 | July 1 | June 24 |
| 8 | July 18-July 22 | July 8 | July 1 |
| 9 | July 25-July 29 | July 15 | July 8 |
| 10 | August 1-August 5 | July 22 | July 15 |
* Non-Payment by due date will result in participant being dropped and space offered to waiting list participants. May re-enroll if space is available. CCRS participants: please see the front desk regarding payment details.
** $20 deposits must be made to hold space through the “Deposits Accepted” date. Full payment is due if registering during the two weeks prior to the start of a session.
Required Form & Resources
- 2022 Summer Youth Program Parent Handbook – Fillable >>
- CUSR Inclusion Services >>
- Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation offers inclusion services for Champaign Park District programs. Upon an initial assessment, services that are deemed appropriate based on each individual will be provided. If needed, a one-on-one aide will work with your child. When registering, please fill in ADA information with INCLUSION REQUEST on the registration form. For more questions, email grace.tissier@champaignparks.org, CUSR Manager & Inclusion Coordinator.
Scholarship Information
Because some residents are unable to participate in recreation programs due to economic hardship, the Champaign Park District offers scholarships to reduce certain fees and charges. Jimmy John’s Youth Scholarship Program applicants are not guaranteed fund availability, program registration or choice of program location. Early applications are given priority. Need is the primary criterion upon which scholarship applicants are considered. Questions: 398-2550.
Visit our Registration page for the updated Scholarship Applications!
Child Care Resource Services (CCRS)
Child Care Resource Service helps income-eligible parents who are working and/or going to school to pay for their child care. Eligibility is based on family size and parents’ income. Working families whose incomes are at or below 50% of the state median income level may be eligible. Processing the application can take up to 10 business days, once all the necessary information is received. Please pick up an application form from CCRS. CCRS approved families may register for summer youth programs by paying a $10 deposit per child/per session of the program. These deposits may be refunded at the end of the summer once all CCRS checks are received and there is a credit balance. If money is still owed on your account once CCRS checks have been applied, you will be responsible for the rest of the bill. Because the Park District does not receive payment from CCRS until one month after the service was provided, your deposit could be refunded as late as October.
Please Note: Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation is unable to accept CCRS payment due to changes in governmental regulations.
Questions: Child Care Resource Service (http://ccrs.illinois.edu/), 217-333-3252 or 1-800-325-5516
Inclusion Services
CUSR offers inclusion services for Champaign Park District programs. Upon an initial assessment, services that are deemed appropriate based on each individual will be provided. If needed, a one-on-one aide will work with your child. When registering, please fill in ADA information as needed on registration form.
*Inclusion services may be limited due to the spread of Covid-19. Please call CUSR or CPD program supervisor to learn what accommodations are available at the time of registration.
For more questions, feel free to email CUSR Manager grace.tissier@champaignparks.org!
