When school is out, parks are in! Winter Break Camps from the Chicago Park District are now open for registration at parks across the city.

Parents wishing to enroll their children can visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com to register. Unless otherwise stated, camps are for children ages 6-12 and include sports, arts and crafts and other fun recreational activities. Camp times and days vary by location, with most parks offering sessions running about six hours a day.

‘Much like the summer, kids need a safe place in their neighborhoods to socialize, stay active and learn during their time off from school,’ said Park District General Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly. ‘Our winter camps are a good option for families who won’t be traveling this winter or cannot take time off.’

Parks in and around the Humboldt Park community offering Winter Break Camps include: Eckhart Park – 1330 W. Chicago Ave. – $50 Wicker Park – 1425 N. Damen Ave. – $102 Skinner Park – 1331 W. Monroe St. – $72 Stanton Park – 618 W. Scott St. – $84 Douglas Park – 1401 S. Sacramento Dr. – $20/ $40 Franklin Park – 4320 W. 15th St. – Free Garfield Park – 100 N. Central Park Ave. – $27 / $54

Eckhart Park is also offering a Special Recreation Winter Break Camp or individuals ages 8 and up with a primary intellectual or developmental disability. The cost for this camp is also $50.

Along with open registration for winter break camps, the Chicago Park District recently opened registration for winter break programs at all parks. Parents can register their children and themselves for winter programs that start the week of January 9, 2017. Programs include teen clubs, team sports, fitness classes, arts and crafts, acting and much more. To view programs and register, please visit the Chicago Park District website.

The Chicago Park District is the 2014 Gold Medal Award winner, recognized for excellence in park and recreation management across the nation. For more information about the Chicago Park District’s more than 8,300 acres of parkland, more than 585 parks, 26 miles of lakefront, 12 museums, two world-class conservatories, 16 historic lagoons, nearly 50 nature areas, thousands of special events, sports and entertaining programs, please visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com or contact the Chicago Park District at 312/742.PLAY or 312/747.2001.