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The Metamora Park District maintains a community pool and four parks, the crown jewel of which is Black Partridge Park. Use the map and links below to learn more about our facilities.
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Are you planning an event? The Park District facilities are available to rent/reserve space on a first-come, first-served basis. Facilities available include: covered pavillions at our parks, indoor activity room with tables and chairs, pool after hours for private events. Read more...
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Metamora Park District
Our staff, board members and volunteers plan ahead and work together to accomplish the most we can in the most fiscally responsible manner possible for our residents.
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Monetary donations made directly to the Metamora Park District be mailed or delivered to our office, accompanied by the Donation Form. Read more...
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Volunteering with the Metamora Park District is a great way to meet new people and give back to our community. Read more...
Foundation
The Metamora Park Foundation serves as a non-profit 501-C-3 foundation. The purpose of the Park Foundation is to receive and distribute funds in support of the Metamora Park District’s plan for development. Read more...
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CAMPS FOR YOUNG BIOLOGISTS AND ENGINEERS
Are you ready for an adventure?
Engage in eye-opening experiments, learn about the natural world, and make new friends this summer at Metamora Park District's Summer Camps. The Metamora Park District offers two camps for young scientists between the ages of 4 and 13.
With a curriculum developed by certified science teachers, our camps engage kids with inquiry-based learning activities. Campers will have the opportunity to spend their summer building rockets, studying the secret world of bugs, learning how to predict the weather, and so much more! Each week will have a different theme, so campers are welcome to sign up for as many sessions as they would like.
Safari Camp
Ages 4-6
Have an endless imagination? If you like to play pretend, come join us as we use our imagination and play outside at Black Partridge Park. Every week, campers will have an opportunity to look, listen and experience different animal's habitats within our parks. Campers will complete crafts, play games and enjoy outdoor play.
Price Per Two Week Session
Full Days, 9am-3pm
$200 (Residents)
$240 (Non-Residents)
Half Days, 9am-12pm
$120 (Residents)
$140 (Non-Residents)
Themes
Session 1 (June 11-22): Creepy Crawly
Session 2 (June 25-July 6): Endangered Animals
Session 3 (July 9-20): Underwater Life
Session 4 (July 23-Aug 3): Land Before Time
Engineering and Design Squad
Ages 7-11
While facing a new challenge each week, campers will have the opportunity to put their ingenuity to the test. They will build and test different models and materials, build prototypes, and play games along the way.
Price Per Two Week Session
Full Days, 9am-3pm
$220 (Residents)
$260 (Non-Residents)
Half Days, 9am-12pm
$140 (Residents)
$160 (Non-Residents)
Themes
Session 1 (June 11-22): Build It
Design an earthquake safe shelter and improvise an emergency shelter for use if a natural disaster strikes.
Session 2 (June 25-July 6): Using Machines
Create a device that can detect a magnetic field and build a tool that will reach the core of a potato.
Session 3 (July 9-20): Not too Cool to Play with Toys
Modify a cup so it can zip down a line and drop a marble into a cup and build a kicking machine that sends a ball flying
Session 4 (July 23-Aug 3): Vroom Vroom CRASH
Design your own moon rover and build a paddle boat powered by a rubber band
Extended Care
We offer Extended Care for campers who need to be dropped off early or picked up late. Hours Include: 7 am-9am and 3 pm-6pm. Extended care will be a flat rate of $140 per session (two weeks) which covers all times extended care is open.
Questions
If you have any questions please call (309) 367-2932 or email camp@metamoraparks.org.
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