# Thanksgiving Break Camp — Wheeling Park District

> Program for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Ongoing
- Dates: Mon, Nov 23; Tue, Nov 24; Wed, Nov 25
- Where: Wheeling Park District Community Recreation Center, 333 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
- Ages: School-age kids
- Price: 3-day camp $120 resident / $140 non-resident; flex $42 / $50
- Organizer: Wheeling Park District
- Official page: https://ilwheelingweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=243723831
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Supervised games, sports and activities at the Community Recreation Center and Heritage Playground, with pool time on some days, Monday–Wednesday of Thanksgiving week. Book the three-day camp or flex days; before care (7–9 am) and after care (3–6 pm) are extra. Send a nut-free lunch and water bottle; registration closes 5 pm seven days before camp.

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