DPS 61 Summer Camps 

Decatur Public School District 61 has been on the forefront of a national movement toward providing meaningful, experiential summer learning in “camp” style programs.  DPS61 partners with leading local organizations like the Decatur Park District, the Decatur Family YMCA, Millikin University, and Richland Community College to provide summer programs for youth and adults alike.

• Camp Connections (Park District)
• Camp Discovery (YMCA)
• SMASH Camp Sr. and SMASH Camp Jr.  (Millikin)

Summer programs are all intentionally designed with the following core values:

• Create meaning
• Inspire action
• Build community
• Smile often
  

Summer is an important, transformational time in everyone’s life.  We play, learn, grow and succeed unconstrained by traditional structures.  We want our entire community – regardless of age – to continue to grow and be the best citizens they can be.  Please help us continue this “new” tradition of making the most of summer by donating to summer programs through the Decatur Public Schools Foundation. Contact Zach Shields at (217) 362.3042 to donate today!