• Counselor in Training - After School Program
• Counselor in Training - K-5 Summer Camp Program
• Counselor in Training - Early Childhood Program
• Game Pazzo Extravaganza
• Gifts from Nature
• Teen Night Out

• Medieval Times
• Paintball Outdoor
• Club Rec-It
• Art of Felting
• Great America Outing

Young adults will get an opportunity to learn first-hand what it takes to be an after school program counselor. All CITs will go through an interview process before being selected into the program. An application can be obtain on the Butterfield Park District website or at the Park District office. The fee includes program t-shirts, leadership training seminars, hands on working experience with children and first aid/CPR certification

6-10 grade
January-May M-F
When school is in session
4:00-6:00 pm
$50 per month
2/10 min/max
Location: Butterfield Park District or Butterfield Elementary School

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Young adults will get an opportunity to learn first-hand what it takes to be a summer camp counselor. All CITs will go through an interview process before being selected into the program. An application can be obtained at the Butterfield Park District office. Once selected, CITs will go through a series of meetings and training before summer camp begins. Planning meetings will be required for CITs to attend throughout the summer. The fee includes T-shirts, admission to field trips, trainings and swimming at the pool. This program is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge to become a leader and to participate in team building activities.

7-10 grade
June 11 - August 17 M-F
8:30am - 3:30pm
$260/$270

Applications must be submitted by April 27th. Interviews will begin in May.

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This program is for young adults who enjoy working with preschool aged children and is designed to help teens develop leadership skills that will be useful throughout their lives. Improving communication and decision making skills, learning responsibility, helping others, and how to effectively lead young children are the main objectives for our Early Childhood CIT's. Counselors in training will get an opportunity to learn first-hand what it takes to be a summer camp counselor. All CITs will go through an interview process before being accepted into the program. The fee includes T-shirt, training and swimming at the pool. An application can be obtained at the Butterfield Park District office. Once selected, CITs will go through a series of meetings and training before summer camp begins.

7-10 grade
June 5 - August 16 T, W, Th
9:00am - 12:00pm
$100

Applications must be submitted by April 27th. Interviews will begin in May

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Take a trip to the world's largest game center. We will play on every gaming system imaginable and enjoy a day filled with video game fun!

6-10 grade
February 20 M
9:30 am-4:30 pm
$35
6/13 min/max
Location: Meet at the Butterfield Park District
Register one week prior to class

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Enjoy making old-fashioned craft items using materials gathered from nature. Finished projects include an acorn photo frame, milkweed Santa's, tiny floating candles, and other holiday crafts. If time permits, students will also learn the art of papermaking. Participants must be able to independently use a hot glue gun.
11-13 years

session IV
February 21-April 3 T

session V
April 10-May 15 T
5:00-5:45 pm
$55/60
6/8 min/max
Register one week prior to class
There will be no class the week of March 26.

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Looking for something different to do that is fun and inexpensive? Why not try Teen Game Night at the Butterfield Park District. Bring some friends for a night filled with games throughout the entire park district building. Basketball will be available in the gym and a wide variety of video and board games will be available as well. Come check it out!

6-10 grade
February 24 and April 27 F
8:00-10:00 pm
$2
Register one week prior to class

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Spend the day off on your spring break with the Butterfield Park District. Take a trip with us to the Medieval Times for a fabulous feast, exciting tournament and a day filled with fun and excitement.

6-10 grade
March 30 F
9:30 am-3:30 pm
$35
4/12 min/max
Location: Meet at Butterfield Park District
Recreation Center
Register one week prior to class

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Bring your friends and family for this fun paintball adventure. Explore the many courses, play a wide variety of games and enjoy the game where your best friend becomes your worst enemy. Paintball the day away at CPX in Joliet Il.

10+ years
March 27 T
9:30 am-4:00 pm

$60
10/26 min/max
Location: CPX - Joliet
Register by March 15

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We want to know what programs you would like to see offered at the Butterfield Park District. Come be a part of this exclusive group for independent teens. Each meeting will include possible events, trips and topics specifically for teens. Check it out!

6-12 grade
February 22, March 21,
April 25, May 23
7:00 pm

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Felted wool is humanity's first fabric, and a wonderful medium for artistic expression. Felting is an ancient art form that actually pre-dates weaving, and is amazingly simple; wool (or roving) fibers are matted together to bind into a fabric with either a wet (soap and water) or dry (barbed needle) process. In this exciting workshop you'll learn both techniques while work with a luscious palette of roving colors. Students will start by learning to make solid felt balls and move on to felting around a rock to create a doorstop. Once these 2 basic techniques have been mastered, students will have the choice to create an adorable felted snowman or felted jewelry.
11 - 13 years

session IV
February 21-April 3 T

session V
April 10-May 15 T
5:00-5:45 pm
$55/60
6/8 min/max
Register one week prior to class
There will be no class the week of March 26.

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Wind down your summer with a fun group outing to Great America. Come ride the amazing roller coasters, cool down at Hurricane Harbor, and spend quality time with friends as your summer comes to an end. This day will be jammed packed with fun and excitement!

6 - 12 Grade
August 10 F
8:30am - 10:30pm

Price: $55
Register by August 3

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