2026
MORTON GROVE PARK DISTRICT
JUNIOR LEADERS IN TRAINING
GRADES 7-10
If you enjoy being around children and are interested in
getting some experience working with kids, then this is the program for you.
This is a great opportunity for 7th-10th grade children to learn about camp counseling.
Positions are available for Kidventure (9:30-1:00pm),
Happy campers (9:00-1:00), Junior and Mor Gro Camps (9:00-3:00).
Please contact Sarah Lindahl if your child is interested in becoming a Junior Leader.
LOC: Prairie View Community Center
KIDVENTURE CAMP: Ages 3-4
M-F: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Mansfi eld Park
JUNIOR CAMP: K-2 Grade
M-F: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: National Park
HAPPY CAMPERS: K-3 Grade
M-F: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Oketo Park
MOR GRO: Grades 3-5
M-F: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Harrer Park Shelter
JUNIOR LEADERS IN TRAINING:
Interested youths should contact Sarah Lindahl at 847-965-0387
or email at slindahl@mgparks.com.
All applicants will be required to submit a
minimum 200-word essay as to why they would like to be involved in this program.
Camp dates: June 8- July 31
You must be able to work at least one full session of two weeks.
Please be aware that not all applicants will be accepted and
might not get their fi rst choice.
The deadline to apply for Junior Leaders
is Monday, April 13.
Please submit your essay to Sarah Lindahl by this date.
After you submit your essay, Sarah will reach out to schedule
a ten-minute interview with you.
Morton Grove Park District | 6834 Dempster Street | (847) 965-1200 | mortongroveparks.com
The deadline to apply for Junior Leaders
is Monday, April 13.
Please submit your essay to Sarah Lindahl by this date.
After you submit your essay, Sarah will reach out to schedule
a ten-minute interview with you.