NISRA camps are a great place to experience games, storytelling, sports, arts & crafts, singing, skits, and water fun this summer. Our camps have helped children grow in self-esteem, make friends, experience new places, learn games and songs, and develop physical skills. NISRA camps are not an extension of the special education curriculum, however many children retain concepts from the school year through the summer months.
2026 Summer Day Camp Information
Registration Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Summer Day Camp 2026 | |
| Wednesday, February 25 | Camp Brochure Preview Begins |
| Monday, March 2 | Resident Priority Registration Begins |
| Thursday, March 19 | Resident Priority Registration Ends |
| Friday, March 20 | Non-Resident Registration Begins |
| Thursday, March 26 | Final Camp Registration Deadline |
Registration Information
We are very excited for all the fun under the sun as we move into summer! Please read all notes below regarding updates about registration, camps, dates, and more.
NISRA’s New Registration System Is Here!
We launched WebTrac, our new online registration system that makes it easier than ever for families to create accounts, view programs, and register online. Once your WebTrac account is approved, you’ll be ready to register on Monday, March 2 for Summer Day Camps. If you or your loved one is currently registered for 2026 winter and/or spring programs, your WebTrac and ePact accounts are ready to go. No further action is required prior to registration.
After registering, families will receive an email invitation to complete participant information through ePact, NISRA’s secure emergency and medical information system. Participants whose ePact profiles are not completed by May 4 may be dropped from their camps.
You will be able to preview the Summer Day Camp Brochure beginning Wednesday, February 25. You will not be able to add programs to your cart until registration goes live. During the brochure preview, you can use the Wishlist in WebTrac to save programs or activities you are interested in before registration opens. This can help families plan ahead and quickly register for their preferred programs once enrollment becomes available. To add a program to your Wishlist, click on the three dots at the end of the program information.
Registration will open at 8:30am on Monday, March 2. Registration forms will not be accepted through email, fax, or the NISRA drop box. All registrations must be completed online through WebTrac or in person at the NISRA office during business hours. If you want to make changes to your participant’s program(s), cancel a program or have any questions, please email [email protected].
Camp Sessions:
Camp registration will be offered in 2 sessions: Session 1 (June 15 – July 2) and Session 2 (July 6 – July 30). Families can register their camper for one or both sessions. There will be no prorating as you will need to pay in full at the time of registration.
Camps:
An assessment is needed for all 1st year campers. Camp Independence is not an option for 1st year campers. Parents will receive a phone call from the Camp Coordinator to complete the assessment.
Swimming:
Camps will be swimming two days a week this summer and families will be notified of days and locations in the welcome letter that you will receive via e-mail in May.
Registration FAQs
Q: What is the procedure if I need to drop my camper from camp or change their camp registration? Will I get a credit/refund?
As a parent or guardian, you will need to email [email protected] to update your camper’s registration. The change will go through the front office as well as the Manager of Summer Day Camp. If the request for changes are made five business days before the camp session starts, you will receive a full credit/refund minus a $15 cancellation processing fee. Refer to the brochure about our cancellation and refund policy.
Q: What is the procedure if I need to pick up my camper early from camp or on pool swim day? Or can’t pick up my camper from camp on time?
Contact the NISRA Office at (815) 459-0737 to reach the Manager of Summer Day Camp or the site directors for your child’s camp. The office will pass along the details of pick up.
Q: When, where, and for how long does my camper swim?
Specific camper swim information will be located in your camper’s welcome letter sent out in mid-May via email by the Manager of Summer Day Camp.
Q: What if my camper doesn’t want to swim and/or forgets swimsuit?
NISRA camps are staffed with close ratios, we take into consideration if campers will be swimming or not on a daily basis.
Q: What criteria determines if swimming will be canceled?
Decisions will be based on the weather and facility readiness. If you have questions about swimming, please contact the Manager of Summer Day Camp. Refer to the brochure for more details.
Q: Is there financial assistance for SDC fees?
NISRA offers financial assistance to those that qualify according to our scholarship application. To learn more, contact Jennifer Wiley at j[email protected].
Q: When do camp fees need to be paid in full?
Upon registration on WebTrac or by June 1 if using installment billing.
Q: Can we register for half day camp days, individual weeks of camp or around a planned vacation? Can we be prorated?
This year we are offering 2 sessions of camp so that there are options for families. Session 1 is June 15 – July 2 and Session 2 is July 6 – July 30. NISRA only offers a full day of camp. If your camper is attending summer school or other activities in the morning, please contact the Manager of Summer Day Camp to share details and drop off times. NISRA will not prorate camp fees.
Q: If my child is waitlisted for camp enrollment, when would I find out if they will be enrolled or not?
The Manager of Summer Day Camp will call you as soon as a spot becomes available to discuss enrolling your camper into a camp. You will have 48 hours to respond otherwise we will move onto the next camper on the waitlist. There is not a set timeline for this process as it depends on our progress with hiring staff for safe ratios as well as availability in each camp. If you do not receive a call, there is no spot available. Please do not call to check the status. Payment will be needed at the time of enrollment from the waitlist.
Q: How can I find out more specific information about my child’s specific camp location, camp schedule, and camp staff (meet counselors and visit camp location)?
The Manager of Summer Day Camp will send out a welcome letter specific to your child’s camp in early to mid-May via email. If you do not receive it by mid-May, please send an email to [email protected] requesting the welcome letter.
Q: How can I communicate and to whom if my camper has allergies, dietary needs, seizures, or a medical protocol to be followed?
The Seizure Questionnaire, Medication Permission Form, and/or Medical Protocol Form will need to be submitted via ePact. If you are new to NISRA or NISRA camps, you will have a short welcome phone call to address these needs. When attending the summer day camp meet and greet (please see welcome letter information) you may share any important information with camp staff as well.
Q: If my camper goes home from camp sick, vomiting, fever, coughing) can they come back the next day?
No. The camper must be fever free and has not vomited or had diarrhea for 24 hours to return to camp. See page 15 for more details.
Q: How do I get notified of transportation updates, severe weather, or camp closures?
All camp information related to transportation, weather, or camps will be communicated via ePact. Please ensure your notifications are enabled.