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Lake Forest staff outline summer movies, camps and concerts; registrations open in May
Summary
Senior recreation staff presented Movies in the Park dates, a Family Camp Out, summer concerts and youth camps at the April 8 commission meeting; some programs have fees and early registration windows for residents beginning May 5 and May 12 for nonresidents.
At the Community Service Commission meeting on April 8, senior recreation staff laid out the city’s summer lineup of community programs and registration details.
Senior Recreation Supervisor Bill Barry said Movies in the Park will be held on Friday evenings this summer: June 12 at Pittsford Park, July 17 at Foothill Ranch Park and Aug. 7 at Mountain View Park. ‘‘We placed them strategically throughout the city,’’ Barry said, noting the screenings will begin at sundown on a 20‑foot screen with surround sound.
Barry also described the Family Camp Out (July 25–26), a popular overnight program limited to the first 100 campers that charges $15 per camper and includes a catered dinner, crafts and games. He asked residents to register early online or at the Lake Forest Sports Park because sessions typically sell out quickly.
Recreation supervisor Ariela Carell reviewed youth and preschool programming, including a one‑week Creative Kids summer camp (ages 6–11), an eight‑week day program running 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the Little Wranglers program for ages 3–5 (9 a.m.–noon). Carell said summer registration opens May 5 for residents and May 12 for nonresidents; Creative Kids will be $200 per week and Little Wranglers $100 per week.
The city’s summer concert series will run at the Lake Forest Sports Park common grass area on June 27, July 18 and Aug. 15, with free admission, food trucks, inflatables for children and a Chamber‑run beer garden, Barry said. He added that specific movie titles and band lineups will be announced in the city’s forthcoming summer brochure.
Commissioners thanked staff for expanding movie locations across the city and asked clarifying questions about event logistics and costs. Staff confirmed that camp and class pricing vary by session and that line‑dancing and other adult classes are being offered in spring as well.
The commission did not take formal action on the programs; staff said details and the summer brochure will be published before registration opens.
