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About Us

Our day camp is designed for kids ages 5 and up, entering kindergarten through 8th grade for the following school year. Though each week looks a little different for each age group, every day campers will dive into exciting activities such as reading, arts and crafts, imaginative art projects, sports, games, thrilling science experiments, and weekly field trip adventures around Chicagoland! They'll also build friendships, communication, and critical thinking skills through play and experiential learning – and the fun doesn't stop there! This program helps campers build character while demonstrating and recognizing values like respect, responsibility, kindness, safety, and accountability in themselves and others. 

 

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Summer camp is experiential learning that lasts a lifetime.

Camp Villages, Leaders In Training, and Extended Options

To foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all campers, we've established five core program values:

  • Accountability: Taking ownership of our actions
  • Respect: Valuing ourselves and others
  • Responsibility: Fulfilling our commitments
  • Kindness: Treating others with compassion and empathy
  • Safety: Prioritizing well-being and minimizing risk

By embracing these values, we aim to create a camp experience where every camper feels valued, supported, and empowered.

Pioneers [rising Kinders], Explorers [rising 1st graders], & Navigators [rising 2nd graders]

Week | Theme | Dates | Rates | Field Trips

Care from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Week 1 | Superheros & Sidekicks Week | June 8-12 | $206
    • Field Trip to Kohl Children's Museum
  • Week 2 | Nature Frenzy Week | June 15-18 | $167.50
    • Field Trip to River Trail Nature Center
  • Week 3 | Wacky Wonders Week | June 22-26 | $206
    • Field Trip to Griffin Museum of Science & Industry
  • Week 4 | Pirates & Mermaids Week | June 29 - July 3 | $206
    • Field Trip to Mystic Waters
  • Week 5 | Time Travelers Week | July 6-10 | $206
    • Field Trip to the Field Museum
  • Week 6 | Art-Tastic Week | July 13-17 | $206
    • Field Trip to Hastings Lake Forest Preserve
  • Week 7 | Animal Planet Week | July 20-24 | $206
    • Field Trip to Milwaukee Zoo
  • Week 8 | Lights, Camera, Action Week | July 27-31 | $206
    • Field Trip Ball Factory
  • Week 9 | Getting Messy Week | August 3-7 | $206
    • Field Trip Enchanted Castle
  • Week 10 | Happy Campers Week | August 10-14 | $206
    • Field Trip to Mystic Waters

*Field trips are subject to change.

Sample Weekly Schedule Outline

AM Snack is at 10:00 a.m. 
[Fridays at 10:30 a.m.]
Lunch & Recess are between 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. [Fridays btw 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.]
PM Snack is at 3:05 p.m. [Fridays at 4:45 p.m.]

  • Monday
    Opening Campfire
    Read Aloud
    Traditional Camp Day - Lots of games, crafts, art projects, and community-building activities.
  • Tuesday:
    Morning: Traditional Camp Activities & Read Alouds
    Afternoon: Splash Pad at Dee Park
  • Wednesday:
    Morning: Activity Rotations & Read Aloud
    Afternoon: Oriole Pool 
  • Thursday:
    Morning: Camper's Choice
    Afternoon: Camper's Choice & Closing Campfire
  • Friday:
    Morning: Depart for Field Trip
    Afternoon: Return from Field Trip

Trailblazers [rising 3rd graders], Pathfinders [rising 4th graders], & Transformers [rising 5th graders]

Week | Theme | Dates | Rates | Field Trips

Care from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Week 1 | Superheros & Sidekicks Week | June 8-12 | $234
    • Field Trip to the Field Museum
  • Week 2 | Nature Frenzy Week | June 15-18 | $188.50
    • Field Trip to Crabtree Nature Center
  • Week 3 | Wacky Wonders Week | June 22-26 | $234
    • Field Trip to Maggie Daley Park
  • Week 4 | Pirates & Mermaids Week | June 29 - July 3 | $234
    • Field Trip to Rainbow Falls
  • Week 5 | Time Travelers Week | July 6-10 | $234
    • Field Trip to Naper Settlement
  • Week 6 | Art-Tastic Week | July 13-17 | $234
    • Field Trip to Hastings Lake Forest Preserve
  • Week 7 | Animal Planet Week | July 20-24 | $234
    • Field Trip Milwaukee Zoo
  • Week 8 | Lights, Camera, Action Week | July 27-31 | $234
    • Field Trip to Astro Fun World
  • Week 9 | Getting Messy Week | August 3-7 | $234
    • Field Trip Mystic Waters
  • Week 10 | Happy Campers Week | August 10-14 | $234
    • Field Trip Enchanted Castle

*Field trips are subject to change.

Sample Weekly Schedule Outline

AM Snack is at 10:00 a.m. 
[Fridays at 10:30 a.m.]
Lunch & Recess are between 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. [Fridays btw 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.]
PM Snack is at 3:05 p.m. [Fridays at 4:45 p.m.]

  • Monday:
    Opening Campfire
    Read Aloud
    Traditional Camp Day - Lots of games, crafts, art projects, and community-building activities.
  • Tuesday
    Morning: Traditional Camp Activities & Read Alouds
    Afternoon: Pool
  • Wednesday:
    Morning: Activity Rotations & Read Aloud
    Afternoon: Camper's Choice
  • Thursday:
    Morning: Closing Campfire
    Afternoon: Pool
  • Friday:
    Morning: Depart for Field Trip
    Afternoon: Return from Field Trip

Innovators [rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders]

Week | Theme | Dates | Rates | Field Trips

Care from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Week 1 | Superheros & Sidekicks Week | June 8-12 | $248
    • THU Field Trip to First Responders' Station
    • FRI Field Trip to Astro Fun World
  • Week 2 | Nature Frenzy Week | June 15-18 | $199
    • THU Field Trips to Independence Grove
    • FRI | No Camp
  • Week 3 | Wacky Wonders Week | June 22-26 | $248
    • THU Field Trip to The Glen & Gallery Park
    • FRI Field Trip to Volo Museum
  • Week 4 | Pirates & Mermaids Week | June 29 - July 3 | $248
    • THU Field Trip to Urban Air
    • FRI Field Trip to Silver Lake Beach
  • Week 5 | Time Travelers Week | July 6-10 | $248
    • THU Field Trip to Niles Historical Society
    • FRI Field Trip Funway Entertainment Center
  • Week 6 | Art-Tastic Week | July 13-17 | $248
    • THU Field Trip TBD
    • FRI Field Trip to Activate
  • Week 7 | Animal Planet Week | July 20-24 | $248
    • MON Field Trip to Wrigley Field for a Tour**
    • FRI Field Trip to Milwaukee Zoo
  • Week 8 | Lights, Camera, Action Week | July 27-31 | $248
    • THU Field Trip Illusions Museum
    • FRI Field Trip Navy Pier & Chicago River Tour
  • Week 9 | Getting Messy Week | August 3-7 | $248
    • THU Field Trip Big Bend Lake
    • FRI Field Trip Go Ape Treetop Adventure
  • Week 10 | Happy Campers Week | August 10-14 | $248
    • THU Field Trip to Feed My Starving Children
    • FRI Field Trip Scene 75

*Field trips are subject to change.

Sample Weekly Schedule Outline
Lunch & Recess are between 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. [Fridays btw 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.]

  • Monday
    Morning: Opening Campfire, Walking Trip
    Afternoon: Walking Trip
  • Tuesday:
    Morning: Community Service Check-In
    Afternoon: Pool
  • Wednesday:
    Morning: Camper's Choice
    Afternoon: Pool
  • Thursday:
    Morning: Field Trip
    Afternoon: Field Trip
  • Friday:
    Morning: Depart for Field Trip
    Afternoon: Return from Field Trip

LEARN
Assist in groups of children in grades K-5 and learn how to plan activities and teach them to the group! Learn basic first aid skills and how to connect with campers. 

BUILD
Build your skills in leadership, communication, problem-solving, initiative, financial literacy, group management, planning, and organization! Successful completion of this program grants you a Certificate of Completion and volunteer hours. 

GROW
Grow as a leader and a person as you participate in various group activities, travel to different places for field trips, and cultivate relationships with peers, campers, and staff. 

The Leader | In | Training program is for incoming 9th and 10th graders. This program runs alongside our Summer Camp Academy program, beginning on June 22 through July 17, 2026, for a total of four weeks. LITs must be able to commit to at least four weeks. LITs are required to be at the FRC at 8:45 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. If needed, LITs can stay at the FRC until they're picked up or sign themselves out with prior parent/guardian permission. This program is free of charge to youth who are selected and successful completion of this program grants a Certificate of Completion with a letter detailing their volunteer hours.

Additional Options

  • Before Camp Care
    Care from 7 AM
    Per Week | $48
    Week 2 prorated | $38
     
  • After Camp Care
    Care until 6 PM
    Per Week | $46
    Week 2 prorated | $35
     
  • Extended Days

    Care from 7 AM until 6 PM
    August 17 | $80 | Core Program 9 AM-4 PM
    August 18 | $80 | Core Program 9 AM-4 PM

  • To foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for all campers, we've established five core program values:

    • Accountability: Taking ownership of our actions
    • Respect: Valuing ourselves and others
    • Responsibility: Fulfilling our commitments
    • Kindness: Treating others with compassion and empathy
    • Safety: Prioritizing well-being and minimizing risk

    By embracing these values, we aim to create a camp experience where every camper feels valued, supported, and empowered.

  • Pioneers [rising Kinders], Explorers [rising 1st graders], & Navigators [rising 2nd graders]

    Week | Theme | Dates | Rates | Field Trips

    Care from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    • Week 1 | Superheros & Sidekicks Week | June 8-12 | $206
      • Field Trip to Kohl Children's Museum
    • Week 2 | Nature Frenzy Week | June 15-18 | $167.50
      • Field Trip to River Trail Nature Center
    • Week 3 | Wacky Wonders Week | June 22-26 | $206
      • Field Trip to Griffin Museum of Science & Industry
    • Week 4 | Pirates & Mermaids Week | June 29 - July 3 | $206
      • Field Trip to Mystic Waters
    • Week 5 | Time Travelers Week | July 6-10 | $206
      • Field Trip to the Field Museum
    • Week 6 | Art-Tastic Week | July 13-17 | $206
      • Field Trip to Hastings Lake Forest Preserve
    • Week 7 | Animal Planet Week | July 20-24 | $206
      • Field Trip to Milwaukee Zoo
    • Week 8 | Lights, Camera, Action Week | July 27-31 | $206
      • Field Trip Ball Factory
    • Week 9 | Getting Messy Week | August 3-7 | $206
      • Field Trip Enchanted Castle
    • Week 10 | Happy Campers Week | August 10-14 | $206
      • Field Trip to Mystic Waters

    *Field trips are subject to change.

    Sample Weekly Schedule Outline

    AM Snack is at 10:00 a.m. 
    [Fridays at 10:30 a.m.]
    Lunch & Recess are between 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. [Fridays btw 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.]
    PM Snack is at 3:05 p.m. [Fridays at 4:45 p.m.]

    • Monday
      Opening Campfire
      Read Aloud
      Traditional Camp Day - Lots of games, crafts, art projects, and community-building activities.
    • Tuesday:
      Morning: Traditional Camp Activities & Read Alouds
      Afternoon: Splash Pad at Dee Park
    • Wednesday:
      Morning: Activity Rotations & Read Aloud
      Afternoon: Oriole Pool 
    • Thursday:
      Morning: Camper's Choice
      Afternoon: Camper's Choice & Closing Campfire
    • Friday:
      Morning: Depart for Field Trip
      Afternoon: Return from Field Trip

  • Trailblazers [rising 3rd graders], Pathfinders [rising 4th graders], & Transformers [rising 5th graders]

    Week | Theme | Dates | Rates | Field Trips

    Care from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    • Week 1 | Superheros & Sidekicks Week | June 8-12 | $234
      • Field Trip to the Field Museum
    • Week 2 | Nature Frenzy Week | June 15-18 | $188.50
      • Field Trip to Crabtree Nature Center
    • Week 3 | Wacky Wonders Week | June 22-26 | $234
      • Field Trip to Maggie Daley Park
    • Week 4 | Pirates & Mermaids Week | June 29 - July 3 | $234
      • Field Trip to Rainbow Falls
    • Week 5 | Time Travelers Week | July 6-10 | $234
      • Field Trip to Naper Settlement
    • Week 6 | Art-Tastic Week | July 13-17 | $234
      • Field Trip to Hastings Lake Forest Preserve
    • Week 7 | Animal Planet Week | July 20-24 | $234
      • Field Trip Milwaukee Zoo
    • Week 8 | Lights, Camera, Action Week | July 27-31 | $234
      • Field Trip to Astro Fun World
    • Week 9 | Getting Messy Week | August 3-7 | $234
      • Field Trip Mystic Waters
    • Week 10 | Happy Campers Week | August 10-14 | $234
      • Field Trip Enchanted Castle

    *Field trips are subject to change.

    Sample Weekly Schedule Outline

    AM Snack is at 10:00 a.m. 
    [Fridays at 10:30 a.m.]
    Lunch & Recess are between 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. [Fridays btw 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.]
    PM Snack is at 3:05 p.m. [Fridays at 4:45 p.m.]

    • Monday:
      Opening Campfire
      Read Aloud
      Traditional Camp Day - Lots of games, crafts, art projects, and community-building activities.
    • Tuesday
      Morning: Traditional Camp Activities & Read Alouds
      Afternoon: Pool
    • Wednesday:
      Morning: Activity Rotations & Read Aloud
      Afternoon: Camper's Choice
    • Thursday:
      Morning: Closing Campfire
      Afternoon: Pool
    • Friday:
      Morning: Depart for Field Trip
      Afternoon: Return from Field Trip

  • Innovators [rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders]

    Week | Theme | Dates | Rates | Field Trips

    Care from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    • Week 1 | Superheros & Sidekicks Week | June 8-12 | $248
      • THU Field Trip to First Responders' Station
      • FRI Field Trip to Astro Fun World
    • Week 2 | Nature Frenzy Week | June 15-18 | $199
      • THU Field Trips to Independence Grove
      • FRI | No Camp
    • Week 3 | Wacky Wonders Week | June 22-26 | $248
      • THU Field Trip to The Glen & Gallery Park
      • FRI Field Trip to Volo Museum
    • Week 4 | Pirates & Mermaids Week | June 29 - July 3 | $248
      • THU Field Trip to Urban Air
      • FRI Field Trip to Silver Lake Beach
    • Week 5 | Time Travelers Week | July 6-10 | $248
      • THU Field Trip to Niles Historical Society
      • FRI Field Trip Funway Entertainment Center
    • Week 6 | Art-Tastic Week | July 13-17 | $248
      • THU Field Trip TBD
      • FRI Field Trip to Activate
    • Week 7 | Animal Planet Week | July 20-24 | $248
      • MON Field Trip to Wrigley Field for a Tour**
      • FRI Field Trip to Milwaukee Zoo
    • Week 8 | Lights, Camera, Action Week | July 27-31 | $248
      • THU Field Trip Illusions Museum
      • FRI Field Trip Navy Pier & Chicago River Tour
    • Week 9 | Getting Messy Week | August 3-7 | $248
      • THU Field Trip Big Bend Lake
      • FRI Field Trip Go Ape Treetop Adventure
    • Week 10 | Happy Campers Week | August 10-14 | $248
      • THU Field Trip to Feed My Starving Children
      • FRI Field Trip Scene 75

    *Field trips are subject to change.

    Sample Weekly Schedule Outline
    Lunch & Recess are between 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. [Fridays btw 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.]

    • Monday
      Morning: Opening Campfire, Walking Trip
      Afternoon: Walking Trip
    • Tuesday:
      Morning: Community Service Check-In
      Afternoon: Pool
    • Wednesday:
      Morning: Camper's Choice
      Afternoon: Pool
    • Thursday:
      Morning: Field Trip
      Afternoon: Field Trip
    • Friday:
      Morning: Depart for Field Trip
      Afternoon: Return from Field Trip

  • LEARN
    Assist in groups of children in grades K-5 and learn how to plan activities and teach them to the group! Learn basic first aid skills and how to connect with campers. 

    BUILD
    Build your skills in leadership, communication, problem-solving, initiative, financial literacy, group management, planning, and organization! Successful completion of this program grants you a Certificate of Completion and volunteer hours. 

    GROW
    Grow as a leader and a person as you participate in various group activities, travel to different places for field trips, and cultivate relationships with peers, campers, and staff. 

    The Leader | In | Training program is for incoming 9th and 10th graders. This program runs alongside our Summer Camp Academy program, beginning on June 22 through July 17, 2026, for a total of four weeks. LITs must be able to commit to at least four weeks. LITs are required to be at the FRC at 8:45 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. If needed, LITs can stay at the FRC until they're picked up or sign themselves out with prior parent/guardian permission. This program is free of charge to youth who are selected and successful completion of this program grants a Certificate of Completion with a letter detailing their volunteer hours.

  • Additional Options

    • Before Camp Care
      Care from 7 AM
      Per Week | $48
      Week 2 prorated | $38
       
    • After Camp Care
      Care until 6 PM
      Per Week | $46
      Week 2 prorated | $35
       
    • Extended Days

      Care from 7 AM until 6 PM
      August 17 | $80 | Core Program 9 AM-4 PM
      August 18 | $80 | Core Program 9 AM-4 PM

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