Family Resource Center

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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.

Registration

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Summer Parent Guide

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 1^st graders], & Navigators [rising 2^nd graders]

Week | Theme | Dates | Rates | Field Trips

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

Week 1 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 2 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 3 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 4 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 5 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 6 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 7 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 8 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 9 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 10 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD

*Field trips are subject to change.

Sample Weekly Schedule Outline

AM Snack is at 10:00 a.m.
[Fridays – Times Vary]
Lunch & Recess are between 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. [Fridays – Times Vary]
PM Snack is at 3:05 p.m. [Fridays – Times Vary]

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

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

Week | Theme | Dates | Rates | Field Trips

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

Week 1 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 2 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 3 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 4 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 5 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 6 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 7 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 8 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 9 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 10 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- Field Trip to TBD

*Field trips are subject to change.

Sample Weekly Schedule Outline

AM Snack is at 10:00 a.m.
[Fridays – Times Vary]
Lunch & Recess are between 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. [Fridays – Times Vary]
PM Snack is at 3:05 p.m. [Fridays – Times Vary]

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

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

Week | Theme | Dates | Rates | Field Trips

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

Week 1 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- THU Field Trip TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 2 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- THU Field Trip TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 3 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- THU Field Trip TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 4 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- THU Field Trip TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 5 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- THU Field Trip TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 6 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- THU Field Trip TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 7 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- THU Field Trip TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 8 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- THU Field Trip TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 9 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- THU Field Trip TBD
- Field Trip to TBD
Week 10 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
- THU Field Trip TBD
- Field Trip to TBD

*Field trips are subject to change.

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

Monday
Morning: Opening Campfire, Walking Trip
Afternoon: Walking Trip
Tuesday:
Morning: Community Leadership Project Check-In/Financial Literacy
Afternoon: Pool
Wednesday:
Morning: Camper's Choice
Afternoon: Pool
Thursday:
Morning: Field Trip/Traditional Camp Activities
Afternoon: Field Trip/Traditional Camp Activities
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 21 through July 16, 2027, 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 from 8:45 a.m. to 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 for selected youth, and successful completion of the program grants a Certificate of Completion and a letter detailing their volunteer hours.

Applications for the 2027 program will open in March, with interviews held in April.

Additional Options

Before Camp Care
Care from 7 AM
Per Week | $TBD
Week 2 prorated | $TBD
After Camp Care
Care until 6 PM
Per Week | $TBD
Week 2 prorated | $TBD
Extended Days
Care from 7 AM until 6 PM
August TBD | $TBD | Core Program 9 AM-4 PM
August TBD | $TBD | 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 1^st graders], & Navigators [rising 2^nd graders]

Week | Theme | Dates | Rates | Field Trips

Care from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Week 1 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 2 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 3 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 4 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 5 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 6 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 7 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 8 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 9 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 10 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
*Field trips are subject to change.

Sample Weekly Schedule Outline

AM Snack is at 10:00 a.m.
[Fridays – Times Vary]
Lunch & Recess are between 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. [Fridays – Times Vary]
PM Snack is at 3:05 p.m. [Fridays – Times Vary]
- Monday
  Opening Campfire
  Read Aloud
  Traditional Camp Day - Lots of games, crafts, art projects, and community-building activities.
- Tuesday: Campers bring swim gear!
  Morning: Traditional Camp Activities & Read Alouds
  Afternoon: Water Play
- Wednesday: Campers bring swim gear!
  Morning: Activity Rotations & Read Aloud
  Afternoon: Pool
- Thursday:
  Morning: Camper's Choice
  Afternoon: Camper's Choice & Closing Campfire
- Friday: Campers Wear Camp Shirts!
  Morning: Depart for Field Trip
  Afternoon: Return from Field Trip
Trailblazers [rising 3^rd graders], Pathfinders [rising 4^th graders], & Transformers [rising 5^th graders]

Week | Theme | Dates | Rates | Field Trips

Care from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Week 1 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 2 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 3 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 4 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 5 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 6 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 7 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 8 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 9 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 10 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
*Field trips are subject to change.

Sample Weekly Schedule Outline

AM Snack is at 10:00 a.m.
[Fridays – Times Vary]
Lunch & Recess are between 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. [Fridays – Times Vary]
PM Snack is at 3:05 p.m. [Fridays – Times Vary]
- Monday:
  Opening Campfire
  Read Aloud
  Traditional Camp Day - Lots of games, crafts, art projects, and community-building activities.
- Tuesday: Campers bring swim gear!
  Morning: Traditional Camp Activities & Read Alouds
  Afternoon: Pool
- Wednesday:
  Morning: Activity Rotations & Read Aloud
  Afternoon: Camper's Choice
- Thursday: Campers bring swim gear!
  Morning: Closing Campfire
  Afternoon: Pool
- Friday: Campers Wear Campshirt!
  Morning: Depart for Field Trip
  Afternoon: Return from Field Trip
Innovators [rising 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th graders]

Week | Theme | Dates | Rates | Field Trips

Care from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Week 1 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - THU Field Trip TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 2 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - THU Field Trip TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 3 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - THU Field Trip TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 4 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - THU Field Trip TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 5 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - THU Field Trip TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 6 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - THU Field Trip TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 7 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - THU Field Trip TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 8 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - THU Field Trip TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 9 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - THU Field Trip TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
- Week 10 | Theme TBD | June | $TBD
  - THU Field Trip TBD
  - Field Trip to TBD
*Field trips are subject to change.

Sample Weekly Schedule Outline
Lunch & Recess are between 11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. [Fridays – Times Vary]
- Monday
  Morning: Opening Campfire, Walking Trip
  Afternoon: Walking Trip
- Tuesday:
  Morning: Community Leadership Project Check-In/Financial Literacy
  Afternoon: Pool
- Wednesday:
  Morning: Camper's Choice
  Afternoon: Pool
- Thursday:
  Morning: Field Trip/Traditional Camp Activities
  Afternoon: Field Trip/Traditional Camp Activities
- 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 21 through July 16, 2027, 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 from 8:45 a.m. to 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 for selected youth, and successful completion of the program grants a Certificate of Completion and a letter detailing their volunteer hours.

Applications for the 2027 program will open in March, with interviews held in April.
Additional Options
- Before Camp Care
  Care from 7 AM
  Per Week | $TBD
  Week 2 prorated | $TBD
- After Camp Care
  Care until 6 PM
  Per Week | $TBD
  Week 2 prorated | $TBD
- Extended Days
  Care from 7 AM until 6 PM
  August TBD | $TBD | Core Program 9 AM-4 PM
  August TBD | $TBD | Core Program 9 AM-4 PM

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