Best Illinois Coed Camps Summer 2024-25 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Director Charlie Kern has been coaching since 1991. Charlie is currently the Head boys track coach and assistant cross country coach at York HS in Elmhurst, IL. He has coached conference, sectional, state and national championship teams. Charlie has coached at the club, middle school, high school, and junior college levels.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the camp webpage for additional information
Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camps are run by Ignite Learning Academy, a fully accredited online private school serving students in preschool through grade 12. Camp leaders include faculty, administration, and external experts in the areas they will be teaching.

Around the World Camp
Art Camp: Arts & Crafts with Found Objects
Art Camp: Drawing
Art Camp: Painting
Cooking Camp
DIY/Pinterest Camp
Hawaiian Hullabaloo Camp
JavaScript Coding Camp
Leading Ladies Camp
LEGO Camp
Mad Science Camp
Outdoor Explorers Camp
Scratch Coding Camp
Wizards & Magic Camp
Storytime & Craft Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ignitelearningacademy.com to view the dates associated with each individual camp.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available! Please see our website for more information: Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For camp session and fees info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For summer job info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:

For 28 years, PGC Basketball has been the worldwide leader in teaching players how to think the game, be a leader, and run the show.

We believe every player deserves to know how to unlock their potential. We believe every player deserves to discover how to be a leader on and off the court. And, we believe every player deserves to know how to use the game to propel themselves to success in life.

At PGC Basketball, we’re a team of passionate teachers of the game who won’t stop at anything in our quest to inspire and equip dedicated players and coaches everywhere.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Since 2012, PGC has provided more than $500,000 in financial assistance. Each year, we do our best to assist as many families as possible.

Scholarship applications begin each spring for summer sessions at: Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website to learn about our summer overnight basketball camps, our skills academy camps for youth players, and our fall weekend camps.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our PGC staff are remarkable individuals with a passion to learn, grow, and impact others. There are three ways to get involved: be a volunteer coach, join our paid summer staff, or join our year-round team.

Our Camp Website Link: pgcbasketball.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Virtual

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1978, The Learnatory has provided exceptionally robust summer camps as the perfect blend of academic development and recreational fun! Our goal is always to help young people develop the curiosity to explore, the confidence to discover, and the character to grow with excellence. Our small group ratio of 6:1 ensures each camper gets personal attention and enthusiastic support to address their passions and interests.

The Learnatory Esports & Coding STEAM Camps are for those passionate about video games and excited to code! National Esports Champions teach rising 3rd thru 11th graders proven strategies and provide personal VOD analyses of their gameplay in: Fortnite, Roblox, Minecraft, Rocket League. Coding & Game Design STEAM Summer Camps include: SCRATCH, JavaScript, Python, C# thru Unity.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Partial scholarship grants are awarded as needed and when available.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Through The Learnatory In-School, After-School, Home-School, Weekend, Summer Camps, and online programs, The Learnatory, has served over 12,000 college-bound youth and teens in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City effectively and significantly boost their academic, personal, and career development. We offer over 50 various STEAM courses and programs. Our virtual program began in the Summer, 2020 and will continue to operate to serve more young people nationwide.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Esports camps are coached by actual top National Esports Champions.

Each camper receives a proprietary PEP (Prescribed Educational Plan) for every class they take that states exactly what skills they will learn and documents at the end how well they learned them.

Esports camps are designed for those passionate about video games because research shows “Gamers are more likely to pursue high-paying careers in the lucrative STEM/STEAM fields than non-gamers.”

Coding is a basic literacy in the digital age, and it is important for kids to understand and be able to work with and understand the technology around them.

Tutoring to help students catch up, keep up, or get ahead.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Three 1-week camps offered from June 28 through July 31, 2021.

Three classes offered daily:

8:30 am – 10:30 am
10:45 am – 12:45 pm
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We have been teaching programming, robotics, Minecraft, and Game Design classes for over 14 years!

We believe learning should be fun and challenging! Learning through play and experimentation leads to long lasting understanding!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We host monthly programming and game design tournaments year round!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp sessions are weekly and run from June 1st - August 28th.

Most courses cost $299 a week, but we also offer 1-on-1 programming mastery courses that cost more!

CAMP FACILITIES: LIVING FACILITIES: Modern air-conditioned dorms available exclusively for our clinics, Dorms located adjacent to fields and teaching areas, Plenty of parking areas around dorm for easy check-in and checkout, Large modern air-conditioned lounge areas for relaxing and visiting INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITIES: Four large drill fields located near the dorm, A large-scale field house backup for inclement weather, Plenty of shaded teaching areas, Large air-conditioned indoor rooms for some classes, and rehearsals Doudna Fine Arts Theater for evening events. PERFORMANCE FIELD: Closing ceremonies and performance will be presented in OBrien stadium.
FREE TIME ACTIVITIES: Rotary water park with pools, water slides, fountains, etc, pool table in dorm, Outdoor cookout (drum major clinic), Bowling night, DJ party, Stunt Night (Talent Show; a long time tradition at SWC), Serenade evening after Stunt Night (Drum Major Clinics only)

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: See complete descriptions of all clinics at Our Camp Website Link: www.swclinics.com

Drum Major Clinic: Agenda
-Special training for college students
-All conducting classes taught by professional university conductors
-Drum majors who return or attend both sessions do not repeat same classes
-Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels of conducting
-Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels of showmanship
-Fundamentals of drill design
-Squad drills and competition with signals and commands
-Daily individual evaluations of fundamentals
-Daily individual video tape evaluations
-Leadership and motivational techniques
-Individual help with score study
-Teaching and cleaning drill
-Developing individual styles in conducting and showmanship
-Methods for teaching marching fundamentals
-Elective classes including: multi-drum majoring, salutes, showmanship, choreography, various marching styles
and twirling maces/signal batons

Section Leader Clinic: Agenda
Beginners
-Thorough marching fundamentals and basic commands
-Individual help with marching style and posture problems
-How to learn drills and read charts
-Basic knowledge of drill design
-The science of marching and the nine concepts of movement
-Measurements and grid systems
-Administration and organization
-These students are gradually merged with the advanced students

Experienced Section Leaders
-Accelerated marching fundamentals review
-Music basics, including tuning, tone production, articulations, reading skills and technique
-Exercises for teaching marching while playing an instrument
-How to teach and clean marching drills
-Basic commands review
-Motivation, attitude and team concepts
-Music rehearsal techniques
-Methods for teaching marching fundamentals of various styles
-Analyzing and resolving posture problems

Drumline & Front Ensemble Clinic: Agenda
-Leadership and motivation concepts
-Drumline marching fundamentals
-Warm-up and technical exercises
-Sectional teamwork
-Rehearsal techniques
-Cadences and visuals
-Visuals and modern body movement

Color Guard Clinic: Agenda
-Optional saber spinning classes
-High teacher to student ratio
-Routines created exclusively for the clinic
-Several music selections from recent marching band publications
-Free video and audio tapes of routines for each school
-An opportunity for students to learn how to create their own routines
-Group and individual evaluations and awards
-Modern body movement technique classes
-Marching fundamentals
-Free instructional manuals
-Optional sponsor/instructor sessions

Leadership Clinic: Agenda
-Group Psychology
-Self Analysis
-Creativity exercises
-Problem solving
-Motivational concepts
-Solving discipline problems
-Teamwork methods
-Training student leaders
-Interactive exercises to solve various problems
-Exercises and interactive activities that have purpose
-Activities that can be used at home to achieve results
-Learning about maturity and responsibility
-New curriculum each year

Mace & Signal Baton Workshop: Agenda
-Spice up performance skills with spectacular tricks, salutes, and twirling routines
-Develop a dynamic visual presentation sure to dazzle the audience and the judges too!
-Break away from common Drum Major staging, making a powerful contribution to the visual elements of the band’s performance
-Expert instructors with extensive performance experience
-Three levels of instruction

Student Conductor Workshop: Agenda
-Group conducting sessions focused on basic conducting techniques
-Individualized instruction throughout the clinic
-Lab Band: Students conduct a live ensemble of other workshop attendees
-Students are recorded & provided with video footage of their conducting experience daily
-Private Conducting Lessons
-Time devoted to study scores & recordings from your own school with our staff
-Opportunities to share & exchange ideas with campers from schools throughout the country
-Input and feedback from our First Class staff

Drill Design Clinic: Agenda
-Beginner level training for Pyware 3D drill design software and drill design methodology
-Advanced level training for more advanced techniques with Pyware 3D
-Individual assistance and an opportunity to work on your own marching band drills
-State-of-the art computer lab
-Exchange of ideas
-Discussions about special individual situations

Marching Band Directors Clinic: Agenda
-Teaching fundamentals for flags and color guard concerns
-Basic teaching techniques for marching percussion
-Rehearsal techniques for marching fundamentals
-Music rehearsal techniques for marching band
-Motivational and leadership concepts
-Basic drill design techniques
-Group psychology
-Discussion groups, exchanging ideas and solutions to problems
-Observation and discussion of video tapes of various marching bands
-Percussion topics for band directors
-Modern body movements and choreography
-Special considerations for large and small bands
-Recruitment, public relations and marketing ideas
-Parade marching
-Question – answer sessions with the experts
-Solutions to typical marching band problems
-How to teach and clean drill
-Identifying and solving posture problems and stylistic inconsistencies

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program: Our Camp Website Link: www.swclinics.com

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: DISCOUNTS

-HALF PRICE for Drum Major Week 2 if attending Week 1.
-HALF PRICE for Leadership, Mace & Signal Baton, and Student Conductor Workshops if attending any other Clinic.
-Band Directors can attend the Drill Design or Marching Band Directors Workshops for free if sending 20 or more students and half price if sending 12-19 students to any combination of clinics or workshops.
-Colorguard sponsors or instructors can attend the Flag and Rifle Clinic free if sending 20 or more students and half price if sending 1-19 students to any combination of clinics or workshops.
-Student discounts of 10% are available for schools sending 12-19 students, and 20% for sending 20 or more students to any combination of sessions. If one student attends more than one session, each additional attendance counts towards the minimum. PAYMENTS MUST BE COLLECTED AND MADE IN BULK AND SET UP WITH THE OFFICE IN ADVANCE.

OTHER CAMP INFO: SW will transport participants to and from Champaign (air, train, bus) terminals for those traveling using public transportation. A SW staff member in a SW shirt and a sign will meet participants at their designated location. SW IS NOT a licensed chauffeur service. Our transportation assistance is intended provide free service to help minimize travel expenses costs. SW is not responsible for delays or cancellations that may occur while traveling. SW will not be responsible for traveler's expenses resulting from cancellations, hotels, meals, or bag fees. SW provides this service for pick up in Champaign only. Those needing this assistance are required to complete and send us the Public Transportation Form. Mail/fax/e-mail it to us not less than 5 days in advance of your arrival.

View our online information packet under "information documents" online

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
ILLINOIS LOCATION at EIU Charleston, IL

JULY 7-10, 2020:
-Flag/Rifle Clinic- $335 Resident/$255 Commuter.

-Marching Band Clinic- $335 Resident/$255 Commuter.

-Drumline & Front Ensemble Clinic- $335 Resident/$255 Commuter.

-Marching Band Directors Clinic- $385 Resident/$275 Commuter. (CPDU credit, grad credit available)

JULY 10-12, 2020:
-Drill Design Clinic- $295 Resident/$225 Commuter. (CPDU credit, Grad credit available)

-Leadership Clinic- $265 Resident/$205 Commuter.

JULY 12-17, 2020:
-Drum Major Clinic- week 1- $560 Resident/$440 Commuter.

JULY 17-19, 2020:
-Mace and Signal Baton Clinic- $265 Resident/ $205 Commuter.

-Student Conductor Clinic- $265 Resident/ $205 Commuter.

JULY 19-24, 2020:
-Drum Major Clinic- week 2- $560 Resident/$440 Commuter.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Most of our camps are hosted in a beautiful newly constructed building of the First Free Church. It is air conditioned.

There will also be camps hosted at Open Books in the West Loop. It is air conditioned.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camps and classes are all taught by professional teaching artists who engage campers in fun drama games and activities that foster creativity, self-expression and teamwork. Each week is designed around a creative theme and age group. Campers collaborate together to create a performance piece to be performed at the end of each week. These camps are based on dramatic play and exploration. We are proud to announce that we were the recipient of the 2013 Red Tricycle Award for "Most Awesome Dance and Theater Class" in Chicago!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Students entering 5th-8th grades are invited to be a Jr. Camp Counselor for any camp geared towards 3-7 year olds. Jr. Camp Counselor’s receive a 50% discount for their assistance and their responsibilities include:
•Assist with drama games by leading with examples
•Help with story/show creation by supporting and enhancing the creative ideas of the younger campers
•Create and help with set/prop/costume development
•Assist with set up for different activities
•Assist with songs and dances
•Lead warm ups and games with supervision (if desired)
•Arrive 15 minutes early and stay 15 minutes late to help with set up/clean up and go over goals and planning

Students entering 9th-12th grade are welcome to apply for internships with us during the summer. To apply, please fill out this form. Sr. Camp Counselor responsibilities include:
•Assist with drama games-lead with examples
•Create and help with set/prop/costume development
•Assist with set up for different activities
•Act as a leader for songs and dances for younger campers
•Lead warm ups and games with supervision (if desired)
•Aide in taking young campers for restroom/drink breaks
•Arrive 15 minutes early and stay 15 minutes late to help with set up/clean up and go over goals and planning
•Assist with supervision and play at the park during breaks

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please inquire. We do provide partial scholarships as needed.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Dream Big Performing Arts Workshops offer drama integration in-school residencies in Chicago schools, and after school enrichment programs in Chicago and Naperville.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We are also partnering with JCC Camping this summer. Check out: Our Camp Website Link: www.gojcc.org for more information.

We also offer a 4 week production camp. The camp runs from July 23rd- August 18th. This year we are excited to announce that we will be putting on Alice in Wonderland JR. This PROFESSIONAL STAGE EXPERIENCE features 2 live performances on the MAIN STAGE at the historic Athenaeum Theatre complete with FULL COSTUMES, SETS, LIGHTS, and SOUND. Our design and creative teams work together seamlessly to ensure the best production process and camp experience possible! This is a rich training ground for young musical theater performers in an educational environment that is both nurturing and fun!

Follow this link to learn more and register: Our Camp Website Link: www.dreambigperformingarts.com.

Camps themes this summer include: Hamilton Fanatics, My Little Pony, Alice in Wonderland Jr. Week, Sing, Harry Potter, Stranger Things, Detective Camp featuring MC2, Pokemon, Star Wars, Musical Theater featuring Sound of Music, Superheroes and Supervillians, and so so much more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer camps each week throughout the summer for all different ages. Each week-long half-day camp is $225. We also have full day options, before care, and after care.

CAMP FACILITIES: The indoor space is air conditioned and equipped with new filtered water bottle filling stations, restrooms, and is home to many of our activities including but not limited to: Stop motion animation, art lab, sewing (hand and machine), our relax area (think beanbag chairs, spa music, some essential oils in a diffuser from time to time books, chess, checks, etc), pool, table hockey, giant connect four, ping-pong and more! We also have access to the auditorium, cafeteria and 8 indoor classrooms.

The outdoor space includes a playground, full-size turf soccer field, lots of blacktop space for hopscotch, foursquare, chalk city and more! The entire outdoor space surrounded by an iron fence, which is locked during camp.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our fee is inclusive and covers morning and afternoon snacks, lunch and all of our offered activities, automatically. There are no extra registration steps for certain programs, no before or aftercare needed. We never leave campus so caregivers can drop off and pick up their campers whenever it is best for them within our hours of operation. We offer registration for the whole summer (best value), weekly blocks or by the day. Need just an afternoon? Snag a spot in our half-day pilot program from Noon - 6p.

The campers choose from the open activities (different activities are open at different times of day) and spend their time doing what interests them the most. All of our activities are designed to be intuitive, meaning even the youngest of campers can walk right up to the activity and get started. How? Meticulous preparation and plan ahead so that it all comes off as simple and easy to engage in.

We have visual guides for campers to reference and staff always nearby if a camper should want a little help or a high-five to celebrate some cool new thing that they just tried for the first time! From stop motion animation to hand sewing to water play on the turf field - we've got a great summer planned for your campers! Registration is open!

All of our staff will be up to date on their covid vaccinations, CPR/First Aid/AED certified, background checked and federal and state levels. We also have staff with food manager certification.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are fulfilled for the season, however, if you are interested, please email Jen's Camp so we can put your on our email list for next year!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also run a spring break camp that coincides with Chicago Public School spring break week. (Monday - Friday)

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our areas are offered to campers as choices throughout the day. Different areas are open at various times throughout the day and campers can chose the areas that interest them the most:
Outdoor Recreation
Technology (Stop motion animation)
Indoor Games (Mini pool, ping-pong, table hockey, fooseball, giant connect four)
Outdoor Games (pack a swimsuit, we will open a water activity when the weather allows)
Refresh Area (beanbags, chess, checkers, books)
Art Lab (from basic coloring to full blown projects - new themes each week)
and much, much more!
Check out our website for more information!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Registration is open for the entire summer, weekly blocks or day passes.
We are open from Monday, June 20 - Friday, August 12, Monday - Friday from 7:30a - 6p.

All registration covers all of our hours, activities, morning and afternoon snack and lunch! There is no need for before/aftercare, no registration deadlines and no rush to add the fun activities we offer! Why? It is our goal to lighten the logistical load on our families so that they can have more time together!

$3,319 a summer

$550 a week

$115 a day

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facilities are always first class. Most of the No.1 Soccer Camps are held on renown college campuses or private schools throughout the United States.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: No. 1 Soccer Camps offers a camp for all levels of players.

1) Youth Academy - Designed for boys and girls ages 6-10. Fun, exciting and engaging activities are all part of the week. We do this with individual and small group activities with the introduction of fun technical exercises and games that are engaging and pertinent for the age group and ability level. With our unique curriculum youth players will be exposed to the proper technique such as shooting, dribbling, 1v1, crossing and much more.

2) Junior Academy - Designed for boys & girls, goalkeepers and field players ages 10-13. The program has been designed to build a foundation that will help the participant’s progress to the next level. This will be accomplished in a fun, entertaining and positive environment. Each session will be progressive in nature and will conclude with a relative small-sided game that will highlight the topic of the session. Competitive tournaments will be played throughout the week, and be the highlight of our evening sessions.

3) Senior Academy - Designed for High School players, including incoming freshmen, who are ready to play and be trained at the next level. . Throughout the week, players will be put in a competitive environment that will bring out their very best. Players will be exposed to the four dimensions of training, Physical, Technical, Tactical and Psychological. In our unique evening competitions, players will have the opportunity to compete against other teams, other players and themselves.

4) College Prep Academy - Our goal is to provide an incredible environment where serious soccer players will be exposed to the highest level of instruction in anticipation of playing at the highest level possible. High Performance Seminars will be led by trusted experts in their field and will include: Sports Nutrition, Soccer Specific Conditioning, ACT/SAT Preparation and Sport Psychology. Goalkeepers and field players will be exposed to an intensive training environment for those who are serious about fulfilling their potential.

5) College Showcase Camps - Now available for the serious soccer player at select No.1 Soccer Camp sites throughout the country. The directors of our College ID Showcase Camps are all currently active college coaches. In addition, the College Showcase ID Camps allow you to be seen by, and to work directly with college coaches and their assistants from programs all over the US. The philosophy of the College Showcase ID Camps is to provide you with a more intimate environment from which to experience what College coaches expect from their players.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for a site and date that will work for you at: Our Camp Website Link: www.no1soccercamps.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
The No.1 Soccer Camps hires well qualified staff coaches. Please visit our website to fill out an application and to learn more about our programs.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 5 studios located in the historic Dearborn Station, next to a park and playground where the children have daily recess weather permitting.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Students receive exposure to a variety of dance styles. The day begins with floor ballet, a low impact strengthening and toning class which improves flexibility and stamina. Daily classes include ballet, jazz, African or Latin dance and visual arts. At the end of each day the students go out to the park for recess and free play.

On Wednesday students go on field trips or have a special activity planned. At the end of the session students perform in a recital that showcases all of the skills they have learned over the summer.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: CMDC also offers year-round dance classes for kids starting at age 3. Classes include classical ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, African, Latin and Hip Hop. Adult dance and exercise classes too!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
6 weeks June 27 – Aug 5
9 am - 4:30 pm
Campers can be dropped off as early as 8 am and picked up as late as 6 pm for a small fee
$200 non refundable registration fee required to hold a spot
Price - $1650
Early bird price $1500 if registration received by March 31st.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: July 13-24, Session 2: Aug 10-21
$475

CAMP FACILITIES: We partner with park and rec facilities, and other organizations to offer camp in many locations.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We have outstanding instructors. They teach year-round and make the curriculum their own, so that each program is a uniquely fun experience.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Play-Well TEKnologies also offers after-school classes, team building workshops, homeschool workshops, birthday parties and more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer many sessions throughout the summer.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always looking for more smart, creative, dynamic Engineering Instructors to lead our enrichment classes, summer camps and birthday parties throughout the year!

Now accepting applications for seasonal Summer Assistants to support our day camps around the country. Learn more here: Our Camp Website Link: play-well.org

CAMP FACILITIES: 210-seat theater complete with a large stage and accessible backstage areas for rehearsals and workshops, along with a green room and dressing rooms for additional space as needed.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Join us for a week of theatre education, application, and performance at Provision Theater's Summer Camp! This musical theatre based camp is for kids ages 5 & up who are interested in taking the stage whether it's for the first time or the 100th time. Each camper will receive an authentic summer camp t-shirt along with a camp photo! DVDs of each showcase performance will be available to order, as well. Stay tuned for more details regarding daily activities and workshops, including some very exciting additions to our curriculum!

Led by a staff of highly trained, nurturing professionals, daily activities include workshops in acting, dancing and singing games that further explore the principals and foundation tools learned throughout the day while strengthening collaboration and team building skills special topics workshops in areas such as scenic artistry, costuming, and makeup design to name a few...and rehearsals for an end of the week showcase performance. In addition to gaining a solid understanding of the creative process involved in putting on a production, campers will be empowered to become more self-confidant, equipped to express themselves creatively, and encouraged to make informed choices not only as artists but as budding citizens of society.

There are eight different weeks to choose from, depending on the campers ages and interests, and each week features a completely different theme and production showcase. Registration includes an authentic Provision Theater Summer Camp T-shirt. In addition to wearing comfortable clothes that are easy to move in, all campers must wear sneakers or close-toed shoes and should pack a daily lunch, snack, and water bottle, along with a journal and pencil for taking notes throughout workshops and rehearsals. Come be a part of this creative, enriching, and unforgettable experience!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Provision Theater Youth Program also offers after-school classes during the Fall, Winter, and Spring. Visit Our Camp Website Link: provisiontheater.org for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Week 1: June 13-17 (ages 5-7) SHREK

Week 2: June 20-24 (ages 7-9) PETER PAN

Week 3: June 27-July 1 (ages 9-11) ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Week 4: July 11-15 (ages 11-14) LEGALLY BLONDE

Week 5: July 18-July 22 (ages 5-7) THE MUPPETS

Week 6: July 25-July 29 (ages 7-9) DESCENDANTS

Week 7: August 1-August 5 (ages 9-11) THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Week 8: August 8-12 (ages 11-14) LES MIS

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
Adventure Camp is for six to 10-year-olds and offers a little of everything. Campers will create cool crafts, play games, go on field trips, enjoy afternoon pool time and visit the library. It’s a great time to make new friends, try new things and have fun.

Sports Camp helps kids improve skills in a variety of sports. All skill levels are welcome. Kids will have fun and learn good sportsmanship, as well as enjoy afternoon swimming and field trips. For six to 10-year-olds.

There’s also Teen Camp for 11 to 15-year-olds. Swimming, field trips, games and crafts, along with an opportunity to lead the younger camps, are all included.

Campers meet at the Park District’s Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood Street in Bensenville. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org for dates, costs and more info. Before and after extended care is available.

Bensenville Park District| 1000 W. Wood Street | 630-766-7015Our counselors are at least 18 years old and have undergone training to provide a positive camp experience for children of ages 6 to 15. All camp staff have been trained in first aid procedures and certified in CPR. Bensenville Park District conducts background checks on all staff.

Our mission is to provide safe play and learning opportunities that promote development, teamwork, and fun!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete camp info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: - Live Zooming and friendship-making time (prescheduled so your family can plan ahead!)
- Off-screen activities for independent play and learning (and naps! and yard time!)
- Hands-on activities with real art materials (art camp should be a little messy!)
- Small group sizes ensure that campers receive high quality instruction and individual attention from their teachers.
- Daily movement and mindfulness exercises integrated throughout the day to get the wiggles out

Camp tuition includes an Art Toolbox mailed to your home and a live exhibition every Friday that the whole family can attend, even those living far away.

Camp Staff:
Katerina Romanenko, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Youth and Family Programs

An experienced educator and visual culture historian, Dr. Romanenko specializes in Museum education, art history, American History, and object-based learning in formal and informal environments. She holds a PhD in Art History from the City University of New York and for more than 15 years teaches art history and works in Museum education. She also holds a BA in Education Sciences and has experience in research, development and implementation of educational programs for different age groups.

Alicia Mino, Art Educator, Manager of the School and Community Programs

An accomplished practicing artists and art educator, Alicia Mino received her Master’s in visual communication from the Metropolitan University of Chile, She spent fifteen years in Italy studying art history, oil painting, and sculpture. She presented in numerous art exhibitions and founded the Mates Art and Design Studio, where she taught drawing, oil/acrylic painting, and sculpture fundamentals for ten years. In 2008 Alicia moved to Philadelphia where she continues to exhibit her work and teaches art.

Lindsey Murphy, Art Educator and K-8 Program Coordinator

An art educator with over a decade of experience in the field of education, Lindsey Murphy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology; concentration in Archaeology from Millersville University, and an Elementary Teaching Certification from Millersville University. She worked as a general education classroom teacher in the Oxford Area School District in Chester County, PA for 8 years, and has worked in PAFA’s education department over the past 11 years creating and implementing numerous museum tours and art making experiences for children and families of all backgrounds, becoming the K-8 Program Coordinator in 2019..

Melissa Hendrixson, Art Educator

Melissa Hendrixson is an artist and art educator who has worked in Museum Education for over five years. She has her Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Studio Certificate from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has gained experience through assisting the coordination and development of various museum programming including family programs, youth art classes, and summer camps. She now works for the School and Community Partnership Program as an art educator where she develops and implements museum tours, school lessons, and community outreach programs to support student learning, parental engagement and visual literacy initiatives.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It is our sincere desire that no child be denied the opportunity to attend camp because of financial difficulties. Thanks to our generous donors, PAFA is able to offer a limited number of scholarships.

Please email artcamp[AT]pafa.org to receive a scholarship application

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Friday Art Show

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: PAFA offers a year round programs, online and in person for youth and families that engage parents and children with the museum collection and art-making. Our programs inculde art classes for middle school students, afterschool program for kids 6-11, and Sunday Family workshops. please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, comic books and graphic novels, collage and mixed media, and video arts.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates
June 21 - August 13, 8 weeks

Ages: 6-14 (groups: 6-8; 9-11; 12-14)

Mon-Fri from 9am - 3pm each day (except July 5rd).

For camps description, cost and schedule go to the registration website. Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Assistants and Camp Instructors.
Please visit for current job announcements and apply via 
Our Camp Website Link: hr.pafa.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Quality Soccer Fields & Ice Cold Water Also, for our residential campers we will have Air-Conditioned rooms

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We only accept serious players with previous competitive soccer experience. Every year talented players attend our camps and challenge each other to the limit, growing in skill and experience. A number of our campers have experienced training trials with professional clubs in Holland. Our programs are designed to help players achieve their maximum potential through progressive exercises that are individually challenging, as well as appropriate to the age and ability of each player.

We fly in our coaches directly from the Netherlands. They are not merely coaches: they are also teachers. Many of our coaches have graduated from a four- year CIOS College. At the Central Institution of Sports, coaches not only received their coaching licenses from the global leader in soccer development: KNVB (Royal Dutch Soccer Federation) but also learn how to work with, encourage and incentivize young athletes. Every camp group will have the same Dutch coach for the entire week. Our coaches will get to know each of the players in their group and can coach them individually, assessing their needs and improving the specific areas best for them.

For more information i.e. camp location, camp dates, camp philosophy, visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.dutchsoccerschool.com or email us at info[AT]dutchsoccerschool.com with any questions or concerns regarding your player.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
To find the location and date of the camp most convenient for you, visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.dutchsoccerschool.com

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: While we only ask parents for 10% of the cost, for a camper to attend a program, we offer partial or full camperships for families who may not be able to afford the tuition for a program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have a Brain Tumor Family Camp that is specifically designed for families with a child with a Brain Tumor diagnosis, and/or a Brain Tumor Survivor.

In addition, we have out "general" Family Camp for families with a child that has a cancer diagnosis, and/or are a survivor.

CAMP FACILITIES: Located in the rolling hills and woods of Northwestern Illinois, our camp comprises beautiful woods, trails, a swimming pool, two all natural rock climbing walls, game fields, and a 5-acre lake for swimming, water games, and almost a mile of canoeing through the property. With 120 acres of forests, wildlife, and wildflowers galore, it offers fresh air, natural water, the robust smell of pure woods and a twinkling night sky.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Kids love it here…and parents are equally excited about our program. In our past 9 years of parent surveys, 99% of respondents would recommend our camp to friends. The overwhelming majority of our parents noted their child’s improvement in:

Acknowledgment and Appreciation of Diversity
Conflict Resolution Skills
Personal Growth and Self Confidence
Positive Self Image and Empowerment
Leadership Skills

Specific past parent comments include:

“When I see how [my daughter’s] face lights up when she speaks about camp, it’s a priceless experience.”

“She absolutely loves the camp, the staff, and all the friends she makes there. I consider Kupugani to be a big influence in helping her to grow and expand her mind each summer; it has become an integral part of her summer vacation.”

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our leadership programs help future young leaders transition from camper to counselor. In addition to being able to participate in regular camp activities, campers receive training to build their leadership knowledge and skill base.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited scholarships based on family size and income guidelines.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Mother Daughter Weekends
Parent Child Weekends

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campkupugani.com for information.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always looking for great people to work at camp as bunk counselors and and activity instructors.  If you are excited to work with children and want to find out more about a fantastic summer job opportunity, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.kupugani.com.  

There you'll find pictures, videos, information, and our staff application. You're also welcome to call or email with any questions.  Thanks!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Christian Laettner is the only NCAA player to start in four Final Fours. He was the Wooden Award winner in 1992, which goes to the NCAA Men's Player of the Year.

Christian had a distinguished 14 year NBA career as well, scoring over 11,000 points and playing in the 1997 All-Star game.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our programs & courses are now Fully Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools,
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC)

AlphaStar Academy mainly considers teaching, competition, and education background as well as passion and dedication for the subject when hiring full-time and part-time teachers.

We hire our instructors and TAs from a pool of High School, College, Ph.D. students, school teachers, and University Professors. Our faculty have teaching/coaching/tutoring experience and have expertise in the subject area, regardless of their age.

They have participation and/or training experience in national/international math competitions and Olympiads in Math, CS, and Physics such as USAMO, USACO, USAPhO, IMO, IOI, and IPhO.

They are role models and inspiration for students with their backgrounds and achievements. You can check their bio at Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

As being an academy operating more than 10 years we have tens of achievements in national and international contests and olympiads. You can check our achievements at Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: AlphaStar Academy is offering Math Scholarships to help young mathletes excel further and achieve their true potential in math.

In 2021, up to $40,000 will be given as course credit. Each winner can use $2,000 course credit for online AlphaStar Math courses/camps for one year.
For details please visit Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: AlphaStar Academy offers year-round courses during Fall and Spring semesters. You can check the details at Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy and Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For summer camp details, please visit Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
You can check our position vacancies at Our Camp Website Link: alphastar.academy

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 4 state of the art dance studios all with sprung floors and marley.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Visit us at Our Camp Website Link: www.saltcreekballet.org for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For more information, visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.saltcreekballet.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Our amazing facilities include: Two large heated outdoor pools, an arts & crafts studio, boating pond, air-conditioned buildings for hot and rainy days, challenge course with climbing wall and boulder, two ball fields, and basketball, volleyball and tennis courts.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: JCC "Z" Frank Apachi Day Camp offers magical experiences for children living in the northern suburbs. Camp includes door-to-door bus service plus twice weekly lunch, field trips, camp t-shirt, camp CD and twice daily swim. Our full-time camp director works year-round to assure your child a summer full of memories and friendships to last a lifetime.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor-in-Training program for 8th-10th grade

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available, please contact the camp office.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For more information on sessions, dates and fees, visit our website.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 12th-16th, 2023: ages 7-12, $500
July 17th-22nd, 2023: teens, $500

CAMP FACILITIES: the field house located at Addison Trail High School is an indoor facility with air conditioning. We will be training with the Skilltwins and also have the ability to scrimmage and have Panna Challenges.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: SkillTwins Camp is brought to you by Addison Youth Soccer and Addison United Soccer Club. NISL registered club. All of our coaches and staff are licensed coaches and CPR certified. More information is available on Our Camp Website Link: www.eventbrite.com

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Our Camp Website Link: www.AddisonYouthSoccer.com
www.mysa-Chicago.Com

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Futsal classes are available year round at Our Camp Website Link: www.mysa-Chicago.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Space is limited to smaller class sizes this year no discounts will be given this year due to demand.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
445.00 per player - VIP packages are available as add on please visit our website for more information

July 25th - 29th
* Session 1 | 9am-1pm
* Session 2 | 3pm- 7pm

August 1st to August 5th
* Session 3 | 9am-1pm
* Session 4 | 3pm-7pm

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers attend acting, improv, musical theatre and film classes in an air-conditioned facility, but also enjoy the summer sunshine at Penny Park, and swimming at Skokie Water Playground and the beach.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The perfect combination of learning and summer camp fun!

- Improv, acting, musical theatre 
and film classes
- Variety of theater and non-theater field trips
- Faculty improv jams and workshops

- Weekly swimming

- Directors and staff with a multitude of camp and theatre experience

- A spectacular final camp show

Our exciting camp combines professional comedy and theatre training with field trips, swimming and outdoor fun! While maintaining a focus on classes that will help sharpen their comedic minds, campers are also able to choose from a variety of workshops and electives that round out a wonderfully diverse curriculum. Field trips may include Broadway in Chicago, Chicago Shakespeare, and The Second City, as well as fun friendship-building trips to a museum or a recording studio.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have Counselor-in-training program for high school students. CITs pay 50% of fee.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Play On directs 3 productions throughout the year featuring kids aged 7-17. We also have a kids improv comedy team, Chickenometry, and an advance teen improv team, Code Red Vines.

OTHER CAMP INFO: For grades 2-8
 (ages 7-13)
Counselor-in-training program for high school students

Camp Location: 1330 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois


Camp Times: 9:30am - 3:30pm

Register online at Our Camp Website Link: www.playoncomedy.com or call Lisa at 847.337.9614

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Dates:
Session 1: June 15 - July 10, 2015
Session 2: July 13 - August 7, 2015

Camp Cost:
$900 for one session, $1,750 for both sessions

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Play On Summer Comedy Camp is seeking a highly motivated, creative, and organized individual to join our summer camp team in Evanston Illinois. Intern should be available Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm. 

Responsibilities:
• Assist camp staff with campers in grades 2-8
• Oversee the counselor-in-training program
• Teach and/or assistant teach backstage electives
• Help with technical aspects of camp show
• Provide administrative support

Requirements:
• Must be in college, preferably in a theater program
• Must love children and the arts
• Must crave fun in the summertime

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
August 24-28, $235

CAMP FACILITIES: We are a small camp with nearly 1/2 mile of lake frontage. Our 10 cabins are neat and clean they have electricity and heat for those cool summer nights. See more pictures and video on our website Our Camp Website Link: snc.camp

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Swift Nature Camp is an overnight nature camp for boys and girls ages 6-15. Our focus is to blend traditional summer camp activities while increasing a child's appreciation for nature, science and the environment.

Our special Discovery Camp is a nurturing program for first-time overnight campers, offering additional staff to provide support and encouragement to overcome homesickness and build confidence. The program welcomes no more than 50 first-time campers, and the special attention that this intimate group receives is the reason that more than 92% of them wish to return.

Swift Nature Camp offers traditional summer camp activities along with an environmental focus. Campers enjoy an active Nature Center, Pet Zoo, and Department of Natural Resources sponsored programs, plus recreational activities that include canoe and backpack trips, horseback riding, swimming, arts & crafts, team courses, archery, sailing, water skiing, tubing and sports.

In addition to these traditional activities, Swift Nature Camp is so much more. We are a child-centered program located away from technology, celebrity culture and academic pressures. Through fun activities and positive staff role models, we help children develop lifelong skills such as confidence, teamwork, leadership, compassion and communication. Our small size allows us to promote each child's personal development by providing fun, friendship and leadership in a supportive and noncompetitive environment. While away from home, children will have the opportunity to act on their own, become self-reliant, and try things for themselves.

Many of our kids return year after year saying that "Swift allows me to be my real self with real people." And we feel that's a good thing!

All of this happens in the fun and sun of the north woods of Wisconsin. For staff and campers alike, Swift Nature Camp is more than just a place to be: it is their summer home. So why not have your child join our summer camp family this summer?

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Yes we have a leadership program for those who are 16 & 17 years old.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: YES, scholarships are available. Please, see our website.
Our Camp Website Link: swiftnaturecamp.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: We are most excited by 1st Time Camper Program that is only for children that have never been to summer camp before. This program has only 5 children in a cabin with 2 counselors. Allowing us to give every child loads of attention for their first time away from home.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our programs begin mid June and go till mid August

DISCOVERY CAMP (2 WEEKS), June 4-June 16
Boys & Girls 6-12, Cost $1550

PATHFINDER CAMP (2 WEEKS), June 18-June 30
Boys & Girls 6-12, Cost $1550

EXPLORER CAMP (3 WEEKS), July 2-July 21
Boys & Girls 7-15, Cost $2400

EXPLORER CAMP (3 WEEKS), July 23-August 11
Boys & Girls 7-15, Cost $2400

ADVENTURER CAMP (6 WEEKS), July 2-August 11
Boys & Girls 7-15
Cost $4600

CANADIAN CANOE TRIP (5 days), August 10-14
Boys & Girls 14-17, Cost $599

See our Dates & Rates for more Information
Our Camp Website Link: swiftnaturecamp.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Swift Nature Camp is looking for great young people to be Camp Counselors and activity specialist. So if you want to spend your summer outside, being a role model to kids be sure to see our website.

Also we need a camp nurse and Outdoor Education Director. Interested, please see our website.

You can change a child's life this summer and in turn change yours.

Watch Our Swift Nature Camp Jobs Video at: Our Camp Website Link: swiftnaturecamp.com

Watch Our Swift Nature Camp Promo Video at: Our Camp Website Link: swiftnaturecamp.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Each student will participate in:

• A large ensemble—which will workshop and give the world premiere of a new work by one of the mentor composers
• A small ensemble—which will co-create, rehearse, and premiere new work(s) by the student participants
• A small home group—which will feature games and social activities
• (Optional) Two, hour-long private composition les- sons—which will give students professional feedback on their music and personalized instruction
• A final, virtual concert—on Friday, July 31, 2 PM EDT

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We desire to make it possible for everyone who wants to join us to be able to participate regardless of family finances. We have a limited amount of funds available. Please email for more information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Technology Requirements:

• Desktop or laptop computer (Mac preferred)
• A separate device to record audio/video (such as a tablet or smartphone)
• Headphones or earbuds
• An external microphone and audio interface would provide a better experience, but are not mandatory
• All enrolled students will receive a FREE, 90-day license for Dorico Pro 3.5

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
• No audition or prior composition experience required.
• Base Tuition: $450
• Registration Deadline: July 1, 2020

To learn more and to register, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.musiccreatorsacademy.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our staff is composed MIT, Stanford and Columbia alumni. Our instructors are PhD students, software engineers at FAANG companies and Fulbright scholars. We have won awards for our research.

We are mentoring the next generation of computational thinkers, interdisciplinary researchers and changemakers. Our advanced theory and application based curriculum is student-led and covers all the hottest topics in research and industry. We provide the tools for students so that they can get accepted to their dream colleges and thrive in college and beyond.

We expect the same discipline, dedication and determination from our instructors, as we do from our students. Our A+ instruction not only prepares students to get accepted to their dream colleges, but also more importantly thrive in their dream colleges. The MehtA+ Tutoring teaching team has taught more than 300 students who have received 30+ scores on their ACT, perfect scores on SAT subject tests, learned some of the most in-demand skills in the job market and have been admitted to some of the top most universities in the countries such as MIT, Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, UPenn, Carnegie Mellon, University of Toronto, Johns Hopkins and UIUC.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Up to $2,000 for students whose family income is less than $100,000

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: At MehtA+, we ignite student passion for engineering. Our offerings are catered towards students from Kindergarten to College Freshman and involve a fusion of the humanities and the sciences. We believe the best way to learn something is to apply it and as such, all of our opportunities are application-based.

Our bootcamps give students an in-depth opportunity to learn concepts that are normally taught at the university level, while our workshops serve as a fantastic introduction to a new subject. In order to make engineering education more accessible, our digital kits are always free to everyone and allow students to create something awesome. Volunteerships are offered to former students who are looking to volunteer their time and apply what they have learned for social good, as they intern for one of our clients.

Our college preparatory services, which involve subject tutoring, standardized test preparation and college consulting, provide students the resources they need to be ready for college.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates of the camp: June 21 - July 30, 2021
Cost: $3,000 (scholarships of up to $2,000 will be provided to students who exhibit financial need)

CAMP FACILITIES: Facilities and accommodations vary from trip to trip.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Road Less Traveled as an organization was founded by Jim and Donna Stein in 1991, and has been successfully running safe, exciting, life-changing trips for teens ever since. Both Jim and Donna are still the current directors, and are integrally involved in every single aspect of the company. In the summer, they are on call 24/7, available both to parents as well as to our leaders in the field.

We are an ACA accredited organization with an impeccable track record. We believe in the process of accreditation. It allows us to compare our standards to other professionals in the industry. Our accreditation allows us to follow specific standards related to leader screening including use of application forms, reference checks, personal interviews, work history review, and background checks.

Many years ago, we were the first company serving young adults to require that all leaders have a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) medical certification. WFR training is far more advanced than standard first aid or wilderness first aid. In addition to this certification, we carry extensive first aid kits on all of our programs that include antibiotics and epinephrine. Contents, protocols, and standing orders are reviewed and updated every year by our Medical Director who is an MD.

Since our inception, RLT has been on the cutting edge of technological advances in communication. We began carrying Iridium satellite phones on all of our programs as soon as they were available. Today we continue to carry the latest in emergency communication systems. According to geographic location, programs are equipped with satellite phones, ground-to-air radios, and/or cellular phones providing the possibility of 24-hour access to medical help in case of emergency.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer many need-based scholarships and financial aid packages. Visit Geography of Hope's website to learn more: Our Camp Website Link: www.geographyofhope.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer Gap Year, custom trips as well as family programs in the winter, spring, and at the end of the summer. Please contact us at 773-342-5200 with any questions.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Flights, travel arrangements, and other trip-specific information is available on our website.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our Program Chart to see all trips, dates, and prices: Our Camp Website Link: www.theroadlesstraveled.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Trip Leader/Co-Leader

Travel domestically and/or internationally with a group of high-school and/or middle-school students, monitoring and facilitating community service, language/cultural immersion, and/or wilderness adventure trips

Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree or in the process of completing a degree. Equivalent experience working with teenagers in related field will be considered if not currently enrolled in school
• Experience Previous program leader experience working with and or teaching young people age ranging in age between 12-19. Knowledge of and experience with group dynamics, teaching or facilitating groups, supervision of meal planning, food preparation and cooking, managing logistics. Ability to teach program specific skills, environmental awareness, and related scientific, cultural, and historical knowledge pertaining to the regions through which you will travel and their relationship to each other.
• Strong Physical Condition
• Current CPR for the professional rescuer
• Current Wilderness First Responder, WEMT or EMT certification
• Current Red Cross lifeguard or Swiftwater rescue certifications preferred but not mandatory
• Current unrestricted valid drivers license with no major convictions during the previous three year period; driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, reckless driving, hit and run, homicide or assault with a motor vehicle, drag racing, operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent, license suspended or revoked within the previous three year period for accidents and or moving violations. Driving record should reflect no more than three moving violations and/or chargeable accidents during the previous three years

• For Adventure Programs: Knowledge of three or more wilderness travel methods. Whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, international trekking, biking, backpacking, technical rock or ice climbing and mountaineering. Mandatory requirements for adventure trips include: the ability to lead groups of students on backpacking trips of three to eight days, ability to comfortably lead through remote wilderness areas. This includes, but is not limited to, backpacking preparations, backcountry travel, route finding, campsite selection, equipment maintenance, Leave No Trace camping techniques in desert and alpine terrain and proper protocol in dense bear country.

All leaders must possess the ability to make prudent decisions in adverse conditions. International Service Learning and Language Immersion Programs: Leaders and must be highly proficient or fluent in the spoken language of the program country (Spanish, etc.) and have extensive experience with community service, international travel, managing multiple responsibilities abroad, experience and/or living abroad, cultural immersion. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Trekking, Surfing, and Snorkeling

• International Service learning and Language Exposure Programs: Leaders to have extensive experience with community service, international travel, managing multiple responsibilities abroad, experience and/or living abroad, cultural immersion. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Trekking, Surfing, Snorkeling

• Service Learning Programs: Leaders to have extensive experience with community service, experience managing multiple responsibilities, construction experience preferred. Knowledge of the following is helpful but not mandatory: Sea Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing, Hiking, PADI Scuba certified
• Ability and experience supervising co-instructors and participants
• Valid Passport
• Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle
• Ability to communicate and work with teenagers and co-instructors, and provide necessary instruction
• Ability to creatively schedule programs, facilities, and co-instructors
• Ability to observe participant behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid
• Good character, integrity, and adaptability
• Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self -control
• Ability to follow written procedures as outlined in the leader-training manual
• Ability to support program philosophy and implement procedures
• Ability to work long hours
• Ability and experience in facilitating groups

Specific Responsibilities/Job Description
1. Plan, coordinate and execute daily activities and trip logistics
2. Monitor co-instructor and participant assignments for the day
3. Monitor groups and supervise co-instructors' responsibilities
4. Act as a positive role model for participants
5. Responsible for the relationships with general public, people of the land, and subcontractors
6. Monitor ongoing safety and provide education for co-instructor and participants
7. Supervise the health and safety of the participants and environment
8. Together with co-instructor and participant, plan and execute the evening program
9. Identify and address inappropriate behavior with participant or with other co-instructor, for actions that put health and safety of a participant at risk
10. Together with co-instructor, plan and implement evening program as needed
11. Management of financials and accounting including monitoring of expenditures, record keeping, advances, bookkeeping and end of trip summary of information
12. Management of gear, vehicles, inventory, storage, documentation and end of trip summary information
13. Evaluate co-instructor and perform reviews and summer end evaluations
14. Evaluate program and current season and make suggestions for following season

Dates of Employment
June through August seasonally - recommend early application.

Remuneration
Salary is commensurate with experience/certifications/qualifications. Your salary with The Road Less Traveled includes all food, lodging and transportation from the beginning through close of your trip. We also offer pro-deals on outdoor equipment from a variety of well-known manufacturers.

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED
Laura Dunmire-Director
2331 N Elston Court
Chicago, IL 60614
employment[AT]theroadlesstraveled.com

Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.theroadlesstraveled.com

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Virtuoso Performing Arts provides classes and lessons in dance, acting, music and tumbling throughout the year. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.virtuosoperformingarts.com to learn more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.virtuosoperformingarts.com for more camp information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In Person and Virtual Camp - for students all across the U.S. and other parts of the world.

6 exciting tracks to choose from:

Foundation: Data Science
Master: AI Model building with code
Full Immersion: AI Model and Research
Design Thinking and AI
AI in Business and Entrepreneurship
Beginner: AI with low code/ no code
STEAM in AI Students have the opportunity to work on exciting AI Projects across Industries, Domains and Careers mentored by AI/ ML Engineers and Data Scientists from the Industry.

Exciting News!! STEAM in AI Intensive is coming to Santa Clara University in the Bay Area this Summer. Get a taste of Silicon Valley, Learn AI and do Research. Check out the Commuter and Residential Programs.

STEAM in AI is Developed by former Stanford and UC Berkeley Adjunct Professor, MIT Mentor $100K Entrepreneurship Competition, Data and AI Ethics thought leader from Silicon Valley, Generative AI Ethics Keynote Speaker for the U.S. Military and the California Department of Education.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Students may apply for a need based scholarship. Scholarship is based on a lot of factors including availability of funds. Application does not guarantee a scholarship. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a student living in the U.S., must have a copy of the most recent U.S. IRS Tax Return. Preference will be given to student recommendations by Partner Schools. Our Nonprofit DataEthics4All 501(c)(3) EIN 85-3148963 provides need based Scholarships to Students to participate in the STEAM in AI Program based on the availability of funds.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Start a STEAM in AI Chapter to find all year round opportunities for students to learn artificial intelligence and ethics, leadership and volunteering. Volunteers can even accrue those hours towards the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Learn More: Our Camp Website Link: steaminai.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the Website: Our Camp Website Link: STEAMinAI.org for complete information

CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps are offered at top-rated, professionally equipped sports training facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sports are FUN, but they are more fun when you get better! Our professional, passionate, and positive coaches will help your child become a better player and a more inspired athlete. Camp provides the perfect opportunity to improve skills, make new friends, laugh hard, and smile a lot. Our Mission is to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement while consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers!

During the summer of 2014 more than 70,000 US and international campers attended a US Sports Camps program. US Sports Camps currently offers 24 programs in 15 different sports.

Our summer sports camps include: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball, Waterpolo, and Yoga. We also offer several International sports camps around the world. Our sports camps continue to grow thanks to an outstanding community of Camp Directors and the dedication of the entire USSC staff. We expect 2015, our 41st year in business, to be our best year ever. We look forward to seeing you at camp!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Many of our sports camps offer sessions and special weekend clinics year-round. Please contact us for details.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information regarding summer camp sessions and fees, please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Each camp director is responsible for hiring their own staff and typically hire in late winter and early spring. If you are interested in applying for a position, please email the appropriate sport mailbox at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com and we will forward on your information to any director looking for additional staff.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Group Level System: Players will be evaluated in order to group them based on skills:
Recreational
Competitive
Academy
Game System: Rec, Comp and Academy will play with correspondent levels only.
Goalkeeper Training Sessions: 3 Training Sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, goalkeepers will also participate on foot skill exercises, drills involving shooting with group and in game simulations daily.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.fcbescolausa.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for more info at: Our Camp Website Link: www.fcbarcelonasoccercamps.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We have opportunities for assistant coaches and also for U16 and up to work with us. Please register at: Our Camp Website Link: www.fcbarcelonasoccercamps.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Classes and camps are taught in two spaces; our Gym is a 3,000 sq/ft gymnasium space that features a 1,600 sq/ft sprung floor, and a fully rigged 24 foot ceiling. Our Studio is a 900 sq/ft classroom space that features a floating sprung White Oak dance floor, a fully rigged 14 foot ceiling, a handstand wall, conditioning ladders, and room length 12 foot mirrors for aerial work.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp is directed by Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi. Sylvia, recently returned from a successful tour of Lookingglass Alice, is a second generation circus performer who grew up touring with various circuses, including Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. She also performed at The Circus World Championships in London, England. In 1990 she moved to Chicago and began her career as a circus teacher and choreographer. Sylvia is a co-founder of The Actors Gymnasium and an Artistic Associate of The Lookingglass Theatre Company. Other theater credits include The Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Chicago Children’s Theater, Marriott Theater, and The Steppenwolf Theatre, among others. She recently won the Illinois Theatre Association’s Award of Honor, the 3Arts award for design, and she has been nominated for six Joseph Jefferson Awards for her choreography, winning five.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Visit our website, Our Camp Website Link: www.actorsgymnasium.org, for scholarship information!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Actors Gymnasium offers classes throughout the year for all age groups and skill levels!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
$1,180 per Session
$2,275 for Both Sessions
Session I: June 13 – July 8, 2016 (Mon – Fri, 9am-4pm) No camp July 4th
Session II: July 11 – August 5, 2016 (Mon – Fri, 9am-4pm)

CAMP FACILITIES: Modern practice fields and facilites with top-notch training and safety equipment.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1979, Skyhawks sports has led safe, fun and skill-focused sports camps and programs for youth between the ages of 3-12.

We offer many different different sports--and countless ways for your child to grow. The camps range from soccer to baseball to our popular mulit-sport camps where kids sample three different sports (soccer, basketball and baseball) in one camp.

Our camps and programs are offered locally throughout over 500 communities. The format includes traditional week-long summer day camps and year-round after-school programs that range from 45 minutes to 6 hours in duration, per day. Our progression of camps and programs, led by our expert staff, are generated toward youth looking for a sport introduction or those who want to refine and master their sport-specific skills.

For Detailed Information on ALL of our summer sports camps, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.skyhawks.com.

Our coaches and site directors make a significant difference to your child's on-field experience. Chosen for their strong personal character, responsibility, and capacity to effectively communicate sports skills to youth, our staff will make the extra effort every time to ensure that your children have the best on-field/court experience, emphasize teamwork, and learn life skills through sports. Our staff are required to complete our extensive certification process.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer financial aid for those families that qualify. Please call 1.800.804.3509 for an application.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer year round programs in select states, please see our website for complete information on all Skyhawks Sport Camps in your area.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Skyhawks Sports Camps are SAFETY FOCUSED!

At Skyhawks we go the extra mile to focus on safety, and we have a long-standing proven safety track record and processes to prove it. For example, all Skyhawks Sports camps start and end with our unique safety process called "Gate System and Parking Lot Duty." This process is where coaches come and greet both parents and campers in the parking lot when parents pull up to drop off their children.

Our staff guide the kids onto the field/court and out of harm's way by funneling them into our gate system. Eye contact is maintained from each one of our staff members until the kids make it onto the field/court where they are grouped by age. This efficient process ensures safety. Additionally, it develops a level of trust between parent, coach, and child that ultimately leads to a fun and skill-focused camp for youth.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Skyhawks Sports Camps are offered throughout the summer, and specific dates and times vary from location to location.

Fees vary depending on age, duration of camp, and location.

You can find a complete list of sessions, times, and fees for ALL the Skyhawks Sports Camps in your area at: Our Camp Website Link: www.skyhawks.com.

Or feel free to call us at: 800-804-3509.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have four spacious indoor and outdoor riding arenas, Riding School Tack Room, outdoor picnic areas, indoor viewing room and refrigerators, lockers, pastures and many horses, ponies and our barn dog, Pepa.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our camp program includes learning basic horsemanship, english riding skills, horse handling, equine anatomy, demonstrations, crafts and many activities!

Demonstrations: Jumping, Horseshoeing & Vital signs

Want to keep riding after summer camp? We offer year round lessons in our outdoor and heated indoor arenas!

Want to go to horse shows? We offer entry level shows at the farm, we also attend local & national shows with our show team.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Windridge Farm offers english hunter/jumper riding lessons year round!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Camp 2020: Monday - Thursdays 9 AM - 1:30 PM $350.00 per camper per session, multiple session discount. Ages 7 and up. Each Camp is open to ALL Levels - Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Intermediate Riders.

June 15 – 18
June 22 - 25
July 13 - 16
July 20 - 23
August 03 - 06

​* Camp will be divided by level on the first day of camp.

All information is on our website for review and enrollment.

CAMP FACILITIES: In addition to several expansive athletic fields, there is a spacious wooded area for recreation out of the sun. Campers enjoy the use of tennis courts, swimming pool, basketball court, fishing pond, sand volleyball court, miniature golf course, archery range, gymnastics area, climbing wall, gaga pit, mountain biking trails, trampball court and much more! Several large buildings accommodate indoor activities during inclement weather.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Decoma is proud to offer the following options:

SHORTENED DAY PROGRAM for children ages 3 – 5
provides a fun-filled day led by adult counselors and includes bus transportation, daily swimming instruction, lunch, and numerous sports and activities all appropriate to the age, attention span, and energy level of three through five-year-olds.

FULL DAY PROGRAM for children ages 4 – 13
Campers swim twice a day, and exceptional Red Cross instruction is provided by trained staff in our spacious, heated pool. The fun continues on land with tennis, team sports, trampball, climbing wall, crafts, dance, archery, drama, fishing, gymnastics, martial arts, mountain biking, photography, circus arts, theme days, field trips and much more!

OPTIONAL SPECIALTY CAMPS for children ages 7 – 13
in GOLF, HORSEBACK RIDING, and TENNIS. Specialty Camp presents the unique opportunity for campers to concentrate in specific areas of interest at state-of-the-art facilities, combined with a blend of traditional camp activities.

Our accreditation by the American Camping Association and the American Red Cross continues to prove our commitment to the highest standards for our campers.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Since 1949 Decoma has provided generations of children with fantastic summers, special friendships and memories to last a lifetime. Highlights include: individual attention, small staff/camper ratios, mature experienced counselors and flexible programming (5 or 3 days a week--4 week minimum--choose any weeks). Decoma is about having summer fun while learning new skills, making lasting friendships, and enhancing self-esteem and self reliance. At Decoma each child is special to us. We pride ourselves on getting to know every camper as an individual and work with the family to provide the best possible summer experience. WE TREAT YOUR FAMILY LIKE FAMILY!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2020 DATES -- Our 72nd Summer!
YOU CAN DESIGN YOUR CHILD'S SUMMER PROGRAM TO FIT YOUR NEEDS!

8-WEEK CAMP SEASON: JUNE 8 TO JULY 31

POSTCAMP WEEK:
August 3 to August 7

Campers are required to enroll in a minimum of four weeks of camp. However, many campers enroll for 5,6,7,8 or more weeks. Camper weeks do not have to be consecutive. CHOOSE ANY WEEKS!

Our camp fee INCLUDES daily hot lunch, transportation, free extended care, and swimming twice/day with expert instruction.

Please see our Website for more information and to view fantastic photos from the summer. You'll see how much fun we have at Decoma Day Camp!

Feel free to contact us at any time with any questions you may have or to schedule a tour or home video presentation. We look forward to hearing from you!

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Decoma is currently hiring for the summer.  If you are enthusiastic, energetic, sun-loving and enjoy working with children this is the summer job for you!  Apply on-line at Our Camp Website Link: www.decomadaycamp.com or give us a call at 847-945-4455.

CAMP FACILITIES: This camp has two campuses located in Winnetka, IL and Highland Park, IL., from these drop-off and pick-up locations we visit a wide variety of destinations around the Chicagoland area to offer children every opportunity for fun. From swimming, to science classes, farms, museums and even amusement parks we have something that every child will enjoy.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our program is geared to fully engage your child. There is no single focus, but more of a variety of programming to be sure our campers have a fun as well as educational summer. Please refer to our Calendar of Events for more detailed information about what this season has to offer at Our Camp Website Link: www.oasisdaycamp.com!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for detailed information about what this summer has to offer as well as pricing at Our Camp Website Link: www.oasisdaycamp.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for complete information.

CAMP FACILITIES: FICA Young Investors Wall Street Summer Camps TM are held in safe and professional learning environment; usually on the campuses of some of America's most prestigious Colleges, Universities and or executive/education learning centers

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: These three terms sum up our comprehensive and very informative FICA Young Investors Wall Street Summer Camps TM. While we are very committed to providing certified instructors, field trips and superior financial intelligence informative training applications, we don't just stop there. We make sure to set aside some time for a little fun, tours and entertainment activities. As a result, learning about the world of business and financial intelligence has never ever been this much fun!

Future Investor Clubs of America's comprehensive financial training system includes: Access to the FICA's Members Camp Preparatory Training Network; Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers TM; Winning On Wall Street Kickoff TM; American Dream Plan introductory training; Basic Financial Intelligence Training TM (BFIT); Advance Financial Intelligence Training TM (AFIT); Executive Financial Intelligence Training TM (EFIT); Financial Intelligence Training TM (IFIT); International Financial Intelligence Training TM (IFIT) intelligence training curriculum's presented in a creative and interactive way to enhance the learning process.

All Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp instructors are Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers(CFIT) having completed our training programs. Each CFIT has years of business, education, executive, investing and or financial services experience.

Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp programs are designed to be a top quality, positive comprehensive learning experience that students will never forget. Therefore, FICA has incorporated carefully designed Financial Field Trips TM to enhance the students experience and learning process.

FICA members who have completed the Basic (BFIT), Advanced (AFIT) and or Executive Financial Intelligence Training (EFIT) curriculum receive Certificates of Completion and are eligible to participate in many fun, exciting and informative events.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp instructors are Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers(CFIT) having completed our training programs. Each CFIT has years of business, education, executive, investing and or financial services experience. In addition to industry experience, our instructors must complete 40 hours of training on how to teach each of our BFIT, AFIT, EFIT, IFIT and LFIT curriculum's.

Future Investor Clubs, Chapters and Centers are eligible to select lead teachers and instructors to attend CFIT training programs. Individuals completing our instructor comprehensive training programs earn the designation of Certified Financial Intelligence Trainer TM (CFIT). Business and financial industry executives, managers, investment advisors, commodity/stock brokers, traders and other professionals are scheduled as guest speakers during the camp training week.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Depending on your camp length of stay, approval and city selection, students will visit such places as: Downtown Business Districts; Investment and Community Banks; Commodity/Stock Market Brokerages, Angel Investor Networks; Federal Reserve Bank; Venture Capital Networks; Fortune 500 Companies; Private Equity Corporations; Hedge & Mutual Fund Corporations, Insurance Corporations; Corporate Meetings; College/University Business School Tours; Investment Trading Companies, Commodity/Stock Exchanges and more!

All field trips are held daily and are designed to provide attending students a once in a lifetime summer learning experience.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camps are held in June, July and August.

CAMP FACILITIES: Explore 37 acres of action-packed activities including two heated pools, manicured sports fields, 20,000 sq. ft. air-conditioned cultural arts pavilion for hot or rainy days, athletic courts, baseball fields, nature area with hiking trail, climbing wall with challenge adventure and ropes courses plus Ga-ga, sand Volleyball and a zipline.

Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp is also home to the Garoon Gateway to Science, the region's only state-of-the-art, outdoor science learning center.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our full-time camp director works year-round to find the best programming and activities to delight your child, creating memories and friendships to last a lifetime. Counselors are guided by staff who are professionals in the fields of social work and education with camp expertise.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leaders of tomorrow can participate in a fun,challenging program where 8th-10th grade campers who like working with young children, develop leadership and communication skills

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid available

OTHER CAMP INFO: JCC Day Camps are open to the entire community and includes daily snacks, a group photo, undernighters, twice weekly lunch, field trips, a camp t-shirt and twice daily swim.

Bust transportation is optional.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website for sessions, dates and fees.

CAMP FACILITIES: The Chicago Botanic Garden’s signature day camp provides exciting, fun, and enriching outdoor learning experiences for your child utilizing all the Garden facilities and spaces.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp CBG Mission
The mission of the Chicago Botanic Garden is to promote the enjoyment, understanding, and conservation of plants in the natural world.

Our Goals for your Camper: Make nature play a part of daily activities, Introduce activities that explore connections between nature and the following: art, science, math, literacy, movement, and cooking, Provide age-appropriate, hands-on activities, Incorporate experiential learning into camp curriculum, Offer opportunities for campers to take a piece of the Garden home. Camp CBG is an alchohol, drug, and weapon-free program.

Age Limits
Please note the age groupings for each camp group:

My First Camp Age 2: campers must be born on or before September 1, 2018.

My First Camp Age 3: campers must be born on or before September 1, 2017.

Green Sprouts: must be entering Jr. Kindergarten or Kindergarten September 2020 (most campers are ages 4-5).

Green Thumbs: must be entering grades 1-2 September 2020 (most campers are ages 6-7).

Explorers: must be entering grades 3-4 September 2020 (most campers are ages 8-9).

Adventurers: must be entering grades 5-7 September 2020 (most campers are ages 10-12).

We regret that we cannot make any exceptions to this policy. Campers in the Green Sprouts group and above must be toilet trained.

Parent Information
A weekly Camp CBG syllabus for each camp will be e-mailed to you the week prior to your child's camp. It will also be available from your child's teacher on the first day of camp. Each syllabus will list the day's activities and include suggestions to help you and your camper share the camp experience. The order of events may change due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Before- and After-Camp Care
We are happy to offer before-camp and after-camp care for your camper. Program will be supervised by Camp CBG staff. Activities will include games, art projects, and gardening. Pack an extra snack for your camper for after-camp care. Morning fees are $50/camper/per week; afternoon fees are $63/camper/week, and cannot be pro-rated for partial use; no membership discount available.

Morning hours are 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. and afternoon hours are 3 – 5:30 p.m.

No drop-ins. Campers must be preregistered for this service. No on-site registration is available.
Children must be signed in with staff at the Learning Center at drop-off.
Evening pick-up will take place in the Learning Center. Parents/caregivers will be asked for photo identification at pick-up. There is a late fee of $15 for pick up between 5:30 and 5:45 p.m. An additional $1 per minute will be charged after 5:45 p.m. Late fees are payable by cash, check, or credit card at the time of pick-up. Repeated late pick-ups may result in the loss of this service.

Snacks
Camp CBG does not provide daily snacks to Campers. Please pack a nut-free snack for your camper each day. We will take a snack break mid-morning and mid-afternoon daily. Some camps may be making their own additional snacks during Camp CBG. If your child has food allergies or diet restrictions that may prevent him/her from consuming nut-free snacks, please specify to what degree on the Emergency/Health History Form.

Lunch
Camp CBG offers a supervised lunch period for campers in Green Sprouts, Green Thumbs, and Explorers who enroll in morning and afternoon camps for $10 per child/week. Pack a nut-free lunch for your child that does not require refrigeration, and we will supervise your child during the lunch break (noon – 12:30 p.m.) and escort your child to his/her afternoon camp.

Staffing
In order to provide the best possible experiences for your children, one-week camps are limited to 12 or 15 campers and two-week camps are limited to 20 campers. My First Camp is limited to 14 child/adult pairs per camp. Camps are led by Chicago Botanic Garden staff and qualified teachers, with assistance from interns and volunteers. Biographies of your campers' instructors will be available online this spring.

Camper Code of Conduct
You will be asked to review the CBG Camper Code of Conduct upon completion of the Emergency/Health History Form.

Campers will treat their fellow campers, instructors, and volunteers with respect.
Campers will follow directions and stay with their group.
Please read and discuss these expectations with your child. In the event that a camper does not follow the Code of Conduct, or his or her behavior endangers other campers or interferes with an instructor's ability to provide programming, the coordinator of Camp Programs or camp instructor will inform the parent at pick-up or through a phone call. If a second incident occurs, parents may be asked to withdraw their child from camp. Refunds will not be given for behavior-related withdrawals.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Ages 13 – 15

Our Leaders in Training program is the perfect summer experience for teens with an interest in science and education. Participants help prepare for camps, assist teachers during the day, and learn life skills that will benefit them in future job searches and college preparation.

The LIT program is a two-week commitment, meeting Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. throughout the summer. Each LIT will be scheduled in weeklong timeframes. Two consecutive weeks are preferred, but not required. Applications will be available until the program fills. LIT interviews will be conducted from February through April, and participants will receive training before camp begins.

Application materials will be available in December. Please call (847) 835-8361 to request an application.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Families in need of financial aid should fill out this form: Our Camp Website Link: www.chicagobotanic.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We also offer day camp sessions on certain school holidays/days off and over the Winter and Spring Breaks.

OTHER CAMP INFO:
Pick-up/Drop-off
We offer an optional in-car drop-off/pick-up for camp families and carpools on our Learning Center Campus driveway. Details about camper drop-off and pick-up will be communicated via e-mail in early June. Should you prefer to park and walk your child to his/her camp instructor daily, you may park in lot 6 and follow the crosswalk to the drop-off area, located in the Children's Learning Center Lawn. Camp groups will leave the drop-off area promptly at 9:30 a.m. for morning camps and 12:30 p.m. for afternoon camps. If a child misses the departure of his/her camp group, it is the responsibility of the caregiver who brings that child to check in, and then escort the camper to his/her camp location for that day. If your child will be absent, please let us know by calling (847) 835-8361. If you must pick your child up early from camp, you must contact us by phone or send a note to camp with your child so that we can make arrangements for early pick-up ahead of time.

Please Do Not Bring to Camp
The Garden is NOT responsible for any item lost or broken during camp. Please leave the following items at home: personal video game players, cellphones, MP3 players/iPods, and iPad-type devices.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit:Our Camp Website Link: www.chicagobotanic.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Any Camp CBG job postings will be found on the Chicago Botanic Garden's Employment webpage at: Our Camp Website Link: www.chicagobotanic.org.

Interested individuals may also contact the Manager directly at alabus[AT]chicagobotanic.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: JCYS Camp Henry Horner accommodations range from small lodges with kitchen facilities to large dorm-style housing that can accommodate over 100 people at a time. Located on Lake Wooster, our boathouse is full of canoes and kayaks for your water adventures while the lake is home to multiple large inflatables for swimming fun.

Camp is also home to the High Sierra Adventure Center that has a high and low ropes course, zipline and climbing wall, through traditional rock climbing is also available for the more adventurous camper! A heated pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, Ga Ga pit and more make up a sports-lover's paradise. But it is the campfires by the lake that make the best ending to any day at Camp.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Accredited by the American Camp Association, Camp Henry Horner brings the beauty of nature, the adventure of the wild, and the creature comforts of our home together in one amazing summer camp experience.

Our summer staff of 200 professional and talented role models from around the world provide the highest level of care for each and every camper. Our extremely skilled team includes day and overnight counselors, program specialists and health center staff. For 100 years, Camp Henry Horner has provided a beautiful outdoor backdrop to summer camp memories and friendships.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All of our campers are mini-counselors in training, and several overnight campers have become some of our favorite counselors as they get older!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Jewish Council for Youth Services provides over $100,000 in scholarships to families each year. Families are able to apply for financial scholarships when they register for JCYS Camp Henry Horner. For more details, contact Camp Director Isaac Brubaker at ibrubaker[AT]jcys.org.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Families can choose from anywhere from one-week to eight-week camp experiences, and Day Camp versus Overnight Camp options. Our flexibility and ability to work within your schedule, makes JCYS Camp Henry Horner an ideal fit for your family's perfect summer.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: JCYS Camp Henry Horner hosts outdoor excursions for groups of all ages. Perfect for an office retreat or a school field trip, for just the day or a full week, Camp Henry Horner’s campus is easily accessible and adaptable to your group’s needs.

Group activities can include team-building adventures on our high and low ropes course, zipline and climbing wall; kayak and canoe excursions on Lake Wooster; outdoor education programs tailored for your group and take advantage of our sprawling 180 acres of Camp; and cookouts, campfires and more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Families can choose from anywhere from one-week to eight-week camp experiences, and Day Camp versus Overnight Camp options. Our flexibility and ability to work within your schedule, makes JCYS Camp Henry Horner an ideal fit for your family's perfect summer.

For more information regarding dates and fees, along with online registration, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.jcys.org.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Good Times offers a special program to certain campers over the age of 12. This program helps transition eager teen campers into responsible working adults. Gophers are assistants to their assigned counselors and in no way have responsibility over any camper. A few veteran Gophers will show extraordinary qualities and will be allowed to become camp interns. Many of Good Times best counselors were at one time campers themselves. How does a camper become a Gopher? The Gopher program is by invitation only. If selected, you will receive an invitation early in January from Director Peggy. Normal camp fees apply unless noted in the invitation. Contact us for more information.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer of 2019 — June 10th to August 16th All Summer Plan: The best deal of the summer! 10 weeks of Fun! 49 days at 20% off the daily rate! First Camper $3,975.00 for the Summer Additional Camper $3,577.50 for the Summer.

Registration Before April 15th Registration fee is $100.00 per child. $100.00 per child deposit is due upon registration. After April 15th Registration fee is $125.00 per child. $125.00 per child deposit is due upon registration. Campers must finalize their schedule by May 15th.* Schedule changes after this date are subject to a $25 change fee. Balance is due by June 1st.

Included with Tuition & Registration - Camp Gear: includes two camp T-shirts, camp bag, camp towel, and camp money holder. - Extended Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. - Lunch on Fridays and on miscellaneous field trip days. - All field trip fees. - All swimming passes.

OR Weekly or Daily Plan: Select the full weeks you want at a great Monday through Friday rate. * First Camper $435.00 per Week Additional Camper $391.50 per Week Add select days to your weekly plan or simply select specific days throughout the summer.* First Camper $108.75 per Day Additional Camper $97.88 per Day Available Discounts & Bonuses: Register by April 15th — get an extra camp T-shirt.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: These fun, high energy camps teach a mixture of smooth and rhythm dances throughout the learning of fun routines. Perform the routines on the last day for friends and family!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 14th-18th and/or August 11th-15th

Please refer to the studio's website for tuition fees

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Outdoor play on the deck as well as lots of indoor play in our playspace.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp for a Cause: Each week the kids will participate in a service project for a local charity tied to helping those in need enjoy active or imaginative play in a meaningful way.

LBC offers a half day session (9:00am-1:00pm), five days a week in Chicago. There are options to register for either five days/week, three days/week, two day/week or single days which can be purchased as a flex pass to be used throughout the summer. Campers enjoy daily camp activities including imaginative playtime in the LBC playspace, circle time with music and fun, crafts, a daily class, outdoor time on the LBC deck, healthy snack time and more! Each week we have a new theme. The theme will be tied to the week’s activities and classes.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm
June 12th, 2017 - September 1, 2017

Pricing: $200 for 5 days, $120 for 3 days, $80 for 2 days
*A deposit is taken for each week during registration

Don’t want to commit to a schedule? Consider a Flex Pass. Flex passes let you buy 5 or 10 days of camp and choose the dates to use throughout the 2017 camp session.

Flex Pass Rates:

$230 for 5 day flex pass

$460 for 10 day flex pass

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: From Scratch + Minecraft to Python Programming and Web Development, our coding camps for kids are the perfect way to spend time off school.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp Website Link: www.thecodegalaxy.com

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 12 modern, brand new cabins with heat and air conditioning. A brand new indoor climbing wall, covered pavilion, 250 seat amphitheater, and more make Camp Benson fun. Take a look around our site and discover why the Chicago-Tribune called our property one of the 7 wonders of the modern world.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: It is the mission of YMCA Camp Benson to provide a safe, fun, transformational and educational experiences for our campers through the demonstration of the four core values.; caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility and by practicing a camper first philosophy. Sending a child to camp is an act of great faith by parents. As directors, we take that responsibility very seriously. We strive to maintain an environment that both encourages personal growth and creates an unforgettable summer experience. The Camp Benson Community is a caring and supporting one, and at the core of everything that takes place at camp.

ADVENTURE camp is our most popular camp. This is a 7 day overnight camp with every activity to chose from based on your age. ADVENTURE CAMP is for those who are ages 8 -14. Your camper will take their summer to new heights. From zip-lining, swimming, and climbing to exploring a cave, high ropes, archery, and campfires. ADVENTURE camp is everything you need for one amazing week of camp.

EXPLORER camp is our starter camp. This is your 4 day overnight camp with fun activities to chose from based on your campers age. Explorer CAMP is for those who have completed kindergarten through 8 years old. Never been to YCB before or still in their first couple of summers at camp? Then EXPLORER camp is just for them. It's one week of camp packed into 4 days. With skits, big games, campfires, songs, and more, your camper is sure to have a great time.

SPECIALTY camps are the camps that have a certain niche to them They include; MEGA camp, TEEN camp, and LITERARY camp. MEGA camp is more than twice the fun! This 14 day camp gives campers the chance to try more activities, participate in the special middle-weekend stay-over, and get to know their counselors and fellow MEGA-campers much better If you are ages 8-14, register early for this one. It will fill quickly. TEEN camp is the one that no camper ages 12-17 wants to miss.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Simply put, an SDP (staff development participant) is a student entering the 9th-12th grade in the fall of 2014. While often this age group is overlooked and underutilized, this is not true at YMCA Camp Benson. SDPs attend Camp Benson for a week at a time serving and learning, growing and expanding, in both leadership and character. There are 4-levels of the Staff Development Program and placement is based on their grade in school, their attendance at weekend retreats, and an application process.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Every child deserves a camp experience. Just one summer at camp can positively influence a child’s life forever. Our confidential Financial Assistance Program allows numerous children, who would otherwise not be able to attend, to experience all that YMCA Camp Benson has to offer.

Applications for assistance will be made available on our website beginning in November with submissions being accepted after that.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Every spring and fall YMCA Camp Benson hosts a Family. For more information visit Our Camp Website Link: srfymca.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check out Our Camp Website Link: srfymca.org for rates, dates, and discounts.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Summer of Minecraft includes:

Weekly challenges that engage players of all levels
Guides for parents and educators
Live streams introducing challenges and showcasing player creations
An online forum for campers to ask questions and share

OTHER CAMP INFO: Throughout the year enjoy Free Minecraft Kid Club.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 27 - August 5. For complete info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.connectedcamps.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers stay in modern university dorm rooms and eat 3 meals a day in dining halls on campus. They enjoy a variety of recreational activities both on and off campus during camp week.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: EMC aims to provide a high quality learning experience in music for campers at an affordable rate. EMC is proudly non-profit and does not accept any type of advertising or sponsorship from outside of Eastern Illinois University.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Potential campers may apply for an EMC scholarship (see web page), and musicians who were part of the Illinois All-State Groups receive scholarship assistance.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 16-22, 2017

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our summer 4-week classes develop physical health, confidence, and creativity while teaching proper dance technique.

The curriculum incorporates the Angelina Ballerina book "Angelina's Perfect Party," promoting reading and literacy.

Also included are lessons in nutrition, creating a strong healthy body, educational activity sheets, and craft projects to foster excitement among young dancers.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Tuesday & Thursday; 10:00am to 11:30am

June 5th-July 1st and/or July 15th-August 7th

Please refer to the studio's website for tuition fees

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates:
Camp Session 1: June 6-10, 2016
Camp Session 2: June 13-17, 2016

Price: $390 (per week-long session).

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our week-long Overnight Camps not only focus on training in musical theater skills like singing, acting, and dancing, but also encourage the campers to delve deeper into their spiritual lives through teen-focused devotions.

Camp staff includes professional local artists, CYT Production Artistic Teams, and theater specialists. These counselors are high energy, experienced, and love working with kids! CYT aims to hire counselors who are great role models for our students. All CYT counselors have been background checked and adhere to our CYT Mission and Values.

Registration includes:
All lodging and meals at Judson University
Age appropriate bible studies and worship time
An exclusive Overnight Camp t-shirt
Vocal, Acting, and Dance Training with Theater Professionals
A chance to develop new friendships
An All Camp Musical Showcase performed on Friday evening

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer limited financial aid for our overnight camps. More information can be found on our website or by calling out office.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: CYT Chicago offers high quality performing arts classes in 16 different locations across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. With emphasis in drama, dance, musical theater, and vocal studies, any child ages 6-18 is sure to find a class that will pique their interest. Our classes are each 10 weeks long culminating with a showcase performance during the final week.

CYT Chicago also offers over 30 professional quality musical theater productions each year. Each production stars an auditioned cast of up to 120 talented students who are currently enrolled in one of our performing arts classes. With several public and school day shows, a CYT production is the perfect outing for anyone looking for a great theater experience!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2019 Overnight Camp Schedule
June 17–21 — High School Camp (Ages 14–16*)
June 24–28 — Middle School Camp (Ages 12–14*)
July 8–12 — Pre-College Camp (Ages 16–18*)

*Age is counted by the Friday of the camp week.

Early Bird: Only $415 (Ends March 20th)
$430 regular rate.

CAMP FACILITIES: We are air condition facility with recreation room and play area

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: licensed nurse and Co -owner Masters Degree in Special Education ABA therapy

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Activities of Daily Living

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Some scholarships available

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: WE offer Daycare and after school program

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 14 through July 25, 2022 camp ranges from 1250-3000

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Mason's Place Too is looking for a teacher with a Bachelors  degree in education and individual with associate degree in early childhood. for more information regarding job expectations and requirements please call 618-489-1129

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Why choose Snow Goal Scoring Camp?
Snow Goal Scoring Camps grants hard-working players the opportunity to learn proper shooting technique. Coach Jake was mentored by college soccers greatest all time scorer his uncle, the late Ken Snow. Coach Jake and his team break down every meaningful aspect of his nearly perfect shooting mechanics so players learn exactly how he is able to achieve an accurate high velocity shot.

Coach Jake offers unique solutions to players having difficulties achieving proper shooting form and provides ways for even the best shooters to improve. Coach Jake's encouraging and patient style of instruction helps players maximize their potential and develop more passion for soccer. With enough practice and instruction, shooting and scoring goals will become 2nd nature.

There is no better camp to improve ball striking, shooting and scoring goals. Technique and hard work can take your child to the next level.

Being able to score when the opportunity presents itself can be the difference between:
-A win and a loss
-Riding the bench and starting
-Making the "A" team or the "B" team
-A college scholarship worth thousands of dollars

Camps will cover:
-Ensuring proper technique of Right & Left foot shot
-Volleys (Side, Thigh, Chest)
-1st Time & 2 touch shots from distance
-Receiving with back to goal, turning & Finishing
-1v1 technique’s to goal
-Curving - Inside and Outside of the foot
-Breakaways, 1v1 with keeper
-Small-Sided Games

Camp Format:
4-6 players per goal with 20-25 balls for each group. Players shoot 20-25 shots for each exercise. We repeat each exercise for both feet. Practicing that shot over and over creates muscle memory so finishing the soccer ball becomes 2nd nature to players. We choose 5-6 different Shooting & Scoring scenarios and situations each day, so each player takes 10-12 (both Feet) shooting sets of 20 shots each. Hardworking players should expect to take around 200 shots per day.

Players Don't Get Enough Shooting in Practice:
Shooting practice is most often neglected because coaches are forced to spend the majority of team training sessions working on ball control, possession, and passing. If coaches spent the amount of time required to get good at shooting their teams would be unable to possess the ball well enough to produce good scoring opportunities so SHOOTING PRACTICE IS WHAT GETS LEFT OUT!

Who is this camp for?
-Any soccer player regardless of skill, level, or position that wants to get better at Shooting the soccer ball. Players at every position need to be able to shoot the soccer ball.
-From the young player who hasn’t been taught the proper way to shoot up to the high-level player with college aspirations who wants to increase their Goal Scoring output.
-Players who want better technique that will lead to more power and better accuracy.
-Any Soccer player who wants to have fun and score more goals

OTHER CAMP INFO: Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.snowsoccercamps.com to view up information about upcoming camp sessions, locations, prices, etc.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.snowsoccercamps.com to view up information about upcoming camp sessions, locations, prices, etc.

CAMP FACILITIES: We are located on the second floor of the historic Wilmette Theatre. Our accommodations include two studios, a theatre, and an off-site auxiliary space, under a 5 minute drive away from our central campus.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Actors Training Center has been a reputable center from training actors K - Adult for almost a decade.

Our executive director, Carole Dibo, is constantly in touch with what the industry needs and expects from actors of all ages.

With frequent guest instructors like LA Casting Director Deb Dion & House of Cards Casting Director, Julie Schubert; Chicago talent agents from Stewart, Gray, and Paonessa; and Writer/Director David Singer, Dibo implements topical and critical lessons from current industry professionals into every class available at ATC.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do offer financial aid for students. More information can be found on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.actorstrainingcenter.org.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Actors Training Center offers year-round training for actors Kindergarten - Adult. We offer current, up-to-date training from professionals in the industry: actors, writers, directors from Chicago and as far as L.A.

For more information about our Fall, Winter, & Spring class, visit our WEBSITE at: Our Camp Website Link: www.actorstrainingcenter.org or CONTACT our office: 847.251.8710 | email: info[AT]actorstrainingcenter.com.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We are offer two sections: a 4th - 8th Grade division and a 9th - 12th Grade section!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
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4th-8th Grade
July 3rd - July 14th // 9:00am - 1:00pm

(there will be class on July 4th)

9th - 12th Grade
June 19th - June 30th // 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Both sections are $925

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For complete program information, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.xcelsportsplex.com.