Big City Day Camp
Summer Day Camp for Elementary Kids in Chicago
JCYS’s Big City Day Camp includes field trips, swimming, creative arts, storytelling, yoga, and outdoor adventures for children entering Kindergarten through fifth grade. Big City Day Camp is led by passionate counselors with a zest for the city—the makings of a summer full of friendship, confidence, and discovery.
A Summer Packed With Discovery
Why Families Love Big City Day Camp
Every day brings something new: a field trip, a swim, a project, a game. Campers build real friendships and lasting confidence while having the kind of fun that defines a great summer.
Weekly Field Trips
A new adventure across the city every week, from museums, parks, and hidden gems.
Swimming Three Times a Week
Splash, learn, and build water confidence in supervised pool time.
Creative Arts & Storytelling
Hands-on art projects and imaginative storytelling spark self-expression.
Outdoor Adventures
Games, nature, and active play under the open summer sky.
Shabbat Celebration
Campers come together every Friday to celebrate Shabbat as a group, complete with songs, dancing, and challah.
Passionate Camp Staff
Energetic, caring counselors who make every camper feel they belong.
Summer Sessions
Eight weeks of summer.
Choose the weeks that fit your family’s summer. Mix and match sessions around vacations and other plans.
Schedule:
5 days/week 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
01
Session 1
June 14 – June 18
02
Session 2
June 21 – June 25
03
Session 3
June 28 – July 2
04
Session 4
July 6 – July 9 (No camp July 5)
05
Session 5
July 12 – July 16
06
Session 6
July 19 – July 23
07
Session 7
July 26 – July 30
08
Session 8
August 2 – August 6
Additional Details
Registration and Camp Information
Before Camp 7:30 am – 9:00 am; No cost, but you must register for Before Camp
After Camp 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm; No cost, but you must register for After Camp
Installment
Bill Issued
Payment Due
1st Installment (Weeks 1-4)
April 15, 2027
May 1, 2027
2nd Installment (Weeks 5-8)
May 15, 2027
June 1, 2027
Enrollment packets coming Spring 2027.
Rising Kindergarteners – 5th Graders $645 Per Session
Note: Session 4 is a 4-day week. The prorated cost is $516
To participate in Big City Day Camp, your camper must be registered for at least four sessions.
To complete your registration, you must provide a non-refundable registration fee. The registration fee for Big City Day Camp is $100 per child.
Family Voices
What families are saying
“
Big City Day Camp is a hidden gem in the city of Chicago! My daughter has been for 3 summers and looks forward to performances with her friends, exploring the most exciting museums and landmarks (she still talks about the slime museum), and swimming at the water park every Friday! She has gotten so confident with the diving board and the water slides.
JCYS Camp Parent
· Big City Day Camp
Camp Snapshot
Location
Lincoln Square Ravenswood
Age Range
Entering Grades K–5
Summer Session Dates
Jun 14 – Aug 6
Field Trips
Weekly
Swimming
3x Weekly
Extended care
Before and After Camp
2027 Enrollment Status
Opens Nov 17 for current families & Dec 1 for new families