Big City Day Camp

For city kids who thrive on adventure, Big City Day Camp offers a summer full of discovery and exploration.

About Big City Day Camp

Welcome to Big City Day Camp, a place of endless adventure and discovery. Based out of JCYS Lincoln Square Ravenswood, your camper will dive into a world of creativity and fun, engaging in activities like storytelling, arts and crafts, yoga, and outdoor experiences. But that’s not all—Big City Day Camp includes a weekly field trip and swimming three times per week!

Our fantastic staff members all bring their own special interests and talents to share with Big City Day Campers for a one-of-a-kind experience. Small group sizes guarantee individual attention, fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Imagine your camper returning home, buzzing with excitement, eager to recount tales of their latest field trip, showcase their artistic creations, or express the joy of what they learned at camp that day.

At Big City Day Camp, we don’t just create fun-filled days; we craft memories that last a lifetime.

BCDC campers sitting on a swing in the park

Summer 2025 Pricing and Registration

Summer 2025 Session Dates
Session Dates
Session 1: June 3 – June 13
Session 2: June 16 – June 20
Session 3: June 23 – June 27
Session 4: June 30 – July 3 (No Camp July 4)
Session 5: July 7 – July 11
Session 6: July 14 – July 18
Session 7: July 21 – July 25
Session 8: July 28 – August 1
Session 9: August 4 – August 8

*In order to participate in Big City Day Camp/Kindergarten Camp, your camper must be registered for at least four sessions.

Big City Day Camp (Entering Grades 1 - 5)
June 9, 2025 – August 8, 2025 Per Weekly Session All 8 Sessions
Big City Day Camp
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
$600 $5,400

*In order to participate in Big City Day Camp/Kindergarten Camp, your camper must be registered for at least four sessions.

Kindergarten Camp (Entering Kindergarten)
June 9, 2025 – August 8, 2025 Per Weekly Session All 8 Sessions
Kindergarten Camp (3 days/week)
Mon/Wed/Fri
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
$450 $4,050
Kindergarten Camp  (5 days/week)
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
$600 $5,400

*In order to participate in Big City Day Camp/Kindergarten Camp, your camper must be registered for at least four sessions.

Before & After Camp Care
June 9, 2025 – August 8, 2025 Per Weekly Session
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
Register

Registration for 2025-26 summer programming will open to current families on Tuesday, November 12 at 10:00 am and to the community on Tuesday, December 3 at 10:00 am.

*In order to participate in Big City Day Camp/Kindergarten Camp, your camper must be registered for at least four sessions.

In order to complete your registration, you must provide a non-refundable registration fee. The registration fee for Kindergarten Camp/Big City Day Camp is $100 per child.

Summer 2024 Billing & Payment Cycle
Installment Billing Cycle Payment Cycle
Big City Day Camp Summer 2025
1st Installment (Weeks 1 – 5) April 15, 2025 May 1, 2025
2nd Installment (Weeks 6 – 9) May 15, 2025 June 1, 2025

If registering after our initial bills go out, you will be contacted by your Business Manager regarding adjusted installments.

2024 Parent Handbook