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- Ingleside - Camp Henry Horner
- Ingleside - Camp Red Leaf
- Highland Park - George W. Lutz Family Center
- Highland Park - Camp STAR
- Highland Park - Champ Camp
- Highland Park - North Shore Day Camp & NSDC Sports
- Highland Park - Pre Camp, Post Camp, Before Camp Care & After Camp Care
- Highland Park - The Lil' Family Memberships & Swim Lessons
- Lakeview - Michael R. Lutz Family Center
- Lakeview - Big City Day Camp
- Wicker Park - Michael R. Lutz Family Center
- Buffalo Grove - Northwest Family Center
Camp Henry Horner
Day and Overnight Camp
Grades K-8
Ingleside, IL
Located on 180 wooded acres on the shores of Wooster Lake, Camp Henry Horner is an outdoor day camp that features lake excursions, a ropes course and zip line, sports fields, arts and crafts, music, dance, drama, cooking, outdoor education and an outdoor heated pool.
Pricing
Pioneers 3 Day (K-2) $215
Pioneers 5 Day (K-2) $340
Explorers 5 Day (3-4) $365
Trailblazers 5 Day (5-6) $405
Earthtrekkers 5 Day (7-8) $405
Before Camp Care $8 per day
After Camp Care $16 per day
Hot Lunch $7.50 per day. (All campers receive hot lunch on Tuesdays)
Discounts
No Bus Service 10%
2nd Child 3%
3 or more children 8%
Early bird 15% (Must register and submit deposit by 3/1/2018)
Camp Red Leaf
Summer & Travel Camp
Ages 9 and Older
Ingleside, IL
Located on 180 acres in Ingleside, Camp Red Leaf serves individuals with developmental disabilities, emotional and behavioral needs.
The only American Camp Association accredited camp serving both children and adults with disabilities in metropolitan Chicago, Camp Red Leaf provides safe and enriching programs for individuals with special needs.
Weekend Respite Dates:
November 17-19, 2017: Adult Weekend
For Ages 21 & older. Rate is $350 per camper
December 8-10, 2017: Youth Weekend
For Ages 9-21. Rate is $350 per camper
January 5-7, 2018: Youth Weekend
For Ages 9-21. Rate is $350 per camper
January 26-28, 2018: Youth Weekend
For Ages 9-21. Rate is $350 per camper
February 9-11, 2018: Youth Weekend
For Ages 9-21. Rate is $350 per camper
February 23-25, 2018: Adult Weekend
For Ages 21 & older. Rate is $350 per camper
March 2-4, 2018: Youth Weekend
For Ages 9-21. Rate is $350 per camper
March 16-18, 2018: Adult Weekend
For Ages 21 & older. Rate is $350 per camper
April 6-8, 2018: Adult Travel Weekend to Water Park
For Ages 21 & older. Rate is $475 per camper
George W. Lutz Family Center
Preschool & Sunflower Day Camp
Age 15 months to Grade 5
Highland Park, IL
Your child will benefit from a full range of developmentally-appropriate and enriching early childhood education programming at JCYS George W. Lutz Family Center, including a unique summer camp experience through Sunflower Day Camp and North Shore Day Camp.
Camp Star
Thank you for your interest in Camp STAR! Whether you are looking to enroll or just want more information, you’ve come to the right place!
Located in Highland Park, the program dates for 2018 are June 18th through August 3rd.
Camp STAR is a therapeutic program and therefore has an intake process to determine if the program will be a good fit for your child. Once you complete this form, a staff member will contact you to provide more information about the program and to begin the screening process. This form is not a registration.
Champ Camp
Entering 1st – 6th grade in the fall of 2018
5 weeks
12:15 pm – 3:45 pm
Dates TBA: follows the same schedule as District 112 Summer School
After Camp Care available until 6:30 pm at the JCYS Lillian L. Lutz Recreation Center
Registration for families requesting scholarships to Champ Camp’s 2018 season will take place on Saturday, February 24, from 10 am to noon at the JCYS George W. Lutz Family Center: 800 Clavey Road, Highland Park. Please feel free to contact us at highlandpark@jcys.org and we will connect with you to get more information.
North Shore Day Camp & NSDC Sports
Grades K–6
Highland Park, IL
There is something for everyone on the North Shore! Over 200 campers enjoy daily swimming instruction and sports, music and drama, and arts and crafts, along with weekly field trips, overnighters and Friday FunDays, North Shore Day Camp creates lasting camp memories every summer.
Lillian L. Lutz Recreation Center (The Lil’)
Pre Camp, Post Camp, Before Camp Care & After Camp Care
Highland Park, IL
What to do when camp’s not in session? JCYS has a program to meet your need. Pre-Camp, Post Camp, and After Camp Care are located at The Lil’ and include swimming, sports, arts and crafts and more camp fun for kids entering 1st grade through 6th. No need to attend a JCYS camp to enjoy the fun, these programs are open to the public! Each of these programs offers a flexible schedule: choose any number of days, any days of the week.
Before Camp Care at the JCYS George W. Lutz Family Center: 7:30 am-8:30 am, includes transportation to North Shore Day Camp
After Camp Care at The Lil’: 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm, includes transportation from North Shore Day Camp
Pre and Post Camp at The Lil (during the weeks between camp and school): Choose 7:30 am – 6:00 pm or 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Our 2018 summer and fall registration forms will be up very shortly!
Lillian L. Lutz Recreation Center (The Lil’)
Family Memberships & Swim Lessons
Highland Park, IL
Enjoy low-key, family friendly fun with in an all-inclusive facility!
Caregivers appreciate our easy-to-supervise layout.
Take advantage of our great family membership discounts!
- Half-off Membership for families with children enrolled in ANY JCYS summer camp in the 2018 season
- $80 off with our Friends and Neighbors Discount
- 20% Early Bird Discount if you purchase your membership by the end of March 2018
*Discounts cannot be combined
Swim Lessons
The Lil’s family friendly atmosphere is the perfect place for children of all swimming levels to improve their stroke. Building on our reputation for quality early childhood education at JCYS Family Centers, our experienced, certified swim instructors tailor lessons to each individual child’s skill and comfort level. Our private and semi-private swim lessons adhere to the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program.
Michael R. Lutz Family Center
Preschool & Sunflower Day Camp
Ages 2 to 5 years (by August 31)
Chicago (Lakeview), IL
Your child will benefit from a full range of developmentally-appropriate and enriching early childhood education programming at JCYS Michael R. Lutz Family Center, including a unique summer camp experience through Sunflower Day Camp.
Big City Day Camp
Registration for Big City Day Camp is quick and easy.
Download, fill out and return the registration form along with a deposit of $200. Completed registration forms and checks should be returned to:
JCYS-Big City Day Camp
957 W. Grace
Chicago, IL 60613
- Please register with check and registration form, making checks payable to JCYS.
- Four-week minimum registration required. Choose any four weeks out of the regular 9-week session or the two post camp weeks.
- You can add weeks or change week-for-week all summer long. You can drop weeks up until the beginning of May. No refunds for dropped weeks after May 1.
- Parent communications are done via Constant Contact, Remind app (texts), and Facebook.
- Upon receipt of your registration you will receive a confirmation email, along with the parent handbook and enrollment forms.
We look forward to seeing you this summer.
Michael R. Lutz Family Center, Wicker Park
Preschool
Ages 15 months – 5 years
Wicker Park, IL
JCYS Wicker Park offers early childhood education for children ages 15 months – 5 years old through school year and summer camp programming. Using a Reggio-inspired, our highly qualified teachers create nurturing classrooms that provide a play-based and developmentally appropriate learning environment for each child.
2017-2018 School Year: August 21, 2017 – June 1, 2018
Sunflower Camp 2018: June 11 – August 3, 2018
2018-2019 School Year: August 15, 2018 – June 5, 2019
Wicker Park’s Parent-Tot Yoga Class
Northwest Family Center
Preschool & Horner Grove Summer Camp
Ages 6 weeks – 6 years
Buffalo Grove, IL
Help your child build a strong foundation for the future at the Northwest Family Center. Our developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum encourages children’s creativity, fosters self-esteem and socialization, and establishes a love of learning. Through our Infant & Toddler Care, Preschool & Kindergarten Enrichment, Before & After School Programs, and Horner Grove Summer Day Camp, JCYS serves families of all backgrounds and is here to provide your children with the quality care and education they deserve.
If you would like more information about a particular program before registering, please fill out the form below! Please note, this is not a registration form.