Welcome to Summer Adventures in Learning!

​About Us: We are a unique day camp with a wide variety of enrichment and recreational experiences for 3 year olds to rising 8th graders, open to Science & Arts Academy students and to the entire community! We are proud to employ a team of talented educators and counselors who are fully committed to creating a fun and meaningful summer for every camper.
​Our Mission: To provide a safe and enriching summer experience within an environment characterized by intellectual, artistic, physical, social, emotional, and creative growth. We accomplish this by offering programming that inspires learning and self-discovery, and that provides opportunities for friendship building and simply having fun being a kid!
Summer 2020 Session Dates:
SESSION 1
June 15-26
SESSION 2
June 29-July 10
SESSION 3
July 13-24
Registration opens in mid-February. 
Sign up to receive email notifications leading up to the registration period!
​Young Learners Program (Preschool-Kindergarten): This holistic school readiness program combines hands-on enrichment projects, interactive circle time games, centers-based free choice activities, outdoor games and waterpark trips. Morning only (9am-12pm) and full day  (9am-3pm) enrollment options available. Must be 4 years old for full day.
​Enrichment Classes (Rising 1st-8th Grade): A healthy mix of challenge and fun spanning topics in math, science, visual and performance arts, computer programming, soft skills development, athletics, and more! Small class sizes allow teachers to adapt content and pace to the needs of the group. Classes are held daily from 9am to 12pm. The 2019 class descriptions on pages 7-13 give you a sense of the types of enrichment offered.
​Recreation (Rising 1st-8th Grade): Campers participate in a combination of energizers and team builders, traditional camp games, and unique physical education activities that keep them engaged and having fun. Programming space includes our large field and multi-purpose gym, as well as the nearby park district and waterpark facility. Recreation occurs daily from 12 to 3pm and is offered as an optional program following the morning enrichment classes.
Extended day is available from 7:30-9am and 3-6pm daily.
​Learn More: 
  1. Sign up to receive our emails
  2. Schedule a tour
  3. Email us a question or call us at 847-827-7880 between 8am-4pm
​Join Our Staff: Staff love working at Summer Adventures in Learning because of the impactful relationships they build with campers, the camaraderie with colleagues, and the professional challenge. And there’s no shortage of fun along the way! Follow the link below to learn about our open positions.