Summer Adventures offers three two-week sessions each summer for children starting at 3.5 years old to rising 8th graders. 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.
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Program Options
Preschool & Kindergarten Programs
Option 1:
Preschool Half-Day Program (3.5 and 4-year-olds)
9:00am - 12:00pm
Two-week enrichment sessions are built around a thematic, multi-disciplinary curriculum that encourages academic, social-emotional, and physical development.
Option 2:
Preschool Full-Day Program (4-year-olds)
9:00am - 3:00pm
Students in the Preschool Full-Day Program experience all of the benefits of classroom enrichment in the morning hours with additional opportunities to get outside and play during the second half of the day. Teachers facilitate cooperative games, sports oriented games, water games, and other creative activities that get students moving around, improving physical fitness, and developing gross motor and coordination skills.
Option 3:
Kindergarten Half-Day Program (5-year-olds)
9:00am - 12:00pm
The Kindergarten Half-Day experience focuses on the whole child, allowing for a balance between social-emotional development and academic growth. This morning program prepares campers for a wonderful start to their school year Kindergarten class.
Option 4:
Kindergarten Full-Day Program (5-year-olds)
9:00am - 3:00pm
Participants in the Kindergarten Full-Day Program explore in an equitable, inclusive and nurturing environment allowing for a balance of social-emotional development and academic growth. Students experience classroom enrichment in the morning with opportunities to get outside and play during the second half of the day.
1st - 8th Grade Program Options
Option 1: Half-Day Program
Morning Enrichment
9:00am - 12:00pm
This Half-Day Morning Enrichment Program is for families interested in a morning-only camp experience. Each two-week session offers three consecutive one-hour periods of enrichment classes from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Summer Adventures enrichment classes offer a variety of challenging and engaging two-week experiences that span topics in math, science, visual and performing arts, computer programming, specialty athletics, and more.
Option 2: Full-Day Program
Morning Enrichment + Afternoon Recreation
9:00am - 3:00pm
The Full-Day Program provides opportunities for campers to create a schedule of Morning Enrichment Classes while making new friends and building leadership and teamwork skills during the afternoon.
During the afternoon, camp counselors lead cooperative games, sports oriented games, water games, team building activities and other engaging, non-competitive camp favorites for small, grade level groups. Campers in this program visit the water park twice per week.
Afternoon Adventures Option
For 5th-8th grade campers enrolled in the Full-Day Program who prefer exploration over swimming, you may add the Afternoon Adventurers option. On Wednesdays and Fridays, instead of visiting the aquatic center, Adventurers will take field trips.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have compiled answers to some of the common questions that families ask each summer.
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Before & Aftercare
Before and Aftercare options are offered daily to provide more flexibility for those families who need it. Learn More »
Health & Safety
SAA implements specific health and safety measures* as part of our multi-layered approach to reducing the exposure and spread of illness within our community. Summer Adventures administrative and counseling staff are CPR/AED certified and First Aid trained.
*Summer Adventures will continue to follow requirements and guidelines set forth by the Illinois State Board of Education, the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Cook County Department of Public Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Camping Association. This list of health and safety measures is not inclusive of all mitigation strategies and is subject to change as new guidance is issued.