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2020
Summer
Camp Guide
Table of Contents
Free Summer Lunch Program
Tentative sites: Mason Park, James Park and
adjacent parks to Robert Crown Community Center
and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.
The City of Evanston’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Department may once again operate a Summer Food Service Program
through a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education. If the grant
is awarded for 2020, free cold lunches will be served Monday–Friday
to youth age 1–18 years at four park sites this summer. The summer
food service program is available to all eligible children without regard
to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or ability level.
Program status updates: 847-448-8254.
Arts Specialty Teen Leadership
Adventure through Creation 5 Chess Wizards Mini-Camp 14 Aquatic Counselor in Training 16
Early Childhood Arts 6 Lego® Camps 14-15 Ecology Counselor in Training 16
Evanston Children’s Theatre Camp 5 Robotics Challenge Mini Camp 15 Chandler-Newberger Counselor In Training 16
Full-Day Themed 1–week Arts Camps 6 Zombie Survival Camp 15 Robert Crown Counselor in Training Program 16
Immersion in the Arts Camp 5
Taste of Immersion in the Arts Camp 5 Special Needs Variety
YAP (Young Artist Program) 5
Camp R.E.A.L. 15 Aqua Golf Adventures 18
Camp Spark 15 End of Summer Bash! 17
Ecology Fun Factory 17
EcoExplorer Camp 21 Sports Kid City 17
EcoQuest Day Camp 20 Sandals, Sunshine and Swings 19
Archery Camp 9
EcoTravelers Camp 21 Summer Discovery Camp 18
Aquatic Camps 7
Summer Summit 21 Summer Enrichment Academy 19
Basketball Camps 9
Wildflower Camp 20 Summer in the Park 18
Figure Skating Camps 8
Summer Safari 17
Flag Football Camp 12
General Information Golf and Tennis Camps 11
Tween Scene 17
Ultimate Adventure Camp 18
Camp Policies 22-23 Gymnastics Camps 9
Health, Safety and ADA 23 Hockey Camps 8
Información Importante 23 Jedi Fencing Training 12
Registration Information 22 Karate Camp 9
Summer Camps by Age 24 Pee Wee Sports Camp 13
Science and Sports Camp 13
Sports Camp 12
Tennis 10
Tennis and Soccer Camp 10
Tri-Sports Camps 13
Volleyball Camps 10-11
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2020 Important Dates and Information
Special Needs, Medications Contact Information Beaches Hosting Camps
and Americans with Evanston Recreation Division Clark Street Beach
Disabilities Act (ADA) Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. Clark St. at Sheridan Rd.
311 (847-448-4311) Dempster St. Beach
Does your child need special accommodations recreation@cityofevanston.org Dempster St. at the lakefront
to allow him/her full participation? Examples of
needs are medication, behavior management Facilities Hosting Camps Lighthouse Beach
and physical assistance. Central St. at Sheridan Rd.
Chandler-Newberger Community Center
The City of Evanston welcomes the participation cityofevanston.org/beaches, 847-866-4167
Center 1028 Central St.
of all individuals in our programs, including
those with disabilities. We are fully committed to
847-448-8252
cityofevanston.org/chandler
Parks Hosting Camps
complying with the ADA and providing reasonable Evanston Ecology Center Ackerman Park
accommodations to facilitate participation in 2024 McCormick Blvd. Central St. at McDaniel Ave.
our programs. The sooner we know about your 847-448-8256 Baker Park
special situation, the more time we have to make cityofevanston.org/ecology Keeney St. at Forest Ave.
reasonable accommodations to improve your
child’s recreational experience with us! Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center Bent Park
1655 Foster St. Hastings St. at Cowper Ave.
At the time of registration, it is the responsibility 847-448-8254
of a parent/guardian to contact our Inclusion James Park and James Park Fieldhouse
cityofevanston.org/fleetwood
Coordinator to make arrangements for any Oakton St. at Dodge Ave.
accommodations. Those registering closer to Gibb-Morrison Cultural Center
Leahy Park
the start of camp must contact our Inclusion 1823 Church St.
Lincoln St., one block west of Ridge Ave.
Coordinator no later than 2 weeks before camp 847-448-8040
cityofevanston.org/gibbsmorrison Lovelace Park
starts; otherwise, camp attendance may be
Lighthouse Nature Center (Foghouses) Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St.
delayed.
If you have any questions, please contact Ryan 2601 Sheridan Rd. Other Camp Questions?
Dollins at rdollins@cityofevanston.org; Noyes Cultural Arts Center Please call 311 (847-448-4311).
847-424-5496 (voice); 847-448-8064 (TTY) 927 Noyes St.
or 800-526-0857 (IL Relay Center voice 847-448-8311 ¿Habla Español?
transmission). cityofevanston.org/noyes Pólizas y plazos para los campamentos de
Robert Crown Community Center verano estan publicados en español en el sitio
1701 Main St. cityofevanston.org/summercamps. Las copias
847-448-8258 impresas estarán disponibles en los cuatro
cityofevanston.org/crown centros comunitarios (arriba). Para asistencia,
llame al número 847-448-4311.
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2020 Important Dates and Information
Feb. 1 • Open online registration.
8am– See page 22.
• In-person registrations at the
Noon Levy Senior Center.
Feb. 3 • Resident registrations resumes.
10am • Wait list for residents begin.
Feb. 10 • Open registration begins
10am (Evanston resident and nonresidents)
• Registrations accepted online, in person
by phone and by mail.
March 3 • Pre- and Post-care registration begins
10am
May 5 • Camp balances due.
• Last date to request a transfer to a different
camp program, cancel, and/or request a
payment plan.
June 8 • First day of camps for registered
participants.
July 3 • No Camp help at any City of Evanston
Camp Location
Aug. 14 • Last day of camps for registered
participants.
Arts
Arts Camps Taste of the Arts Camp YAP (Young Artist Program)
Tucked inside of Immersion in the Camp we Theme: Find your vision, find your voice
General Information have a single week Taste in the Arts camp YAP offers a balance of in depth art classes
The City of Evanston Arts Camps provide option. Taste of the Arts campers are their own with summer camp fun for tweens and teens,
enrichment and exploration, giving youth multi-aged group, a camp within a camp. Days of all art experience levels. Explore art
the opportunity to immerse themselves in may include multiple classes, field trips and forms, express creativity, ideas and become
the arts and practice creativity, all of which visits from guest artists. Each week this camp empowered through the visual and performing
leads to a fascinating summer. All camp staff will travel to a new international city and learn arts. Attend a half-day to get a taste, or enroll
have experience working with children and a about the culture, art and history and then in a full-day to immerse in the experience.
background in and love of the arts. Each camp respond through visual and performing arts. We Offerings ranged from printmaking and
day includes classes in a variety of disciplines will explore ideas through music, visual arts, media, painting and collage; creative writing,
and may include field trips, visits from guest drama, media and movement. This camp offers cartooning, air guitar, improvisational comedy,
artists and special workshops. Most classes Pre-and Post-care: register through Immersion video making, and performance poetry. Classes
are held indoors, but Arts Camp gets outside Camp. No camp July 3. seek to expose YAPpers to a wide mix of artistic
whenever the weather permits. Most of our Manager: Angela Allyn, 847-448-8237 practices and ideas providing opportunities
camps go to the beach once a week. Location: TBD, approval by School District 65 to learn new skills, develop new mastery,
Camp Location Updates: call 847-448-8237. Age: 6-11 yrs. express and pursue individual interests and
Fee: $295 R/$324 NR work collaboratively toward final presentations
Communication and projects. YAP provides time and space
Prior to the start of camp, you will receive a link
Session I
for creating community. Four days a week
to the Parent Web page via email, where you can Pre-Care: #922212C0 Post-Care: #922212D0 artists, instructors and mentors lead projects
download a detailed manual, all your forms and Class # Dates Days Time enhancing both individual expression and
information on how to sign up for extended care 922210A0 June 8-12 M-F 9am-3:30pm group collaboration. Fridays welcome guest
for the camps that offer it. Weekly newsletters 922210B0 June 15-19 M-F 9am-3:30pm performers, master workshops, a field trip or
are published during camp. Several camps 922210C0 June 22-26 M-F 9am-3:30pm a beach excursion. Wednesdays dress up for
operate blogs and post final projects on 922210D0 June 29-July 2 M-Th 9am-3:30pm our imaginative theme CosPlay days. End of
YouTube. Session II session Friends and Family night includes a
gallery opening/reception, with a performance
Pre-Care: #922212E0 Post-Care: #922212F0
Immersion in the Arts Camp showcase. No camp July 4.
Class # Dates Days Time
Some families like their kids to deep dive into Manager: Angela Allyn, 847-448-8237
the arts and process, other families are looking 922210E0 July 6-10 M-F 9am-3:30pm Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center
922210F0 July 3-17 M-F 9am-3:30pm Age: 11-16 yrs., entering grade 6
for a smörgåsbord of summer single week
922210G0 July 20-24 M-F 9am-3:30pm
options: this summer we have both at the same Fee, 3 week full-day camp: $670 R/$685 NR
922210H0 July 27-31 M-F 9am-3:30pm
location. Each week this STEAM based camp Fee, 3 week half-day camp: $435 R/$465 NR
will look at ideas that are common to both the Class # Dates Days Time
art world and the scientific community and then
Adventure through Creation
922215A0 June 8-26 M-F 9am-4pm
respond through visual and performing arts. Let’s make things together! We’ll use paint,
922215B0 June 8-26 M-F 9am-Noon
We will explore the ideas through music, visual ink, pencils, sticks and wire to create three 922215C0 June 8-26 M-F 1-4pm
arts, drama, media and movement. Immersion dimensional works of art. Masks, card board 922215D0 June 29-July 17 M-F 9am-4pm
in the Arts features four week sessions which constructions and weaving are a few of the 922215E0 June 29-July 17 M-F 9am-Noon
allow campers to experience a sense of projects that camp director, Patti Montgomery, 922215F0 June 29-July 17 M-F 1-4pm
community and create a capstone project, has in mind. Each day will start with free art
celebrating their creativity. This camp offers time followed by a project and then time to Evanston Children’s Theatre
pre-and post-care. No camp July 3. play outdoors at Baker Park. Children are
encouraged to explore media in new ways and Camp
Manager: Angela Allyn, 847-448-8237 The ECT experience is now available in a
design their own camp experience as they
Location: TBD, approval by School District 65 compressed 4 weeks. Campers will rehearse
develop new skills.
Age: 6-11 yrs. and perform the musical The Addams Family
Fee: $750 R/$800 NR Manager: Angela Allyn, 847-448-8237
Location: Baker Park Young@Part ®, a new musical, book by Marshall
Session I Age: 7-9 yrs. Brickman and Rick Elice Music and lyrics by
Pre-Care: #922212C0 Post-Care: #922212D0 Fee: $275 R/$295 NR Andrew Lippa, based on characters created by
Charles Addams. Along the way they will go on
Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time field trips, host visiting artists and contribute
922212A0 June 8-July 2 M-F 9am-3:30pm 622276A0 July 6-17 M-F 9am-Noon to all aspects of the production. Fee includes all
Session II 622276B0 July 6-17 M-F 1-4pm materials and field trips.
Pre-Care: #922212E0 Post-Care: #922212F0 Manager: Angela Allyn, 847-448-8237
Class # Dates Days Time Location: James Park
922212B0 July 6-31 M-F 9am-3:30pm
Age: 8-13 yrs.
Fee: $790 R/$805 NR
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Arts
1–Week Arts Camps Comic and Cartoon Arts Camp Medieval camp
Let your creativity flow. Learn how our favorite The Age of Chivalry was filled with knights and
Manager: Angela Allyn, 847-448-8237
cartoon characters, stories, and art come maidens, dragons, fairies, wizards and trolls.
Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center
together to make comics and explore how to Travel back to the time of Arthur and learn to
Space Arts Camp make our own comics, and bring our stories to swing a quarterstaff, polish armor, find a good
life with CosPlay. horse, identify dragons, tell tales of valor and
Explore the stories, arts and science of the
Age: 8-12 yrs. create our own mystery play.
stars and make our own.
Fee: $340 R/$370 NR Age: 6-12 yrs.
Age: 7-12 yrs. Pre-Care: #922240B0 Post-Care: #922240C0 Fee: $350 R/$375 NR
Fee: $345 R/$375 NR
Pre-Care: #922235B0 Post-Care: #922235C0 Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time
922240A0 July 20-24 M-F 9am-3:30pm 922223A0 Aug 10-14 M-F 9am-3:30pm
Class # Dates Days Time
922235A0 June 15-9 M-F 9am-3:30pm
Secret Agent Camp
Take on spooks, spies, secret agents, alternate
Early Childhood
Animalia Camp
Explore the stories, art and behavior of your
identities, crack codes and explore the world Early Childhood Arts
of intelligence. Delve into real and fictional
favorite animals, then dive into the care and This popular half day camp has all the creativity
operative biographies. Create your own spy
feeding of mythical creatures. Actual animal of the Immersion in the Arts Camp but sized for
persona. Ssh! Perhaps a secret mission, too!
visits included! younger campers. We will explore international
Age: 6-11 yrs. cities and cultures through stories, art, water
Age: 6-11 yrs. Fee: $340 R/$370 NR
Fee: $345 R/$375 NR fun, guest artists, crafts, painting and a big
Pre-Care: #922225B0 Post-Care: #922225C0 maker space. No camp July 3.
Pre-Care: #922227B Post-Care: #922227C0
Class # Dates Days Time Manager: Angela Allyn , 847-448-8237
Class # Dates Days Time
922225A0 July 20-24 M-F 9am-3:30pm Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center
922227A0 June 22-26 M-F 9am-3:30pm
Age: 4-6 yrs.
Pirate Camp Architecture Camp Fee: $455 R/$485 NR
Explore the built environment, create dream Class # Dates Days Time
We’ll fly the Jolly Roger in our pirate persona spaces and get to know the personalities that
as we learn to navigate the seas, host a pirate 922213A0 June 8-July 2 M-F 9am-Noon
created the places where we live, work and play. 922213B0 June 8-July 2 M-F 1-4pm
picnic at the lake, sing pirate chanteys and talk
like a pirate. No camp July 3. Age: 7-12 yrs.
Age: 6-10 yrs.
Fee: $345 R/$375 NR NEW! Royals, Knights and
Pre-Care: #922226B0 Post-Care: #922226C0
Fee: $345 R/$375 NR Nobles
Pre-Care: #922232B0 Post-Care: #922232C0 Class # Dates Days Time
For young campers, princesses, armor, dress
922226A0 July 27-31 M-F 9am-3:30pm ups! Return to the age of kings, queens, chivalry
Class # Dates Days Time
922232A0 June 29-July 2 M-Th 9am-3:30pm and dragons, explore myths and legends
Wizards Camp through art projects, songs and stories. Lunch
Crafters Camp Wizard literature and mythology are favorites, bunch extended care available.
from Merlin to Gandalf to Harry Potter. Explore Manager: Angela Allyn , 847-448-8237
From scrap booking to sewing to collage and their stories, learn spells, potions and magic.
tie-dyeing, we’ll explore various craft projects Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center
and gain skills with tools and supplies. Age: 6-11 yrs. Age: 4-7 yrs.
Fee: $340 R/$370 NR Fee: $275 R/$295 NR
Age: 8-12 yrs. Pre-Care: #922243B0 Post-Care: #922243C0
Fee: $345 R/$375 NR Class # Dates Days Time
Pre-Care: #922231B0 Post-Care: #922231C0 Class # Dates Days Time 922236A0 July 6-17 M-F 9am-Noon
922243A0 July 27-31 M-F 9am-3:30pm
Class # Dates Days Time
922231A0 July 6-10 M-F 9am-3:30pm
NEW! Magical Worlds
Renaissance Camp A pint sized two week camp for young campers!
Geology Arts Camp Our popular immersion into Elizabethan Stories are filled with mythical small creatures,
Renaissance is back. Learn to speak Olde from fairies to elves to trolls to borrowers’
This camp rocks! We’ll be learning about the English with eloquence, fight for the realm, we will explore and inhabit a few miniature
arts inspired by gemstones, rocks, volcanoes, play with Shakespeare, create Renaissance art habitats, and then we’ll create our own tiny
environmental studies, artistic exploration and prepare for a visit from Elizabeth, Regina worlds. Lunch bunch extended care available.
of our planet and what makes the world go herself. Garb is encouraged.
around. Manager: Angela Allyn , 847-448-8237
Age: 6-12 yrs. Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Age: 6-11 yrs. Fee: $355 R/$380 NR Age: 4-6 yrs.
Fee: $340 R/$370 NR Pre-Care: #922214B0 Post-Care: #922214C0 Fee: $270 R/$290 NR
Pre-Care: #922239B Post-Care: #922239C0
Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time
Class # Dates Days Time
922214A0 Aug 3-7 M-F 9am-3:30pm 922242A0 July 20-31 M-F 9am-Noon
922239A0 July 13-17 M-F 9am-3:30pm
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Sports
Aquatic Camps Teen Aquatic Camp Kayak and SUP Camp
Have you aged out of our popular Youth Find adventure on Lake Michigan and learn
General Information Aquatic Camp, but still want to participate in confidently to paddle kayaks and stand-up
Important registration information! your favorite lakefront activities? This camp is on paddle boards safely from The Northwest
designed with you in mind! Please refer to the Passage staff. Instructors share their wind,
Due to high demand and safety concerns,
Youth Aquatic Camp description for information wave and weather conditions knowledge,
register your child for either the morning or
about apparel and the swim test. Water creating an exciting educational environment.
afternoon Youth Aquatic Camp per session,
activities include: sailing, kayaking, swimming, Start by warming up with games, learn
but not both. We do not prorate Aquatic Camp
tubing, canoeing and water skiing. If there is essential gear and activity safety rules, next
offerings.
poor weather, there will be one makeup day the head into the water and apply the day’s lesson
Swim Test Required week after the session ends on the same day on kayaks or SUP’s. Campers must be able to
Although campers will wear Coast Guard camp was held. swim 50 yards. The wearing of a flotation device
approved personal flotation devices when Manager: Adam Abajian, 847-448-8237 is required.
they are aboard boats or other vessels, they Location: Dempster Street Beach Manager: Adam Abajian, 847-448-8237
are required to pass a 50-yard swim test (any Age: 13-18 yrs. Location: Clark St. Beach
combination of strokes) before they may Fee: $130 R/$160 NR Age: 10-13 yrs.
participate in aquatic activities. The test will Class # Dates Days Time Fee: $391 R/$491 NR
be given in the lake on the first day of camp Class # Dates Days Time
722212A0 July 10-31 F 6-7:30pm
(weather permitting). It’s in your best interest to 722220A0 Aug 3-7 M-F 1-4pm
be sure the camper can pass the test. Refunds
will not be provided if the test is failed. Parent/Child AquaAction
Camp Lakefront Variety Camps
What about the weather? Sports & Aquatic Camp
This Aquatic Camp is offered for parents/
Aquatic Camp meets every day, but bad
caregivers who want to share a great aquatic Full day of activities. The Aquatics Camp has
weather, poor lake conditions or equipment
experience with their children. Multiple teamed up with Sports Camp at the lakefront:
failure may require that activities take place on
generations can participate in the same water mornings (9:30am–12:30pm), variety of
the sand, in the park, or inside the Beach Office.
sports as Aquatic Camp (tubing, sailing, sports and recreational games; afternoons
Camp Staff paddling etc. in a fun, relaxing environment. A (1:30–4:30pm), traditional aquatics camp fun.
Instructors are highly qualified with extensive swim test is required at the first class. At least Campers will sign in at the Arrington Lagoon
lakefront experience. All staff members are one parent must register for every two children Building, participate in the morning sports
certified in waterfront lifeguarding, C.P.R. and and must be present at every class; adults and activities, eat lunch and walk to Dempster
First Aid. children must register at the same time. The Beach to participate in the afternoon session of
fee listed is per person. If there is poor weather, the aquatics camp. No camp on July 3.
Apparel there will be one makeup day the week after the Manager: Adam Abajian, 847-448-8237
Bring a swimsuit, towel and athletic shoes or session ends on the same day camp was held. Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252
sandals. Dress for the weather at the lakefront Manager: Adam Abajian, 847-448-8237 Location: Dempster Street Beach
(it’s often 10° cooler at the lake). Location: Dempster Street Beach Age: 8-13 yrs.
Age: 8 yrs. and up Fee: $780 R/$880 NR
Youth Aquatic Camp Fee: $130 R/$160 NR Class # Dates Days Time
Imagine a summer filled with fun activities, Class # Dates Days Time 722208D0 June 29-July 17 M-F 9:30am-4:30pm
learn about safety and gain respect for the lake! 722214A0 June 15-29 M 6-7:30pm
Water activities include: sailing, kayaking, 722214B0 June 17-July 1 W 6-7:30pm
Arts & Aquatic Camp
swimming, tubing, canoeing, water skiing, 722214C0 July 13-27 M 6-7:30pm Full day of activities. The Aquatics camp has
fishing theme days will be held, along with an 722214D0 July 15-29 W 6-7:30pm teamed up with Arts Camp at the lakefront:
informal parent’s night held the last Thursday of mornings (9:30–12:30), creating artwork,
the camp. No camp July 3. Adult Aquatic Adventures crafts, music and hearing stories related to
Now adults, who didn’t have an opportunity to water and shorelines; afternoons (1:30–4:30)
Manager: Adam Abajian, 847-448-8237
participate in water sports as a child, can enjoy will be packed with traditional aquatics camp
Location: Dempster Street Beach
Lake Michigan. You’ll enjoy the same water fun. Campers will sign in at the Arrington
Age: 8-13 yrs.
sports as our very popular Aquatic Camp in a Lagoon Building, participate in the morning
Fee: $390 R/$440 NR
fun, relaxing environment (see previous page). Arts activities, eat lunch and walk to Dempster
Class # Dates Days Time Beach to participate in the afternoon session of
722210A0 June 8-26 M-F 9:30am-12:30pm You’ll also learn important safety rules and
tips. A 50-yard swim test is required at the first the Aquatics Camp.
722210B0 June 8-26 M-F 1:30-4:30pm
class. If there is poor weather, there will be one Manager: Adam Abajian, 847-448-8237
722210C0 June 29-July 17 M-F 9:30am-12:30pm
722210D0 June 29-July 17 M-F 1:30-4:30pm makeup day the week after the session ends on Angela Allyn, 847-448-8237
722210E0 July 20-Aug 7 M-F 9:30am-12:30pm the same day camp was held. Location: Dempster Street Beach
722210F0 July 20-Aug 7 M-F 1:30-4:30pm Manager: Adam Abajian, 847-448-8237 Age: 8-13 yrs.
Location: Dempster Street Beach Fee: $780 R/$880 NR
Age: 18 yrs. and up Class # Dates Days Time
s Fee: $130 R/$160 NR 722209B0 June 8-26 M-F 9:30am-4:30pm
cial need 23.
ADA/spe e 722209F0 July 20-Aug 7 M-F 9:30am-4:30pm
Require dation? See pag Class # Dates Days Time
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accomm 722215A0 June 16-30 Tu 6-7:30pm
722215B0 July 14-28 Tu 6-7:30pm
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Sports
Hockey Camps Hat Trick Hockey Freeskate Camp
Camp is geared toward the Travel or House Designed for Freeskate level skaters, includes
Apparel hockey player to develop their game with daily on and off ice sessions. Skaters must have
Indoor activities: recommended, comfortable on ice skills and training. Players will be grouped passed through the Basic levels of the Learn to
athletic clothing and shoes. On-ice activities: by age and skill level. Ice time is divided into Skate USA program, including the
recommended, helmet, elbow and knee pads. three 50 min. sessions. Pre-Freeskate level. On ice skating sessions
Full hockey equipment is required. Coaches will Manager: James Faedtke, 847-448-8258 focus on power skating, edge work, jumps,
assist with equipment. Skate rental is included Location: Robert Crown Community Center spins music interpretation and daily
in the registration fee. Age: 6-14 yrs. independent practice sessions. Off ice
sessions will include conditioning, ballet, yoga,
Learn to Skate Hockey Camp Half Day stretching and technique.
Summer is a great time to develop skating and Fee, 5 sessions: $300 R/$350 NR Manager: Vicki Revere, 847-448-8258
hockey skills in a positive environment. Daily Pre-Care: #322247A0 Post-Care: #322247B0 Location: Robert Crown Community Center
ice sessions, off ice conditioning and arts Class # Dates Days Time Age: 6-18 yrs.
and crafts and special weekly theme days are Fee, 5 days: $205 R/$225 NR
322235A0 June 8-2 M-F 1:30-4:30pm
included. Fee, 4 days: $164 R/$184 NR
322235B0 July 6-10 M-F 1:30-4:30pm
Schedule 322235C0 July 13-7 M-F 1:30-4:30pm Class # Dates Days Time
Camp will include daily 1.75 hrs. of Learn to 322235D0 July 20-24 M-F 1:30-4:30pm 322229A0 June 8-12 M-F 8am-3pm
Skate time on the ice and a rotation of activities 322235E0 Aug 3-7 M-F 1:30-4:30pm 322229B0 June 15-19 M-F 8am-3pm
throughout the week. Daily 322229C0 June 22-26 M-F 8am-3pm
Manager: James Faedtke, 847-448-8258 322229D0 June 29-July 2 M-Th 8am-3pm
Fee: $75 R/$85 NR
322229E0 July 6-10 M-F 8am-3pm
Location: Robert Crown Community Center Class # Dates Days Time 322229F0 July 13-17 M-F 8am-3pm
Age: 5-12 yrs.
322231A0 June 8-12 M-F 1:30-4:30pm 322229G0 July 20-24 M-F 8am-3pm
Fee: $200 R/$250 NR 322231B0 July 6-10 M-F 1:30-4:30pm 322229H0 July 27-31 M-F 8am-3pm
Morning 322231C0 July 13-17 M-F 1:30-4:30pm 322229I0 Aug 3-7 M-F 8am-3pm
Pre-Care: #322247A0 322231D0 July 20-24 M-F 1:30-4:30pm 322229J0 Aug 10-14 M-F 8am-3pm
322231E0 Aug 3-7 M-F 1:30-4:30pm 322229K0 Aug 17-21 M-F 8am-3pm
Class # Dates Days Time
322232A0 June 8-12 M-F 8:30am-Noon Figure Skating Training Camp
322232B0
322232C0
June 15-19
June 22-26
M-F
M-F
8:30am-Noon
8:30am-Noon
Figure Skating Camps Designed for high level figure skaters, includes
on and off ice sessions. Skaters must have
322232D0
322232E0
July 27-31
Aug 3-7
M-F
M-F
8:30am-Noon
8:30am-Noon
Learn to Figure Skate Camp passed through all levels of the Learn to Skate
322232F0 Aug 10-14 M-F 8:30am-Noon Campers are introduced to figure skating basics USA program and be able to properly execute
322232G0 Aug 17-21 M-F 8:30am-Noon through on and off of the ice activities. Skaters an axel jump. On ice skating sessions include
are divided by ability and level, ranging from power skating, edge work, jumps, jump harness
Afternoon beginners to advanced. Skate rental included if training, spins, music interpretation and daily
Post-Care: #322247B0 needed. Preregistration is required. independent practice sessions. Off ice sessions
Class # Dates Days Time Manager: Vicki Revere, 847-448-8258 include intense conditioning, cardio training,
322223A0 June 8-12 M-F 12:30-4pm Location: Robert Crown Community Center ballet, yoga, stretching, jump and positioning
322223B0 June 15-19 M-F 12:30-4pm Age: 5-12 yrs. technique.
322223C0 June 22-26 M-F 12:30-4pm Fee Full Day: $205 R/$225 NR Manager: Vicki Revere, 847-448-8258
322223D0 July 27-31 M-F 12:30-4pm Fee Half Day: $164 R/$184 NR Location: Robert Crown Community Center
322223E0 Aug 3-7 M-F 12:30-4pm *
$149 R/$169 Age: 6-18 yrs.
322223F0 Aug 10-14 M-F 12:30-4pm **
$120 R/$140 NR Fee, 5 days: $205 R/$225 NR
322223G0 Aug 17-21 M-F 12:30-4pm Pre-Care: #322247A0 Post-Care: #322247B0 Fee, 4 days: $164 R/$184 NR
Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time
322241A0 June 8-12 M-F 8:30am-4pm 322230A0 June 8-12 M-F 8am-3pm
322241B0 June 8-12 M-F 8:30am-Noon 322230B0 June 15-19 M-F 8am-3pm
322241C0 June 15-19 M-F 8:30am-4pm 322230C0 June 22-26 M-F 8am-3pm
322241D0 June 15-19 M-F 8:30am-Noon 322230D0 June 29-July 2 M-Th 8am-3pm
322241E0 June 22-26 M-F 8:30am-4pm 322230E0 July 6-10 M-F 8am-3pm
322241F0 June 22-26 M-F 8:30am-Noon 322230F0 July 13-17 M-F 8am-3pm
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322241G0 June 29-July 2 M-Th 8:30am-4pm 322230G0 July 20-24 M-F 8am-3pm
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322241H0 June 29-July 2 M-Th 8:30am-Noon 322230H0 July 27-31 M-F 8am-3pm
322241I0 July 6-10 M-F 8:30am-4pm 322230I0 Aug 3-7 M-F 8am-3pm
322241J0 July 6-10 M-F 8:30am-Noon 322230J0 Aug 10-14 M-F 8am-3pm
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322241N0 July 20-24 M-F 8:30am-Noon
322241O0 July 27-31 M-F 8:30am-4pm
322241P0 July 27-31 M-F 8:30am-Noon
322241Q0 Aug 3-7 M-F 8:30am-4pm
322241R0 Aug 3-7 M-F 8:30am-Noon
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Basketball Camps Gymnastics Camps Karate Camps
Full Day Basketball Camp NEW! Tumbling Mini Camp Karate Camp
Let’s play ball! This camp is for all levels to Tumbling camp focuses on power moves on the Join Sensei Thomas in learning defensive
improve their game, experience teamwork floor. Participants will work on somersaults, and counterattacking body movements as he
and break a sweat while having fun. Station handstands, cartwheels, flips and teaches hard and soft style techniques. Karate
style instruction along with, multiple games handsprings. Many of these gymnastic moves teaches self-defense and fighting, while also
a day ensure the repetition and experience will work perfectly for cheerleaders. Some improving the mental and moral aspects of an
players need to take the next step in their basic gymnastics experience is necessary. individual. The sport also promotes a healthy
development. Players will compete for coaches The parent packet, emailed prior to the camp body and mind. This camp is for those new or
awards, hustle awards, and skill challenges for start, includes important camp and appropriate fairly new to martial arts.
prizes! apparel information. Manager: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252
Manager: James Faedtke, 847-448-8258 Manager: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252 Location: Chandler-Newberger Center
Location: Robert Crown Community Center Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Age: Varies.
Age: 6-14 yrs. Age: 6-10 yrs. Fee: $203 R/$235 NR
Fee: $299 R/$319 NR Fee: $220 R/$258 NR Class # Dates Days Time Age
Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time 622201A0 Aug 10-14 M-F 9am-Noon 5-7 yrs.
322237A0 Aug 17-21 M-F 9am-4pm 622258A0 July 27-Aug 7 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 622201B0 Aug 10-14 M-F 1-4pm 8-11 yrs.
We Got Game Basketball Gymnastics Camp
Camp These camps are designed to have fun while
Archery Camps
developing and improving gymnastic skills.
Basketball camps feature skill-based drills,
Our coaches will help your child increase his/
Beginning Archery Camp
games designed to improve techniques and Learn and master the sport of archery in a safe
game understanding, build confidence to her coordination, balance, flexibility and self-
confidence while working on the floor, vault, environment. We use a nationally recognized
succeed on and off the court and learn to be beginner’s 9-step to the 10 ring progression
a better team. Campers will be divided into bars and beam. No experience is necessary
to register for the beginning-level camps. The created by the Coaches Development
game teams daily for the opportunity to try new Committee of the National Archery Association.
moves in a safe instructional environment. parent packet, emailed prior to the camp start,
includes important camp and appropriate Participants will work on concentration and
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8685 apparel information. No Camp July 3. discipline through exciting drills and games.
Location: Chandler-Newberger Center Campers will learn about archery history,
Age: 5-12 yrs. Manager: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252
equipment, characters in movies and comics,
Fee, 5 days: $120 R/$140 NR Location: Chandler-Newberger Center
Olympic archery, folk heroes, and other fun
Fee, 4 days: $96 R/$112 NR Age: Varies
facts. Recurved bows, blunt tipped arrows and
*
$280 R/$300 NR Fee: $225 R/$263 NR
targets will be provided during camp.
Class # Dates Days Time Age Beginning Manager: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252
622295A0 June 8-12 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 5-12 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time Age Age: Varies
622295B0 June 15-19 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 8-13 yrs. 622259A0 June 15-26 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 5-7 yrs. Location: Chandler-Newberger Center
622295C0 June 22-26 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 5-12 yrs. 622259B0 June 29-July 10 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 8-10 yrs. Fee: $130 R/ $149 NR
622295D0 June 29-July 2 M-Th 4:30-6:30pm 5-12 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time Age
622295E0 July 6-10 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 5-12 yrs. Advanced Beginning / Intermediate
622805A0 Aug 17-20 M-F 9:30-11:30am 7-9 yrs.
622295F0 July 13-17 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 5-12 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time Age 622805B0 Aug 17-20 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 10-12 yrs.
622295G0 July 20-24 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 8-13 yrs.
622295H0 July 27-31 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 5-12 yrs. 622259C0 July 13-24 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 6-10 yrs.
622295I0 Aug 3-7 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 5-12 yrs.
622295J0 Aug 10-14 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 5-12 yrs.
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622295K0 Aug 17-21 M-F 9am-4pm 5-13 yrs.
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Sports
Tennis Camps NEW! Tennis & Soccer Camp Volleyball Camps
Every expert starts as a beginner. Let your child
Summer Daze Junior Tennis embrace their tennis and soccer bug at our Beach Volleyball Camp
Camp summer camp! The City of Evanston and Team Our coaches deliver a fun and challenging
Evanston have teamed up to provide a unique lesson plan. You’ll learn the rules, fine-tune
Our camp offers personalized attention for all. multi-sports camp that will give campers the your skills, and pick up valuable strategy tips.
Players are grouped by age and ability level. opportunity to participate in both tennis and We’ll concentrate on the fundamentals of
Our goal is to provide a highly fun organized soccer. Campers are challenged to improve their passing, setting, spiking, learn to overhand
and energetic program. We will focus heavily on technical skills and will have fun playing the serve and play organized games. The sand adds
solid stroke development, strategy, footwork game under the guidance of our professionally a whole new dimension. Dress for the beach;
patterns and instill a love of the game. Dress for qualified coaching staff. Camp topics will sun care and bathing suits are suggested. At the
the weather, wear sunscreen, bring a water bottle include instructional activities focusing on end, campers will receive a voucher for one free
and tennis racquet. dribbling, shooting, ball control, passing and entry to an EVP Volleyball Tournament.
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252 small group tactics. Players will be grouped by Half day camp: Monday–Thursday
Location: Lovelace Park age and ability level. Rain make-up day: Friday
Age: 7-14 yrs.
Schedule Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252
Fee, 10 days: $318 R/$361 NR
Campers start their morning at Lovelace Park Location: Clark St. Beach
Fee, 9 days: $282 R/$315 NR
tennis courts from 10am-Noon participating in Age: 8-14 yrs.
Morning Session tennis. After a break for a supervised lunch from Fee: $110 R/$135 NR
Class # Dates Days Time Age 12–1pm (campers must be sure to bring their Morning Session
622287A0 June 8-19 M-F 9am-Noon 7-10yrs. own lunch), campers will proceed to the soccer
Class # Dates Days Time Grade
622287B0 June 8-19 M-F 9am-Noon 10-14 yrs. portion of camp from 1–3pm. Pick-up will be at
622287C0 June 22-July 2 M-F 9am-Noon 7-10yrs. Lovelace Park. 622293A0 June 15-18 M-Th 8:30-11am 3-5
622287D0 June 22-July 2 M-F 9am-Noon 10-14 yrs. 622293B0 June 15-18 M-Th 8:30-11am 3-5
622287E0 July 6-17 M-F 9am-Noon 7-10yrs. 622293C0 June 22-25 M-Th 8:30-11am 6-8
622287F0 July 6-17 M-F 9am-Noon 10-14 yrs. 622293D0 June 22-25 M-Th 8:30-11am 6-8
622287G0 July 20-31 M-F 9am-Noon 7-10yrs. 622293E0 July 6-9 M-Th 8:30-11am 6-8
622287H0 July 20-31 M-F 9am-Noon 10-14 yrs. 622293F0 July 6-9 M-Th 8:30-11am 3-5
622287I0 Aug 3-14 M-F 9am-Noon 7-10yrs. 622293G0 July 13-16 M-Th 8:30-11am 3-5
622287J0 Aug 3-14 M-F 9am-Noon 10-14 yrs. 622293H0 July 13-16 M-Th 8:30-11am 6-8
622293I0 July 20-23 M-Th 8:30-11am 6-8
Afternoon Session 622293J0 July 20-23 M-Th 8:30-11am 4-6
622293K0 July 27-30 M-Th 8:30-11am 6-8
Class # Dates Days Time Age
Team Evanston 622293L0 July 27-30 M-Th 8:30-11am 2-4
622288A0 June 8-19 M-F 1-4pm 7-10 yrs.
Soccer teaches kids many life values, and it is Afternoon Session
622288B0 June 8-19 M-F 1-4pm 10-14 yrs.
lots of fun. At Team Evanston we specialize in
622288C0 June 22-July 2 M-F 1-4pm 7-10yrs.
coaching soccer, we enjoy teaching kids, and Class # Dates Days Time Grade
622288D0 June 22-July 2 M-F 1-4pm 10-14 yrs.
622288E0 July 6-17 M-F 1-4pm 7-10 yrs. we have lots of fun. Have your player join us this 622294A0 June 15-18 M-Th 1:30-4pm 3-5
622288F0 July 6-17 M-F 1-4pm 10-14 yrs. summer at soccer camp to improve your soccer 622294B0 June 15-18 M-Th 1:30-4pm 6-8
622288G0 July 20-31 M-F 1-4pm 7-10 yrs. skills, eye-foot coordination, and teamwork. 622294C0 June 22-25 M-Th 1:30-4pm 3-5
622288H0 July 20-31 M-F 1-4pm 10-14 yrs. Kids will have lots of touches on the ball 622294D0 June 22-25 M-Th 1:30-4pm 6-8
622288I0 Aug 3-14 M-F 1-4pm 7-10 yrs. practicing soccer-specific skills and will learn 622294E0 July 6-9 M-Th 1:30-4pm 3-5
622288J0 Aug 3-14 M-F 1-4pm 10-14 yrs. how to make decisions by playing competitive 622294F0 July 6-9 M-Th 1:30-4pm 6-8
small sided games. 622294G0 July 13-16 M-Th 1:30-4pm 3-5
622294H0 July 13-16 M-Th 1:30-4pm 6-8
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252 622294I0 July 20-23 M-Th 1:30-4pm 3-5
Location: Lovelace Park 622294J0 July 20-23 M-Th 1:30-4pm 6-8
Age: 6-12 yrs. 622294K0 July 27-30 M-Th 1:30-4pm 3-5
Fee: $600 R/$625 NR 622294L0 July 27-30 M-Th 1:30-4pm 6-8
*
Note: If you register for more than one session
your fee will then be $500 per session.
Class # Dates Days Time Session
622273A0 June 8-18 M-Th 10am-3pm 1
622273B0 June 22-July 2 M-Th 10am-3pm 2
622273C0 July 6-16 M-Th 10am-3pm 3
622273D0 July 20-30 M-Th 10am-3pm 4
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10 cityofevanston.org/summercamps 2020Volleykidz Beach Volleyball Golf Camps NEW! Intro to Golf & Tennis
Series Camp This camp collaboration between The Golf
The Volleykidz Beach Volleyball Series Camps Practice Golf Academy and the City of Evanston
are for junior athletes interested in playing Tennis Academy introduces campers to
beach volleyball all summer in a 2-person the world of golf and tennis! The golf portion is
and 4-person format. The series of beach aimed at getting young golfers excited about
volleyball tournaments are girls and boys in learning and participating in the sport. We
the following divisions 10U 12U, 14U, 16U nurture this excitement by using a variety of
and 18U. The Junior teams who finish 1st and non-traditional learning strategies to assist our
2nd in these event receive a bid (free entry) to junior golfers on their path to discovery. Intro to
compete in the annual Evanston Clark St. Beach The Golf Practice is a Chicago based golf Golf addresses and instills these fundamentals
Championships on Sunday, Aug. 9. academy that serves Adult and Junior golfers of through thoughtful instruction with a
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252 all ages and skill levels. Using unique and non- concentration on deliberate game play that
Start Time: 10am traditional learning strategies, our PGA certified will entertain and challenge your junior golfer.
Playoffs: 3pm top two teams to GOLD Brackets instructors will walk together with you on your The tennis portion aims to provide a highly
and unranked teams to Silver Brackets golfing journey and help you reach your goals. organized and energetic program which focuses
Awards: 1st place Gold EVP Medal, 2nd place Join us outdoors in Evanston and Deerfield heavily on solid stroke development, strategy
Silver EVP Medal or at our 13,000 square foot indoor facility in and footwork patterns. The main focus is to let
Location: Clark St. Beach volleyball courts Highland Park fully equipped with undulating kids have fun and instill a love of the game. The
Age: 10-18 yrs. greens, real bunkers, three Trackmans and golf portion of camp will take place first from
Fee: $20 R/$35 NR high speed video analysis. The Golf Practice 3-4pm and the tennis portion of camp will take
offers private instruction, group training and place from 4-5pm..
Class # Dates Days Time
indoor practice. For more information visit, Location: Leahy Park
622274A0 June 7 Su 10am-5pm
622274B0 June 12 F 10am-5pm thegolfpractice.com or call 847-850-0956. Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252
622274C0 June 14 Su 10am-5pm Location: Chandler Newberger Center
622274D0 June 21 Su 10am-5pm Junior Golf and Tennis Camp Age: 8-13 yrs.
622274E0 July 3 F 10am-5pm Every expert starts as a beginner. The City of Fee: $400 R/$425 NR
622274F0 July 10 F 10am-5pm Evanston and The Golf Practice at Canal Shores Class # Dates Days Time
622274G0 July 12 Su 10am-5pm introduces the sports of golf and tennis at a 622279A0 June 9-July 9 Tu, Th 3-5pm
622274H0 July 18 Sa 10am-5pm young age. This program provides parents a 622279XB0 July 14-Aug 13 Tu, Th 3-5pm
622274I0 July 26 Su 10am-5pm convenient and affordable option for children to
622274J0 Aug 7 F 10am-5pm experience fun and enrichment. Our dedicated
622274K0 Aug 9 Su 10am-5pm
coaching staff help students develop their
skills, a passion for golf or tennis and use
NEW! Volleykidz Indoor sports as a vehicle for delivering curriculum
Volleyball Camp loaded with educational concepts, including
Come indoors for a special camp session taught STEM and life skills such as respect, honesty,
and directed by EVP Volleyball Professionals. perseverance and sportsmanship. On the
This 4 day camp will concentrate on the last day, campers receive a Canal Shores Golf
fundamentals of passing, setting, and spiking. Course voucher for a free round of golf for 1
The lesson plan directs the use of self-mastery guardian and child. The 18-hole Canal Shores
training that helps each student reach a new Golf Course offers half-day youth golf camps
level. The knowledge of the instructors will give for kids ages 5 and older at all skill levels.
the participants a head start on their skills in Visit www.canalshores.org for fees, dates and
preparation for the next upcoming season. sign-up. Limited scholarship opportunities for
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252 youth golfers are also available. Equipment
Location: Chandler Newberger Center is provided. The golf portion of camp will take
Age: 8-14 yrs. place first from 9am-noon and the tennis
Fee: $100 R/$120 NR portion of camp will take place from 1-4pm.
Class # Dates Days Time Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252
Location: Leahy Park
622292A0 June 8-11 M-Th 6:30-8:30pm
Age: 8-13 yrs.
622292B0 July 13-16 M-Th 6:30-8:30pm
622292C0 Aug 3-6 M-Th 6:30-8:30pm
Fee, 10 days: $650 R/$675 NR
Fee, 9 days: $585 R/$608 NR
Class # Dates Days Time
622278A0 June 8-19 M-F 9am-4pm
622278B0 June 22-July 2 M-F 9am-4pm
622278C0 July 6-17 M-F 9am-4pm
622278D0 July 20-31 M-F 9am-4pm
622278E0 Aug 3-14 M-F 9am-4pm
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Fencing Camps Sports Camps SESSION I
Fee, full-day: $501 R/$573
Jedi Fencing Mini-Camp Sports Camp Fee, half-day: $251 R/$287 NR
This camp, a combination of Tai Chi and Fencing, Team sports, individual accomplishments and Pre-Care: #622236A0 Post-Care: #622236B0
will focus on self-awareness and increase self- tons of fun await your camper at the Chandler- Class # Dates Days Time Age
confidence. Our resident “Yoda”, Diana Unger Newberger Sports Summer Camp and Sports 622282A0 June 8-26 M-F 9am-4pm 6-8
and help young Jedi’s become one with the Mini-Camp! Guided by counselors, our sports 622282B0 June 8-26 M-F 9am-Noon 6-8
“Force”. For campers registered in the Fencing camp will introduce participants to a variety 622282C0 June 8-26 M-F 1-4pm 6-8
Camp and Chandler-Newberger Camp Program of sports along with traditional camp and 622282D0 June 8-26 M-F 9am-4pm 8-10
which ends at 4pm, supervision will be provided playground activities. Instruction and play 622282E0 June 8-26 M-F 9am-Noon 8-10
at no charge, you must contact Michelle are combined in each sport to encourage 622282F0 June 8-26 M-F 1-4pm 8-10
Tompkins two weeks prior to the start of camp to individual skill improvement and action in 622282G0 June 8-26 M-F 9am-4pm 10-12
complete a registration form. a non-pressuring and exciting atmosphere. 622282H0 June 8-26 M-F 9am-Noon 10-12
622282J0 June 8-26 M-F 1-4pm 10-12
Emphasis is placed on teamwork, friendship,
Apparel the enjoyment of building a successful team SESSION I (Girls Only)
Weapons, jackets and masks are provided. and sportsmanship not the final score. Each
For safety, campers must buy an underarm Class # Dates Days Time Age
camp day ends with a team coming together in a
protector and glove. 622282K0 June 8-26 M-F 9am-4pm 6-9
closing circle reflecting on their day.
622282L0 June 8-26 M-F 9am-Noon 6-9
Manager: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252 Field trips are included in both the full-day and 622282M0 June 8-26 M-F 1-4pm 6-9
Location: Chandler-Newberger Center half-day camps. Sports camp will not be going 622282N0 June 8-26 M-F 9am-4pm 9-12
Age: Varies to Great America in 2020. The last day of each 622282P0 June 8-26 M-F 9am-Noon 9-12
Fee: $203 R/$229 NR camp session will end with our Camp Olympics 622282Q0 June 8-26 M-F 1-4pm 9-12
Class # Dates Days Time Age (ages 8–12) and Bonanza extravaganza
622296A0 July 27-31 M-F 5-7pm 7-9 yrs. (ages 6–8) celebrations. No camp July 3. SESSION II
622296B0 Aug 3-7 M-F 5-7pm 10-13 yrs. Fee, full-day: $501 R/$573 NR
Grouping of Campers Fee, half-day: $251 R/$287 NR
Campers are assigned to groups according to Pre-Care: #622236G0 Post-Care: #622236H0
Football Camps age. Every effort is made to place friends in the
same group. Group requests by families: (may
Class # Dates Days Time Age
622283A0 July 6-24 M-F 9am-4pm 6-8
4th & 5th Grade Flag Football only include 3 children) must be made by May 4,
622283B0 July 6-24 M-F 9am-Noon 6-8
no requests will be accepted after this date.
Camp Contact: Michelle Tompkins at
622283C0 July 6-24 M-F 1-4pm 6-8
622283D0 July 6-24 M-F 9am-4pm 8-10
Get ready for the upcoming flag football season. mtompkins@cityofevanston.org. 622283E0 July 6-24 M-F 9am-Noon 8-10
This camp is perfect for all player levels. 622283F0 July 6-24 M-F 1-4pm 8-10
Campers learn non-contact football, develop Information Packet 622283G0 July 6-24 M-F 9am-4pm 9-12
throwing, catching, running and basic defensive Information packet will include activity 622283H0 July 6-24 M-F 9am-Noon 9-12
skills. In addition, there will be speed and agility calendar and a camper’s group newsletter from 622283J0 July 6-24 M-F 1-4pm 9-12
training as well as individualized attention to mtompkins@cityofevanston.org. Group lists
each camper’s skills. At the end of the week, will be posted on the first day of camp. Please SESSION II (Girls Only)
players will have a chance to scrimmage fellow have a current email on file. Class # Dates Days Time Age
campers. Players that attend this camp will Manager: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252 622283K0 July 6-24 M-F 9am-4pm 6-9
receive $5 off their player registration fee for the Age: 6-12 yrs. 622283L0 July 6-24 M-F 9am-Noon 6-9
fall 2020 flag football season. 622283M0 July 6-24 M-F 1-4pm 6-9
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8685 622283N0 July 6-24 M-F 9am-4pm 9-12
Location: Robert Crown Community Center 622283P0 July 6-24 M-F 9am-Noon 9-12
Age: 9-11 yrs. 622283Q0 July 6-24 M-F 1-4pm 9-12
Fee: $100 R/$125 NR
Session III (Mini-Camp)
Class # Dates Days Time Fee, full-day: $216 R/$260 NR
622252A0 Aug 3-7 M-F 4:30-6:30pm Fee, half-day: $108 R/$130 NR
622252B0 Aug 10-14 M-F 4:30-6:30pm Pre-Care: #622236S0 Post-Care: #622236T0
Class # Dates Days Time Age
622284A0 Aug 3-7 M-F 9am-4pm 6-8
622284B0 Aug 3-7 M-F 9am-Noon 6-8
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622284F0 Aug 3-7 M-F 1-4pm 8-10
622284G0 Aug 3-7 M-F 9am-4pm 10-12
622284H0 Aug 3-7 M-F 9am-Noon 10-12
622284J0 Aug 3-7 M-F 1-4pm 10-12
12 cityofevanston.org/summercamps 2020Pee Wee Sports Camp Science & Sports Camp NEW! Tri-Sports Camp
Introduce your child to summer camp! Pee Wee The City of Evanston and Northwestern Center
Session I
Sports Camp is designed for the young camper, for Talent Development (CTD) have teamed up
to provide children with experiences in a variety Players will learn strategy through game play in
a great way to prepare children for future
of sports, enrich them in math and science three sports. We Got Game coaches lead games
summer camps. In this camp popular children’s
exploration, and empower them with decision- and tournaments in basketball, whiffle ball and
games are combined with fun sports activities.
making skills. Our teachers and coaches offer flag football. We focus on fun while keeping
Campers feel comfortable in a noncompetitive
an innovative blend of athletics and academics everyone playing and working together.
and supportive atmosphere as they learn new
games and make new friends. Each camper will in a fun and enjoyable camp setting. There will Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252
receive a camp t-shirt that must be worn on field be a variety of hands on instruction in sports Location: Chandler-Newberger Center
trip days (included in fee). Reference the parent and science lessons as well as interactive Age: 10-13 yrs.
packet for items to bring to the beach day and learning experiences. Registration is required Fee: $236 R/$252 NR
field trip day. NEW field trip days will be offered. for each session. Class # Dates Days Time
622230A0 June 29-July 2 M-Th 9am-4pm
Activities Session I: Playground Math
We encourage campers to improve their ability How do you measure the angle of a slide? Why Session II
to play on a team and grow as individuals. does the angle of a slide matter? What shapes Players will learn strategy through game play
Activities may include soccer, t-ball, basketball can be found on a playground? Students use a in three sports. We Got Game coaches lead
and tennis. Outings include two beach days real playground to explore a variety of geometry games and tournaments in soccer, dodgeball
and one field trip day per 3-week camp session. concepts and then design and build their own and floor hockey. We focus on fun while keeping
Please pack your child a snack for camp. playground model. everyone playing and working together.
Campsites Session II: Blood & Bones Fee: $294 R/$314 NR
Pee Wee Sports Camp is held at three different Class # Dates Days Time
Young biologists learn about what cells are
locations. Please be sure to check the location and how they function in the human body. 622230B0 July 27-31 M-F 9am-4pm
next to the class number below. Leahy Park is They learn about body systems, such as the
a large open park with a playground and park respiratory system and circulatory system, as
shelter. It is located just across the street from well as the role of exercise in our overall health.
Chandler-Newberger. Baker Park has a large
open field, playground and park shelter. Session III: Extreme Code Breaking
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252 Breaking a code often involves identifying a
Age: 4-5 yrs. pattern. Students identify patterns of numbers,
Fee: $250 R/$275 NR words, letters, symbols and even actions
*
Fee: $223 R/$256 NR and apply what they learn to create and crack
Location: Leahy increasingly complex secret codes.
Class # Dates Days Time Session IV: Big Cats
621205A0 June 8-26 M-F 9:30am-Noon Lions, tigers and more! Young zoologists
*
621205B0 June 29-July 17 M-F 9:30am-Noon
explore the captivating world of big cats.
Location: Baker Students learn where these cats live across the
Class # Dates Days Time globe, how they survive in their habitats, and
621205C0 July 20-Aug 7 M-F 9:30am-Noon how scientists study them.
Northwestern University’s Center for Talent
Development (CTD) provides hands-on,
engaging courses for academically advanced
students during the summer and academic year.
Courses are fast-paced and encourage students
to explore topics in depth. Sites are located in
Skokie (summer), Evanston (weekends), and
downtown Chicago.
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252
Location: Ackerman Park
Age: 6-8 yrs.
Fee: $400 R/$425 NR
Class # Dates Days Time Session
622280A0 July 6-10 M-F 9am-4pm I
622280B0 July 13-17 M-F 9am-4pm II
622280C0 July 20-4 M-F 9am-4pm III
622280D0 July 27-31 M-F 9am-4pm IV
2020 cityofevanston.org/summercamps 13Specialty
Chess Camps Play-well Teknologies Camps Harry Potter Magical Engineering with LEGO®
Manager: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252 Explore the magic of Harry Potter using
Chess Scholars Mini-Camp Location: Baker Park (Keeney and Forest) LEGO®! Find Platform 9 3/4, travel to school
Develop your child’s intellect through the Age: varies; see below on the Hogwarts Express, and challenge the
royal game of Chess! Our immersive Chess Fee, 5 days: $209R/$261 NR Hungarian Horntail Dragon. Travel to a world
camp is great for beginners and experienced Fee, 4 days: $167/$209 NR of wizardry and hone your magical skills while
players alike. Each day will consist of fun, learning about Muggle (STEM) concepts.
interactive teaching periods and plenty of time
Adventures in STEM with LEGO®
Camp # Date Day Time Age
for students to practice against one another Bring your craziest ideas to life with Play-Well
621203F0 Aug 10-14 M-F 9am-Noon 5-6 yrs.
while being coached by an experienced TEKnologies and thousands of LEGO® parts!
instructor. Additionally, we will switch things Build engineer-designed projects such as: Girl Powered Intro to STEM with LEGO®
up and change the pace throughout the day chugging steamboats, enchanting moon A Play-Well offering for girls who love to
with problem-solving cooperative games, brain bridges, and bustling airports. Design and build build! This course will provide a supportive
teasers, and a recess period to let everyone get as never before. environment to learn about influential females
the wiggles out. Camp # Date Day Time Age throughout history. Fly across the Atlantic with
We offer options for a Half-Day Camp Amelia Earheart, assemble dinosaur bones with
621203A0 June 8-12 M-F 9am-Noon 5-6 yrs.
(your choice of 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm), or Anna K. Behrensmeyer, and blast off into outer
attend the Whole-Day Camp for a jam-packed
Mine Craft Build Adventure Game with LEGO® space with Mae Jemison.
immersion into the world of Chess! There will Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO® materials! Camp # Date Day Time Age
be a lunch period for Whole-Day campers Resourcefulness, creativity, and cooperation
621203G0 Aug 17-21 M-F 9am-Noon 5-6 yrs.
(parents provide a sack lunch and drink) and come together in this unique building adventure
a snack period for all campers (we supply a game; roll the dice to mine for resources, and STEM Explorations with LEGO®
peanut-free snack). Every camper will receive use these resources to build special items, Refine your construction skills as you tinker
a Chess Scholars tee shirt! During the camp, a zoo, create a medieval castle, and design with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of
students will have the opportunity to test for a a tree house village. This experience is an thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world
Chess Belt using our unique system, patterned original game designed by Play-Well instructors concepts through projects such as: dizzying
after martial arts belts. The camp session will inspired by the popular game, Minecraft. No Teacup Rides, customized Cuckoo clocks, and
conclude with a non-elimination tournament, prior experience needed. the historic Wright Flyer. Design and build as
and prizes will be awarded to every participant. Camp # Date Day Time Age never before and explore your craziest ideas.
Manager: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252 621203B0 June 15-19 M-F 9am-Noon 5-6 yrs. Camp # Date Day Time Age
Location: Chandler-Newberger Center 622203A0 June 8-12 M-F 1-4pm 7-12 yrs.
Age: 5-14 yrs. Batman Gotham Gadgets with LEGO ®
Fee: $230 R/$265 NR Take on Gotham’s villains by designing and Mine Craft Build Survival Game with LEGO®
Pre-Care: #622236W0 Post-Care: #622236X0 building Batman’s favorite crime-fighting Level up your engineering skills with Play-
Class # Dates Days Time
machines! Build the Bat Tumbler, craft a Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of
Batwing, and design your very own Batcave, all LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in
622297A0 Aug 17-21 M-F 9am-Noon
out of LEGO® materials. Then use your projects physics, engineering, and architecture through
622297B0 Aug 17-21 M-F 1-4pm
to help save the city. Be the super-hero or super- engineer-designed projects such as: Gear Cars,
heroine Gotham needs while learning how the Castles, Airplanes, and Scissor Lifts. Design
Lego® Camps world works through STEM concepts! and build as never before, and explore your
Camp # Date Day Time Age craziest ideas in a supportive environment.
LEGOmania Camp 621203C0 June 22-26 M-F 9am-Noon 5-6 yrs.
There are no prerequisites for this course.
We love LEGO® bricks! Campers will spend Camp # Date Day Time Age
their camp time imagining, constructing and Animal Architects with LEGO®
622203B0 June 15-19 M-F 1-4pm 7-12 yrs.
achieving new goals with their favorite toy! Let your imagination run wild as we design and
This camp will encourage participants to focus build leaping dolphins, buzzing beehives, and Batman Master Mechanics with LEGO®
on using their imagination and sharing ideas towering giraffes. Play, create, and learn in a Defeat Gotham’s villains by designing and
to create new designs and test their building world inspired by the animal kingdom. Design building Batman’s most advanced crime-
skills. Themes such as Pirates, Star Wars, Toy and build as never before. No Camp July 3. fighting machines! Infiltrate Arkham Asylum,
Story and MineCraft are introduced into camp build a Bat Cycle, and fly your Batcopter. Then
Camp # Date Day Time Age
activities that include building with LEGO® use your projects to thwart the Joker’s plans
bricks, art projects, and daily outdoor play. 621203D0 June 29-July 2 M-Th 9am-Noon 5-6 yrs.
to take over the city. Be the super-hero or
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252 Jedi Engineering with LEGO® super-heroine Gotham needs while engineering
Location: Ackerman Park The Force Awakens in this introductory solutions through the use of STEM concepts.
Age: Varies engineering course for young Jedi! Explore Camp # Date Day Time Age
Fee: $125 R/$145 NR engineering principles as we construct the
622203C0 June 22-26 M-F 1-4pm 7-12 yrs.
Class # Dates Days Time Age Ewok Village on Endor, fly through space on our
622257A0 Aug 3-7 M-F 9am-Noon 6-7 X-Wings, and defend the Echo Base on Hoth.
622257B0 Aug 10-14 M-F 9am-Noon 5-6 Create motorized and architectural projects
622257C0 Aug 17-21 M-F 9am-Noon 4-5 with imagination and engineering to defeat the
Empire! Please note time change for this camp.
Camp # Date Day Time Age
621203E0 Aug 3-7 M-F 1-4pm 5-6 yrs.
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