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2021
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 2021, 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 Early Childhood
Adventure through Creation 5 Chess Wizards Mini-Camp 14 Early Childhood Arts 18
Evanston Children’s Theatre Camp 5 Lego® Camps 14 Open Studios Early Childhood Arts 18-19
Full-Day Themed 1–week Arts Camps 6 Robotics and Coding Challenge 15
Immersion in the Arts Camp 5 Zombie Survival Camp 15
Taste of the Arts Camp 5 Variety
Special Needs End of Summer Bash! 16
Ecology Information 23 Fun Factory 16
EcoExplorer Camp 21 Kid City 16
EcoQuest Day Camp 20 Summer Discovery Camp 16-17
Sports
EcoTravelers Camp 21 Summer Enrichment Academy 17
Aquatic Camp 12
Summer Summit 21 Tween Scene 16
Basketball Camps 8-9
Wildflower Camp 20
Figure Skating Camps 8
Flag Football Camp 12
General Information Golf and Tennis Camps 11
Camp Policies 22-23 Gymnastics Camp 9
Health, Safety and ADA 23 Hockey Camps 8
Información Importante 23 Fencing 11
Registration Information 22 Pee Wee Sports Camp 13
Science and Sports Camp 13
Sports Camp 12
Tennis 10
Tennis and Soccer Camp 10
Volleyball Camps 10
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2021 Information
Special Needs, Medications Contact Information Parks Hosting Camps
and Americans with Evanston Recreation Division Ackerman Park
Disabilities Act (ADA) 311 (847-448-4311) Central St. at McDaniel Ave.
recreation@cityofevanston.org Baker Park
Does your child need special accommodations
to allow him/her full participation? Examples of Keeney St. at Forest Ave.
needs are medication, behavior management Bent Park
and physical assistance. Facilities Hosting Camps Hastings St. at Cowper Ave.
The City of Evanston welcomes the participation Chandler-Newberger Community Center James Park and James Park Fieldhouse
of all individuals in our programs, including 1028 Central St. Oakton St. at Dodge Ave.
those with disabilities. We are fully committed to 847-448-8252 Leahy Park
complying with the ADA and providing reasonable cityofevanston.org/chandler Lincoln St., one block west of Ridge Ave.
accommodations to facilitate participation in Evanston Ecology Center
our programs. The sooner we know about your Lovelace Park
2024 McCormick Blvd. Gross Point Rd. at Thayer St.
special situation, the more time we have to make 847-448-8256
reasonable accommodations to improve your cityofevanston.org/ecology
child’s recreational experience with us!
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center
At the time of registration, it is the responsibility 1655 Foster St. Other Camp Questions?
of a parent/guardian to contact our Inclusion 847-448-8254 Please call 311 (847-448-4311).
Coordinator to make arrangements for any cityofevanston.org/fleetwood
accommodations. Those registering closer to ¿Habla Español?
the start of camp must contact our Inclusion
Lighthouse Nature Center (Foghouses)
Pólizas y plazos para los campamentos de
2601 Sheridan Rd.
Coordinator no later than 2 weeks before camp verano estan publicados en español en el sitio
starts; otherwise, camp attendance may be Noyes Cultural Arts Center cityofevanston.org/summercamps. Las copias
delayed. 927 Noyes St. impresas estarán disponibles en los cuatro
If you have any questions, please contact Ryan 847-448-8311 centros comunitarios (arriba). Para asistencia,
cityofevanston.org/noyes llame al número 847-448-4311.
Dollins at rdollins@cityofevanston.org;
847-424-5496 (voice); 847-448-8064 (TTY) Robert Crown Community Center
or 800-526-0857 (IL Relay Center voice 1701 Main St.
transmission). 847-448-8258
cityofevanston.org/crown
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2021 Important Dates and Information
Mar. 6 • Open online only registration for Evanston
8am residents only.
See page 22.
Mar. 8 • In-person registration begins
(Evanston residents only)
10am • Registrations accepted online, in person
and by phone.
Mar. 15 • Nonresident registration begins
10am • Registrations accepted online, in person
and by phone.
Mar. 22 • Pre and post camp care registration begins
10am
• Camp balances due.
May 10 • Last date to request a transfer to a different
camp program, cancel, and/or request a
payment plan.
July 5 • No Camp help at any City of Evanston
Camp Location
Arts
Arts Camps Taste of the Arts Camp Adventure through Creation
Some families like a deep dive into arts and Let’s make things together! We will use
General Information process, other families are looking for a paint, ink, pencils, sticks and wire to create
The City of Evanston Arts Camps provide smorgasbord of summer single week options: 3 dimensional works of art such as masks,
enrichment and exploration, giving youth this summer we have both at the same location. weaving, sculptures. Art teacher Patti
the opportunity to immerse themselves in Each week this mixed age group arts based Montgomery will start each session with free
the arts and practice creativity, all of which camp will travel around the world to virtually art time followed by a project with time to play
leads to a fascinating summer. All camp staff visit other cities, then respond through visual outside. Explore innovating with new and old
have experience working with children and a and performing arts. We will explore the ideas friends.
background in and love of the arts. Each camp through music, visual arts, drama, media and Manager: Angela Allyn, 847-448-8256
day includes classes in a variety of disciplines movement, while sharing a facility and teaching Location: Baker Park
and may include field trips, visits from guest staff with the Immersion in the Arts camp. Fee: $280 R/$300 NR
artists and special workshops. Most classes This camp offers extended care through the
Class # Dates Days Time Age
are held indoors, but Arts Camp gets outside Immersion in the Arts Camp.
622276A1 June 21-25 M-F 1-4pm 7-9 yrs.
whenever the weather permits. Most of our Manager: Angela Allyn, 847-448-8256 622276B1 July 6-16 M-F 9am-12pm 7-9 yrs.
camps go to the beach once a week. Location: TBD 622276C1 July 6-16 M-F 1-4pm 9-11 yrs.
Camp Location Updates: call 847-448-8256. Age: 6-11 yrs.
Fee: $300 R/$329 NR
Communication Evanston Children’s Theatre
Prior to the start of camp, you will receive a link
Session I
to the Parent Web page via email, where you can Pre-Care: #922212C1 Post-Care: #922212D1 Camp
download a detailed manual, all your forms and Class # Dates Days Time The ECT experience compressed into 4 weeks.
information on how to sign up for extended care 922210A1 June 14-18 M-F 9am-3:30pm Campers will rehearse and perform a musical,
for the camps that offer it. Weekly newsletters 922210B1 June 21-25 M-F 9am-3:30pm and along the way watch theatre, host theatre
are published during camp. Several camps 922210C1 June 28-July 2 M-F 9am-3:30pm pros and explore being a thespian.
operate blogs and post final projects on 922210D1 July 6-9 Tu-F 9am-3:30pm Manager: Angela Allyn, 847-448-8256
YouTube. Session II Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Age: 8-13 yrs.
Pre-Care: #922212E1 Post-Care: #922212F1
Immersion in the Arts Camp Fee: $795 R/$810 NR
Class # Dates Days Time
Some families are seeking a deep dive into the Class # Dates Days Time
arts, creativity and process and for them we 922210E1 July 12-16 M-F 9am-3:30pm
422210A1 July 6-July 30 M-F 9am-5pm
922210F1 July 19-23 M-F 9am-3:30pm
have Immersion in the Arts which will travel the
922210G1 July 26-30 M-F 9am-3:30pm
world this summer and look at traditions in the
922210H1 Aug 2-6 M-F 9am-3:30pm
visual, musical, dramatic and media arts as well
as stories, movement and dance. Immersion
offers 4 weeks of exploration, a final creative
project and pre and post care. No camp July 5.
Manager: Angela Allyn, 847-448-8256
Location: TBD
Age: 6-11 yrs.
Fee: $755 R/$805 NR
Session I
Pre-Care: #922212C1 Post-Care: #922212D1
Class # Dates Days Time
922212A1 June 14-July 9 M-F 9am-3:30pm
Session II
Pre-Care: #922212E1 Post-Care: #922212F1
Class # Dates Days Time
922212B1 July 12-Aug 6 M-F 9am-3:30pm
Arts
1–Week Arts Camps Secret Agent Camp Medieval camp
We’ll take on the idea of spooks, spies and The Age of Chivalry was filled with Knights and
Manager: Angela Allyn, 847-448-8256
secret agents. From code cracking to alternate Maidens, dragons, fairies, wizards and trolls.
Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center
identities, we will explore the world of We shall travel back to the time of Arthur where
intelligence. You will delve into the biographies we will learn to swing a quarterstaff, polish
All camps offering extended care at Noyes use
of real and fictional operatives and create your armor, find a good horse, identify dragons, tell
the same activity number. Choose the dates
own spy persona. Ssh! There might be a secret tales of valor and create our own mystery play.
and weeks you need.
mission, too! Age: 6-12 yrs.
Space Arts Camp Age: 6-11 yrs. Fee: $345 R/$375 NR
Explore the stories, arts and science of the Fee: $345 R/$375 NR Pre-Care: #922290A1 Post-Care: #922290B1
stars and make our own. Pre-Care: #922290A1 Post-Care: #922290B1 Class # Dates Days Time
Age: 7-12 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time 922223A1 July 26-30 M-F 9am-3:30pm
Fee: $345 R/$375 NR 922225A1 July 12-16 M-F 9am-3:30pm
Pre-Care: #922290A1 Post-Care: #922290B1 Comedy Camp
Class # Dates Days Time
Architecture Camp What makes it funny? From slapstick to improv to
922235A1 June 14-18 M-F 9am-3:30pm Explore the built environment, create dream standup, we will explore joking around.
spaces and get to know the personalities that Age: 10-13 yrs.
Magical Worlds created the places where we live, work and play. Fee: $400 R/$450 NR
Stories are filled with mythical tiny creatures Age: 7-12 yrs. Pre-Care: #922290A1 Post-Care: #922290B1
from fairies to borrowers: we will explore and Fee: $345 R/$375 NR Class # Dates Days Time
inhabit some miniature spaces and then create Pre-Care: #922290A1 Post-Care: #922290B1 922251A1 Aug 2-6 M-F 9am-3:30pm
our own magical worlds. Class # Dates Days Time
Age: 6-9 yrs. 922226A1 July 19-23 M-F 9am-3:30pm Pirate Camp
Fee: $345 R/$375 NR We’ll fly the Jolly Roger and create our pirate
Pre-Care: #922290A1 Post-Care: #922290B1 Wizards Camp persona as we learn to navigate the seas, host a
Class # Dates Days Time Literature and mythology about Wizards are pirate picnic at the lake, sing pirate chantey sand
922242A1 June 21-25 M-F 9am-3:30pm perennial favorites, from Merlin to Gandalf to talk like a pirate. Arrr, matey!
Harry Potter, we will explore their stories and Age: 6-10 yrs.
Ocean and Marine Arts spend the week casting spells, learning potions Fee: $345 R/$375 NR
and seeking magic. Pre-Care: #922290A1 Post-Care: #922290B1
We are going under the sea, exploring creatures
and habitats through visual art, and theatre. Age: 6-11 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time
Fee: $345 R/$375 NR 922232A1 Aug 2-6 M-F 9am-3:30pm
Age: 6-11 yrs. Pre-Care: #922290A1 Post-Care: #922290B1
Fee: $345 R/$375 NR
Pre-Care: #922290A1 Post-Care: #922290B1 Class # Dates Days Time Renaissance Camp
922243A1 July 19-23 M-F 9am-3:30pm Our popular immersion into Elizabethan
Class # Dates Days Time
922241A1 June 28-July 2 M-F 9am-3:30pm Renaissance is back. Learn to speak Olde English
Imagination Station: RPG and with eloquence, fight for the realm, play with
Crafters Camp Cosplay Shakespeare, create Renaissance art and prepare
OGather ye, fantastical gamers, and be for a visit from Elizabeth Regina herself. Garb is
From scrap booking to sewing to collage and
immersed in the world of tabletop role playing! encouraged.
tie-dyeing, we’ll explore various craft projects
and gain skills with tools and supplies. In week one, you’ll apprentice as a dungeon Age: 6-12 yrs.
master; learning everything you need to know Fee: $360 R/$385 NR
Age: 8-12 yrs.
to set up your own game in person or online. In Pre-Care: #922290A1 Post-Care: #922290B1
Fee: $345 R/$375 NR
Pre-Care: #922290A1 Post-Care: #922290B1 week two, we go live action and show you how Class # Dates Days Time
to build costumes and sets to take your gaming 922214A1 Aug 9-Aug 13 M-F 9am-3:30pm
Class # Dates Days Time to the next level. Get your D20 ready!
922231A1 July 6-9 Tu-F 9am-3:30pm
Age: 10-13 yrs.
Fee: $790 R/$830 NR
Comic & Cartoon Arts Camp Pre-Care: #922290A1 Post-Care: #922290B1
Let your creativity flow; this camp is all about Class # Dates Days Time
how our favorite characters, stories, and art
922252A1 July 26-Aug 6 M-F 9am-3:30pm
come together to make comics! We will explore
our favorite cartoon characters, how to make
our own comics, and bring our stories to life
with cosplay. Get ready for an action-packed
adventure!
Age: 8-12 yrs.
Fee: $345 R/$375 NR
Pre-Care: #922290A1 Post-Care: #922290B1
Class # Dates Days Time
922240A1 July 12-16 M-F 9am-3:30pm
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Sports
Hockey Camps Figure Skating Camps Figure Skating Training Camp
Designed for high level figure skaters, this camp
Learn to Skate Hockey Camp Learn to Figure Skate Camp will include both on and off ice sessions. All
Summer is the perfect season to develop Campers will be introduced to the basics of figure skaters must have passed through all levels
skating and hockey skills. Camp incudes skating and participate in a wide range of skating of the Learn to Skate USA program, and be
daily ice sessions, outdoor activities, and off activities both on and off of the ice. Campers will able properly execute an advanced axel jump.
ice conditioning. Rain or shine, campers will be divided by ability and range from beginners Skating sessions will include power skating,
skate and learn skills in an upbeat, positive to more advanced levels. Pre-registration is edge work, jumps, jump harness training, spins,
environment. Participants must be registered required for participation. music interpretation and daily independent
for camp one day prior to the beginning on a Manager: Vicki Revere, 847-448-8258 practice sessions. Off ice sessions will
camp session, day of registrations will not be Location: Robert Crown Community Center include intense conditioning, cardio training,
accepted. Age: 5-12 yrs. ballet, yoga, stretching and off ice jump and
Fee, 5 days: $210 R/$230 NR positioning technique.
Apparel
Fee, 4 days: $169 R/$189 NR Manager: Vicki Revere, 847-448-8258
Comfortable athletic clothing and shoes is Location: Robert Crown Community Center
recommended for the indoor/outdoor activities. Class # Dates Days Time
Age: 6-17 yrs.
A helmet, elbow/knee pads are recommended 322241A1 June 14-18 M-F 8:30am-4pm
322241B1 June 21-25 M-F 8:30am-4pm
Fee, 5 days: $210 R/$230 NR
for on ice activity. Skate rental is included in the Fee, 4 days: $169 R/$189NR
registration cost and coaches will be present 322241C1 June 28-July 2 M-F 8:30am-4pm
to assist campers on a daily basis with their 322241D1 July 6-9 Tu-F 8:30am-4pm Class # Dates Days Time
equipment. 322241E1 July 12-16 M-F 8:30am-4pm 322230A1 June 14-18 M-F 8am-3pm
322241F1 July 19-23 M-F 8:30am-4pm 322230B1 June 21-25 M-F 8am-3pm
Schedule 322241G1 July 26-30 M-F 8:30am-4pm 322230C1 June 28-July 2 M-F 8am-3pm
Camp will include daily 1.5hrs of Learn to Skate 322241H1 Aug 2-6 M-F 8:30am-4pm 322230D1 July 6-9 Tu-F 8am-3pm
time on Rink 2 everyday, as well as a rotation of 322241I1 Aug 9-13 M-F 8:30am-4pm 322230E1 July 12-16 M-F 8am-3pm
activities both indoor and outdoor throughout 322241J1 Aug 16-20 M-F 8:30am-4pm 322230F1 July 19-23 M-F 8am-3pm
the week. If you register for both a morning 322230G1 July 26-30 M-F 8am-3pm
and afternoon session in the same week from Freeskate Camp 322230H1 Aug 2-6 M-F 8am-3pm
12:00-12:30pm will be lunch time. Staff will be Designed for Freeskate level skaters, this camp 322230I1 Aug 9-13 M-F 8am-3pm
present to supervise any participants that are 322230J1 Aug 16-20 M-F 8am-3pm
will include both on and off ice sessions. The on
staying the full day. ice sessions will focus on skating techniques for
Manager: James Faedtke, 847-448-8258 the Freeskate level skater. All skaters must have Basketball Camps
Location: Robert Crown Community Center passed through ALL of the Basic levels of the Learn
Age: 5-9 yrs. to Skate USA program, including the Pre-Freeskate Full Day Basketball Camp
Fee, 5 days: $175 R/$200 NR level. Skating sessions will include power skating, Let’s play ball! This camp is for all levels to
Fee, 4 days: $140 R/$160 NR edge work, jumps, spins music interpretation improve their game, experience teamwork
and daily independent practice sessions. Off ice and break a sweat while having fun. Station
Morning sessions will include conditioning, ballet, yoga, style instruction along with, multiple games
Class # Dates Days Time stretching and off ice skating technique. a day ensure the repetition and experience
3322232A1 June 14-18 M-F 8:30am-12pm Manager: Vicki Revere, 847-448-8258 players need to take the next step in their
322232B1 June 21-25 M-F 8:30am-12pm Location: Robert Crown Community Center development. Players will compete for coaches
322232C1 June 28-July 2 M-F 8:30am-12pm Age: 6-18 yrs. awards, hustle awards, and skill challenges for
322232D1 July 6-9 Tu-F 8:30am-12pm Fee, 5 days: $210 R/$230 NR prizes!
322232E1 July 12-16 M-F 8:30am-12pm Fee, 4 days: $169 R/$189 NR Manager: Jivon Murray, 847-448-8258
322232F1 July 19-23 M-F 8:30am-12pm Location: Robert Crown Community Center
Class # Dates Days Time
322232G1 July 26-30 M-F 8:30am-12pm Age: 6-14 yrs.
322232H1 Aug 2-6 M-F 8:30am-12pm 3322229A1 June 14-18 M-F 8am-3pm
322229B1 June 21-25 M-F 8am-3pm Fee: $299 R/$319 NR
322232J1 Aug 9-13 M-F 8:30am-12pm
322232K1 Aug 16-20 M-F 8:30am-12pm 322229C1 June 28-July 2 M-F 8am-3pm Class # Dates Days Time
322229D1 July 5-9 M-F 8am-3pm 322237A1 Aug 17-21 M-F 9am-4pm
Afternoon 322229E1 July 12-16 M-F 8am-3pm
Class # Dates Days Time 322229F1 July 19-23 M-F 8am-3pm
322229G1 July 26-30 M-F 8am-3pm
3322223A1 June 14-18 M-F 12:30-4pm
322229H1 Aug 2-6 M-F 8am-3pm
322223B1 June 21-25 M-F 12:30-4pm
322229I1 Aug 9-13 M-F 8am-3pm
322223C1 June 28-July 2 M-F 12:30-4pm
322229J1 Aug 16-20 M-F 8am-3pm
322223D1 July 6-9 Tu-F 12:30-4pm
322223E1 July 12-16 M-F 12:30-4pm
322223F1 July 19-23 M-F 12:30-4pm
322223G1 July 26-30 M-F 12:30-4pm
322223H1 Aug 2-6 M-F 12:30-4pm
322223J1 Aug 9-13 M-F 12:30-4pm
322223K1 Aug 16-20 M-F 12:30- 4pm
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NEW! Beginner Basketball NEW! Basketball 101 Camp Gymnastics Camps
Catch, Dribble, Pass & Shoot! This program
Camp will introduce your children to the game of Gymnastics Camp
This summer basketball camps will break skills basketball if they are beginners or if they need These camps are designed so campers will
down to their most basic and fundamental the know how to get to the next level. Basic have fun while they develop and improve their
levels for players who are new to the game. skills of dribbling, catching, passing, shooting, gymnastic skills. Our coaches will help your
Players will be introduced to a variety of drills and defense will be taught. New individual child increase his/her coordination, balance,
to establish familiarity with dribbling, passing, challenges will be presented to develop flexibility and self-confidence while working on
receiving, rebounding and shooting. Campers the importance of reaching goals. Modified the floor, vault, bars and beam. No experience
will build confidence to succeed on and off the basketballs and a lower net will help reach the is necessary and campers will be divided up
court and learn to be a better team player. next level. by skill level. The parent packet, which will
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252 Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252 be emailed prior to the start of camp, will
Location: : Chandler-Newberger Center Location: : Currey Park include important camp information, including
Age: 6-9 yrs. Age: 7-10 yrs. appropriate camper apparel.
Fee: $120 R/$140 NR Fee: $100 R/$105 NR Manager: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252
Class # Dates Days Time Class # Dates Days Time Location: Chandler-Newberger Center
622295A1 June 14-18 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 622242A1 Jun 14-17 M-Th 11:30am-1pm Fee, 1.5hrs. : $95 R/$109 NR
622295B1 June 28-July 2 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 622242B1 Jun 21-24 M-Th 11:30am-1pm Fee, 2hrs. : $125 R/$144 NR
622295C1 July 12-16 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 622242C1 Jul 26-29 M-Th 11:30am-1pm Class # Dates Days Time Age
622295D1 July 26-30 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 622242D1 Aug 2-5 M-Th 11:30am-1pm
622295E1 Aug 9-13 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 622259A1 Aug 16-20 M-F 9-10:30am 3-5 yrs.
622259B1 Aug 16-20 M-F 10:30am-12:30pm 6-12 yrs.
NEW! Basketball 201 Camp
NEW! Intermediate Basketball Pass and cut, screen and roll & move without
Camp the ball! This program will advance your
This summer basketball camp is for players children into “game situation” drills and
who have experience in basketball. Camp continue to build basketball fundamentals on
program includes on-court group sessions an individual basis. Advanced skills n drills
that focus on shooting, dribbling, defense, and of dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense
more. Coaches will tackle the lessons that must will be taught. Pairing games will be played to
be taught by example; attitude,discipline, show the importance of teamwork.
patience, and teamwork. Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252 Location: : Currey Park
Location: : Chandler-Newberger Center Age: 11-14 yrs.
Age: 10-14 yrs. Fee: $100 R/$105 NR
Fee: $120 R/$140 NR Class # Dates Days Time
Class # Dates Days Time 622243A1 Jun 28-Jul 1 M-Th 11:30am-1pm
622240A1 Jun 21-25 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 622243B1 Jul 5-8 M-Th 11:30am-1pm
622240B1 Jul 5-9 M-F 4:30-6:30pm 622243C1 Aug 9-12 M-Th 11:30am-1pm
622240C1 Jul 19-23 M-F 4:30-6:30pm
622240D1 Aug 2-6 M-F 4:30-6:30pm NEW! FIT 2 SCORE: Basketball
Training Camp
NEW! All Levels, Full Day Enhance your attack to the basket with sport
Basketball Camp specific training that will allow you to finish like
Let’s play ball! This camp is for all levels to the pros. Warm-up drills include dribbling in
improve their game, experience teamwork and several positions that gets your body moving
break a sweat while having fun. Station style forward. Lower body drills including lunges,
instruction along with multiple scrimmages mountain climbers and frog jumps. Basketball
a day ensures the repetition and experience finishing drills begin at your own speed and
players need to take the next step in their gradually develop through each 90-minute
development. class. Our goal is to build confidence in your
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252 offensive skills to score at any time. No past
Location: : Chandler-Newberger Center basketball skills needed. Advanced athletes
Age: 6-14 yrs. will be challenged with modification.
Fee: $299 R/$319 NR Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252
Class # Dates Days Time Location: : Currey Park
Age: 11-14 yrs.
622241A1 Aug 16-20 M-F 9am-4pm
Fee: $100 R/$105 NR
Class # Dates Days Time Age
622244A1 Jul 12-15 M-Th 11:30am-1pm 7-10 yrs.
622244B1 Jul 19-22 M-Th 11:30am-1pm 11-14 yrs
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Sports
Tennis Camps 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 on the beach! Campers will
Our camp offers personalized attention for multi-sports camp that will give campers the learn the rules, fine-tune their skills, and
all from beginner to advanced level players. opportunity to participate in both tennis and pick up valuable strategy tips. Coaches will
Players are grouped by age and ability level and soccer. Campers are challenged to improve their concentrate on the fundamentals of passing,
will work on increasing their skills throughout technical skills and will have fun playing the setting, spiking, and learn to overhand serve
the sessions. Our goal is to provide a highly game under the guidance of our professionally in organized games. Campers will be divided
organized and energetic program which focuses qualified coaching staff. Camp topics will by age and ability level. The sand adds a whole
heavily on solid stroke development, strategy include instructional activities focusing on new dimension – are you ready?
and footwork patterns. The main focus is to dribbling, shooting, ball control, passing and
let kids have fun and instill a love of the game. Rain make-up day: Friday
small group tactics. Players will be grouped by Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252
Please dress for the weather and be sure to wear age and ability level.
sunscreen and bring a water bottle. Players must Location: Clark St. Beach
supply their own tennis racquet. Schedule Age: 8-14 yrs.
Campers start their morning at Lovelace Park Fee: $110 R/$135 NR
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252
Location: Lovelace Park tennis courts from 10am-12pm participating in Morning Session
Age: 7-14 yrs. tennis. After a break for a supervised lunch from
12-1pm (campers must be sure to bring their Class # Dates Days Time Grade
Fee, 10 days: $318 R/$361 NR
own lunch), campers will proceed to the soccer 622293A1 June 14-17 M-Th 8:30-11am
Fee, 9 days: $287 R/$325 NR
portion of camp from 1-3pm. Pick-up will be at 622293B1 June 21-24 M-Th 8:30-11am
Morning Session Lovelace Park. 622293C1 June 28-July 1 M-Th 8:30-11am
622293D1 July 6-9 Tu-F 8:30-11am
Class # Dates Days Time Age
622293E1 July 12-15 M-Th 8:30-11am
622287A1 June 14-25 M-F 9am-12pm 622293F1 July 19-July 22 M-Th 8:30-11am
622287B1 June 28-9 M-F 9am-12pm 622293G1 July 26-July 29 M-Th 8:30-11am
622287C1 July 12-23 M-F 9am-12pm 622293H1 Aug 2-Aug 5 M-Th 8:30-11am
622287D1 July 26-Aug 6 M-F 9am-12pm 622293J1 Aug 9-Aug 12 M-Th 8:30-11am
622287E1 Aug 9-20 M-F 9am-12pm 622293K1 Aug 16-Aug 19 M-Th 8:30-11am
Afternoon Session Afternoon Session
Class # Dates Days Time Age Class # Dates Days Time Grade
622288A1 June 14-25 M-F 1-4pm Team Evanston 6622294A1 June 14-17 M-Th 1:30-4pm
622288B1 June 28-9 M-F 1-4pm Soccer teaches kids many life values, and it is 622294B1 June 21-24 M-Th 1:30-4pm
622288C1 July 12-23 M-F 1-4pm lots of fun. At Team Evanston we specialize in 622294C1 June 28-July 1 M-Th 1:30-4pm
622288D1 July 26-Aug 6 M-F 1-4pm 622294D1 July 6-9 Tu-F 1:30-4pm
coaching soccer, we enjoy teaching kids, and
622288E1 Aug 9-20 M-F 1-4pm 622294E1 July 12-15 M-Th 1:30-4pm
we have lots of fun. Have your player join us this
622294F1 July 19-22 M-Th 1:30-4pm
summer at soccer camp to improve your soccer 622294G1 July 26-29 M-Th 1:30-4pm
skills, eye-foot coordination, and teamwork. 622294H1 Aug 2-5 M-Th 1:30-4pm
Kids will have lots of touches on the ball 622294J1 Aug 9-12 M-Th 1:30-4pm
practicing soccer-specific skills and will learn 622294K1 Aug 16-19 M-Th 1:30-4pm
how to make decisions by playing competitive.
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252
Location: Lovelace Park
Age: 6-12 yrs.
Fee: $600 R/$625 NR
*
Note: If you register for more than one session
your fee will then be $500 per session.
Class # Dates Days Time Session
622273A1 June 14-June 24 M-Th 10am-3pm 1
622273B1 June 28-July 9 M-Th 10am-3pm 2
622273C1 July 12-July 22 M-Th 10am-3pm 3
622273D1 July 26-Aug 5 M-Th 10am-3pm 4
10 cityofevanston.org/summercamps 2021Fencing Camps Golf Camps Junior Golf and Tennis Camp
Every expert starts as a beginner. Let your
Fencing Camp child embrace their golf and tennis bug at our
Using a combination of Tai Chi and Fencing summer camp! The City of Evanston & The
our resident Yoda, Diana Unger, will help your Golf Practice at Canal Shores introduces the
young Star Wars fan become a real like Jedi. This life-long sports of golf and tennis at a young
camp will focus on self-awareness, increase age through programs that provide a fun and
self-confidence and help young Jedi’s become enriching experience for children while being a
one with the Force. For campers registered in convenient and affordable option for parents.
a Chandler-Newberger Camp program that Our dedicated coaching staff help students
ends at 4pm, supervision will be provided at no develop their skills and a passion for golf or
The Golf Practice is a Chicago based golf
charge for those registered in the fencing camp. tennis while using the sports as a vehicle for
academy that serves Adult and Junior golfers
To take advantage of this, you must contact delivering curriculum that are loaded with
of all ages and skill levels. Using unique and
Michelle Tompkins two weeks prior to the start educational concepts including STEM and life
non-traditional learning strategies, our PGA
of camp to complete a registration form. skills such as respect, honesty, perseverance
certified instructors will walk together with you
and sportsmanship. The last day of camp,
Equipment on your golfing journey and help you reach your
campers will receive a voucher for a free round
goals. Join us outdoors at Canal Shores Golf
Weapons, jackets and masks are provided. In of golf at Canal Shores Golf Course for 1 parent/
Course, Deerfield Golf Club or at our 13,000
response to COVID-19, each participant will guardian + child. Campers will start the morning
square foot indoor facility in Highland Park. Our
receive a mask and a fencing jacket to keep at Canal Shores from 9am-12pm participating
indoor facility is fully equipped with undulating
throughout the 8-week period. The masks and in golf. Lunch will be from 12-1pm. Campers
greens, real bunkers, three Trackman launch
jackets will be pre-cleaned and disinfected. must bring their own lunch. Campers will then
monitors and high speed video analysis.
Masks and jackets should be returned at the move to the tennis portion of camp from 1-4pm.
The Golf Practice offers private instruction,
end of the class. Weapons will be kept at the Campers do not need to be members or have
group training and indoor practice. For more
facility and disinfected prior to each use. their own equipment as this can be provided for
information visit, thegolfpractice.com or call
Participants in Intermediate and Advanced them.
847-850-0956.
classes are strongly encouraged to purchase Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252
their own equipment. Each participant is Canal Shores Golf Course Location: Leahy Park
expected to purchase an underarm protector Golf teaches important social, mental, and Age: 8-13 yrs.
and glove, as these are personal items, as well physical skills and each round is filled with Fee, 10 days: $725 R/$750 NR
as register for a $10 membership with USFA. learning potential. Providing youth with access Fee, 9 days: $653 R/$675 NR
Please purchase them before the first day of to affordable golf is critical to delivering on our Class # Dates Days Time
class, visit cityofevanston.org/fencing for mission. Canal Shores Summer Golf Programs
information on purchasing the personal items, 622278A1 June 14-June 25 M-F 9am-4pm
are for youth ages 5-14 of all experience 622278B1 June 28-July 9 M-F 9am-4pm
as well as the membership. levels. Canal Shores junior golf camps and 622278C1 July 12-July 23 M-F 9am-4pm
Manager: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252 clinics create opportunities for junior golfers 622278D1 July 26-Aug 6 M-F 9am-4pm
Location: Chandler-Newberger Center to learn, play and enjoy the game of golf. We 622278E1 Aug 9-Aug 20 M-F 9am-4pm
Age: varies see below are dedicated to having junior golfers be the
Fee: $198 R/$224 NR best they can be, on and off the course, while
Class # Dates Days Time Age creating an environment with emphasis on
622296A1 July 26-30 M-F 5-7pm 7-9 yrs. safety and etiquette. Our programs are having a
622296B1 Aug 2-6 M-F 5-7pm 10-13 yrs positive impact on participants, their families,
and their communities. The Golf Practice’s
Junior Golf Camps have earned a reputation
on the North Shore for providing outstanding
personal instruction to young golfers as well as
delivering the most fun golf camp experience
around. Our coaches are trained to make
kids feel comfortable and assure they have a
positive, non-intimidating experience. All we
ask is young people come with an open mind
and positive attitude. For more information
visit, www.canalshores.org or call
847-475-9173.
2021 cityofevanston.org/summercamps 11Sports
Sports Camps SESSION I
Football Camps Fee, full-day: $501 R/$573
4th & 5th Grade Flag Football Sports Camp Fee, half-day: $251 R/$287 NR
Pre-Care: #622236A1 Post-Care: #622236C1
Camp Team sports, individual accomplishments and
Class # Dates Days Time Age
tons of fun await your camper at the Chandler-
Get ready for the upcoming flag football
Newberger Sports Summer Camp and Sports 622282A1 June 14-July 2 M-F 9am-4pm 6-8
season! This camp is perfect for all player
Mini-Camp! Guided by counselors, our sports 622282B1 June 14-July 2 M-F 9am-12pm 6-8
levels. Campers learn non-contact football, 622282C1 June 14-July 2 M-F 1-4pm 6-8
camp will introduce participants to a variety
develop throwing, catching, running and basic 622282D1 June 14-July 2 M-F 9am-4pm 8-10
of sports along with traditional camp and
defensive skills. In addition, there will be speed 622282E1 June 14-July 2 M-F 9am-12pm 8-10
playground activities. Instruction and play
and agility training as well as individualized 622282F1 June 14-July 2 M-F 1-4pm 8-10
are combined in each sport to encourage
attention to each camper’s skills. 622282G1 June 14-July 2 M-F 9am-4pm 10-12
individual skill improvement and action in
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252 a non-pressuring and exciting atmosphere. 622282H1 June 14-July 2 M-F 9am-12pm 10-12
Location: Robert Crown Community Fields 622282J1 June 14-July 2 M-F 1-4pm 10-12
Emphasis is placed on teamwork, friendship,
Age: 9-11 yrs. the enjoyment of building a successful team SESSION I (Girls Only)
Fee: $80 R/$100 NR and sportsmanship not the final score. Each Class # Dates Days Time Age
Class # Dates Days Time camp day ends with a team coming together 622282K1 June 14-July 2 M-F 9am-4pm 6-12
622252A1 Aug 9-Aug 12 M-Th 4:30-6:30pm in a closing circle reflecting on their day. The 622282L1 June 14-July 2 M-F 9am-12pm 6-12
last day of each camp session will end with 622282M1 June 14-July 2 M-F 1-4pm 6-12
our Camp Olympics (ages 8–12) and Bonanza
Aquatic Camps extravaganza (ages 6–8) celebrations. SESSION II
Grouping of Campers Fee, full-day: $501 R/$573 NR
General Information Fee, half-day: $251 R/$287 NR
Campers are assigned to groups according
We are not certain if the traditional Aquatic Pre-Care: #622236D1 Post-Care: #622236F1
to age. Every effort is made to place friends
Camps will be offered in 2021, however, we Class # Dates Days Time Age
in the same group when so requested by
will be exploring the feasibility of providing 622283A1 July 6-July 23 M-F 9am-4pm 6-8
both families by May 3, grouping requests
alternative aquatic programs for the summer. 622283B1 July 6-July 23 M-F 9am-12pm 6-8
will not be accepted after this date. Grouping
Any additional aquatic program information 622283C1 July 6-July 23 M-F 1-4pm 6-8
requests may only include 3 children; we will
will be included in the Summer Program Guide, 622283D1 July 6-July 23 M-F 9am-4pm 8-10
not accommodate grouping requests of more
which will be published in May 2021. 622283E1 July 6-July 23 M-F 9am-12pm 8-10
than 3 campers. Additionally, depending on the
Manager: Adam Abajian, 847-866-2913. 622283F1 July 6-July 23 M-F 1-4pm 8-10
situation COVID-19 grouping guidelines will be
622283G1 July 6-July 23 M-F 9am-4pm 10-12
followed, set by the State of Illinoise.
622283H1 July 6-July 23 M-F 9am-12pm 10-12
Contact: Michelle Tompkins at 622283J1 July 6-July 23 M-F 1-4pm 10-12
mtompkins@cityofevanston.org.
SESSION II (Girls Only)
Information Packet Class # Dates Days Time Age
Information packet will include activity 622283K1 July 6-July 23 M-F 9am-4pm 6-12
calendar and a camper’s group newsletter from 622283L1 July 6-July 23 M-F 9am-12pm 6-12
mtompkins@cityofevanston.org. Group lists 622283M1 July 6-July 23 M-F 1-4pm 6-12
will be posted on the first day of camp. Please
have a current email on file. Session III (Mini-Camp)
Fee, full-day: $216 R/$260 NR
Manager: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252 Fee, half-day: $108 R/$130 NR
Age: 6-12 yrs. Pre-Care: #622236G1 Post-Care: #622236J1
Class # Dates Days Time Age
6622284A1 July 26-Aug 13 M-F 9am-4pm 6-8
622284B1 July 26-Aug 13 M-F 9am-12pm 6-8
622284C1 July 26-Aug 13 M-F 1-4pm 6-8
622284D1 July 26-Aug 12 M-F 9am-4pm 8-10
622284E1 July 26-Aug 13 M-F 9am-12pm 8-10
622284F1 July 26-Aug 13 M-F 1-4pm 8-10
622284G1 July 26-Aug 13 M-F 9am-4pm 10-12
622284H1 July 26-Aug 12 M-F 9am-12pm 10-12
622284J1 July 26-Aug 13 M-F 1-4pm 10-12
12 cityofevanston.org/summercamps 2021Special Needs
Pee Wee Sports Camp Science & Sports Camp Special Needs
Introduce your child to summer camp! Pee Wee The City of Evanston and Northwestern Center
Sports Camp is a great way for young campers for Talent Development (CTD) have teamed General Information
to prepare for future full day summer camps. up to provide children with experiences in a At the time this Summer Camp Guide was
In this camp, popular children’s games are variety of sports, enrich them in math & science created, we are not certain if the Special
combined with fun sports activities. Campers exploration, and empower them with decision- Recreation Camps will be offered in 2021.
feel comfortable in a noncompetitive and making skills. Our teachers and coaches offer If conditions allow us to offer our Special
supportive atmosphere as they learn new an innovative blend of athletics and academics Recreation Camps, we would hope to include
games and make new friends! Throughout in a fun and enjoyable camp setting. There will the information in the Summer Guide which will
camp we will encourage campers to improve be a variety of hands on instruction in sports be published in May 2021.
their ability to play on a team and grow as and science lessons as well as interactive Manager: Leonard Woodson, 847-448-8044
individuals. Please be sure to pack a snack for learning experiences.
your camper.
Session I: Math for Spies
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252
A good spy should be sneaky and an expert
Age: 4-5 yrs.
mathematician. Aspiring spies use math to
Fee: $250 R/$275 NR
create secret codes, plot the coordinates
*
Fee: $223 R/$256 NR
of enemy hideouts, and develop analytical
Location: Leahy thinking with each mission.
Class # Dates Days Time
621205A1 June 14-July 2 M-F 9:30am-12pm Session II: Playground Math
*
621205B1 July 6-23 M-F 9:30am-12pm Students use a real playground to explore a
Location: Baker variety of geometry concepts and then design
Class # Dates Days Time and build their own playground model.
621205C1 July 26-Aug 13 M-F 9:30am-12pm
Session III: Fast & Faster: Speed &
Motion
Students learn the science behind what propels
cars, trains and other machines to move at
extraordinary speeds. They complete projects
that explore basic physics principles related to
motion and velocity.
Session IV: Geometry of Treasure Maps
Making maps, or cartography, involves many
different geometry skills. Add the mystery of
buried treasure and the process is even more
fun! Students use geometry principles to create
their own treasure maps and use classmates’
maps to find treasure.
Northwestern University’s Center for Talent
Development (CTD) provides hands-on,
engaging courses for academically advanced
students during the summer and academic year.
In-person and online courses are fast-paced
and encourage students to explore topics in
depth.
Manager: Michelle Bush, 847-448-8252
Location: Ackerman Park
Age: 6-8 yrs.
Fee: $400 R/$425 NR
Class # Dates Days Time Session
622280A1 Jul 12-16 M-F 9am-4pm I
622280B1 Jul 19-23 M-F 9am-4pm II
622280C1 Jul 26-30 M-F 9am-4pm III
622280D1 Aug 2-6 M-F 9am-4pm IV
2021 cityofevanston.org/summercamps 13Specialty
Chess Camps Jedi Master Engineering with LEGO® Transportation Engineering with LEGO®
The Force is strong in this advanced engineering Break the sound barrier on a supersonic jet,
Chess Mini Camp course for young Jedi! Use the force and tens of deliver cargo by train and explore a swamp in
Our immersive Chess camp is great for thousands of LEGO parts to raise your X-wing your airboat. Build and create different modes
beginners and experienced players alike. Each from the Dagobah swamp, challenge the of transportation out of more than 20,000
day will consist of fun, interactive teaching AT-AT walkers on Hoth and fly the Millennium pieces of LEGO, all while learning about the
periods and plenty of time for students to Falcon through the Kessel Run. Apply real- engineering concepts that make vehicles and
practice against one another while being world concepts in physics, engineering and vessels work.
coached by an experienced instructor. We architecture while you explore a galaxy far, far
Camp # Date Day Time Age
will switch things up and change the pace away.
621203C1 Aug 2-6 M-F 9am-Noon 5-6 yrs.
throughout the day with problem-solving Camp # Date Day Time Age
cooperative games, brain teasers, and a Animal Architects with LEGO®
622203A1 June 14-18 M-F 1-4pm 7-12 yrs.
recess period to let everyone get the wiggles Let your imagination run wild with tens of
out. During the camp, students will have the Minecraft Engineering with LEGO® thousands of LEGO parts as we design and
opportunity to test for a Chess Belt using our Bring Minecraft to life using tens of thousands build leaping dolphins, buzzing beehives and
unique system, patterned after martial arts of LEGO parts! Build engineer-designed towering giraffes. Play, create and learn in a
belts. The camp session will conclude with projects such as a Creeper, a Lava Trap and a world inspired by the animal kingdom. Design
a non-elimination tournament, and prizes Minecart. Create your favorite Minecraft mobs, and build as never before and explore your
will be awarded to every participant. We offer tools, and objects with the guidance of an craziest ideas.
options for a half day, or attend the whole day experienced Play-Well Instructor.
Camp # Date Day Time Age
for a jam-packed immersion into the world of Camp # Date Day Time Age 621203D1 Aug 9-13 M-F 9am-Noon 5-6 yrs.
Chess. There will be a lunch period for campers
621203B1 July 19-23 M-F 9am-Noon 5-6 yrs.
who attend the whole day. Parents provide a Animal Master Architects with LEGO®
sack lunch and we providea snack period for all Minecraft Master Engineering with LEGO® Be inspired by the natural innovation and
campers (we supply a peanut-free snack). Every Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO Parts! engineering of the animal world and tens of
camper will receive a Chess Scholars tee shirt. Build an Iron Golem, the Nether Portal and thousands of LEGO parts! Design and build
Manager: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252 the Ender Dragon. Campers will explore fluttering butterflies, stomping elephants
Location: Chandler-Newberger Center real-world concepts in physics, engineering and fierce Tasmanian devils. Apply real-world
Age: 5-14 yrs. and architecture while building their favorite mechanical engineering concepts as you
Fee: $180 R/$206 NR Minecraft objects. design, build and explore your craziest ideas.
Pre-Care: #622236W1 Post-Care: #622236X1 Camp # Date Day Time Age Camp # Date Day Time Age
Class # Dates Days Time 622203B1 July 19-23 M-F 1-4pm 7-12 yrs. 622203D1 Aug 9-13 M-F 1-4pm 7-12 yrs.
6622297A1 Aug 16-20 M-F 9am-12pm
622297B1 Aug 16-20 M-F 1-4pm Transportation Engineering with LEGO® Pokemon Engineering with LEGO®
Break the sound barrier on a supersonic jet, Join Ash and Pikachu as you build, capture,
deliver cargo by train and explore a swamp in train and explore the vast world of Pokemon
Lego Camps ®
your airboat. Build and create different modes with tens of thousands of LEGO Parts. Design
of transportation out of more than 20,000 your own Poke Balls, explore the Kanto region
Play-Well TEKnologies Camps pieces of LEGO, all while learning about the and fly with Charizard. Explore engineering
Kids are already naturally gifted creators, add engineering concepts that make vehicles and through the fun world of Pokemon with the
in inspiration from specially trained instructors vessels work. guidance of a Play-Well instructor.
and you have Play-Well TEKnologies. They Camp # Date Day Time Age Camp # Date Day Time Age
dive into our massive collections of LEGO
621203C1 Aug 2-6 M-F 9am-Noon 5-6 yrs. 621203E1 Aug 16-20 M-F 9am-Noon 5-6 yrs.
and build elaborate objects, structures and
vehicles. Campers will explore fundamental Transportation Master Engineering with LEGO® Pokemon Master Engineering with LEGO®
principles of engineering and physics, learn to Take a double decker bus ride through London, Start your training in Pallet Town and expand
collaborate and create without fear of mistakes pilot a hovercraft over land and sea and make your Pokedex as you collect your favorite
and experience joy. For more information visit important deliveries in a cargo plane. Learn Pokemon with LEGO materials. Surf with
play-well.org about STEM concepts as we explore the various Blastoise, challenge Team Rocket and earn
Manager: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252 ways that we transport goods and people from badges from gym leaders on your way to the
Location: Baker Park (Keeney and Forest) place to place. Pokemon League. Design and build as never
Fee, 5 days: $209R/$261 NR before and explore your craziest ideas while
Camp # Date Day Time Age
learning STEM concepts.
Jedi Engineering with LEGO® 622203C1 Aug 2-6 M-F 1-4pm 7-12 yrs.
The Force Awakens in this introductory Camp # Date Day Time Age
engineering course for young Jedi! Explore 622203E1 July 19-23 M-F 1-4pm 7-12 yrs.
engineering principles with LEGO materials
as we construct the Ewok Village on Endor,
fly through space on our X-Wings and defend
the Echo Base on Hoth. Create motorized and
architectural projects with imagination and
engineering to defeat the Empire.
Camp # Date Day Time Age
621203A1 June 14-18 M-F 9am-Noon 5-6 yrs.
14 cityofevanston.org/summercamps 2021Virtual Camp with Play-Well Expedition Mars
Robotic Camps Inspired by popular movies, NASA and
TEKnologies
Play-Well classes are going virtual! Tap into your Robotics and Coding space travel! Come on an adventure building
functional robots using unique RoboThink
imagination from the comfort of your own home Challenge bricks in this super fun program. Kids will learn
with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well Join us for this fun RoboThink Robotics about space, space travel, stars and gravity,
instructor and simple pieces from your own Challenge Mini Camp. RoboThink offers all while building a variety of interstellar robots
LEGO® collection - all while connecting virtually academically oriented STEM programs focusing and learning some entrepreneurial skills along
with your friends and classmates! Students will on robotics for budding, intermediate and/or the way. Your child will have a blast exploring
explore their creative boundaries, learn new advanced students. We are aligned with Next the world of robotic technologies as they build,
building techniques, and connect their projects Gen Science standards and allow students to learn and play.
to practical real-world STEM concepts, all with a be hands on and engaged. With RoboThink’s
focus on open-ended builds that do not require Class # Dates Days Time
exclusive kits students build and play with
special LEGO® pieces. robots of all shapes, sizes and functions. 622210C1 Aug 9-13 M-F 9am-12pm
Manager: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252 Our instructors take students on a fun and
Age: 5-7 yrs. education journey where we cover robotics
Fee: $85 R/$97 NR principles and problem solving. The activities Battle Robots
Class # Dates Days Time are interactive, and aim towards promoting Do you think you can build the strongest and
622202A1 June 7-11 M-F 10-10:45am learning and retention. RoboThink uses most agile robot? Can your robot win a head-to-
622202B1 June 7-11 M-F 1-1:45pm curricula designed to meet every skill level, so head combat mission? Come learn engineering
no prior experience is necessary. If you sign up strategies for building sturdy structures using
for both AM and PM during the same week, your unique RoboThink bricks, and the apply that
Zombie Camps child can stay for the full day. We do not provide knowledge to build multiple robots for a variety
lunch so please bring a lunch if your camper of friendly competitions. You’ll have a blast
Zombie Survival: Basic Training registers to stay all day. as you play robot soccer, compete in robot
If zombies invaded Evanston, what would you Manager: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252 relay races, and complete dozens of other fun
do? Campers will have two weeks this summer Location: Chandler-Newberger Center challenges in this fun robotics program.
to find out as they learn the survival skills Age: 6-12 yrs. Class # Dates Days Time
needed for the coming Zombie Apocalypse. Fee: $219 R/$266 NR
Stealth and evasion, first aid, and map reading 622210D1 Aug 9-13 M-F 1-4pm
Aug 2-6:
are some of the skills we will teach our zombie Pre-Care: #622236Q Post-Care: # 622236R1
fighting trainees as we search for a cure for the Aug 9-13:
zombie scourge. This camp has extended care. Pre-Care: #622236S Post-Care: # 622236T1
Manager: Angela Allyn, 847-448-8256
Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Engineering and Coding Robots
Fee: $352 R/$432 NR
Pre-Care: #922290A1 Post-Care: #922290B1 In this introductory program, children will be
introduced to concepts like weight, gravity and
Class # Dates Days Time Age
movement as they build awesome robots using
622260A1 June 14-18 M-F 9am-3:30pm 8-10 yrs. blocks, gears and axles. Students will also be
622260B1 June 21-25 M-F 9am-3:30pm 10-14yrs introduced to block-based coding. Each session
is meant to teach engineering, coding, robotics
and entrepreneurship skills to kids of all ages
Class # Dates Days Time
622210A1 Aug 2-6 M-F 9am-12pm
Amusement Park Tycoon
Get ready to have the most fun ever! Throughout
the program, you’ll be creating your own
amusement park, from the name of the park,
price of admission, design of the rollercoasters
and the park layout. Students learn about gear
ratios, potential/kinetic energy, centrifugal
force and more. In addition, campers will get an
opportunity to look at running an amusement
park from an entrepreneurial perspective.
Class # Dates Days Time
622210B1 Aug 2-6 M-F 1-4pm
2021 cityofevanston.org/summercamps 15Variety Camps Tween Scene Summer Discovery Camp
Tween Scene is a fun filled camp experience There is more to the world than the eye can
Fun Factory where tweens will make the most of their summer see. The only way to discovery it all is to join
Fun Factory puts the “variety” in camp with by trying new things and exploring new hobbies. the Fleetwood Jourdain’s Summer Discovery
an assortment of age appropriate daily Join us for an opportunity to get unplugged, Camp. Campers will create memorable
activities designed to keep our campers happy, explore creativity, learn, laugh and make friendships with not only those in their group,
engaged, safe, and energized! We seek to spark memories that will last a lifetime. We will also but everyone in the camp through teamwork
interest in recreation through a wide variety explore friendship and team building activities and sportsmanship related activities. Staff
of activities including sports, games, arts and as well as exciting outdoor adventures. Campers will show campers a new side of themselves by
crafts, ice skating, theme days and exciting in Tween have more options for self-directed digging deep into their creative brains. What
outdoor adventures. Your child is guaranteed activities when it comes to their daily schedules. they find will be expressed through everyday
to gain confidence, learn new skills, foster new Our counselors are skilled, enthusiastic young objects turned into musical instruments or art
friendships and have fun! Our counselors are adults who will provide your child with a safe, & crafts activities to get their creative juices
skilled, enthusiastic young adults who will enjoyable camp experience. flowing. Campers will learn life skills of problem
provide your child with a safe, enjoyable camp Manager: Amber Woodson, 847-448-8258 solving, creativity and teamwork through the
experience. All campers must be toliet trained. Location: Robert Crown Community Center principles of STEM. Half of the camp day will
Manager: Amber Woodson, 847-448-8258 Age: 10-12 yrs. focus directly on the week’s theme, while the
Location: Robert Crown Community Center rest of the day will allow campers to enjoy a
Class # Dates Days Time Fee
variety of recreational activities.
Age: 5-7 yrs. 322244A1 June 14-July 9 M-F 7:30am-6pm $794 R/NR
322244B1 June 14-July 9 M-F 9am-4pm $638 R/NR
Manager: Briana Jenkins, 847-448-8254
Class # Dates Days Time Fee Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center
322242A1 June 14-July 9 M-F 7:30am-6pm $794R/NR 322244C1 July 12-Aug 6 M-F 7:30am-6pm $794 R/NR
322244D1 July 12-Aug 6 M-F 9am-4pm $638 R/NR Age: 4-12 yrs.
322242B1 June 14-July 9 M-F 9am-4pm $638 R/NR Fee, 8-week session: $1165 R/NR
322242C1 July 12-Aug 6 M-F 7:30am-6pm $794 R/NR Fee, 2-week session: $300 R/NR
322242D1 July 12-Aug 6 M-F 9am-4pm $638 R/NR End of Summer Bash! Pre-Care: #422207A1 Post-Care: #422207B1
Children from various camps by age come
Class # Dates Days Time
Kid City Summer Camp together for one last blast of summer fun.
Campers will participate in a variety of activities 422206A1 June 14-Aug 6 M-F 9am-5pm
Kid City is camp full of fun! We seek to spark 422206B1 June 14-June 25 M-F 9am-5pm
interest in recreation through a wide variety of including organized sports, games, arts and
crafts, ice skating, outdoor adventures and field 422206C1 June 28-Jul 9 M-F 9am-5pm
activities including organized sports, games, 422206D1 July 12-Jul 23 M-F 9am-5pm
arts and crafts, ice skating, theme days and trips. Toilet training is required for all campers.
422206E1 July 26-Aug 6 M-F 9am-5pm
exciting outdoor adventures. Your child is A free summer lunch program on site may be
422206F1 Aug 9-Aug 13 M-F 9am-5pm
guaranteed to gain confidence, learn new available if a grant is awarded.
422206G1 Aug 16-Aug 20 M-F 9am-5pm
skills, foster new friendships and have fun. Manager: Amber Woodson, 847-448-8258
Kid City offers a structured camp experience Location: Robert Crown Center Friendship Fun
with room for “children’s choice” theme days Age: 5-12 yrs. What better way to start the summer then to
to integrate children’s interests into the camp Class # Dates Days Time Fee make friends? Friendship Fun will give campers
experience. Campers will transition many times the opportunity to make everlasting friendships
322245A1 Aug 9-13 M-F 7:30am-6pm $259 R/NR
throughout each day from one activity to the through icebreakers, sports and games
322245B1 Aug 9-13 M-F 9am-4pm $206 R/NR
next. We ensure fulfilling summer experience promoting sportsmanship and teamwork
where “I’m bored” will be a phrase of the past! Campers will not only build relationships with
Our counselors are skilled, enthusiastic young those in their group but they will connect with
adults who will provide your child with a safe, everyone in the camp through our message wall
enjoyable camp experience. which will consist of some encouraging words
or a simple phrase to make one’s day.
Manager: Amber Woodson, 847-448-8258
Location: Robert Crown Community Center Class # Dates Days Time
Age: 7-10 yrs. 422206B1 June 14-25 M-F 9am-5pm
Class # Dates Days Time Fee Music Makers
322243A1 June 14-July 9 M-F 7:30am-6pm $789 R/NR
Campers will engage in a creative music
322243B1 June 14-July 9 M-F 9am-4pm $633 R/NR
322243C1 July 12-Aug 6 M-F 7:30am-6pm $789 R/NR
making experience this summer with everyday
322243D1 July 12-Aug 6 M-F 9am-4pm $633 R/NR objects. Bucket drums, handmade rain sticks
and maracas aren’t the only things we will be
using. Each group will practice daily to create a
musical piece that will be shared with the entire
camp at the end of the 2nd week. A short video
will also be made to share with all our families.
Class # Dates Days Time
422206C1 June 28-July 9 M-F 9am-5pm
16 cityofevanston.org/summercamps 2021Variety
Summer Discovery cont. Summer Enrichment Academy Flower Power
Summer is a great time for your preschooler Bring your green thumb to this camp where we
Futuristic STEM to keep learning through fun and engaging will learn about gardening, go on scavenger
This camp will introduce campers to the enrichment activities. Our Summer Enrichment hunts, and create with all of our friends.
principles of science, technology, engineering Academy will challenge your little one to Camp # Days Dates
and math through hands- on activities, explore, create and learn in a fun camp
fostering problem- solving, creativity, 621204E1 M-F July 12-16
atmosphere. Each week will give campers an
teamwork and more! All projects will be age/ opportunity to try something new to spark Outdoor Art
school grade appropriate to ensure each their natural love of learning, as well as their Don’t wear your good clothes for this camp!
camper receives the full experience of this imagination. Each one-week camp will focus Painting, drawing and creating with a variety
amazing learning opportunity. on a specific topic, but will also include music of mediums we find on nature walks, in our
Class # Dates Days Time and movement, free play, and large motor skill camp shelter and even from home will keep us
422206D1 July 12-23 M-F 9am-5pm development activities. guessing each day!
Coloring the Summer Campsites Camp # Days Dates
Camp Kaleidoscope is held at Bent Park 621204F1 M-F July 19-23
Coloring the summer will bring forth a creative
(Hastings St. at Cowper Ave.) Bent Park has a
side your child may not know they had. Campers
large soccer field, playground and park shelter. Arctic Adventure
will tap into their inner artist and express Summer may be heating up, but we’re about to
Manager: Michelle Tompkins, 847-448-8252
themselves through a variety of daily themes adventure to the “coolest” place on earth. We’ll
Location: Bent Park
related to summer, camp, beach days, sports explore the animals, people and weather of
Time: 9am-Noon
and so much more! No matter how big or small some of earth’s coldest climates.
Age: 3-5 yrs. (must turn 3 by June 1)
the craft may be, it’s all up to the artist to create
Fee, 5 days: $114 R/$131 NR Camp # Days Dates
the master piece.
Fee, 3 days: $91 R/$105 NR
621204G1 M-F July 26-30
Class # Dates Days Time
Builders and Destroyers Architecture
422206E1 July 26-Aug 6 M-F 9am-5pm
What will you build in this construction
End of Summer Mini-Camp Let’s Build! This week will be all about building
camp? No idea is too big (or small) to test your
forts, towers and bridges from a variety of
Our Mini Camp will recap the four main themes construction skills so bring your hard hat and
materials.
explored this summer. Campers will participate have some fun!
in recreational activities dedicated to these Camp # Days Dates
Camp # Days Dates
themes. 621204H1 M-F Aug 2-6
621204A1 M-F June 14-18
Fee: $225 R/NR 5 Senses of Music
Animal Planet
Class # Dates Days Time Dancing, drawing, listening, performing and
Did you know there is only one animal that
422206F1 Aug 9-13 M-F 9am-5pm singing will be part of our music camp that will
cannot jump? (An Elephant) Do you know how to
422206G1 Aug 16-20 M-F 9am-5pm use all of our senses.
hypnotize a frog? (place it on its back and stroke
it’s stomach) Learn about these cool facts and Camp # Days Dates
more and we study the science of animals in this 621204J1 M-F Aug 9-13
one week camp.
Camp # Days Dates
621204B1 M-F June 21-25
Mad Science
Oozy, slimy and slushy. We’ll experiment
making something new each day in our Bent
Park laboratory.
Camp # Days Dates
621204C1 M-F June 28-July 2
Dinosaur Dig
Do you think there are dinosaur bones at Bent
Park? Let’s do some digging and learn about all
of the cool dinosaurs that roamed the earth. No
class July 5.
Camp # Days Dates
621204D0 T-F July 6-9
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