Steve & Kate's Camp

Summer Day Camp - Chicago- Lincoln Park

Camp Description
We Trust Kids. So They Trust Themselves.
Here, we put kids in charge. Preposterous? Possibly. Effective? You betcha.

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. For 43 years, we’ve put kids in charge of their own learning experience. They try, fail, and learn on their own. They learn to trust their own judgment and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.

Campers choose minute to minute from a variety of activities including, sewing, stop-motion animation, music, sports & recreation, makers crafts, bread making, and more. They’ll decide what they want to do, and for how long. Our job is to get out of their way, cheerlead creative risks, and provide just enough guidance to make sure nobody does anything totally* senseless.

*Totally senseless: By our definition, mistakes aren’t senseless. They’re how you learn.

Buy any number of days. Use them anytime. Get refunded for unused days.
Maybe you’re the type that likes to plan ahead. Maybe you’re not. Either way, we’ve structured our fees to work around your calendar, whether you’re making it up on the fly or trying to crack the color code of a multi-tab Excel spreadsheet.

Choose a summer’s worth of camp or buy camp by the day. If your plans change, we’ll automatically refund any unused days in full. Lunch, snacks, and all of the fun activities your kid can squeeze in between 8AM – 6PM included.

Activities for Every Interest!
In the early morning and late afternoon, campers will ramp up and wind down with recreational choices. For the bulk of the day, children will choose from the activities listed below. While we can’t say exactly what the day will look like, one thing is for sure: The campers are in control.


MEDIA LAB
Campers will use scaffolded coding apps to build & play games on iPads. They'll also have the ability to produce stop-motion shorts on our custom animation stations, create music, or remix their favorite song.

THE STAGE
Enjoy motion-based games like Switch & Just Dance, plus new karaoke systems, back drops, & party props. Whether it’s expressing themselves through song & dance, or acting out a play, if they can dream it, they can do it!

SEWING SALON
Campers of all ages design their own clothing & adornments using customized patterns & challenges. They’ll make items like bags, clothing, & accessories through a mix of hand & machine sewing.

WEEKLY SPECIALS
Each day, campers delight in a unique, show-stopping special activity. These could include movement classes, workshops, performances, local speakers, or more! 2023 weekly activity schedule coming soon!

BAKERY
A beloved space where baking enthusiasts & taste-testers unite to experiment with recipes. Choosing from a variety of fillings, spices, & add-ons, campers explore new flavors or customize creations to suit their individual tastes.

SPORTS & REC
Each site is filled with a core set of athletic equipment that utilizes & complements the unique spaces & interests of its campers. Kids & staff band together to exercise, play sports, design games & obstacle courses, & more!

TINKER LAB
Explore creativity through crafts, inventor kits, & even 3D pens, to construct take-home projects or collaborate on large-scale builds. Our hand-selected STEAM-based materials are designed to foster curiosity & exploration.

WATER PLAY
When the weather gets hot, we’ll cool down with water games & activities such as water tag, sprinklers, or water balloons.

S&K TRADITIONS
Our 43+ year-long camp traditions continue, with games such as Finding Chuckie (a beloved, mini rubber chicken) & Friday Pieday–where campers & staff celebrate the end of the week with a whipped cream pie to the face!

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Camp Information
06/10/24 to 06/14/24
06/17/24 to 06/21/24
06/24/24 to 06/28/24
07/01/24 to 07/05/24
07/08/24 to 07/12/24
07/15/24 to 07/19/24
07/22/24 to 07/26/24
07/29/24 to 08/02/24
08/05/24 to 08/09/24
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri
Full Day

8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
4 to 12 years
Pre-K to 7th
:
Co-ed
Full Price: $120.00
Other Price: $3,600.00

“Full Price” is a daily rate. “Other Price” is for an entire Summer Pass price.

Cesara Walters , Director
Location

2851 North Seminary Avenue Chicago IL 60657