Programs

Pathfinders — K & 1st Grade

The Pathfinder’s non-stop schedule focuses on building campers’ skills, boosting their self-esteem and exposing them to new activities. Campers swim daily with time for both instructional and free swim. Field trips and a special parent night make this a great environment to grow. Kindergarten groups are co-ed and have the option of 3 or 5 days (3-day campers do not go on field trips).

Pioneers — 2nd & 3rd Grade

Pioneer campers gain independence and strengthen leadership skills, take on new challenges and build lifelong friendships. Campers swim twice daily with one period devoted to swim instruction. Choosing their own specialty activities, heading out of camp for field trips and enjoying a late night at camp encourage independence.

Voyagers — 4th–6th Grade

Our older campers put their own twist on the camp day by choosing the specialty activities that interest them most. Campers swim twice each day with one period devoted to instruction, and take a field trip each week to great destinations around Chicagoland. Voyagers also enjoy a special overnighter at camp.

Sports Camp — 4th–6th Grade

This all-action camp emphasizes skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork and personal growth through fun skill drills, daily game play and team-building activities.  Campers swim twice daily (one period devoted to instruction) and enjoy a variety of field trips to sports outings and other exciting attractions.

Tweens — 7th–9th Grade

Tweens is an on-the-go experience providing a combination of outdoor adventure and urban discovery. Three days a week, campers head out for choice outings like bowling, golfing, crafts or a social action project. Twice a week, Tweens take part in all-day adventures such as sporting events, Great America and more. Also includes 2 overnighters. Enrollment is limited to 75 campers.

Post-Camp — K–6th Grade 

Hold on to summer for one more incredible week of fun! JCC Post Camp includes daily swimming, sports, art, and a field trip. Before/After Care is available. Minimum enrollment required by June 15.

Try Chi Post-Camp — 3rd–6th Grade 

Try overnight camp! Campers and staff head up to JCC’s Camp Chi overnight camp in the Dells for four days and three nights of cabin life, water skiing, horseback riding, swimming, arts & crafts, late night camp fires and more. For campers enrolled in a JCC day camp program only. Transportation is from JCC “Z” Frank Apachi Day Camp in Northbrook. Registration is due by June 15.