Hey Team,
We wrapped our spring season and now are planning out our next series. Can you believe it’s almost summer? Well, either can we!!! I feel like every season I am in a new learning curve with this mom stuff and recently just learned everything there is to know about SUMMER CAMPS in Chicago!
IT IS A THING (LOL)!!!!!!
Well, our team has looked into it all and here's what we decided on for summer 2021! Take a look and we hope to see you there!
STOP #1: REDISCOVER SUMMER. GET OUTSIDE WITH GALILEO.
Camp Galileo for Pre-K – 8th Graders
Galileo's award-winning camps engage kids in the perfect mix of hands-on learning and unforgettable fun, thoughtfully redesigned for 2021. COVID-safe cohorts spend 75% of the day outdoors for plenty of fresh air (and fresh ideas). Engaging art and science challenges deliver innovation-igniting experiences kids love. Flexible enrollment policies make planning stress-free. It all comes together for a joyful summer.
USE CODE: WHITNEY for $60 off enrollment: www.galileo-camps.com.
STOP #2: PEDAL HEADS
Pedalheads is a learn-to-ride week-long bike camp for kids 3 and up, best known for helping kids get off of training wheels and riding on their own. We combine a fun group setting with specialized equipment, tailored cycling lessons, and incredible instructors to build confidence and get some of the most tentative kids biking on their own. We also offer advanced bike lessons that focus on road safety in addition to, trail riding camps.
Why Pedalheads?
• Proven track record over the last 25+ years: Most kids learn to ride within 1 week
• Winner of several Parents Choice Awards for Best Children’s Day Camp
• Fully trained instructors for beginner and advanced levels
• An outdoor activity with more inherent distancing in place
• Weekly Half-day, All-day, and 1.5hr Tots options
Located throughout the Chicagoland area including: Bucktown, Evanston, Lake View, Lincoln Park, Near North, North Center, Ravenswood, and Wilmette.
STOP #3: THE KIDS TABLE CAMP
Join The Kids' Table this summer for the perfect mix of cooking, eating & play! Campers spend about half the day in the kitchen, chopping, grating and rolling their way to delicious dishes (and enjoying the fruits of their labor, of course!). The rest of the day is full of food-themed crafts, games, kitchen science projects, park play, movie time & more. Available June 7 - September 3. Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm (early drop-off available). Ages: 5-10 yrs. Location: The Kids' Table in Wicker Park (2337 West North Ave., Chicago, IL 60647). Price: $425/wk (10% discount for siblings). Just a few spots left!
Join The Kids' Table this summer for a hands-on culinary adventure! Campers will chop, grate, mix and roll their way to a multi-course meal each day. Camp is structured with small group cooking stations for maximum skill-building and growing culinary independence. Available June 7 - August 13. Monday-Friday, 1-4pm. Ages: 11-14 yrs. Location: The Kids' Table in Wicker Park (2337 West North Ave., Chicago, IL 60647). Price: $275/wk (10% discount for siblings).
VIRTUAL CAMPS
Half Day Virtual Camps for Kids & TeensThe Kids' Table is thrilled to bring the hands-on cooking fun right into your home again this summer. Kids & teens can join us to learn new culinary skills, dive into delicious recipes, and expand their taste buds in a small interactive group setting. The best part? Your camper will make enough food each day to share with the whole family! Available June 7 - September 3. Choose from morning or afternoon sessions (2.5 hrs long). Ages 7-10 & 11-14 yrs. Tune in from anywhere! Price: $175/week (family members living in the household can participate together on a shared screen under one registration)
STOP #4 HI-FIVE SPORTS CAMP
For you, it's about keeping your child active, healthy and happy. For them, it means no school, lots of fun and sports all summer long. And that's exactly what we're all about at Hi-Five Sports Camp Chicago-a sports camp offering a full menu of team sports designed for boys and girls from Pre-K (4 years old) to 8th grade. Hi-Five Sports Camp Chicago is about so much more than winning and losing... it is about teamwork, playing hard and playing fair. And it is about making new buddies and enjoying the comradery. A camp that is as encouraging as it is challenging. As safe as it is high-energy. And as instructional as it is fun.
Just like our campers, we eat, sleep and breathe sports. Our staff is filled with professional coaches, high school and college athletes, as well as experienced physical education teachers who promote the fundamentals through personalized instruction and positive reinforcement - all this while always maintaining a sense of humor and fun! No matter the skill level of the child, the goal remains the same: to have fun, while learning the value of teamwork and good sportsmanship. All of which results in a positive, self-esteem building experience.
Campers spend the day doing what they love most: participating in the major team sports like baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, lacrosse, tennis, Gaga, dodgeball and floor hockey. Campers learn to develop their skills through daily "teaching stations" and game play.
We specialize in tailoring every activity to age-appropriate levels for performance and safety. That means altering the size of football, baseball and soccer fields so they "fit" the younger player. It means lower volleyball nets and basketball hoops. It also means a padded floor hockey system for an extra measure of safety.
Hopefully this saves you some time on the research and has your summer loving like we are!
xx
-Whit