CHICAGO, IL

Chicago–North Center Spring Break Camp

We are currently at capacity for our Spring Break Camp in Chicago–North Center, and have closed enrollment to unregistered campers. Join our waitlist to be notified as space opens up!

Here, we put kids in charge.

Preposterous? Possibly. Effective? You betcha.

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. For 42 years, we’ve put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As 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 activities minute to minute–deciding 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 any time. Get refunds for unused days.

Buy any number of Day Passes to use any day we’re open this spring session. You don’t even need to tell us when you’re coming–just show up! And if for any reason your plans change, we’ll refund your unused Passes automatically in full at spring’s end.

Lunch, snacks, and all hours, 8am–6pm, included.

Camp Details

HOURS

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

AGES

4-12

ADDRESS

Coonley Elementary
4046 N Leavitt St.
Chicago, IL 60618

DIRECTOR

Syd

chi.northcenter@steveandkate.com

CALL/TEXT

847-595-8565

FOOD

View Weekly Menu

Activities for Every Interest

Campers will design their day in real-time by choosing from a variety of activities offered at once. In the early morning and late afternoon, campers 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.

coding_girls — 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.

Animation — Kids will create, direct, and produce stop-motion animation movies & shorts with our custom animation stations.

maker_boys — Explore creativity through crafts & inventor kits to construct take-home projects or collaborate on large-scale builds. Our hand-selected STEAM-based materials are designed to foster curiosity & exploration.

nintendo_girls — Enjoy motion-based games like Switch & Just Dance, plus new karaoke systems, back drops, & party props.

lounge_2 — A communal place to socialize & play with table games, cards, & puzzles, or create and experiment with art & crafts.

WS_features-min — Campers & staff join together to play indoor playground games, sports, or whatever kids are interested in that day. And to spice things up we'll have a surprise activity or performance this camp session!

Testimonials From Our Camps in Chicago

The staff was really wonderful at the Chicago-Lakeview location. They were all highly personable and warm with our children. I always appreciated hearing how much they enjoyed spending the day with our kids. They made me feel like my kids were part of a family.

Amy S.

It was my son’s first time experiencing summer camp and it could not have been a more memorable experience. From a parent perspective, I could not have asked for a more caring and passionate group of people. It was obvious from day one that every single camp counselor and staff member truly cares about all of the kids and making their camp experience the best and most memorable possible. I cannot wait for him to participate again next summer, we’re counting down the days.

Michelle S.

(S&K parent)

We have sent our kids to Steve & Kate’s Camp for the past few years, and we can’t say enough good things about the program! While the variety of activities are wonderful, what makes this camp what it is, is the incredible staff. The have provided a safe and loving environment for my kids to go to daily – one where the kids have a blast and one where I feel comfortable sending them each day. I know they care about each of the kids and treat them as if they were their own. I only wish Steve & Kate’s camp was around when I was a kid!

Tara B.

(S&K parent)

Fees

Buy any number of Day Passes, and use them any day we’re open this spring camp session. There’s no need to reserve your days ahead of time, or even let us know when you plan to join–just show up! If for any reason your plans change, we’ll refund your unused Day Passes automatically in-full after the camp session comes to an end.

PLEASE NOTE: We are currently at capacity for our Spring Break Camp in Chicago–North Center, and have closed enrollment to unregistered campers. Please join our waitlist to be notified as space opens up.

Fees include lunch, snacks and all hours 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Fee includes lunch, snacks, activities, and all hours 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Buy any number of Day Passes and use them any day we’re open this camp session
Unused Day Passes are automatically refunded at the end of the camp session

Does your employer offer Back-Up Care through Bright Horizons? Learn how to use your benefits at Steve & Kate’s Camp, here!

STAFF

Tireless child advocates, who balance structure and guidance with staying out of campers’ ways. All staff members are background checked and trained in CPR & first-aid.

FOOD

We provide daily lunch options from a rotating variety of local restaurants and caterers. We’ll also offer an array of snacks for kids to nosh on throughout the day. Check out the daily menu below.

Important Info for Spring Camp in Chicago–North Center

Virtual Camp Orientation

Virtual camp orientation: We’ll email registered families before the start of camp with everything you need to know before the first day of camp. This includes important information such as camp drop-off & pick-up procedures, how to check-in and check-out of camp each day, what to bring (and not bring), and a few more camp details.

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SNACKS

VG= Vegetarian , VV= Vegan , GF = Gluten Free , DF = Dairy Free , SF = Soy Free , EF = Egg Free

Weekly Activity Schedule

We have a ton of additional activities planned for this spring. Check them out:

3/25-3/29

Tie Dye Day!
Monday, 3/25
Bring something white: a t-shirt, pillowcase, pair of socks, etc. and leave with a new piece of forever art work! We will have extra t-shirts and socks if needed, but do insist you bring something from home.

Belle’s Music Class!
Tuesday, 3/26 12:30 PM
Join Belle in the gym for a lesson on chords and fun instruments!

Garrity Musical Story Hour!
Wednesday, 3/27 2:30 PM
Join Amanda and Michael Garrity for an interactive musical story hour in the gym!

Toilet Racers!
Thursday, 3/28
Ride around outside (or in the gym, weather permitting) on toilet-shaped go-karts!

Dance Party!
Friday, 3/29
Wear your brightest neon, dancing clothes for a dance party in the gym! Campers will get glow sticks and be able to play carnival games like Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, and Ring Toss for prizes!