Lakeview Summer Camp
Five years ago, a friend introduced me to Steve & Kate's. I was immediately drawn to the radical freedom of choice for campers, and the flexibility for the families. I live for camp days with the smell of fresh bread in the air, giggles from friends making films together, and self-actualized heroes running about oblivious to adult judgment and expectations. I nerd out over our philosophy and can talk about it for days (literally). Summer awaits! Can you press fast-forward to June?
Sara Ferguson, Self-Director
Call or text: 773-219-0133 | chi.lakeview@steveandkate.com
THE BASICS
Contact and Location
Bell Elementary School,
3730 North Oakley Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60618
Email Sara:
chi.lakeview@steveandkate.com
Call or text Sara:
773-219-0133
Camp Dates
June 24 - August 23, 2019
No camp July 4, 2019.
Need more camp? Day Passes and Memberships can be used at any location.
New Chicago Summer Finale
Peggy Notebaert Nature Musem
August 26 - 29, 2019
Learn more and register for this event here
Space is limited - separate registration required
Parking
Daily drop-off and pick-up will occur at the school's main entrance on Oakley Avenue. This will be our only entrance/exit for camp. Street parking around the school is available on Oakley, Waveland, Claremont and Grace.
Summer Camp Tours
10-10:30am Daily M-F from June 24 - Aug 22. Schedule a tour here.
SUMMER CAMP FEES THAT WORK AROUND YOUR SCHEDULE.
- Buy any number of Day Camp Passes for our educational summer camps and use them anytime.
- Get fully refunded for any unused Day Camp Passes, automatically.
- Fees include lunch, snacks and all hours 7:30am to 6pm.
Buy 1 or more
$110 per day
Buy 5 or more
$100 per day
Buy 20 or more
$90 per day
Membership
$2,700 per child
To learn more about our summer camp fees and how refunds work, check out the fees page.
Fees for our mentorship program are a little different; you can find those details on the mentorship page.
UNIQUE THINGS ABOUT THIS LOCATION
- Specifically for our Launchpad campers: The Groove will be delivering a curated collection of audio, visual and hand on activities for our 4 and 5 year olds every Monday morning. Check out more information here.
- Bell's main playground will be ours to use all summer. The north side of the outdoor space that encompasses this playground will be closed to the public when camp is in session.
- All of the space we use at Bell is on the first floor and wheelchair accessible.
- At this site, bathrooms are provided for all genders.
- We highly encourage that each camper bring a labeled, reusable water bottle daily. This will help us cut down on our use of non-recyclable plastic cups.
- The slip 'n' slide will be in operation often and especially during hot days (90 degrees and higher). We recommend that families apply sunblock at home & send children with a bathing suit or change of clothes, and a towel daily if you believe your camper(s) will be tempted to get wet.
- We are open July 5th! We'll be offering a modified schedule with 4th of July-themed recreational offerings to celebrate the holiday and adjust to lighter than usual attendance. Some of our regular Studios may not be available. To find out more about programming, you can reach out to your Director.
- This location serves Dark Matter Coffee in the lobby for parents each morning. Enjoy!
REALLY IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Our main and only entrance is off Oakley Avenue. Please look for our curbside check in tent in front of Door 1.
- BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW FOR THE VIRTUAL ORIENTATION. This provides information relevant to all of our camp locations, including information and videos about how to check-in/check-out, what to bring (and not bring), and so much more.
Activities for every interest.
Whatever your child’s passion, they can push their limits at our camp.
Stop-motion animation, fashion, coding, breadmaking, sports, music, dance, and so much more.
RECREATIONAL SUMMER CAMP FEATURES
Each day at camp, we offer at least one showstopper activity from our lineup of Recreational Features. The Director at each location will decide when and how often to schedule each of their three Recreational Features, so feel free to contact your Director or look at the Daily Features schedule below to find out what will be scheduled each day.
Giant Blue Building Blocks- Briefly putting the digital on pause, this analog mode of design harnesses the power of the original creative catalyst: imagination! Epic in size and limitless in scope, the Giant Blue Blocks bolster building up, breaking down, brainstorming and banishing boredom with an array of architecture. With connectors, angular extenders and curved cogs, these faves can elevate or complicate to fascinate any age.
Stadium- Jump into a game of hockey, soccer, dodgeball, or pillow polo inside of our custom inflatable stadium designed to amplify the action!
Inflatable Slip and Slide- Cool off in style on our giant inflatable slip and slide. Check with the Director to find out when this will be scheduled, and bring a swimsuit and towel if your child would like to participate.
DAILY SUMMER CAMP FEATURES
This summer, we are tickled to partner with The Groove at our Lakeview location. Each Monday, The Groove will deliver a carefully curated collection of audio, visual and hands on activities for our 4 and 5 year old campers for the entire week. Find out more about The Groove here and ask your director for a special Steve & Kate's family discount to have your own Groove box delivered to your home.
"We Trust Kid Talent"
Monday: The Groove delivery for Launchpad
Tuesday: Normal scheduled shenanigans...
Wednesday: School of Rock Concert
Details: 2:30 p.m. start time in auditorium
Thursday: The Groove Pop Up Studio
Details: 10 a.m. start time in auditorium
Friday: Pie Day!
Dress Up Day: Rockstars & Celebrities
Red Carpet Photo Shoot at Check In
All Camp Talent Show
Details: 2 p.m. start time in auditorium. To participate, sign up at camp with Garrett!
"We Trust Imaginations"
Color War: Red v. Blue (all week)
Monday: The Groove delivery for Launchpad.
Tuesday: The Happiness Club Performance
Details: 2 p.m. start time in auditorium
Wednesday: Campaign Poster Making Class in Makerspace (all day)
Thursday: Camp Closed for July 4th Holiday
Friday: Pie Day!
Dress Up Day: Color War Finale (dress in red of blue to support your team)!
Staff Dunk Tank (all day)
"We Trust Inventors"
Project I Am Drive (all week)
Monday: The Groove delivery for Launchpad
Project I Am Pop Up with Jahkil Jackson
Details: 10 a.m. start time in auditorium
i9 Sports Pop Up
Details: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on turf
Tuesday: Kahali Tank Pop Up Studio (make up your own game)
Details: 10 a.m. start time on the turf
Wednesday: Kiddie Pool Raft Building
Details: 10 a.m. start time in Makerspace
Thursday: Clean Minecraft Pop Up
Details: 10 a.m. start time in auditorium
Friday: Pie Day!
Dress Up Day: Inventors, Scientists and Kids from the Future
All Camp Inventor Showcase (S&K style modern-day World's Fair)
Details: 10 a.m. start time in lobby. More information on participation at camp this week from Garrett.
All Camp Game Special: Kahali Tank Winner
"We Trust Superheroes"
Cradles to Crayon Drive (all week)
Lakeview Pantry Drive (all week)
Monday: The Groove delivery for Launchpad
Tuesday: The Groove Pop Up Studio
Details: 10 a.m. start time in auditorium
Wednesday: Mask Making in Makerspace
Details: 10 a.m. start time in cafe
Thursday: MVP Chiro Pop Up: Meditation & Fitness
Details: 9:45 a.m. start time in auditorium
POW Gym Superheroes Pop Up #1
Details: 1:30 p.m. start time on the turf
Friday: Pie Day!
Dress Up Day: Superheroes!
Superheroes v. Villains Photo Shoot
Details: 10 a.m. start time in auditorium
POW Gym Superheroes Pop Up #2
Details: 1:30 p.m. start time on the turf
"We Trust Kids in the Wild"
Monday: The Groove delivery for Launchpad
Tuesday: Homemade Bird Feeders Pop Up
Details: 10 a.m. start time in Makerspace
Wednesday: Normal schedule shenanigans...
Thursday: Mission Propelle Yoga Pop Up
Details: 10 a.m. start time in Launchpad Room (all campers welcome)
Friday: Pie Day!
Dress Up Day: Zoo Break (animal of choice)!
Airbrush Face Painting
Details: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Launchpad Room (all campers welcome)
Animal Quest Pop Up
Details: 2:45 p.m. start time in auditorium
"Summerween"
Monday: The Groove delivery for Launchpad
Tuesday: Spooky Snacks (all day)
Wednesday: Normal scheduled shenanigans...
Thursday: Gus Giordano Performance
Details: 2 p.m. start time in auditorium
Friday: Family Pie Day! Families are welcome to join their camper(s) for pie throwing! Prepare to get messy!
Details: 3:45 p.m. start time on the turf
Dress Up Day: Summerween Costumes
Spooky Bounce House (all day)
"We Trust Adventures"
Monday: Mission Propelle Yoga Pop Up
Details: 2 p.m. start time in Launchpad Room (all campers welcome)
The Groove delivered for Launchpad
Pedalheads Pop Up
Details: 1:30 p.m. start time. Pre-registration required. Instructions coming soon!
Tuesday: Pedalheads Pop Up
Details: 1:30 p.m. start time. Pre-registration required. Instructions coming soon!
Wednesday: Mission Propelle Yoga Pop Up
Details: 2 p.m. start time in Launchpad Room (all campers welcome)
Pedalheads Pop Up
Details: 1:30 p.m. start time. Pre-registration required. Instructions coming soon!
Thursday: The Groove Pop Up
Details: 10 a.m. start time in the auditorium
Friday: Pie Day!
Dress Up Day: Pirates & Princesses
"We Trust Storytellers"
Monday: MVP Chiro Storytime
Details: 10 a.m. start time in Launchpad Room (all campers welcome)
The Groove delivery for Launchpad
Tuesday: Normal scheduled shenanigans...
Wednesday: Mission Propelle Yoga Pop Up
Details: 2 p.m. start time in Launchpad Room (all campers welcome)
Thursday: Little Miss Ann Concert
Details: 10 a.m. start time in auditorium
Friday: Pie Day!
Dress Up Day: Favorite author or character
Storytime with Drag Queen Muffy Fishbasket
Details: 2 p.m start time in auditorium
"We Trust Magic Makers"
Monday: The Groove delivery for Launchpad
Tuesday: Normal schedule shenanigans...
Wednesday: Kid-Friendly Fortune Teller's Booth
Details: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday: Normal scheduled shenanigans...
Friday: CARNIVAL (all day)
Double Pie Day!
Dress Up Day: Magicians & Mythical Creatures
LUNCH
VG = Vegetarian, GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, SF = Soy Free, EF = Egg Free
No items contain nuts or nut products. However, some may have been prepared in areas that also produce items with nuts.