Lakeview Summer Camp
Three 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.
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.
CAMP FEES THAT WORK AROUND YOUR SCHEDULE.
- Buy any number of Day Camp Passes for our educational 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
- 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.
- We ask 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.
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
"We Trust Kid Talent"
Monday: More soon!
Tuesday: More soon!
Wednesday: School of Rock Concert
Details: 2 p.m. start time in auditorium
Thursday: More soon!
Friday: Pie Day!
Dress Up Day: Rockstars & Celebrities
Red Carpet Photo Shoot at Check In
"We Trust Imaginations"
Color War: Red v. Blue (all week)
Monday: More soon!
Tuesday: The Happiness Club Performance
Details: 2 p.m. start time in auditorium
Wednesday: More soon!
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: i9 Sports Pop Up
Details: 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on turf
Project I Am Pop Up with Jahkil Jackson
Details: 2 p.m. start time in auditorium
Tuesday: More soon!
Wednesday: More soon!
Thursday: Clean Minecraft Hour
Details: 10 a.m. start time in auditorium
Friday: Pie Day!
Dress Up Day: Inventors, Scientists and Kids from the Future
"We Trust Superheroes"
Cradles to Crayon Drive (all week)
Monday: More soon!
Tuesday: More soon!
Wednesday: More soon!
Thursday: More soon!
Friday: Pie Day!
Dress Up Day: Superheroes!
"We Trust Kids in the Wild"
Monday: More soon!
Tuesday: More soon!
Wednesday: More soon!
Thursday: More soon!
Friday: Pie Day!
Dress Up Day: Zoo Break (animal of choice)!
Animal Quest Pop Up
Details: 2:45 p.m. start time in auditorium
"Summerween"
Monday: More soon!
Tuesday: More soon!
Wednesday: More soon!
Thursday: Gus Giordano Performance
Details: 2 p.m. start time in auditorium
Friday: Pie Day!
Dress Up Day: Summerween Costumes
Spooky Bounce House
Details: All day on turf
"We Trust Adventures"
Monday: Mission Propelle Yoga Pop Up
Details: 2 p.m. start time in Launchpad Room (all campers welcome)
Tuesday: More soon!
Wednesday: Mission Propelle Yoga Pop Up
Details: 2 p.m. start time in Launchpad Room (all campers welcome)
Thursday: More soon!
Friday: Pie Day!
Dress Up Day: Styles from your family's heritage & culture
"We Trust Storytellers"
Monday: MVP Chiro Storytime
Details: 10 a.m. start time in Launchpad Room (all campers welcome)
Tuesday: More soon!
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: More soon!
Tuesday: More soon!
Wednesday: More soon!
Thursday: More soon!
Friday: CARNIVAL (all day)
Double Pie Day!
Dress Up Day: Magicians, Pirates & Princesses
Lunch
VG = Vegetarian, GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, SF = Soy Free, EF = Egg Free
Check out our Food page for full details on daily snacks and side dishes.
No items contain nuts or nut products. However, some may have been prepared in areas that also produce items with nuts.
Menu details coming soon.