Summer programming in Chicago
A summer that balances classic summer camp fun with academics, therapy and services, and flexible schedules. For ages 18 months through 1st grade. Open to current families and to children joining us just for the summer.
A summer that actually fits
You choose the days
Summer generally runs in two sessions. Full days run 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with flexible part-time schedules and days, so you build the summer around your family. Each week includes water play on Tuesdays and a field trip on Wednesdays. Until registration opens, register your interest through our contact form.
Skills stay strong
A daily academic block keeps skills strong over the summer. Therapy continues through the summer for families who want it.
Familiar, caring team
The same integrated, relationship-first approach we use during the school year, with the same ratios: as low as 2:1 or 3:1.
A day at camp
A sample full day, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Flexible part-time schedules and days are also offered.
Arrival and morning circle
A warm welcome, a song, and a look at the day so every camper knows what to expect.
Theme activity and play
Hands-on projects, sensory play, and exploration tied to the week's theme.
Academic block
Focused academics woven into the morning.
Gross-motor and gym
Movement, climbing, and active play in the indoor gym, whatever the Chicago weather.
Lunch and rest
A calm lunch and a quiet reset before the afternoon.
Afternoon explore and pickup
Game play, social-emotional skill building, and optional services, then a friendly handoff at 3:00 PM pickup.
Add-on therapies, often billed to insurance
Camp days are arranged directly with each family. When you add therapy services and your insurance covers them, that therapy is billed to the plan.
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and UnitedHealthcare through Northwestern. Cigna PPO for testing only, through the Center for Comprehensive Neurobehavioral Care (CCNC).
May apply. We provide a master bill you can submit to insurance, a flexible spending account (FSA), or a health savings account (HSA), and some costs may count as medical expenses on your taxes.
We help you confirm coverage before anything begins. Coverage varies by plan.
Coverage varies by plan. We confirm yours at intake.
Check insurance and billing →Where to go from here
Summer can be a first step into the school year. These pages cover what continues in the fall.
Summer questions families ask
What ages is summer programming for?
Ages 18 months through 1st grade, open to current families and to children joining just for the summer.
When is summer 2027?
Dates are not set yet. Summer generally runs in two sessions with flexible days. Register your interest through our contact form, and a team member will follow up when registration opens.
Do we have to sign up for every day?
No. Full days run 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and flexible part-time schedules and days are offered, so you choose what works for your family.
What happens each week?
Each week includes water play on Tuesdays and a field trip on Wednesdays, alongside academics, play, and therapy.
What are the ratios in summer?
The same as the school year: as low as 2:1 or 3:1.
Does therapy continue in the summer?
Yes. Therapy continues through the summer, and families can add optional therapy services in the afternoon.
Plan your child's summer
Summer 2027 dates are not set yet. Register your interest, tell us the days you want and any therapy services, and a team member will follow up soon.
Ask about summer