Steve & Kate's Camp offers unparalleled flexibility with a day-pass system and automatic refunds for unused passes, empowering children to choose their own activities minute-to-minute.
Steve & Kate's Camp in Chicago - West Loop offers a unique summer day camp experience where children aged 4-12 are empowered to choose their own activities minute-to-minute. The camp fosters self-confidence, resiliency, and creativity by allowing campers to design their own day. Activities include hands-on coding practice using iPad apps, stop-motion animation, music creation, and remixing songs in the Media Lab. Campers can also explore their artistic side in the Sewing Salon with hand and machine sewing, embroidery, and other crafts, or unleash their imagination in the Makery with various maker kits, crafts, and art supplies. For those who enjoy culinary arts, the Bakery offers opportunities to experiment with bread recipes and customize flavors. Physical activities include sports and recreation like soccer, gaga, and capture the flag. The camp also incorporates weekly specials such as giant inflatables, dance workshops, or live shows, and continues traditions like 'Finding Chuckie' and 'Friday Pieday' where campers can pie staff with whipped cream. This self-directed approach helps children develop problem-solving skills and a sense of meaning in their activities.
Campers check in at 9am, head to their first chosen activity, break for lunch around noon, and then continue with another activity before returning to the pick-up location at the end of the day.
This camp is best for children who thrive in an environment where they have the freedom to choose their own activities and explore various interests at their own pace.
Chicago World Language Academy, 1340 West Harrison St. Chicago, IL 60607
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