Join us and explore and enjoy nature, friendships and new interests! The Ivy League Kids Summer Camp program is a great place to make new friends and experience fun, educational places! Our mission is to enrich the lives of children through an exceptional summer experience where they develop healthy emotional and social skills necessary to grow into future leaders.
We believe in all the children who come to our camp – they are the reason we exist. Through positive child development and partnering with parents, we encourage children to value their uniqueness. Our dedicated camp counselors will help your child develop self-esteem, character, courage, responsibility, resourcefulness, and cooperation.
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Safety: We are committed to providing an uplifting and positive atmosphere for our campers and staff in a secure and safe environment. Extra COVID-19 safety measures are also put into place to ensure the health and safety of a campers and staff.
Integrity: We do what we say we are going to do, and are truthful.
Passion: We are committing in all that we do.
Fun: We want everyone we meet to laugh, smile, and have a good time. We take fun seriously!
Caring: We are sensitive and nurturing.
It is no secret that the key to running a great program is by having a remarkable staff. We work with individuals that have the purpose and heart to provide a safe, stimulating environment for campers to learn, grow and have an awesome summer experience.
Ivy League Rec Center
8500 W. 191st St.
Mokena, IL 60448
6:00AM – 6:30PM
305 W. Black Road
Shorewood, IL 60404
7:00AM – 6:00PM
Flossmoor Community Church
2218 Hutchison Rd.
Flossmoor, IL 60422
6:30am – 6:30pm
TBD
Freedom Activity Center
6252 Birmingham St.
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
6:30am-6:00pm
*Pre-K only offered at Mokena Rec
Imagination awaits with Ivy League’s summer program geared especially for 3-6 year olds. This summer program includes a range of fun and stimulating sessions in physical activities, arts, and outdoor fun. Each week has scheduled field trips, pool days at the splash and activities that nurture your child’s development. Pioneers take part in modified clubs just for their age group such as art, STEM, story-time, cooking and music. *All campers must be fully potty trained.
Turn your child’s ordinary summer into a summer of exciting exploration! Ivy League’s summer camp is filled with indoor and outdoor activities, plus opportunities for fun and friendships. Our program groups campers by grade and encourage their growing ability to make choices, work with others, and assume responsibili-ties. Enjoy weekly field trips, swimming, team build-ing activities, enrichment clubs and so much more. We have a ton of fun in store for you that will give you an unforgettable summer!
You’re never too old for the Ivy League Summer Camp! If you’re in 6th-8th grade, you can apply to be on theX-TEAM.The X-Team is a group of kids that help the younger campers in arts & crafts, lunch, clean up and more. We also focus on giving back to the community. The most important role that the X-Team members play is being a positive role model for the other campers. You will also gain volunteer and community service experience. Don’t worry, you will be rewarded for all your hard work! The X-TEAMer’s will also be going on dedicated field trips!
This year, X-TEAM prospects will be hand picked by their counselor by showing responsibility, teamwork and cooperation. Each applicant must get one letter of recommendation and complete an interview to make sure they are up for the challenge.
Friday, June 3rd: Spirit Day Friday Blue Attire
Monday, June 6th: Pool – Open Swim Only; Park
Tuesday, June 7th: Field Trip
Wednesday, June 8th: Pool – Open Swim Only; Park
Thursday, June 9th: Field Trip
Friday, June 10th: Hawaiian Attire; Nova Horse Camp
Monday, June 13th: Pool; Park
Tuesday, June 14th: Field Trip
Wednesday, June 15th: Pool; Park
Thursday, June 16th: Field Trip
Friday, June 17th: Twin Day; Nova Horse Camp
Monday, June 20th: Pool; Park; D-BAT Baseball Trip (Mokena)
Tuesday, June 21st: Field Trip
Wednesday, June 22nd: Pool; Park
Thursday, June 23rd: Field Trip
Friday, June 24th: Wear your favorite sports jersey or hat; Nova Horse Camp
Monday, June 27th: Pool; Park
Tuesday, June 28th: Field Trip
Wednesday, June 29th: Pool; Park
Thursday, June 30th: Field Trip
Friday, July 1st: Dress in Animal Print; Reptile Show; Nova Horse Camp
Monday, July 4th: No camp in session
Tuesday, July 5th: Pool *Make up swim day due to 4th of July; D-BAT Baseball Trip (Mokena)
Wednesday, July 6th: Pool
Thursday, July 7th: Field Trip
Friday, July 8th: Wear red, white and blue; Nova Horse Camp
Monday, July 11th: Pool
Tuesday, July 12th: Field Trip
Wednesday, July 13th: Pool
Thursday, July 14th: Field Trip
Friday, July 15th: Dress as your favorite superhero (or villain!); Nova Horse Camp
Monday, July 18th: Pool; Park; D-BAT Baseball Trip (Mokena)
Tuesday, July 19th: Field Trip
Wednesday, July 20th: Pool; Park
Thursday, July 21st: Field Trip
Friday, July 22nd: Sparkly attire; Magic Show; Nova Horse Camp
Monday, July 25th: Pool (Park Forest Aqua Center)
Tuesday, July 26th: Field Trip
Wednesday, July 27th: Pool (Park Forest Aqua Center)
Thursday, July 28th: Field Trip
Friday, July 29th: Holiday Attire; Nova Horse Camp
Monday, August 1st: Pool; Park; D-BAT Baseball Trip (Mokena)
Tuesday, August 2nd: Field Trip
Wednesday, August 3rd: Pool; Park
Thursday, August 4th: Field Trip
Friday, August 5th: Dress in attire from a different decade; Nova Horse Camp
Monday, August 8th: Pool – Open Swim Only
Tuesday, August 9th: Field Trip
Wednesday, August 10th: Pool – Open Swim Only
Thursday, August 11th: Field Trip
Friday, August 12th: Dress up as your future career
Monday, August 15th: Park; D-BAT Baseball Trip (Mokena)
Tuesday, August 16th: Field Trip
Wednesday, August 17th: Park
Thursday, August 18th: Field Trip
Friday, August 19th:Dress up as a spy
Monday, August 22nd: Park
Tuesday, August 23rd: Field Trip
Wednesday, August 24th: Park
Thursday, August 25th: Field Trip
Friday, August 26th: Dress up in space gear
Great time, well spent, super staff!
Thank you for a great summer! My son had a great time this year and is hoping to come back as a junior counselor!
My children had a blast this summer going to the field trips and the Minecraft club.
My stepdaughter started out at Ivy League in the summer of 2016. This was the first camp program she had attended. From day one, she loved it. Camp was full of learning, field trips and fun!
I recommend Ivy League to everyone! Everyone there is amazing and always is happy to see my little guy (Dominic). Not to mention he LOVES attending the summer camp program! The field trips/activities/clubs, etc. are great – something for everyone.
My girls love this summer camp!! So many fun and educational experiences! The before and after school program at Kruse is excellent. Ms. Ryan is awesome! So glad we found this program!
Ivy League’s summer program incorporates sports games, team-building activities and arts & crafts to nurture a non-competitive environment that focuses on individual skill and personal achievement. The counselors and program directors engage and encourage each small group during activities that focus on developing individual skills, coordination and self-esteem. Campers also have the option to join clubs. Clubs are a great way to learn new things and discover new interests!
Ivy League’s summer program incorporates sports games and team-building activities to nurture a non-competitive environment that focuses on individual skill and personal achievement.
*Clubs vary by summer camp location. Clubs are available to Adventurer and XTEAM campers. Pioneer campers participate in modified clubs within their age group.
We like to celebrate everything accomplished throughout the week. We are dedicated to teaching each camper the value of hard work and with hard work comes great reward. Lunch on Fridays will also consist of pizza, hot dogs or hamburgers!
Mondays and Wednesdays are optional pool days so don’t forget your swimsuit, towel and sunscreen! We sunscreen campers every hour when outdoors.
Mokena Pioneer Campers head to the Splash Pad for some fun in the sun.
Swim lessons are available for Mokena/Flossmoor campers (Adventurers and above) at the Park Forest Aqua Center. Swim lesson details TBD.
CELTS Swim School Instructors All of the instructors are USA Swimming certified and are trained for over 30+ hours before teaching and are always under supervision. We have a Site Supervisor overseeing all lessons and recording levels and progress. We also have certified USA Swim coaches on staff and all instructors that will be teaching lessons this summer will be Certified Lifeguards.
Let your creativity shine in this club guaranteed to by art-raguosly awesome! Ivy League will provide a positive and nurturing environment for art exploration where giggles, grins and individual creativity are encouraged.
We make these subjects FUN! Learning doesn’t have to stop in the summer months because Ivy League’s STEM Education program incorporates a hands-on and exploratory approach to learning.
The Cooking Club is a fun way to introduce children to the basics of cooking, and teach kids about the importance of healthy eating and how to make tasty treats!
Don’t miss out on this fun and hands-on experience to learn about horses and other farm animals such has goats, chickens, pigs and much more! The Ivy League Summer Camp partnered with Nova Quarter Horses to provide horseback riding lessons. Lessons can consist of grooming, bathing, feeding, cleaning a stall, riding, turning out horses and watching them play. This program is offered every Friday for a three-hour lesson. Students must wear closed toed shoes and long pants.
*Must pre-register. Cancellation deadline is 7 days prior to your scheduled lesson. No refunds will be given after the deadline. Must have waiver signed to participate. Sign waiver here.
$40 per lesson
