Great time, well spent, super staff!
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Join us for Summer Camp 2024
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.
Why Ivy League?
Safety: We are committed to providing an uplifting and positive atmosphere for our campers and staff in a secure and safe environment.
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.
Our Staff
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.
Your child’s health & safety is our top priority
- Strict hand washing and sanitary policies
- All camp counselors are CPR/First Aid certified & background checked
- Secure areas that keep children constantly within sight, indoors and out
- Careful transition attendance procedure for moving children from place to place
- Maintain an adequate ratio of staff to children to ensure safety
Locations
Mokena
Ivy League Rec Center
8500 W. 191st St.
Mokena, IL 60448
6:00AM – 6:30PM
Homewood /Flossmoor
Flossmoor Community Church
2218 Hutchison Rd.
Flossmoor, IL 60422
6:30am – 6:30pm
Chicago Ridge/Oak Lawn
Freedom Activity Center
6252 Birmingham St.
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
6:30am-6:00pm
Hope Lutheran Church
305 W. Black Road
Shorewood, IL 60404
7:00AM – 6:00PM
*Discounted Pricing
Manteno, IL
Manteno Elementary
555 W. Cook St.
Manteno, IL 60950
7:00am-6:00pm
*Discounted Pricing
Pioneer Summer Program (PreK – K)
*3-4 year olds 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.
Adventurers (1st – 5th)
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!
X-TEAM (6th – 8th)
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.
Field Trips and Themes
Week 1: Aloha Summer
Monday, May 27th: (Closed)
Tuesday, May 28th: Welcome campers at Mokena and Shorewood locations! Park and Clubs
Wednesday, May 29th: Park and Clubs
Thursday, May 30th: Park and Clubs
Friday, May 31st: Hawaiian attire
Week 2: Fun in the Sun
Monday, June 3rd: Park
Tuesday, June 4th: Field Trip – (Mokena – Emagine) (HF & Shorewood – Tinley Park Roller Rink)
Wednesday, June 5th: Park
Thursday, June 6th: Field Trip – (Mokena – Tinley Park Roller Rink) (HF & Shorewood – Emagine) (Pioneers – Goodenow Grove/Plum Creek Nature Center)
Friday, June 7th: Bright attire/sunglasses; Nova Horse Camp
Week 3 – Zoo Friends
Monday, June 10th: Pool Day; DBat Baseball (Mokena Campers)
Tuesday, June 11th: Field Trip – Blackberry Farm
Wednesday, June 12th: Pool Day
Thursday, June 13th: Field Trip – TBD (Pioneers – Childrens Farm in Palos)
Friday, June 14th: Animal print attire; Nova Horse Camp
Week 4 – Disney Adventure
Monday, June 17th: Pool; Park
Tuesday, June 18th: Field Trip – (Mokena – Bowling) (HF/Chicago Ridge/Shorewood – Gizmo’s Fun Factory)
Wednesday, June 19th:Pool; Park
Thursday, June 20th: Field Trip – (Mokena – Gizmo’s Fun Factory) (HF/Chicago Ridge/Shorewood – Bowling) (Pioneers – Chuck E Cheese)
Friday, June 21st: Disney attire; Nova Horse Camp
Week 5 – Wacky Week
Monday, June 24th: Pool; Park; DBat Baseball (Mokena Campers)
Tuesday, June 25th: Field Trip (Mokena – Emagine) (HF/Chicago Ridge/Shorewood – Mascot Hall of Fame)
Wednesday, June 26th: Pool; Park
Thursday, June 27th: Field Trip – (Mokena – Mascot Hall of Fame) (HF/Chicago Ridge/Shorewood – Emagine) (Pioneers – Zahra’s Playland)
Friday, June 28th: Crazy hair/sock day; Nova Horse Camp
Week 6 – All American
Monday, July 1st: Pool; Park
Tuesday, July 2nd: Field Trip – Field Museum
Wednesday, July 3rd: Pool; Park
Thursday, July 4th: CAMP CLOSED
Friday, July 5th: Wear red, white and blue; Nova Horse Camp
Week 7 – Magic Mayhem
Monday, July 8th:Pool; Park; DBat Baseball (Mokena Campers)
Tuesday, July 9th: Field Trip – (Mokena – Scene 75) (HF/Chicago Ridge/Shorewood – In the Game Hollywood Park)
Wednesday, July 10th: Pool; Park
Thursday, July 11th: Field Trip – (Mokena – In the Game Hollywood Park) (HF/Chicago Ridge/Shorewood – Scene 75) (Pioneers – Ball Factory)
Friday, July 12th: Sparkly attire; Nova Horse Camp
Week 8 – Once Upon a Summer
Monday, July 15th: Pool; Park
Tuesday, July 16th: Field Trip – Blackberry Farm
Wednesday, July 17th: Pool; Park
Thursday, July 18th: Field Trip – Beverly Arts Center – Jack and the Beanstalk (Pioneers – Children’s Museum)
Friday, July 19th: Dress as your favorite fairytale character; Nova Horse Camp
Week 9 – Christmas in July
Monday, July 22nd: Pool; Park; DBat Baseball (Mokena Campers)
Tuesday, July 23rd:Field Trip – (Mokena – Haunted Trails) (HF/Chicago Ridge/Shorewood – Enchanted Castle)
Wednesday, July 24th: Pool; Park
Thursday, July 25th: Field Trip – (Mokena – Enchanted Castle) (HF/Chicago Ridge/Shorewood – Haunted Trails) (Pioneers – Pirates Cove)
Friday, July 26th: Holiday Attire; Nova Horse Camp
Week 10 – Friendship Week
Monday, July 29th: Pool; Park
Tuesday, July 30th: Field Trip – Museum of Science and Industry
Wednesday, July 31st: Pool; Park
Thursday, August 1st: Field Trip – Windy City Thunderbolts Baseball Game (Pioneers – Little Red Schoolhouse)
Friday, August 2nd: Twin day; Nova Horse Camp
Week 11 – Summer Olympics
Monday, August 5th: Pool; Park; DBat Baseball (Mokena Campers)
Tuesday, August 6th: Field Trip – (Mokena – Emagine) (HF/Chicago Ridge/Shorewood – Gizmo’s Fun Factory)
Wednesday, August 7th: Pool; Park
Thursday, August 8th: Field Trip – (Mokena – Gizmo’s Fun Factory) (HF/Chicago Ridge/Shorewood – Emagine) (Pioneers – Chuck E Cheese)
Friday, August 9th: Sports jersey day; Nova Horse Camp – Horse Show!
Week 12 – Clownin’ Around
Monday, August 12th: Park
Tuesday, August 13th: Field Trip – (Mokena – In the Game) (HF/Chicago Ridge/Shorewood – Tinley Park Roller Rink)
Wednesday, August 14th: Park
Thursday, August 15th: Field Trip (Mokena- Tinley Park Roller Rink) (HF/Chicago Ridge/Shorewood – In the Game) (Pioneers – Children’s Museum)
Friday, August 16th: Carnival Day!
Week 13 – Hero Headquarters
Monday, August 19th: Park
Tuesday, August 20th: Park
Wednesday, August 21st: Park
Thursday, August 22nd: Park
Friday, August 23rd: Superhero Day!
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Thank you for a great summer! My son had a great time this year and is hoping to come back as a junior counselor!
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My children had a blast this summer going to the field trips and the Minecraft club.
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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!
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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.
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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!
Extraordinary Summer Experience!
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!
Sports & Team Building
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.
Fun Fridays
We like to celebrate everything accomplished throughout the week. We have a fun day at the park where we play sports, water play, chalk and more. Lunch on Fridays will consist of pizza, hot dogs or hamburgers.
Swimming
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. Register online here.
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.
Art Club
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.
STEM Club
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.
Cooking Club Young Chefs
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!
Horse Camp Lil’ Ranchers
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 two-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.
$44 per lesson
