Great time, well spent, super staff!
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Join us for Summer Camp 2025
At Ivy League Kids Summer Camp, children have the opportunity to explore, grow, and thrive in an environment that celebrates the joy of nature, the power of friendships, and the excitement of discovering new interests. Our program is more than just a camp—it’s a vibrant community where lifelong memories are made.
With a mission to enrich the lives of children, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional summer experience that inspires healthy emotional and social growth. Our camp empowers children with the skills and confidence they need to become future leaders.
We believe in the unique potential of every child who joins us—they are the heart of everything we do. By fostering positive child development and building strong partnerships with parents, we encourage kids to embrace their individuality and shine.
Led by our enthusiastic and caring camp counselors, your child will engage in a variety of enriching activities designed to build self-esteem, character, courage, responsibility, creativity, and teamwork. From exciting field trips and hands-on learning experiences to team challenges and creative arts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and grow from.
Join us this summer for an adventure filled with fun, learning, and connection. Let’s make it a season to remember!
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
Faith Lutheran Church
18645 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430
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
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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 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.
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
