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RELATIONSHIP | ACHIEVEMENT | BELONGING

WEST COOK YMCA

Camp Magellan

Summer Day Camp 2018: June 4th-August 17th REGISTER TODAY!

Register by April 30th and for every 4 weeks of camp—get a free Summer Boost!

Register online at www.westcookymca.org/camp or contact Lisa Gacki at 708-366-2764 or lgacki@westcookymca.org or register at the West Cook YMCA Front Desk.

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LISTINGS CAMP GALILEO/SUMMER CAMPS KIDS LOVE IN RIVER FOREST

Galileo-Camps.com

At Camp Galileo, pre-K – entering 5th graders find the perfect mix of summer camp fun and hands-on learning. Each week of our four-week program is organized around a different inspiring theme and full of projects carefully designed for every age group. Supported by the boundless energy and experience of the best staff around, campers rotate through science, art and outdoors.

Camp Galileo comes to First Presbyterian Church of River Forest June 11 to July 20. Optional extended care and healthy lunch. Financial Assistance available. Learn more at www.galileocamps.com or 800-854-3684.

Frank Lloyd Wright Trust Summer Camps

In the drafting room where Frank Lloyd Wright and his fellow architects pioneered a new vision for American architecture and design, In Wright’s Studiosummer camps let young participants collaborate and create

with professional architects, artists and designers. One week-long day camp (July 9-13) serves students grades 3-5, and another (July 23-27) serves students grades 6-8. High school students enjoy Saturday workshops on June 23, July 7 and July 21. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, 951 Chicago Ave., Oak Park. For more information, visit flwright. org/camps or call 708.725.3828.

IT’S NOT CAMP - IT’S INCREDICAMP!

HEPH ED INCREDICAMP/Concordia University 7400 Augusta St, River Forest, IL 60305 Contact: jennifer@hephed.com or call 312-593-4770 HEPH ED INCREDICAMPS are immersive 5-day summer tech programs for ages 7-18 that puts technology into action.

OPRFHS TESTED AND APPROVED! Campers get a fun tech-filled summer experience, plus inside access to cool career paths that await them if they prepare for it.

Motto: WE DON’T FAIL – WE’RE-SPAWN! Join us!

2018 INCREDICAMP sessions: June 18, July 16 and August 13.

Register today at HEPHED.com

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Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts

6701 W. North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-383-3456 www.Master-SH-Yu.com

Perfect for children ages 5 – 12 of all skill levels, including children new to Martial Arts.

Your Ninja in training will: • Receive core martial arts training to promote body awareness, strength and flexibility.

• Develop large and fine motor skills through martial arts games, obstacle courses, outdoor adventures and “Ninja” training.

• Gain a deeper understanding of how martial arts movement originated to replicate and promote coexistence with nature and humanity.

• Delve deeper into the philosophy of martial arts and Asian culture through stories, discussions, cooking classes and daily art projects.

• Learn from Dojhang instructors and local artists.

Oak Park Art League

720 Chicago Ave Oak Park, IL 60302 oakparkartleague@gmail.com oakparkartleague.org Gallery Office: 708-386-9853

The Oak Park Art League›s Gallery + S.T.U.D.I.O. summer art camps give children ages 5-13 opportunities to explore creativity in an environment where artists have come to work and play for over 97 years! Art gallery and studio experience combined, young artists will find inspiration through art exhibitions in OPAL’s historic Carriage House Gallery, specifically themed to cultivate ideas for projects, and then guided by professional teaching artists in the studio. In addition to skill development through a variety of media and processes, students will learn how to curate and install an exhibit for a gallery presentation of their artwork. One week camps run from June 11 to August 17 and meet weekdays from 9-noon.

For more information or to register, contact the Oak Park Art League at: 708386-9853 or visit the OPAL website at: oakparkartleague.org

Quality, year-round training • Traditional Martial Arts • Summer and Seasonal Camps • Ancient Swords • Artistic Weaponry

Summer Camps throughout the Month of August!

6701 W. North Ave. Oak Park

708-383-3456 www.master-sh-yu.com Follow Us!

Celebrating 20+ Years of Excellence Serving Our Community

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LISTINGS Ovation Academy

School of Rock Oak Park

Ovation Academy provides students with the highest level of training and exposure in the performing arts. Sing, dance, and embrace the magic of Broadway this summer as campers explore the fundamentals of musical theater while putting together a production of Disney’s Frozen Kids! Discover what it takes to put on a full-scale musical production with professional choreography, vocal instruction, costumes and microphones.

In collaboration with Disney Theatrics and Music Theater International, Ovation Academy is thrilled and honored to be invited to premier a pilot production of Disney’s Frozen Kids. Offering half and full d

Our very popular Oak Park School of Rock Summer Music Camps will get your child rocking this summer! We have camps for absolute beginners thru advanced players and cover a wide range of musical tastes. Our Performance camps are designed to teach music, build confidence and create memories that will last a lifetime. Kids of all ages and abilities work together to create a real rock experience complete with a show unlike any other. Our camps for younger kids will spark a passion for music that will get them on their musical journey.

Let’s Rock!

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Park District of Oak Park

Hedges Administrative Center 218 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708-725-2000

Come and enjoy your summer with the Park District of Oak Park! Our camps are accredited by the American Camp Association and we offer a variety of camps from a couple of hours, half-day, full-day and extended care. For more information please visit www.pdop.org/ camps

River Forest Park District

401 Thatcher Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 708-366-6660 rfparks.com

In addition to our popular half-day morning camps (Tot Camp, Kidz Camp, and Ultimate Sports Camp), we offer a large variety of afternoon specialty camps ranging from sports and fitness to STEAM, cooking, and art. For the older kids, we offer Thrill Zone, a field-trip based camp for kids ages 10-14. With over 40 camps to choose from, we have something for everyone!

To view our 2018 Summer Camp Guide, go to rfparks.com Registration for Summer Camps is currently open for both residents and non-residents.

219 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 708-298-0002 Oakpark.schoolofrock.com

Sugar Beet Schoolhouse

Gallery + S.T.U.D.I.O. Summer ART Camps | Children ages 5-13 June 11 through August 17 One-week camps, 9:00-Noon daily

Art gallery and studio experience combined, young creatives will:

S ee Learn how to ‘see’ like an artist.

T alk Build an artist’s vocabulary.

U gh! Learn from mistakes!

D evelop art skills through media and processes.

I nquire Cultivate habits of inquiry.

O bserve and be inspired by gallery artwork!

For more information and registration, go to: oakparkartleague.org

OAK PARK

349 Ashland, River Forest Sugargeetschoolhouse.org

Sugar Beet Schoolhouse will be buzzing with activity this summer with two Summer Camp Options! Summer Baking Camp - from quick breads, lattice topped pies to working with fondant to create beautiful cakes, students will explore the world of baking in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. 9am -12pm - ages 5-8 & 1pm4pm ages 9-12.

Homesteading Camp - Our popular Homesteading Camp is back! We spend each morning gardening and preparing a delicious lunch together.

After lunch is craft time and we have some fun new projects! Sewing, candle making, paper crafts and making wellness products like bath bombs. 9am - 2pm M-F ages 6+

ART LEAGUE 720 Chicago Ave. | 60302 | 708-386-9853 | oakparkartleague@gmail.com The Oak Park Art league is partially funded by grants from the Oak Park Area Arts Council and the Illinois Arts Council, a State Agency.

CAMP GALILEO PRE-K – 5TH GRADE

SAVE $30

PER FAMILY CODE: JOURNAL18

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WHY JUST STEM CAMP WHEN YOU CAN INCREDICAMP

LISTINGS The Viola Project

West Cook YMCA

your mind?

Come spend a week (or two, or three!) with The Viola Project, Chicago’s all girl Shakespeare camp! You’ll act in magnificent scenes, talk social justice, and play theatre games. All programs culminate in a performance and we want YOU to come play!

The Viola Project welcomes youth ages 10-16 who identify as girls and women regardless of their race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation or ability.

Financial assistance is available.

There is no better way to spend a summer than enjoying outdoors with friends.

And this year, West Cook YMCA is the place for kids to be all summer long.

255 S. Marion St. Oak Park IL 60302 Are you a young actor? Want a 708-383-5200 challenge? Do you want to be in a room of www.westcookymca.org fantastically creative peers and teachers?

BEST SUMMER EVER! Do you believe in girl power and speaking

violaproject.org 773-349-2685

HEPHED.COM EXPLORE. BUILD. LEARN.

JUNE 18-22 | JULY 16-20 | AUGUST 13-17

ovation academy for the Performing Arts

A 30-minute adaptation for elementary school students!

Please visit our website for additional information!

OvationAcademy.org

RELATIONSHIP

We facilitate relationships with and among youth, creating a space for them to make new friends, and develop strong relationships with staff.

ACHIEVEMENT

We provide thoughtful program activities to help youth gain new knowledge, skills,

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BELONGING

We provide a safe and inclusive environment, so that every youth feels welcome and finds a place to belong.

CAMP MAGELLAN

June 4th – August 17th West Cook YMCA’s Camp Magellan is your child’s destination to have the best summer ever!

Days filled with activities at the local forest preserve, swimming, games, sports, and field trips. Your child will experience the best of what summer has to offer- all in a safe environment where he or she can try something new, build friendships, and make memories to last a lifetime.

For children ages 5-14. Camp runs weekly sessions from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm with available extended care from 7:009:00 am and 4:00-7:00 pm, so you can rest easy knowing your child is having

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Summer 2018, Oak Park Camps

their best summer ever, all day, with the Y. Plus, we have Summer Boosts – a chance to focus on extra activities that teach skills that are fun and just may impact a camper’s future. Campers can be registered for Summer Boosts to enhance their camp experience during weeks 2 through 10 of Camp Magellan.

For one hour every day, kids will enjoy summer boosts like: S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math), Drama, Arts, and Cooking!

For more details, visit westcookymca. org/camp or contact Lisa Gacki, Youth Development Administrator at lgacki@ westcookymca.org or 708-366-2764.

Using the works of William Shakespeare, The Viola Project unites and empowers girls from diverse backgrounds to stand up, advocate for themselves, and demand inclusion.

The Viola Project welcomes all youth ages 10–16 who culturally identify as girls and women. Our students are welcomed regardless of their race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation or ability.

All camps run from 9am–3pm Monday–Friday unless otherwise noted. othe

Superhero Shakespeare Camp June 25-29

Rebel Girls Fight Back

Shakespeare Comedy Camp

July 9-13

July 16-20

This program is partially supported by grants from the Chicago Foundation for Women, the Illinois Arts Council Agency through federal funds, a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, and the Conant Family Foundation.

REGISTER TODAY! For more information and registration, please visit :

violaproject.org 773-349-2685

On February 16th, Success of All Youth (SAY) will add to its website a consolidated list of local summer camp information and links to simplify your search.

Check it out in the SAY “Library” at sayoprf.org

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With over 40 different summer camps, we have something for everyone!

Our 2018 Summer Camp Guide is available online. Check out our large variety of fun summer camps at rfparks.com.

Resident registration for Summer Camps begins February 26.

Non-resident registration for Summer Camps begins March 26.

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Huskie Summer Sports Camps Galore!

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www.sugarbeetschoolhouse.org

Mid-June through July at Oak Park and River Forest High School

General and Sport-Specific Camps Serving First Grade through High School

Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Distance Running, Drill Team, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Pole Vault, Soccer, Volleyball, and Water Polo!

Huskie Swim Camps

Ages 4-10 Staffed by OPRF Coaches and Varsity Swimmers Summer 2018 Camp Brochure Available at www.oprfhs.org > Athletics Online Registration Now Open for All Camps

DISCOVER THE POWER OF INDIVIDUAL VISION Design Camps in Wright’s Studio

Register your young designer for these NEW architecture and design summer camps in the historic drafting room of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Studio.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

STUDENTS IN GRADES 3 – 8

June 23 High School Design Studio: Architects & Draftsmen Grades 9-12

July 9 to July 13 In Wright’s Studio: Creating Community Grades 3-5

July 7 High School Design Studio: Forms & Fixtures Grades 9-12

July 23 to July 27 In Wright’s Studio: Creating Community Grades 6-8

July 21 High School Design Studio: Illustrations & Graphics Grades 9-12

Students must have completed the first grade level listed above.

Info + Registration: FLWRIGHT.ORG/CAMPS

School of Rock Oak Park 219 Lake Street 708.298.0002 • oakpark.schoolofrock.com

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