Want to be an astronaut who just arrived on the moon? Or a knight of the round table of old? Unleash the power of imagination at Summer Day Camp: Imagination Station on June 8-12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with sidewalk chalk, playing games, eating summer […]

Inspired by the “I Spy!” game and book series, campers will explore Allerton with the intention of finding something new and exciting. Scavenger hunts, treasure maps, and sleuth-work will all be included during Summer Day Camp: I Spy! on June 15-19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing […]

Learn about what makes our great state so unique at Summer Day Camp: All About Illinois on June 22-26 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with sidewalk chalk, playing games, eating summer food, and doing lots of exploring at Allerton Park! Register 5- to 7-year-olds as Acorns, […]

Have what it takes to survive in the great outdoors? Then Summer Day Camp: Survival of the Fittest on July 6-10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. is for you! Fort building, survival skills, and some “Survivor” show-themed competitions are on deck for the toughest of campers. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with […]

Have what it takes to survive in the great outdoors? Then Summer Day Camp: Survival of the Fittest on July 6-10 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. is for you! Fort building, survival skills, and some “Survivor” show-themed competitions are on deck for the toughest of campers. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with […]

Creating takes a crafty turn in this hobby arts-themed week of camp! No fine arts at Summer Day Camp: Crafty Creations on July 13-17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. – only the classic crafts of childhood: tie dye, recycled art, beading, paper crafts, and more. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with sidewalk […]

Music and sound are the focus of Summer Day Camp: Jammin’ Together on July 20-24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The natural environment at the Allerton provides so many opportunities to experience sound in ways that inspire the best music. Let’s join the chorus of crickets and jam together! Campers will enjoy water activities, […]

Biology, engineering, weather, chemistry…. Summer Day Camp: Science Center on July 27-31 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. has a little bit of everything! Learning about the ways that science […]

Like to eat food? Us too! Part culinary adventure and part agriculture exploration, Summer Day Camp: Farm to Table on August 3-7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. will have campers learning and eating their way through our food system. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with sidewalk chalk, playing games, eating summer […]