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2 | February 20, 2020 | 22nd century media camp guide part one 


Get ready for a 

summer of discovery 

at Baker Summer 

Discovery Camp 

At Baker Summer Discovery 

Camp our campers 

have every opportunity to 

learn and grow in a supportive 

and happy environment. 

We create summer 

experiences that encourage 

kids to try new things, 

build confidence, make 

friends, learn something 

new and have fun. 

Whether your child 

wants to be on the stage, 

summer 

at fusion 

Lake Forest 

in the lab, in the art studio, 

on the field or at the waterfront, 

this is a place where 

your child becomes known 

and valued. Baker Summer 

Discovery Camp offers a 

hands-on, child-centered 

experience designed to 

spark the imagination and 

engage the intellect – all 

while offering an equally 

important amount of fun 

and physical activity. 

Camp Highlights 

• For campers age 3-15 

• Hands-on, inquiry-based 

classes led by our caring, 

experienced staff 

• Before- and after-camp 

care 

• Located close to Lake 

Michigan for weekly 

trips to the beach 

• Swimming in our beautiful 

pool 

Catch up, Get ahead 

or try something New! 

At Fusion Academy we customize 

learning so students can still enjoy 

the summer while achieving 

academic success. 

• Customized Summer Scheduling 

• One-to-One Teaching 

• Classes for Credit 

• Test Prep 

FusionLakeForest.com 

847.295.4039 

• Sports on our athletic 

field or in our huge gymnasium 

• 4- and 8-Week package 

discounts 

• “DIY” or a la carte weekly 

camp choices 

• Bonus camp weeks — 

keeps you covered all 

summer long 

At Baker Discovery 

Camp, you can pick a week 

that intrigues your camper 

and best fits your schedule, 

or you can sign up and 

save money on four-week 

and eight-week discounted 

packages. The first week 

of camp starts June 15 and 

runs through Aug. 7. There 

are bonus weeks Aug. 10 

and 17. Please visit bakerdemschool.org/summer 

for a full list of course descriptions. 

Here are just a few of our 

summer classes: 

STEM 

With a focus on science, 

technology, and design, 

these Discoveries are 

hands-on and experiential. 

Past STEM Discoveries 

included coding, Grossology, 

CSI Baker and Myth 

Busters. 

Music Makers 

Baker’s own music master 

and professional musician, 

Dr. Courville, will 

lead campers through a 

musical journey this summer. 

Campers will explore 

different types of sound, 

including percussion, 

strings and winds, while 

creating their own unique 

musical instruments and 

soundscapes. 

Nature Explorers 

Our nature explorers 

learn about ecosystems, 

animals and their habitats, 

and the important work 

of insects through handson 

experiences inside and 

outside the classroom. 

New for 2020 

Our Counselor in Training 

(CIT) program is for 

rising 8th-10th graders 

who want to gain work experience 

and earn volunteer 

hours. Supported by 

experienced counselors, 

CITs swim, play, read and 

explore with our littlest 

campers, all while learning 

valuable job skills. 

Weeks of Aug. 10 and 

Aug. 17 

This year’s Baker Bonus 

Weeks will be led by 

our second grade associate 

teacher, Moira Gitau. 

Camp will be run in a similar 

fashion to the Summer 

Discovery Camp with a 

project-based learning activity 

in the morning followed 

by outdoor sports, 

arts and swimming in the 

afternoon. 

The fun and the friendships 

that are built at camp 

provide life-long childhood 

memories for our 

campers. Please visit bakerdemschool.org/summerprogram 

to view all of our 

course listings and to view 

our daily camp schedule. 

For more information on 

how to enroll, contact summer@bakerdemschool.org 

or call 847-425-5800. To 

register now, visit bakerdemschool.org/summer. 

Submitted by Bakery Summer 

Discovery Camp, 201 Sheridan 

Road, Wilmette, (847) 

425-5814.

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Release your kids’ inner innovator at Galileo Summer Camps 

While it’s their 19th 

summer of running awardwinning 

camps in the San 

Francisco Bay area, they’re 

thrilled to be heading into 

their fifth year in the Chicagoland 

area. Galileo 

engages every kid with an 

engaging mix of handson 

learning and summer 

fun. Supported by the 

boundless energy of the 

best staff around, campers 

from Pre-K through 10th 

grade unlock their inner 

design-thinker, learning to 

creatively solve problems, 

fearlessly try new things 

and persist in the face of 

challenges—all at your 

neighborhood school. 

Fueled by a process inspired 

by the Stanford 

d.school, Galileo instructors 

unlock the innovation skills 

campers need to thrive. The 

heart of Galileo beats inside 

our passionate people who 

nurture and inspire campers 

every day. They seek out 

the best of the best through 

our meticulous screening 

process, and couldn’t be 

prouder of our talented, professional 

staff, so many of 

whom return each and every 

year. Galileo has been the 

winner of 37 “best camp” 

awards and 96 percent of 

parents would recommend 

Galileo to a friend. 

“Not only is our son 

gaining incredibly valuable 

skills in risk-taking, grit, 

collaboration and innovation 

but he comes home every 

single day with a huge 

smile on his face and so 

much to share! Thank you!” 

said Betsy M. of Chicago. 

Camp Galileo (pre-K–fifth 

grades) 

Every day, campers craft 

extraordinary works of art, 

engineer incredible inventions 

and have a blast playing 

outside. Each thoughtfully 

designed activity is 

custom-built for their grade 

and organized around an 

engaging weekly theme: 

Toy Makers Workshop 

— Embrace your inner 

toymaker with an array of 

playful projects. 

National Parks Adventure 

— Explore America’s 

most spectacular spaces on 

a journey into the wild. 

Galileo Olympic Games 

— Go for the gold in a triumphant 

Olympic adventure. 

Galileo Summer Quest 

(Entering 5th – 8th 

grades) offered at Sacred 

Heart (in Winnetka) 

Each week, campers 

choose from eight immersive 

majors, picking a subject 

they already love or a 

new area they’re excited to 

explore. 

Every unbelievably fun 

week offers new subjects 

to choose from 

• 3D modeling and printing 

• Chefology: Decadent 

desserts 

• Chefology: Supreme 

sweets 

• Drone innovators 

• Go-kart builders 

• Mystery Room: The 

Great Escape 

• Virtual reality 

• YouTube producers 

Galileo Counselors in 

Training (Entering 7th – 

10th grades) 

Teens will love participating 

in week-long programs 

that encompass a variety 

of exciting tracks and 

leadership development 

activities with interactive 

support from Galileo staff. 

Counselors-in-training 

will participate in a dynamic 

choose-your-path 

style schedule. In addition 

to learning from amazing 

Galileo educators, CITs 

will spend part of each 

week gaining new experience 

in a series of journeys. 

Each journey is designed to 

allow junior counselors to 

dive deeper into areas that 

interest them most while 

gaining valuable hands-on 

experience. 

Sign up before March 2 

and save up to $150. There 

are 11 locations in Chicagoland 

including nearby sites in 

Northbrook, Glenview, Winnetka 

and Evanston. One 

week sessions available. Optional 

extended care, healthy 

lunch and scholarships available. 

Learn more atgalileocamps.com. 

Submitted by Galileo Summer 

Camps, St. Catherine 

Laboure School, 3425 Thornwood 

Ave., Glenview; Sager 

Solomon Schechter Day 

School, 3210 Dundee Road, 

Northbrook; and Sacred 

Heart School, 1095 Gage St., 

Winnetka. 

AYSO REGION 425 SUMMER CAMPS 2020 

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Sign up for any camp by Feb 25th 

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Reach new heights this summer at St. 

John’s Northwestern Summer Academy 

Reach new heights at St. 

John’s Northwestern Summer 

Academy. Whether you’re looking 

for outdoor adventure or 

summer school combined with 

extra activities, you’re sure to 

find a program option that will 

enrich your child’s summer experience. 

Just two hours from 

Chicago, our beautiful 110-acre 

campus in Delafield, Wisc. is the 

site for our age-based, outdoor 

adventure and indoor learning 

program for boys and girls in 

grades 1-12. 

Programs are held from late 

June to mid-August, with an 

overnight boarding option for 

7th-12th graders. Our highly 

trained staff and certified instructors 

are dedicated to providing a 

safe, fun and rewarding experience 

for all. 

Adventure Cam 

Boys and girls in grades 6-10 

will have a blast and challenge 

themselves at Adventure Camp. 

One-week sessions are held July 

5-10, July 12-17 and July 19-24. 

This physically active program 

is designed to stimulate, motivate 

and challenge kids to discover 

strengths they didn’t know 

they had. Campers experience 

both individual and team leadership 

roles through a combination 

of indoor and outdoor activities. 

Activities include archery, the 

“mud pit,” rappelling, rock wall 

climbing, obstacle courses, rifle 

marksmanship, paintball, laser 

tag, canoeing, boating, bubble 

ball, monster ball and more. 

Scuba, hunter safety, kayaking, 

fishing and sailing are optional 

activities offered each session 

and space is limited. 

Camp cost includes camouflage 

and athletic uniforms, camp 

transportation fees, paintball and 

laser tag fees, all off-campus activity 

entrance fees, breakfast, 

lunch and snacks for day campers, 

and room, board and laundry 

for overnight campers. 

Academic OPS (Opportunities for 

Success) 

With an emphasis on character 

building and leadership skills, 

along with fun activity options, 

Academic OPS is an enriching 

way for teens to spend their 

summers. ‘OPS’ stands for Opportunities 

for Personal Success 

because YOU design your 

OPS experience. This five-week 

program, held June 28- Aug. 1, 

will challenge students in rising 

grades 7-12 in mind, body, and 

spirit. Whether the goal is to recover 

course credit or gain an 

advantage heading into the next 

school year, students will gain 

confidence in their chosen subject 

in a small class setting mentored 

by our caring faculty. For 

prospective students considering 

St. John’s Northwestern for the 

school year, Academic OPS is 

the perfect opportunity to experience 

campus life and meet current 

students. 

In addition to a variety of academic 

offerings, students will 

have the opportunity to enjoy 

outdoor activities and outings, 

all the while making new friends 

and developing leadership skills. 

Evenings include organized 

activities such as movie trips, 

museum visits, bowling, golf 

and more. Our onsite kitchen 

provides all the meals, and our 

student recreation center has 

snacks, hot grill items, pool table, 

ping-pong and other activities 

that teens enjoy. Camp fees 

include uniforms, meals and all 

activities, with additional optional 

activities available. 

For more information, please 

call (800) 752-2338 or visit our 

Summer Academy page at sjnma.org/camps. 

Submitted by St. John’s Northwestern 

Summer Academy, 1101 

Genesee St., Delafield, Wisc., (800) 

752-2338.



Feel the performer’s 

spirit at Music 

Theater Works 

On five Mondays this 

summer, a group of young 

people will gather, and 

they will share a single 

thought: “Five days to 

showtime.” 

At the Music Theater 

Works Summer Workshops, 

performers ages 

8 to 13 gather for a week 

of rehearsals, singing, 

dancing and acting in 

preparation for a musical 

performance on Saturday 

fortheir friends and family. 

Each week is a separate 

session, and this year the 

shows include “The Wizard 

of Oz” (July 6-11), 

“Seussical” (July 13-18), 

“Legally Blonde” (July 

20-25), “Guys and Dolls” 

(July 27- Aug. 1) and 

“Cinderella” (Aug. 3-8). 

Putting together a show 

in five days makes for an 

exciting week, as all are 

assigned parts, learn their 

songs and practice their 

dances until everything is 

ready for the big show. It’s 

a lot of work, but that has 

never seemed to bother the 

workshop participants — 

they’re having too much 

fun. 

For many kids, the 

workshops give them their 

first taste of performing 

in musical theater. Many 

have gone in as absolute 

beginners and emerged as 

enthusiastic performers, 

eager for their next challenge. 

After last year’s workshops, 

one mother wrote 

to us that her daughter 

“was completely taken by 

her experiences in camp 

last summer. It unlocked a 

beautiful part of her and it 

has allowed her to blossom 

like nothing else she’s ever 

experienced. Truly lifechanging.” 

Workshop manager 

Anya Plotkin is a big fan 

of the workshops’ “tagteam” 

casting style, in 

which everyone is guaranteed 

a part. 

“Of course, we all want 

to be the star of the show! 

In our program, each and 

every student has an equal 

solo. All our kids get their 

chance to shine, regardless 

of prior experience,” 

Plotkin said. “When we do 

‘Annie,’ we may have seven 

Annies and four Daddy 

Warbucks and six Miss 

Hannigans! The kids learn 

that being part of a team is 

a vital element to a great 

performance.” 

But Plotkin is convinced 

the most important part of 

the program is how it fosters 

self-confidence in the 

young performers. 

“The rehearsal room is a 

safe place for all our kids 

to explore who they are, 

without fear of censure or 

discouragement,” Plotkin 

said. “As they grow as 

performers, they also grow 

as people. They step into 

someone else’s shoes, they 

make new best friends, 

they learn things they never 

thought possible before, 

we open them up to new 

experiences and new ways 

of thinking.” 

“We help our students 

every day, through a love 

of music, dance, acting, 

and each other,” Plotkin 

added. 

For more information, 

call Music Theater Works 

at (847) 920-5360. Workshop 

classes are held at 

516 4th St. in Wilmette. 

Each workshop is Monday 

through Friday from 

9 a.m. to 3:30 pm, with 

a final dress rehearsal on 

Saturday at 2 p.m. and a 

public performance at 4 

p.m. Registration can be 

made online at MusicTheaterWorks.com. 

Submitted by Music Theater 

Works, 516 Fourth St., Wilmette, 

(847) 920-5360. 

MAKE IT YOUR 

BEST SUMMER YET! 

Variety of field trips each week 

Flexible schedules and sessions 

STEAM, sailing, art, fishing, cooking, and and 

more specialty camp options 

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The summer is a great 

time to improve. Our 

camps provide an enthusiastic, 

positive playing environment 

for students to 

practice their skills, learn 

how to compete and have 

fun as they do it. 

With more than 70 years 

combined teaching experience, 

Jerry and John Karzen 

return to captain multiple 

tennis and basketball 

offerings for children of 

all ages: 5-18 years old for 

tennis, 4-14 years old for 

basketball. 

Tennis campers start in 

our Little Sprouts program 

(ages 5-7), then move on 

to our tennis camp, (ages 

8-13) then to our tournament 

camp (ages 11-14), 

our high school tennis 

(ages 13-18) and finally 

high performance classes. 

Basketball campers start 

in our Little Dribblers program 

(ages 5-7), and then 

move on to the junior basketball 

(ages 8-14). 

We keep a four-to-one 

student-to-instructor ratio 

for tennis, a six-to-one ratio 

for basketball, and offer 

flexible weekly or daily 

sign-ups. The fun begins 

June 8 and runs through 

Aug. 14. Located at North 

Shore Racquet Club and 

the New Trier Northfield 

campus, students can learn 

tennis, basketball or both. 

We offer morning and 

afternoon tennis and basketball 

options, as well as 

full day combo camps. 

Jerry, the tennis director, 

played in Wimbledon, 

the French and U.S. Open, 

and has been the head New 

Trier Varsity Girls’ Tennis 

Coach for 17 of the last 20 

years. He has also been an 

assistant New Trier Boys 

Varsity Coach for the 

last 40 years. Jerry, along 

with his son Brett and his 

daughter Becky, has won 

over 50 USTA National 

Father/Son & Father/ 

Daughter Championships. 

Basketball Director John 

Karzen, a former University 

of Michigan and New 

Trier star athlete, has directed 

the basketball program 

for over 20 years and 

has grown it into one of the 

best in the area. 

Full Karzen Summer 

Camp info can be found at 

NorthShoreRC.com. For 

tennis information contact 

Jerry at (847) 858-0860 or 

jerrykarzentennis@yahoo. 

com. For basketball, contact 

John at Johnkarzen@ 

northshorerc.com, or call 

North Shore Racquet Club 

at (847) 729-0450. 

Submitted by the North Shore 

Racquet Club, 2860 Old Willow 

Road, Northbrook, (847) 

729-0450. 

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From creating video 

games and 3D models, to 

building and navigating 

robots around a futuristic 

lab, Codeverse summer 

camp located in Wilmette 

is an out-of-this-world 

experience for kids ages 

6-13. 

This summer, launch 

your kids into a universe 

of fun and learning at 

Codeverse’s week-long 

day camps. 

Spend a week exploring 

their interactive studio, 

creating multi-level video 

games, building real robots, 

designing 3D printed 

projects, learning to code 

and more. The Codeverse 

summer camp program is 

designed for first through 

eighth graders and is 

packed with hands-on 

STEM activities and challenges 

for beginner and 

Codeverse piques curiosity in campers 

pro coders alike. 

An interactive camp 

experience 

The Codeverse studio is 

a futuristic, digital wonderland. 

Every aspect — 

from the furniture to the 

hardware — is designed 

to encourage play, inspire 

creativity, pique curiosity 

and promote collaboration. 

Each day of camp is assigned 

a theme (game development, 

robotics, 3D 

printing, circuitry, etc.) 

and is comprised of exciting 

and educational adventures, 

including: 

• Program concert-hall 

lights and speakers, robot 

arms, and TVs using 

real code. Bring the studio 

to life. 

• Build your own robot and 

compete in high-speed 

robot races on obstacle 

courses designed by 

campers. 

• Create jaw-dropping 3D 

printed designs with 

CraftBot. 

• Design multi-level video 

games. Play and share 

with friends and family. 

Throughout the week, 

campers embark on explorations 

(field trips) to nearby 

businesses. Past explorations 

include the Apple 

store, Children’s Museum 

and Whole Foods. 

To cap it off, campers 

show off their coding 

creations to family and 

friends during Demo Day, 

a celebration that is held 

every Friday afternoon 

during camp. 

Award-winning curriculum 

At Codeverse, campers 

build games and apps, as 

well as program dozens 

of gadgets featured within 

the Codeverse studio, using 

KidScript. KidScript 

is a real programming 

language that draws inspiration 

from (and acts as a 

gateway to) other languages, 

including JavaScript, 

Ruby, Python, C++, and 

Visual Basic. It includes 

all the key concepts of 

programming and enables 

untethered creativity for 

each kid that attends camp. 

Summer Camp Schedule 

Weekly summer camps 

run Monday through Friday 

from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (with 

late pick-up available). 

Lunches, beverages, and afternoon 

snacks are included 

in the camp, with flexibility 

in dietary restrictions. 

The camp is located 

at 517 Green Bay Road, 

Wilmette. Call or Text for 

more information at (844) 

644-2633. 

Early Bird Pricing 

Right now, Codeverse 

is offering $200 off 2020 

Summer Camps until 

3/31/20. To reserve your 

child’s spot, visit codeverse.com/camps/ 

and use 

code EARLYBIRD-200. 

Submitted by Codeverse, 517 

Green Bay Road, Wilmette, 

(844) 644-2633.



Make it your best summer yet 

with the Glencoe Park District 

At the Glencoe Park District, 

our summer camp programs focus 

on fun. Kids will have a blast as 

they participate in a variety of activities, 

including sports, arts and 

crafts, cooking, swimming and 

outdoor activities. With access to 

the Glencoe Beach, Watts Center 

and the Takiff Center, campers 

can swim, play and explore the 

world in a safe, nurturing environment. 

Our flexible sessions and extended 

day options are designed 

for working families, with an emphasis 

on friendship, field trips, 

and special events. Choose two, 

four, or eight weeks of summer 

fun. Plus, most camps allow you 

to extend your day, so you can 

build a full day of fun from 7 a.m. 

to 6:30 p.m. 

In addition to traditional day 

camps for toddlers through teens, 

the Glencoe Park District offers 

a variety of specialty camps. 

Our popular sailing and aquatics 

camps, located at Glencoe 

Beach, give kids the opportunity 

to explore Lake Michigan on kayaks, 

sailboats, boogie boards and 

stand-up paddle boards. 

Explore Chicago with City 

Slickers, our new camp that uses 

public transportation to visit different 

parts of the city each day. 

Or, spend the summer learning 

techniques and taking part in 

challenges inspired by your favorite 

TV shows with our Kids 

Cooking Network Camp. 

Want more active play? Try 

our Extra Innings baseball camp, 

fencing camp or Game On! Sports 

for girls camp. 

We’re also proud to introduce 

camps focused on STEAM skills, 

including game development and 

Makerspace camps. From global 

cooking to chess and fencing, our 

summer camp schedule includes 

a fun mix of specialty camps for 

every interest and age group. 

To learn more about Glencoe 

Park District, visit glencoeparkdistrict.com/programs/camp. 

Submitted by the Glencoe Park District, 

999 Green Bay Road, Glencoe, 

(847) 835-3030. 

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2 HOURS 

FROM 

CHICAGO 

Gow offers rich 

opportunities for 

dyslexic students 

The Gow School is a college-prep 

boarding school 

for students, grades 6-12, 

with dyslexia and similar 

language-based learning 

disabilities. Focusing on 

small class sizes, 3 to 7 students 

per class, and a low 

four-to-one student to faculty 

ratio, The Gow School 

offers a multisensory approach 

to teaching that enables 

dyslexic students to 

thrive. The Gow community 

has a sense of belonging, 

of equality, and of connection 

born on common trials 

and shared triumph. 

Gow has a start fast, finish 

strong mentality and 

students typically start to 

see progress soon after 

they step foot in our classrooms. 

Progress typically 

comes quickly, soon after 

they invest themselves 

in the program. At the 

school’s core is a structured 

program designed to 

help students navigate the 

academic day and a daily 

schedule designed to keep 

students busy. Between 

a packed class schedule, 

after-school sports, study 

hall and Saturday classes, 

there is little unprogrammed 

time. 

The School is settled on 

a 120-acre campus which 

gives our students plenty 

of room to learn and play. 

Boarding school life does 

not always allow lots of 

free time, but it has plenty 

of room for fun. Students 

are so involved – playing 

sports, going on trips and 

hanging out with each other 

– that they get the most 

out of the rich residential 

experience. 

In July, the School’s coed 

summer program is five 

weeks of learning and fun 

for ages 8 to 16. The Gow 

School summer program is 

for students who have been 

experiencing academic difficulties, 

or have been diagnosed 

with dyslexia or 

specific learning disabilities. 

The summer program 

runs from the end of June 

to early August with morning 

academics, afternoon 

fun and games and weekend 

adventures. The Gow 

School summer program 

gives students academic 

tools and self-confidence 

they can take with them 

wherever they go; to the 

classroom and beyond. 

By combining a structured 

program and environment 

with flexibility, 

individualization and room 

for fun, Gow provides a 

rich school experience that 

is precisely what dyslexic 

students need to learn and 

to enjoy learning. 

Submitted by The Gow 

School, 2491 Emery Road, 

South Wales, New York, (716) 

652-3450. 

Reach new heights at 

St. John’s Northwestern 

this summer! 

DAY & OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS FOR 

BOYS & GIRLS IN GRADES 1-12 IN DELAFIELD, WI 

www.sjnma.org/camps



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SUMMER 2020 

JUNE 17 - AUGUST 9 

ARTS • AQUATICS • SPORTS 

ADVENTURE • AGES 3-12 

847.295.4900 

BANNERDAYCAMP.COM 

Countryside Day School offers 

‘awe-inspiring’ camp experience 

Countryside Day 

School, a renowned institution 

in Northbrook for 

more than 50 years, continues 

to fill a niche in the 

educational market by providing 

students 16 months 

through eighth grade with 

an unique learning experience 

that emphasizes not 

only rigorous academic 

studies but also the development 

of critical character 

skills essential for success 

not just in school, but 

more importantly in life. 

Countryside is committed 

to working in partnership 

with parents to help young 

people become more than 

great students but also exceptional 

adults. 

Summer can be an excellent 

time to find out 

more about this world 

class school. Camps are 

offered for students 3–12 

years old at two-week intervals 

beginning June 15 

and are taught by Countryside’s 

highly experienced 

and dedicated faculty. 

Camps for children 3–6 

years blend classroom experience 

with themes like 

the science of cooking, 

study of safari animals, or 

fundamental reading intensive 

with outdoor play 

and daily swimming in 

their backyard pool. 

For students 6–12 years 

old, camp themes including 

writing and performing 

a children’s opera, 

Master Chef Junior, coding 

and gaming with Code 

Ninjas in Glenview, and 

Pinewood Derby — also 

with outdoor play and 

swimming. These programs 

are all small group 

experiences, not mixed in 

with hundreds of campers. 

Faculty at Countryside 

understand education in a 

broader and deeper context 

than conventional schools. 

They see school as an internship 

to adulthood in 

which students develop a 

strong sense of agency and 

empathy. Countryside students 

feel a deep responsibility 

to make a contribution. 

This is accomplished 

in classes that are “microsocieties” 

designed to emulate 

real life, with mixed 

ages, the expectation to 

take initiative, permission 

to follow interests which 

develops deep concentration 

and an intrinsic love 

of learning, and room to 

learn that failing is necessary 

in order to accomplish 

great things. 

This great work is 

also accomplished with 

uniquely strong one-to-one 

student-teacher relationships 

where teachers do 

more than offer academic 

content but also serve as 

mentors to their students. 

Teachers’ knowledge of 

each individual student is 

one of the most treasured 

aspects of the Countryside 

experience by both 

students and parents alike. 

It is also what makes the 

role of teaching so inspiring 

that Countryside Day 

enjoys very little teacher 

turnover. 

The final piece of the 

Countryside success strategy 

is a close working relationship 

with parents in 

which faculty share observations 

of their students, 

seek information from 

parents about what they 

see at home, and make 

recommendations regarding 

parenting based on the 

expert, collective experience 

of master teachers. 

The CDS faculty is keenly 

aware of the changes in 

culture that are impacting 

children and families and 

how these changes are affecting 

the development of 

young people. 

Countryside’s website, 

countrysideday.org, is a 

great place to start your 

research, but families say, 

without exception, that 

it is a visit to the classrooms 

themselves that reveal 

the unparalleled and 

awe-inspiring educational 

experience. Parents are 

encouraged to schedule a 

personalized tour anytime. 

Submitted by Countryside 

Day School, 1985 Pfingsten 


498-1105.



Soccer organization provides fun, competitive environment for youth 

American Youth Soccer Organization 

(AYSO) 425 was 

founded when the recreational 

soccer leagues from Glencoe, 

Kenilworth, Northfield and 

Winnetka combined their youth 

soccer programs and joined 

AYSO. 

Today, more than 1,200 children 

between the ages of 4-14 

participate in the program. 

AYSO 425 is one of the strongest 

AYSO regions in the country. 

AYSO is celebrating its 53rd 

year as the largest youth soccer 

organization in the USA. AYSO 

was established in the Los Angeles 

area in 1964 with nine 

teams. It was the dream of a 

group of devoted soccer enthusiasts 

who started the organization 

in a garage. Today, AYSO 

has 50,000 teams and more than 

500,000 players nation-wide. Its 

goal is to provide world-class 

youth soccer programs that enrich 

children’s lives. 

AYSO is supported by 

125,000 volunteers. Parents 

donate their time as coaches, 

referees, team parents, administrators 

and sponsors. Along with 

being a volunteer-run organization, 

AYSO is a partnership of 

the area parks departments, 

schools and the community. 

As a youth sports organization, 

AYSO recognizes the importance 

of providing a safe 

and healthy atmosphere for 

children. Over the years, AYSO 

has created many valuable programs 

and concepts. Most notably, 

AYSO revolutionized youth 

sports with its Everyone Plays 

and Balanced Teams philosophies. 

In AYSO, each child who registers 

is guaranteed to play at 

least half of every game. AYSO 

recognizes that games are more 

fun when the teams are evenly 

matched, so teams are balanced 

teams based on each player’s 

skill level and the overall ability 

of the team. 

AYSO 425 teams up with international 

and American professional 

soccer trainers to provide 

top notch soccer instruction 

for AYSO’s players and expand 

the pro-grams that AYSO 425 

offers. Throughout the year 

AYSO 425 provides professional 

trainers with fall and spring 

training programs for all ages, 

team coaching, coaches clinics 

and after-school clinics. 

AYSO’s camps for 2020 will 

run between July 13-18 and 

Aug. 17-21. 

If you are interested in learning 

more about AYSO 425 and 

registering your child for soccer, 

visit playsoccer.org. 

Submitted by AYSO 425, P.O. Box 

575, Winnetka.



Good Times Summer Day Camp features numerous trips 

Get Ready for 

a Summer 

of Discovery! 

JUNE 15 – AUGUST 7, 2020 

BONUS WEEKS - AUGUST 10 & AUGUST 17 

FOR A SEAMLESS SUMMER-LONG CAMP EXPERIENCE 

Our 40th summer is around 

the corner. 

Good Times Summer Day 

Camp offers flexible programs 

running from June 18 until Aug. 

10. Camp options include daily, 

weekly, or the entire summer. 

You can pick the exact schedule 

you need and we’ll supply 

the good times. 

Good Times Day Camp offers 

many convenient drop off locations 

including Glenview, Northbrook 

and Deerfield. Keep your 

camper safe and happy. 

Flexible schedules with extended 

hours. Enjoy the best 

field trips, coolest pools and the 

most exciting events. 

Check out the 2020 Calendar 

at GoodTimesCamp.com. 

The jam-packed schedule includes: 

Register at 

bakerdemschool.org/summer 

Sixteen amazing field trips 

•Enchanted Castle 

•Odyssey Fun World 

•Great America, Dave & 

Buster’s 

•Hollywood Park 

•Action Territory 

•Sky High 

•Safari Land 

•Santa’s Village 

Baker Demonstration School 

201 Sheridan Rd, Wilmette 

847-425-5800 

Please see good times, 20 

Harand Camp 

847.864.1500 

of the 

Where EVERYONE is a STAR! 

Theatre Arts 

Singing, Dancing, Acting &All the Fun of Camp Life! 

CO-ED, AGES 7-18 ● 1, 3 or 6 WEEKS ● MODERN FACILITIES 

www.harandcamp.com



YMCA summer camp 

provides positive 

experiences in a fun 

and caring community 

At the North Suburban 

YMCA’s Summer Camp, 

kids benefit by making 

friends, building self-confidence 

and making positive 

memories that will 

last a lifetime. The Y offers 

specialized programs 

for all kinds of interests 

with age-appropriate options 

for children as young 

as two all the way through 

kids in junior high. 

Looking for a mix of 

everything camp? The Y’s 

traditional camps promote 

Y values through active 

games, craft projects, indoor 

swimming, fun field 

trips, weekly themes, 

weekly all camp events 

and camper’s choice activities. 

With over 40 camp 

programs to choose from, 

one is sure to fit your family. 

The 2020 Camp Guide 

is available at NSYMCA. 

org. 

New this year is Y Camp 

Director, Ricky Gonzalez 

who joins the Y after 

working as a Camp Director 

with the Evanston Recreation 

Department for 14 

years. 

“For my first summer 

at NSYMCA, I am most 

excited to get to know and 

work with all the families 

and campers in the community,” 

Gonzalez said. “I 

am also looking forward to 

introducing everyone to a 

wider variety of games and 

activities, new specialty 

camps, theme days and 

events, as well as helping 

to make our Y camps the 

safest and most fun they 

have ever been.” 

What sets the Y camps 

apart and truly makes them 

special is that the YMCA 

is a charitable non-profit 

organization. While camp 

is all about having fun, 

the camp community also 

embraces helping others. 

Many of the campers are 

involved in a wide variety 

of weekly scheduled 

service projects all over 

the community that are 

embraced with incredible 

enthusiasm and kindness. 

The Y is a community that 

is inclusive, supportive, 

and celebrates diversity. 

NSYMCA camps offer 

unparalleled flexibility and 

value that appeals to parents. 

Campers can sign up 

for sessions by the week, 

accommodating family 

schedules and allowing 

children to explore a variety 

of programs. The Y offers 

half-day and full-day 

camps, three, four or fiveday 

options, before- and 

after-camp childcare and 

transportation from Northbrook 

summer schools for 

afternoon camps. Children 

with special needs are welcomed 

in camp programs 

with support and adaptations 

provided by experienced 

Y staff members. 

All these options create a 

customized experience to 

fit any family’s situation. 

New programs for 2020 

include: 

• 10-week sports camp 

• New specialty camps 

• New swimming lessons 

opt-out 

• Emergency texting 

• Full-day Pathfinder 

Camp option (4-5 yearolds) 

• Lunch ordering program 

from Marla’s Lunch 

Registration for NSYM- 

CA Summer Camp is open 

now. The NSYMCA Camp 

Guide and online registration 

are available at 

NSYMCA.org. 

Submitted by the North Suburban 

YMCA, 2705 Techny 

Rd., Northbrook, (847) 272- 

7250. 

Get Ready for 

a Summer 

of Discovery! 

JUNE 15 – AUGUST 7, 2020 

BONUS WEEKS - AUGUST 10 & AUGUST 17 

FOR A SEAMLESS SUMMER-LONG CAMP EXPERIENCE 

Register at 

bakerdemschool.org/summer 

• For Campers age 3-15 

• Hands-on, inquiry based 

classes led by our caring, 

experienced staff 

• Before and After Camp Care 

• Located close to Lake 

Michigan for weekly trips 

to the beach 

Baker Demonstration School • 201 Sheridan Rd, Wilmette 

847-425-5800



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JUNE 15th - AUGUST 17th 

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BOYS 

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AGES 3-12 

This is Your Summer! 

NO CARPOOL NEEDED Door to door bus service 

SAY GOODBYE TO BROWN BAGS Lunch included 

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Over 70 years of camping — 

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Exceptional Swim Program Fun-Filled & Unique Activities Exciting Theme Days & Events 

Optional Specialty Camps (Tennis, Golf, Horseback Riding) Shortened Day Camp For Preschoolers 

CALL US: 847-945-4455 | Decomadaycamp.Com 

The Country Experience is a week long 

sleep-away camp for 7-16 year olds who 

love animals and the outdoors. 

www.thecountryexperience.com 

312-852-7400 

Elizabeth, IL 

Registration Now Underway for 2020! 

June 15 - August 7 - 4, 6, or 8 Week Options 

Instructional Swim Twice Daily, Sports, Performing Arts, 

Archery, Nature, Tennis, Specials Week, Athletic Clinics 

and Optional Golf & Horseback Riding 

For Campers 4-13 Door to Door Transportation 

Before and After Camp Care Available 

Contact us for more information, to schedule a tour, or to register. www.TamarakDayCamp.com



Glenview Park District 

offers variety of fun 

camp experiences 

Make new friendships, lifetime memories, 

find a new sport or take in all the wonders 

of nature this summer at Glenview 

Park District camps. Journey through our 

camp brochure which offers something 

for every child age 3-17 with the perfect 

combination of fun, friendship, adventure 

and safety. 

Even children as young as two will benefit 

from socializing prior to preschool in 

a setting with mom or dad in You Are My 

Sunshine (YAMS) day camp. Slightly 

older kids will enjoy scavenger hunts and 

other games on special theme days like 

Olympics Day, Water Day, Carnival Day 

and more. Our eight week camps offer the 

best that summer offers like swimming, 

sports, arts and crafts, theatre, dance, 

Minecraft, claymation, outdoor games 

and farming. 

Glenview Park District staff provide 

an environment that encourages kids to 

step out of their comfort zone and build 

self-esteem. After the eight-week session 

ends on July 31, the fun keeps going for 

one more week with Summer Extension 

Camp. Seven to 12-year-olds had this option 

last year, but this year, we are opening 

it up to younger residents. It’s now 

available for children ages 5-12 with optional 

before and after care. 

Another new camp this year is Camp 

Glenview at Crowley Park for ages 11-14. 

It includes several field trips each week 

throughout the summer. Although the duration 

of camp is eight weeks, participants 

can sign up week to week. So, you pick 

the weeks you want to attend. 

We are entering our third year of Summer 

Enrichment Programs in partnership 

with Glenview School District 34. These 

talented teachers are excited as ever to offer 

classes at Attea Middle School including 

Math Madness, Hooked on Crochet, 

Tabletop Board Gaming, Safety City, Chess 

Clinic and Higher Level Basketball Skills. 

Speaking of sports, check out these 

camps: Junior Titan Boys Lacrosse Clinic, 

Extra Innings Summer Baseball, Football 

Clinic, Mindset Girls Volleyball, Higher 

Level Basketball Skills & Training, Superstar 

Tumbling, Starlight Cheer, Premier 

Poms Dance, Summer Swing Golf, 

Tennis and Competitive Tennis Training, 

Junior Paddle and Sports for a Lifetime. 

The Glenview Park District offers flexibility. 

Sign up for full or half day camps 

ranging from two to five days a week. We 

also have an “in-between” option for parents 

who say, “My child isn’t quite ready 

for full day, but could handle more than a 

half-day camp.” The Young Adventurers 

Camp for 5-6 year olds runs from 9 a.m.- 

2 p.m. They experience field trips once a 

week and will not visit the outdoor pools. 

We want to remind parents that early 

bird registration is the best way to go. Not 

only are the fees reduced, but families can 

also register with a deposit and pay in a 

series of installments. Those who register 

after March 15 must pay the regular fee 

and pay in full at time of registration. 

So, put down the technology and experience 

summer camp at the Glenview 

Park District. Sign up today and save. 

Submitted by the Glenview Park District, 

2400 Chestnut Ave., Glenview, (847) 724- 

5670. 

KARZEN CAMPS 

June 8th - August 14th 2020 

JERRY KARZEN 

TENNIS 

PROGRAM AGE TIME LOCATION SIGN-UP 

Tennis Camp 

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Tournament Tennis 

Camp 

High School 

Tennis Drills 

High Performance 

Tennis Drills 

Basketball Camp 

Basketball Camp 

Tennis/Basketball 

Combo 

Tennis/Basketball 

Combo 

5-7 

8-13 

11-15 

13-18 

By Ability 

5-7 

8-13 

5-7 

8-13 

9:00-10:00am 

9:00am-12:00pm and/or 

1:00-3:30pm 

9:00am-12:00pm 

1:00-3:30pm 

North Shore RC 

New Trier/Northfield (am) 

North Shore RC (pm) 


New Trier/Northfield 




Weekly Sign up M–F 



Package/ 

Per time M–F 

7:00-9:00pm North Shore RC Per Time T/Th 

10:15-11:15am 

9:00am-12:00pm and/or 

1:00-3:30pm 

9:00-11:15am 

9:00am-3:30pm 

North Shore Racquet Club 

2826 Old Willow Road, Northfield 

JOHN KARZEN 

BASKETBALL 

New Trier/Northfield 






CONTACT US TODAY: 847-729-0450 

or NorthshoreRC.com 

New Trier High School/ Northfield 

7 Happ Road, Northfield



2 HOURS 

FROM 

CHICAGO 

Reach new heights at 

St. John’s Northwestern 

this summer! 

DAY & OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS 

FOR BOYS & GIRLS IN GRADES 1-12 

IN DELAFIELD, WI 

www.sjnma.org/camps 

CAMP BEN FRANKEL 

Ages 7-17 · Near Carbondale, IL · campbenfrankel.org 

Camp Cedar Lodge 

Who are we? 

Family owned and operated since 1964 

1-8 weeks, 60 campers 

Vaulting 

Diverse general camp programs 

Coed, ages 8-16 

Mini Me Camp forages 5-7 

150 acres w/private lake 

Year around programs 

Strong Hunt Seat riding program for 

all levels 

www.cedarlodge.com | campcedarlodge@gmail.com 

(269)674-8071 | POBox 218 Lawrence,MI49064 

BUILDING STRONG GIRLS 

ON & OFF THE FIELD 

Inspiring girls 4-14 of all skill levels 

LEARN & PLAY MULTIPLE SPORTS DAILY 

IN A FUN & EMPOWERING ENVIRONMENT! 

LOCATIONS IN 

LAKE FOREST & GLENCOE 

After-Camp Care Available 

Transportation option at select camps 

847-229-9959 

gameonsports4girls.com 

Camp Agawak For Girls 

Minocqua, WI 

www.agawak.com 715-356-5383 

Est. 1921 

4 day/4 night Rookie Camp 

2 Week Session 

3.5 Week Session 

7 Week Session 

Family Camp 

Over 45 exciting activities 

Fun & caring staff 

Outstanding facilities 

Warm family atmosphere 

Broadway Kids Camp 

& Make Your Own Music Video Camp! 

Full and half day camp for incoming 

Pre-K to 8th Graders 

All camps take place at 

St. David’s Church in Glenview 

Join Sing with Emily this summer to get 

creative! From singing and dancing, to 

creating costumes and storyboarding, 

there is something for everyone at camp! 

To sign up and for more info, visit www.SingWithEmily.com 

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Kids become explorers and creators at Noggin Builders camps 

How do you build a dunk tank? 

What can cooking teach us about 

chemistry? What kinds of challenges 

would you create if you 

made an escape room? These 

are just a few of the questions 

kids explore in Noggin Builders 

camps, where they dive into 

different STEM-related themes 

each week and follow their curiosity 

along new pathways. 

At Noggin Builders, we have a 

blast creating and experimenting 

in classes all year round—but 

summer is the time to really dig 

in and have fun. Kids collaborate 

with each other on projects, and 

new friendships are forged while 

they’re inventing and learning. 

There’s no better way to sharpen 

problem-solving and creative 

thinking skills while school’s 

out. 

Whether your kids are in preschool, 

elementary school, or 

middle school, Noggin Builders 

has a place for them to explore 

and grow this summer. 

Pre-K 

Curious kids ages 3 to 5 years 

find learning opportunities everywhere 

with fun, hands-on 

STEM activities. Young campers 

will explore how science intersects 

with other subjects, from 

Da Vinci’s art to Dr. Seuss to dinosaurs. 

Pre-K camps run by the 

week from May 26 to Aug. 28, 

with 3, 4, or 5-day per week options 

available (9 a.m.-12 p.m.). 

Entering grades K-2 

Campers explore many different 

areas of STEM with weekly 

themes including Engineering 

through Time, Jungle Trek, Go 

Green Science, Junior Gadget 

Design, LEGO Adventures 

and more. Camps run Monday 

through Friday, by the week, 

from June 8 to Aug. 14. Half-day 

(9 a.m.-12 p.m.) and full-day (9 

a.m.-4 p.m.) options are available. 

Entering grades 3-5 

Campers enhance their STEM 

skills and creative problem solving 

as they use their innovation 

in Crazy Contraptions, Cool 

Chemistry, DIY Circuits, Escape 

Room Engineers, Science in the 

Kitchen and Camp Invention. 

Camps run Monday through Friday, 

by the week, from June 8 to 

Aug. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Entering grades 6-8 

Turn middle-schoolers’ ingenuity 

into action at Maker Camp, 

where kids use tools, circuits and 

other equipment to design and 

build their own creations. Maker 

Camps run in 2-week, Monday 

through Friday sessions that start 

June 8, July 6 and Aug. 3, 9 a.m.- 

4 p.m. 

All K-8 camps provide an 

extended-hours option before (8 

a.m.-9 a.m.) and/or after (4 p.m.- 

6 p.m.) camp. 

To sign your child up for mindbuilding 

summer adventures, go 

to nogginbuilders.com/summer- 

22cen, find the best themes and 

dates for your child, and click 

register. 

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Dundee Road, Northbrook, (847) 

687-2450. 

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CAMP MANITOWA 

SUMMER CAMP IN SOUTHERN IL 

June 8 - August 16 

1-2 week sessions 

Our 2 camps on 280+ acres and 4 lakes offer 

zip lining, high ropes course, canoeing & 

kayaking, basketball, GA GA, softball, archery, 

hiking, flag football, team building, disc golf, 

arts & crafts, camp fires and more! 

Wonderful counselors, excellent communication 

and customer service. 

campmanitowa.com 

dan@campmanitowa.com 

DISCOVERY DAY CAMP 

Family owned and operated since 1984. 

www.campdiscovery.com • 847-367-2267 

• Located in the Lincolnshire/Vernon Hills Area 

• Programming for Campers Ages 4-14 

• Adventure, Creative and Performing Arts, 

Swimming (twice daily), Team and Individual Sports, 

Special Events, and so much more! 

• Flexible Schedule—Choose 2-8 Weeks 

• Bus Service, Extended Day, Pre & Post Camp Available 

• Catered Lunch Option 

• Sibling Discounts 

● 

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Extended School 

Year Program 

June 12 - July 24 

Highly individualized &multi-sensory 

instruction with continued support 

toward IEP goals 

Comprehensive clinical services 

Afternoon enrichment courses 

For more information, please 

contact Regina Aniolowski at 

raniolowski@coveschool.org 

Explorethe Possibilities 

Camp Jorn YMCA 

Manitowish Waters, WI 

Overnight Camp µDay Camp µFamily Camp 

campjornymca.org | 715•543•8808 

BEST 

SUMMER 

EVER 

IS AT THE Y! 

SIGN UP TODAYATNSYMCA.ORG! 

Experience •Variety •Flexibility 

North Suburban YMCA 

2705 Techny Rd.Northbrook, IL 

847-272-7250 •nsymca.org



It’s time to rock with Glenbrook’s School of Rock 

Get in ahead of the rush to 

secure your spot at School of 

Rock — Glenbrook, opening 

spring 2020. School of 

Rock is the world’s leading 

performance-based music 

school, dedicated to helping 

students of all ages and levels 

reach their potential both 

on and off stage. 

We teach drums, guitar, 

bass, keyboards, voice and 

develop songwriters. Our 

students attend both private 

lessons and group rehearsals. 

The team dynamic creates 

a supportive, inclusive 

and motivating environment 

where kids feel inspired 

to excel. We have 

programs for ages 4 to 99 

that will challenge and inspire 

every step of the way! 

As we like to say, we put on 

shows to teach music. We 

do not teach music to put on 

shows. 

School of Rock — Glenbrook 

is brought to you by 

the team that owns and operates 

the company’s highest-performing 

school in 

Oak Park. 

Summer Camp is a great 

introduction to the School 

of Rock method and community. 

Our camps are 

highly immersive and insanely 

fun. We offer our full 

slate of regular programming 

and special workshops 

all year long, but 

summer also means camp 

time. Here is what is on the 

slate at School of Rock — 

Glenbrook for 2020: 

Rock ‘N’ Roll Boot Camp 

(June 15-June 19, July 27- 

July 31) 

Come in with a choice 

of instrument and we will 

get you started learning the 

basics and actually playing 

songs with others right 

away. No experience necessary 

— all it takes is the 

desire to rock. Rock ‘n’ Roll 

make-overs and a photoshoot 

are included. Open to 

voice, keys, guitar, bass and 

drums. This session culminates 

in a gig at our in-house 

venue. 

Beginner, all instruments, 

ages 8 to 13, full day: 9 

a.m.-3 p.m. 

Rock Rookies Boot Camp 

(July 6-July 10) 

Rookies is an early music 

learner’s program where 

students will learn songs by 

bands like Queen and Imagine 

Dragons to gain fundamental 

instrument learning 

on appropriately-sized 

gear, and learn the basics of 

ear training, rhythm, pitch, 

song structure, teamwork 

and close listening. We use 

a house backline of guitars, 

bass, drums, keyboards, and 

mics so instrument ownership 

is not necessary. This 

session culminates in a 

showcase for families. 

Beginner, all instruments, 

ages 6 and 7, half day: 9 

a.m.-12 p.m. 

With the Beatles! Camp 

(7/13 - 7/17) 

Do you love everything 

about John, Paul, George, 

and Ringo? So do we. Our 

song selection will be customized 

to the playing level 

of the students and will be 

drawn from all of the Beatles’ 

albums. Ear Training 

will be covered and learning 

how to build a chord 

with voices. We will provide 

a great introduction to 

the melodies, structure, and 

musicianship that made up 

this very special band. This 

session culminates in a gig 

at our in-house venue. 

Advanced beginner and 

up (please ask), ages 10 and 

up, full day: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Green Day (8/10 - 8/14) 

In honor of this long-time 

band that has carried the 

punk torch for new generations, 

we have designed 

a camp that will not only 

satisfy your urge to play 

hard, fast, melodic poppunk 

songs but also to unpack 

the band’s approach 

to songwriting. Understand 

what inspires them, drives 

their music and keeps their 

songs fresh and relevant. 

This session culminates in a 

performance at our in-house 

venue. 

Advanced beginner and 

up (please ask), ages 10 and 

up, full day: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

School of Rock On Tour and 

In Studio! 

At School of Rock, we 

are proud to say, you can 

get there from here. Our 

students have played Lollapalooza, 

Riot Fest, Milwaukee 

Summerfest, The 

Conan O’Brien Show, Mo- 

Pop, Gathering of the Vibes, 

Red Rocks, Times Square, 

The Chicago Auto Show, 

The Progressive Motorcy- 

Please see rock, 21 

Jump to a summer of fun at the Northbrook Park District 

Make lasting memories, meet 

new friends and embark on amazing 

adventures at Northbrook Park 

District Summer Camps. 

With a wide variety of camps 

available for preschoolers to teens, 

there’s something for everyone. 

Our experienced staff engage 

campers with a variety of opportunities 

promoting teamwork, 

friendship and fun. Campers develop 

self-confidence through individual 

success and team activities. 

Discovery your adventure at the 

Northbrook Park District Summer 

Camp open house Monday, Feb. 

24 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Leisure 

Center, 3323 Walters Ave. 

Receive a 10 percent early registration 

discount, available on 

most camps, through March 16. 

To accommodate busy families, 

flexible registration is available 

for most camps — choose the 

weeks you want to attend including 

pre- and post-season camps. 

The district also offers morning 

and afternoon Extended Care and 

a lunch program through Kiddos 

Catering. 

“Our camps are unparalleled in 

the community in terms of choice, 

staff to camper ratio, learning opportunities 

and new experiences,” 

said Katie Kotloski, Recreation 

Division Manager. “Summer 

camps connect kids with nature, 

the community and each other 

while building important social 

skills and encouraging physical 

activity.” 

Preschoolers can join in on the 

fun with You Are My Sunshine 

(ages 2 to 3), Camp Sunshine 

(ages 3 to 5) and Dancing Adventures 

(ages 3 to 5). 

Pursue ice-dancing dreams in 

skate and dance camp (ages 5 to 

12) offering skating instruction, 

practice time and off-ice classes. 

Campers will also participate in 

arts and crafts, cookouts, field trips 

and swimming. 

For younger sports enthusiasts, 

Little Champions (ages 5 to 7) 

teaches children a different sport 

each week. Youth also play a wide 

selection of sports in Sports Mania 

Camp (ages 8 to 10) and Athletic 

Adventures (ages 11 to 13). 

Step into the spotlight with the 

Limelighters Workshop (ages 5 to 

7) introduces children to theatre 

with a wide range of recreational 

activities. Participants become 

fully immersed in theater education, 

from working on set design 

and costumes to taking part in a 

live performance. Theatre Arts 

Workshop, another popular theater 

camp (ages 8 to 13), features a 

Musical Track option with a musical 

production at the end of each 

session or an Elective Track that 

provides opportunities to explore 

dance, improv, technical theater, 

stage combat and other performing 

arts techniques through specialized 

workshops. 

Do you have a budding artist 

in the house? Artistic Adventures 

(ages 8 to 13) encourages a love 

of art and supports creativity. Children 

use a variety of materials and 

learn from experienced artists to 

create masterpieces. 

Take part in themed challenges, 

relay races and logic puzzles in 

Survival Camp (ages 8 to 10) and 

enjoy field trips, sports and team 

building in Camp Trailblazers 

(ages 11 to 13). 

Try out our specialized weekly 

camps for hockey, golf and skateboarding. 

We also have a Junior 

Counselor Apprentice Program 

(ages 14 to 15) that helps teens develop 

leadership skills and future 

job skills. 

For a full list of camps, visit nbparks.org. 

Submitted by the Northbrook Park 

District, 542 Academy Drive, 

Northbrook, (847) 291-2960.



good times 

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•Lake County Fair 

Twenty-four swimming trips 

•Flick Pool 

•Roosevelt Pool 

•Bare Foot Bay 

•Rainbow Falls 

•Vernon Hills Aquatic Center 

•Wheeling Aquatic Center 

Eight themed costume and cookout days 

with kid friendly food provided by Portillo’s, 

Olive Garden and Buffalo Wild Wings. Special 

events include teddy stuffers, s’mores 

and a professional jugglers. 

Sports? We have all sorts of sports. 

It’s your camper’s choice, all geared for 

fun. Basketball, baseball, football, soccer, 

volleyball, badminton, tetherball, dodgeball, 

floor hockey, ping pong, air hockey, 

foosball and dome hockey. 

For more information, or to view all options 

for camps, visit GoodTimesCamp. 

com. 

Submitted by Good Times Summer Day 

Camp, 300 Waukegan Road, Glenview, (847) 

729-4884. 

A Summer of Camping Fun and Friendship! 

CAMP TIMBERLINE IS A CAMP FOR BOYS. It has warm 

atmosphere in Wisconsin’s Northwoods with campers from 

around the country. Individual choice of extensive water 

activities including waterskiing, land sports, & activities. 

We also offer spectacular camping trips for all ages and 

experience levels. Our campers have the option to go 

canoeing, backpacking or rock climbing in gorgeous, remote 

locations all over Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota & Canada. 

Bring Your Sense of Adventure! 

Sam Kahn, Owner/Director - Camp Timberlane 

sam@camptimberlane.com • 520-477-7531 • www.camptimberlane.com 

ALL THINGS SPORTS, ALL THINGS 

FRIENDS, ALL THINGS FUN 

WELCOME HOME! 

WELCOME TO OJIBWA! 

FOR MORE INFORMATION 

PLEASE CONTACT JOEY AT 

JOEY@CAMPOJIBWA.COM 

OR 312-520-2323



Banner Day Camp ‘has it all’ in the North Shore 

Banner Day Camp is 

proud to offer the North 

Shore’s premier day camp 

experience and is so excited 

to celebrate its 56th 

summer in 2020. When 

camp was opened in 1964, 

Banner’s desire was to 

build a community centered 

on compassion, kindness 

and joy. This remains 

our desire. Over the years 

Banner has become home 

to so many campers; a 

place where they are nurtured, 

accepted and a part 

of an amazing camp community. 

The growth our campers 

make socially and emotionally 

is life changing. 

There is nothing more important 

during their formative 

years of life than to 

give them a place where 

they develop deep and 

genuine self-confidence 

by learning and mastering 

new skills, become 

increasingly independent, 

increase resiliency, practice 

empathy and grow in 

social skills like friendship, 

sportsmanship and 

teamwork – all while having 

fun. 

The facilities and activities 

at Banner are second 

to none. The wide variety 

of activities at camp provide 

unique opportunities 

for campers to experience 

new things. From adventure 

activities like the high 

ropes course, bungee trampoline 

and bumper boats 

to swimming in our pool 

complex or at our lake, 

Banner has it all. 

Our team is dedicated to 

creating a fun, growthful 

summer and an experience 

that will be cherished for 

a lifetime. Our leadership 

Five cool ideas for summer self-improvement 

Any time of year makes 

a fine time to learn a new 

skill, take up an old hobby 

or set a goal. Here are five 

cool ideas to try: 

• Start coding: Whether 

you want to switch careers 

and become a software 

or web developer 

or simply take up a new 

hobby, learning to code 

can open up a world 

of possibilities, while 

keeping your mind active 

and vital. And these 

days, free online tutorials 

available in dozens 

of programming languages, 

can help you get 

started without any tools 

required but time and 

dedication. 

• Learn to play piano: 

Learning a musical instrument 

can improve 

focus, enhance memory 

and reduce stress. For 

a fast-track to playing 

songs skillfully, check 

out the Casio CT-X700, 

which features a Step- 

Up Lesson system to 

easily learn songs from 

the keyboard’s builtin 

library. The display 

shows proper fingering 

and notation, and a sixtrack 

recorder allows 

you to quickly capture 

your inspiration. 

• Set a reading goal: You 

don’t have to be a student 

to complete a reading 

challenge. Whether 

it’s to read 5 non-fiction 

books over the course of 

a month or get through 

that classic tome that’s 

been sitting on your 

bookshelf for years, give 

yourself a reading goal 

to achieve. 

• Get outdoors: Spending 

time exercising in nature 

has powerful physical 

and mental health 

benefits. Give yourself 

the motivation needed 

to get outdoors with a 

wearable device, such as 

the WSD F30 Pro Trek 

Smart Outdoor Watch, 

which includes a builtin 

compass, altimeter 

and barometer, as well 

as a slew of fitness and 

nature apps designed to 

promote wellness and 

help you better appreciate 

your surroundings. 

• Start saving: If you don’t 

have a savings account, 

think about opening 

one. Make it painless 

by having the fund draw 

automated monthly payments 

from your checking 

account. Then sit 

back and watch your 

savings grow. 

Looking for some motivation 

for change and 

growth? Self-improvement 

comes in all shapes 

and sizes. Consider devoting 

some time to something 

new. 

team – made up of teachers, 

school administrators 

and camp professionals 

– provide unsurpassed supervision 

while developing 

partnership with the 

parents and the providing 

the very best care of the 

campers. Banner’s amazing 

camp staff undergo extensive 

training allowing 

them to lead groups and 

specialty areas with enthusiasm 

and skill. 

We encourage you to 

visit camp and see for 

yourself! Banner’s office 

is open weekdays all year 

long. Call us at (847) 295- 

4900 to schedule a personal 

tour to see the facility 

and meet our team. 

Submitted by Banner Day 

Camp, 1225 Riverwoods 

Road, Lake Forest, (847) 

295-4900. 

rock 

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cle Show, Wrigley Field and 

have shared the stage with 

luminaries of the music 

world. We have recorded in 

legendary studios, including 

Sunset Sound in Los Angeles. 

Each School of Rock 

location’s staff is made up 

entirely of trained and actively 

gigging professional 

musicians, who are background-checked 

and safetycertified. 

We are excited to 

be bringing this high-level 

learning experience to the 

Northbrook/Glenview area. 

For more information 

about us, please visit glenbrook.schoolofrock.com, 

email glenbrook@schoolofrock.com, 

or call (224) 

904-ROCK (7625). 

Submitted by School of Rock 

Glenbrook, 3139 Dundee 


904-7625.



Inspire Her Greatness 

WeHaKee Camp for Girls is an all-girls 

summer camp in Winter, Wisconsin. 

Together, we create memorable, fun 

experiences that will enhance each girl’s 

strength, confidence, independence, and 

compassion. Lasting relationships and 

the adventure of a lifetime begins here! 

Register at WeHaKeeCampForGirls.com 

Summer Camp 

Open house 

Monday, February 24 6:30-8pm 

Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave. 

847-291-2993 nbparks.org 

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How your family can protect 

songbirds around your house and garden 

Songbirds are not only 

beautiful, they are a vital 

component of the ecosystems 

they inhabit. If you 

have a garden, you may 

have observed this in action. 

Unfortunately, millions 

of wild birds are killed annually 

colliding with windows 

in the U.S. alone. 

But your family can take 

action to prevent it from 

happening on your own 

property. Here’s how: 

• Make windows visible 

to birds: Special decals 

that reflect ultraviolet 

sunlight to your home’s 

windows, particularly 

those windows that are 

highly reflective of open 

sky, have been proven to 

substantially reduce the 

likelihood of bird strikes. 

Those from WindowAlert 

feature patterns that give 

the appearance of slightly 

frosted translucent glass, 

but glow like a stoplight 

for birds, and the brand 

also makes a high-tech 

liquid called WindowAlert 

UV Liquid, which can be 

applied between decals for 

greater protection. More 

information can be found 

at windowalert.com. 

• Be mindful of birdfeeder 

placement: Birdfeeders 

are a lovely way 

to attract beautiful birds 

to your yard, while giving 

them a place to rest and 

refuel. Remember though, 

bird strikes tend to occur 

near bird feeders, as feeding 

birds are easily frightened 

and are apt to take 

wild, evasive flight. To 

avoid this from happening, 

be sure to use window decals, 

as well as to position 

feeders closer than three 

feet or farther than 30 feet 

from windows. Surprisingly, 

the safest placement 

is attached to the window 

itself. Assess the birdfeeders 

in your yard and make 

changes as needed. 

• Consider other hazards: 

Other ways you can 

protect birds on your property 

include gardening organically, 

keeping pet cats 

indoors or in an enclosure 

and growing native plant 

and flower species suited 

to pollinating birds. 

“With a few small home 

updates this season, your 

family can save the lives 

of wild birds and be better 

stewards of the environment,” 

said Spencer 

Schock, founder of WindowAlert. 

Fun ways to develop your children’s interests 

The games children play 

can inform the way they 

see the world. Here are 

some fun ways to make 

playtime an opportunity 

to help young kids explore 

new ideas and develop 

their interests: 

• Art: Dedicate a little 

corner of a room to kidfriendly 

arts and crafts 

projects. Stock the space 

with finger paints, watercolors, 

play-dough, crayons 

and construction paper 

to encourage kids to refine 

their skills and gain a 

deeper appreciation for art. 

Have kids draw and paint 

from their imagination or 

take them on trips to a local 

park to capture what 

they see. 

• Food: Inspire kids’ interest 

in the culinary world 

with fun toys that let them 

be the chef. With the Leap- 

Frog Smart Sizzlin’ BBQ 

Grill, for example, little 

grill masters can pretend 

to grill by placing eight 

different play food items 

on an interactive skewer. 

Utensil hooks keep the 

tongs and spatula at the 

ready to serve steak, fish, 

green peppers and more. 

The smart grill recognizes 

the food’s name and color 

and knows if the heat is 

too high. Kids can twist 

the skewer to count along 

with the grill, then turn 

the temperature dial from 

1 to 10. With sizzling and 

cooking sounds, as well as 

safety messages, grilling 

suggestions, melodies and 

phrases, this interactive 

grill is a fun way to get 

kids interested in cooking 

and food. 

• Sports: You don’t have 

to enroll kids in a formal, 

competitive team to spark 

an interest in sports. Instead, 

get the ball rolling 

by going outside to catch, 

kick and dribble. Having 

an opportunity to practice 

sports in a fun, pressurefree 

environment will help 

kids develop athletic skills 

on their own time, while 

building their confidence 

and opening the door for 

a deeper interest in the future. 

• Music: It’s never too 

early to develop a sense 

of rhythm and gain knowledge 

of musical genres and 

instruments. New toys like 

the Learn & Groove Dancing 

Panda will inspire kids 

to get up and move. The 

panda shakes, dances and 

spins around to the music 

and his guitar lights up 

with shapes, letters and 

numbers. Kids can play 

Freeze Dance and other 

games, press the musical 

instrument buttons on the 

panda’s light-up shoes to 

hear a saxophone, trumpet, 

drum and guitar, or press 

the whammy-bar music 

button to select from dozens 

of different tunes. The 

same line of toys also features 

the Learn & Groove 

Shakin’ Colors Maracas. 

One maraca includes colorful 

shaker beads and the 

other features a light-up 

dome that changes colors 

and plays maraca sound 

effects. Little ones can 

add rattling sounds to the 

songs that play, count from 

1-10 with every shake, 

and press the six light-up 

buttons to hear color and 

instrument names. Switching 

between English and 

Spanish mode lets kids explore 

all of the content in 

both languages. 

Young children are absorbing 

everything they 

see and hear, so be sure to 

introduce them to a range 

of hobbies through games, 

toys and activities.



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