Summer FAQs

Everyone! All of our summer programs are open to the public. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to register early. Registration remains open until two weeks prior to the start of camp, or until programs are full.

Program age requirements are based on a child’s age as of September 1, 2026. Our youngest programs are the Navigators, for children who will be 4 years old by September 1. 

Our staff are creative planners. They take a basic framework for the daily schedule, but have the flexibility to create theme-based activities that keep their campers active and utilize the internal and external resources we have available. Here is a sample day camp schedule.

All day campers, except those in our Trekkers program, will have swim lessons 3-4 times a week in our Upper School pool. Our lifeguards and swim instructors follow the Red Cross Learn-to-Swim programs. Please note that participants in our one-week specialty camps do not swim.

All full-day campers take weekly field trips around the Chicago area. Some field trip locations will be within walking distance, while others will require the use of a school bus. 

Lunch is provided for all full-day campers four days a week, including a weekly barbecue.

Summer@Latin partners with HandCut foods to offer well-rounded, prepared-from-scratch meals (examples of past daily menus). We prepare allergy-aware options that are tailored to each camper’s dietary needs, but still follow the theme of our daily menus. All meals are free of top allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish. Families will be asked to share information about food allergies and dietary restrictions during registration so we can plan for your child’s needs.

On field trip days, campers will need to bring their own non-perishable lunches and drinks that are free of top allergens.

Yes. Our Extended Day program is available to full-day campers on the days that camp is in session. Children enjoy a safe, supervised environment with a variety of informal activities, including board games, crafts, gym play, and quiet time.

The program runs from 8–9 a.m. and 3–5 p.m. (campers must be picked up by 5 p.m.). Sign-up is offered by the session in which the camper is enrolled.

Admission is open to Latin and non-Latin students who meet the requirements found in the course descriptions.

Yes. Students can earn high school credit for academic courses, provided they complete all required coursework as outlined by the instructor.

Latin offers courses worth either one-half credit (equivalent to a semester course) or one credit (equivalent to a year-long course) for students entering or currently in high school. Non-Latin students may request a course description and copy of the teacher’s evaluation of their work from the Summer@Latin Office.

Please note that each school, including Latin, determines its own credit acceptance policies. We recommend checking with your school in advance to confirm how it awards credit for summer coursework.

Admission is open to Latin and non-Latin students who meet the requirements found in the course descriptions.

Yes. Students can earn high school credit for academic courses, provided they complete all required coursework as outlined by the instructor.

Latin offers courses worth one-half credit (equivalent to a semester course) for students entering or currently in high school. Non-Latin students may request a course description and copy of the teacher’s evaluation of their work from the Summer@Latin Office.

Please note that each school, including Latin, determines its own credit acceptance policies. We recommend checking with your school in advance to confirm how it awards credit for summer coursework.

Regular attendance is essential for successful completion of the classes offered by Summer@Latin. Unexcused absences may result in the loss of credit in an academic course or dismissal from the program. Tuition will not be refunded if a student voluntarily withdraws from a class or is dismissed due to non-attendance or misconduct.

Financial aid is only available to Latin students who will be receiving aid in the fall of 2026. It is primarily apportioned for credited classes, with limited aid available for other academic courses. Latin students should contact the Summer@Latin Office for specific information about financial aid before registering.

We take great care in hiring and training qualified and experienced staff members who have worked with children and are committed to creating a fun and unique day for their camp groups.

Our camp staff is made up of teachers, graduate students, undergraduates and some high school students. On average, 70% of them are returning team members. All of our day camp staff go through a week-long staff training and preparation prior to camp starting.

We have an amazing team of counselors who can step in if a staff member is absent, or provide an extra set of hands during the day. 

Families complete a Medical and Supplemental Health form prior to the start of camp so we know how best to serve their child’s physical and emotional needs. Families are also asked to keep their campers home if they are not feeling well. Children who are running a fever should stay home until they are fever-free for 24 hours. 

Latin’s Director of Student Health and Wellness serves as our on-site summer nurse. They are responsible for reviewing health and medical forms before our sessions start, and for handling onsite health needs as they arise.

Summer@Latin promotes the highest standards of honorable conduct, civility, and fair play. Campers are expected to treat their peers, counselors, and all camp and school staff with kindness and respect, and to take care of school property and the belongings of others.

To maintain a positive and safe environment, Summer@Latin reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to deny any child the opportunity to participate in camp if their social conduct or behavior is deemed unsatisfactory by the camp administration.

Our staff members and Latin’s Communications Office will occasionally take photos of campers participating in Summer@Latin events and activities. These photos may be used in print and electronic communications (e.g., website, social media and marketing materials). If you have questions about this practice or the use of your child's image, please contact Latin's Communications Office at 312.582.6070. If you would prefer that your child not be photographed during camps or classes, please notify the Summer@Latin Office. 

Early registration is encouraged. Because each program has limited capacity, enrollment is handled on a first-come, first-served basis and remains open until a program is full. Once a program reaches capacity, a waitlist will be created. You will be notified promptly if your child is placed on the waitlist and asked to confirm whether you’d like them to remain on it. We will offer openings to waitlisted families in order as space becomes available up until programs begin.

A non-refundable deposit of 25% per child is required at the time of registration. The remaining balance is due June 1. Tuition, minus the 25% deposit, may be refunded if a written request is submitted to the Summer@Latin Office before May 1. After May 1, all payments are non-refundable.

Please note the following:

• No camper/student with an outstanding tuition balance will be allowed to participate in Summer@Latin.
• No refunds will be made to a camper/student who, for disciplinary reasons, is asked to leave Summer@Latin.
• Tuition monies are non-transferable.
• Latin reserves the right to cancel a program if unforeseen circumstances occur. Notification of cancellation of a program will be done as early as possible, and prorated refunds will be issued.

E-checks and credit cards (MasterCard, Visa and Discover) are accepted. If registering by mail, please make all checks payable to: Latin School of Chicago.