June 24-28, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$500

How do food scientists calculate the number of calories in food? How is candy made and how does it get its color? The only way to answer these questions is to "do" science. This is a hands-on laboratory class where students obtain skills necessary for middle and high school science while having fun!

July 15-19, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$500

Experience the engineering design process through hands-on activities involving Fizz, Fun and Flight. Camp will take place in Latin's state-of-the-art Science Center.

Spend the week becoming a better scholastic bowler! Each day will be spent playing mini tournaments, assorted trivia games, and learning how to write scholastic bowl questions. 

June 19 - July 3, 9-11 a.m.
$375

Students will prepare academically and socially for the transition into high school as they build confidence in their abilities. Enrollment is open to all incoming 9th graders.

August 5-16,  8-10 a.m.
$250

This training camp will utilize the latest techniques in running-- including interval training, tempo runs, core strength work and dynamic drills.

Morning Extended Day: M-F 8-9 a.m.
Afternoon Extended Day: M-F 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Campers can select one-hour or two-hour increments. 
$13 an hour

Extended Day is available only to full-day campers on each day that camp is in session. The program takes place in Latin's Lower School and provides a safe, supervised environment where children can choose from a number of informal activities including board games, craft activities, gym play, and quiet time.

Available for the 9 a.m. arrivals and 3:30 p.m. departures only.
Session 1: June 10- July 5, $200
Session 2: July 8- July 26, $150 

Latin Day Camp contracts with an independent bus company to provide safe, reliable bus service to our camp families. 

Ages 8-13
Prerequisite: must be able to swim 100m unassisted and be confident riding a bike without training wheels. Campers should bring their own bike.
June 24-28, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.   

Cost: $500 per week. Lunch included.

Aquatics Director and Certified USA Triathlon coach Danielle Carlson will lead campers in a week-long training for junior triathletes following the Chicago Triathlon’s motto: swim, ride, run and fun! Athletes will learn foundation triathlon skills so they can successfully navigate between swimming, biking and running on race day. 

June 24 - July 12, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$875
Credit: 0.5

This course welcomes beginning, intermediate, and experienced photographers. 

June 17 - July 3, 1:30-3 p.m.
$500

Students will develop their writing skills, enhance their vocabularies, and read poetry and prose to build on the analytical abilities needed to complete writing assignments in the areas of exposition, argumentation, description, and narration.

June 17 - July 3, 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m
$500

This course will teach students the more formal language required for written assignments by focusing on correct grammar, word usage, spelling, punctuation, and parts of speech.

June 17- 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
$780

Through individualized and group instruction, students will increase their understanding of the critical reading, math, and writing components of the SAT, as well as the mathematics, grammar and reading comprehension of the ACT. 

June 17 - July 3, 9-10:45 a.m
$500

This skills-building class will help students enhance their vocabularies and improve reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and study habits.

June 17 - July 5, 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.
$535

This course will explore fractions, decimals, percents, and introductory algebraic concepts including equations, inequalities, and number theory. 

June 19 - July 3, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
$375

This course will cover the fundamental principles of writing a solid thesis-driven essay. All levels are welcomed and encouraged.

June 24 - July 12, 1-5 p.m. (no class on July 4)
$875
Credit: 0.5
 
This course serves as an introduction to visual communication skills using a variety of digital media that may include digital photography, digital video, audio recording, digital storytelling, animation, digital painting, digital collage, computer graphic design and web page design. 

June 17-21, 9 a.m. - noon
$150 

Campers will receive excellent instruction in spiking, setting, blocking, passing, and serving--the fundamental skills necessary to become a well-rounded volleyball player. 

June 17-July 5, 9-10:45 a.m.
$535

This course is intended for students who want to solidify their understanding of the fundamental concepts of Pre-Algebra and begin to study elementary algebraic concepts. 

June 17-July 26, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
$1080
Credit: 1

The equivalent of a full-year course and prerequisite for Algebra II, this class will cover linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, exponents, and graphing. 

A TI-83 calculator is required of all students registered in this class.

June 10-14, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$600

Students will explore basic concepts of cinematography and visual storytelling while honing their dance technique, improvisation, and composition skills.

July 8-12, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$500

Welcome to the international LEGO Mindstorms robot competition that brings together young people from all over the world to develop their creativity, design & problem-solving skills through challenging & educational robot competitions and activities.  

July 15-19, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$500 

Campers will build upon their knowledge from the Introductory and Intermediate levels using some of the more advanced features of Scratch. 

June 17-21, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$500
 
Campers will learn how to program their own games and interactive stories using the “Scratch” programming language. 

July 8-12, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
$500

Campers will build upon their knowledge from the Introductory Scratch camp learning how to program more complicated games and interactive stories using the “Scratch” programming language. 

June 17-21, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$500 per week

Students will learn the technologies behind the web, HTML & CSS and how to code and create their own web pages. 

July 8-12, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$500

Campers will be lead in a week of exploring various methods focusing on Physical Computing (programming devices that use sensors, motors, lights, sound, etc). Campers will also have outside games and activities and lunch each day.

June 17-21, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$500

Wearable Tech will explore coding and circuitry opportunities used in modern fashion. Campers will design and develop their own wearable creation.

June 24-28, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$500


Moldables allows campers to explore a variety of media to make 3D projects, from clay to papier-mâché to homemade play-dough. 

July 22-26, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$500

Digital Fabrication brings campers together in Latin’s Maker space to explore a variety of our machines, including the laser cutter, vinyl cutter, and 3D printer. 

July 15-19, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$500

Students will spend the week using curriculum developed by the Air Force Association to learn basic cybersecurity concepts, how to secure a computer, and how to prevent attacks on their computers and networks. Each day students will participate in a challenge to see if they have successfully secured their system.

*Full Day
June 10-14, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$400

Half Day
June 10-14, 9-11:30 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m.
$190

*full day campers must bring peanut/tree nut free lunch and water

Our chess summer camp will help your student expand their chess knowledge for greater game success. A professional instructor will provide a high-level of instruction, which will include opening theory, middle game tactics and planning, and end game combinations so to move each student to a new level of enjoyment and skill.