Camps and Programs

June 10-14 | $400 
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

CHESS-ED founded in 2003 is the premier provider of chess enrichment classes in schools and the sponsor of KUMBAYA tournaments, workshops and chess camps. CHESS-ED strives to teach skills that last a lifetime: focus, patience, and problem solving. Students bring their own nut-free lunch

June 10-14 | $350
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Discover the thrilling world of fencing in our introductory youth program! Designed for aspiring young swordsmen and swordswomen, this engaging program provides a safe and supportive environment for kids to learn the fundamentals of fencing.

June 17-21 | $300
12 noon - 3:00 p.m.

Bump, set, spike! Coaches will lead our middle school campers through a variety of skill-building activities and scrimmages. No experience required, appropriate for all beginner/intermediate players. 

June 10-14, June 17-21, July 1-3, July 22-26 | $380 per camp except 3-day camp
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Coach Tom and his team will lead Latin's summer basketball camps. Campers can expect to increase their skill level with high-quality instruction.

July 15-19 | $325
9-11:30 a.m.

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. 

July 8-12 | $325
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
 
Campers will learn how to program their own games and interactive stories using the “Scratch” programming language. 

June 17-28 | $540
9 - 11 a.m.

This is a course for incoming freshmen to get a jump-start on the skills that will make them successful in their English classes in 9th grade and beyond. Students will work to build knowledge and tools for annotation, close reading, and literary analysis.

One-week Sessions
June 17 - 21 - $624
June 24 - 28 - $780
July 1-3 - $468
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Experience the engineering design process through hands-on activities involving "Fizz, Fun and Flight." Camp will take place in Latin's Upper School Science Center. Allergy aware, peanut-free lunches provided.

June 17-21, June 24-28 | $380
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Lincoln Park Baseball Academy (LPBA), a Chicago based organization focused on baseball and softball instruction for boys and girls, will lead this camp at Latin. Campers bring nut-free lunch daily.

June 17-28, $540
9 - 11 a.m.

Students will practice close reading and analysis skills as they engage with a variety of contemporary poets. Students will also apply what they've learned to compose their own original poems, leading to the creation of their own poetry chapbook or zine featuring their poetry.

July 8-12 | $390
12 - 3 p.m.

Math comes alive when we immerse ourselves in games and activities that are designed to tickle but to also seriously challenge the brain's to plan and strategize. Area puzzles, ciphers, KenKen, Set, and logic puzzles (including LSAT logic games) figure among the many activities that will keep your young scholar's mind stimulated in this week-long course.

June 10-14 | $200
9 - 11:30 a.m. -OR- 12:30 - 3 p.m.

CHESS-ED founded in 2003 is the premier provider of chess enrichment classes in schools and the sponsor of KUMBAYA tournaments, workshops and chess camps. CHESS-ED strives to teach skills that last a lifetime: focus, patience, and problem solving.

June 17-July 3, $720
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

During this course, students will develop an executive functioning toolbox to prepare them for the middle school setting.

June 24-28 | $780
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sewing is so much more than a needle and thread! In this Sewing Using Tech camp, Mrs. Deeney, Lower School Computer Science and Technology Integration Specialist and Mr. Enderle, Upper School Innovation Studio Manager, will work with campers as they learn about sewing using hand tools and machines available in the maker spaces at Latin. Lunch included daily.

Session 1: June 17 - July 3 | $616
Session 2: July 8-26 | $770

Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

What does it mean to plan and facilitate a program activity? Words like “organize and prepare” and “the facilitator” come to mind. In our camp setting, we know that there are many different kinds of leaders and many paths to developing leadership. Lunch is included daily except field trip day, and always allergy aware.

Session 1: June 17 - July 3 (no camp on Wednesday, June 19)
Session 2: July 8-26

Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost $1,800/ $2,250 per session 

Campers will find fun and be challenged with new experiences as well as camp favorites such as swim lessons, creative arts, and sports. Activities may be mixed ages depending on interest. Lunch is included daily except field trip day, and always allergy aware.

One-week Sessions
June 17 - 21 - $600
June 24 - 28 - $750
July 1-3 - $450
July 8-12 - $750
July 15-19 - $750
July 22-26 - $750

Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

This off-site camp provides campers with daily adventures navigating and exploring the city of Chicago.

Session 1: June 17 - July 3 (no camp on Wednesday, June 19)
Session 2: July 8-26

Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost $1,800/ $2,250 per session 

Take a voyage through the summer with a program designed for the active and creative camper. Lunch is included daily except field trip day, and always allergy aware.

Session 1: June 17 - July 3 | $616
Session 2: July 8-26 | $770

Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

What does it mean to be a leader? Words like “in charge” and “the facilitator” come to mind. In our camp setting, we know that there are many different kinds of leaders and many paths to developing leadership. Lunch is included daily except field trip day, and always allergy aware.

One-week Sessions
June 17 - 21 - $600
June 24 - 28 - $750
July 1-3 - $450
July 8-12 - $750
July 15-19 - $750
July 22-26 - $750

Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Explorers will have the opportunity to learn about leadership, community, and friendship, all while enjoying new activities and camp favorites! Lunch is included daily except field trip day, and always allergy aware.

Session 1: June 17 - July 3 (no camp on Wednesday, June 19)
Session 2: July 8-26

Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost $1,800/ $2,250 per session 

Campers will find fun and be challenged with new experiences as well as camp favorites such as swim lessons, creative arts, and sports. Activities may be mixed ages depending on interest. Lunch is included daily except field trip day, and always allergy aware.

Session 1: June 17 - July 3 (no camp on Wednesday, June 19)
Session 2: July 8-26

Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost $1,800/ $2,250 per session 

Take a voyage through the summer with a program designed for the active and creative camper. Lunch is included daily except field trip day, and always allergy aware.

Session 1: June 17 - July 3 (no camp on Wednesday, June 19)
Session 2: July 8-26

Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost $1,800/ $2,250 per session 

Active engagement is the key to the success of our kindergarten full-day camp. Lunch is included daily except field trip day, and always allergy aware.

Session 1: June 17 - July 3 (no camp on Wednesday, June 19)
Session 2: July 8-26

Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost $1,800/ $2,250 per session 

Active engagement is the key to the success of our youngest full-day camp. Lunch: Included daily except field trip day, and always allergy aware.