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9 WEEK SUMMER CAMP

Bell Elementary - 3730 North Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

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Get ready for a summer your child will cherish forever!

The Parent-Approved Choice!

Love Apollo Afterschool! Miss Lissa and Miss Vanessa are patient, caring and conscientious/knowledgeable about child safety/awareness.

Deborah Walsh

All the staff have been helpful and they do a great job with the kids. They always have creative projects and keep the kids engaged.

Jeff Farley

My three children love ❤️ going to Apollo aftercare, this was my first year back at work full time and I was concerned about their care. I am very confident and comfortable with the care they receive at Apollo. Ms. Maria is amazing.

Janet Lee

Summer Peace of Mind: Where Safety Meets Fun

At Apollo After School Summer Camps, we understand the importance of reliable childcare during summer. Our program provides a secure and supervised environment, offering working parents peace of mind, knowing their children are in capable hands. Our dedicated team ensures your child's safety while providing a variety of exciting activities, ensuring this summer is a memorable one for your little one.

Nurturing Minds and Skills 
for a Bright Future

At Apollo, learning comes disguised as adventure! From foam parties and scavenger hunts to talent shows, dance-offs, and color wars, every day is filled with chances to play, laugh, and try something new. Whether it’s kayaking, climbing walls, fashion shows, or creating your own movie, campers discover exciting ways to express themselves while making memories that last long after summer ends.

Unlock the Power of Friendship, One Adventure at a Time

We're dedicated to helping your child develop lifelong friendships and essential social skills. Our program nurtures an environment where children can forge meaningful connections, ensuring they thrive both in and out of school. Apollo After School Summer Camps is where your child's social success story begins.

Fun and educational activities for children ages 5-11!

Apollo After School is happy to announce that we will be offering a nine-week summer camp this year.

Each week will feature a unique theme of exploration that is sure to give your child the best summer ever!

June 8th - August 7th
Location: Bell Elementary - 3730 North Oakley Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

PROGRAM RATES

(Prices listed are per week)

Camp Time:
8:00am-6:00pm
$438*
Before Care:
7:00am-8:00am
$40

*Sign up for 8 weeks or the entire 9-week camp and pay only $330 per week! Register for 3 to 7 weeks of summer camp and enjoy a weekly rate of $399. The regular rate for 1 or 2 weeks is $438 — so register now and save!

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

7:00 - 8:00
Before Care / Early Drop-Off
8:00 - 9:00
Check in and Camp Rally
9:00 - 9:30
Yoga & Stretching
9:30 - 10:45
Morning Sports Block
11:00 - 12:00
Lunch
12:00 - 12:45
Rest Time
12:45 - 1:45
Gardening
1:45 - 2:45
Arts & Crafts
2:45 - 3:30
Snack Time
3:30 - 5:00
Group Games & Team Challenges
5:00 - 6:00
Cool Down & Dismissal
Registration Deadline: May 20th

WHAT TO EXPECT

Week 1
Green Thumbs

During Green Thumbs week, your child will spend time planting fruits and vegetables, learn how to reduce, reuse, and recycle, study birds, rocks, and dirt, and learn how food gets from the farm to your table.

Week 2
Superhero Week

Soar into Superhero week, where your child will have fun turning themselves into superheroes, create super cool comic strips, build a superhero city, and experiment with real life superpowers.

Week 3
Inventors and Builders

As part of our Inventors and Builders week, campers will have chances to get crafty, build and create with nature as the inspiration, design with Legos, and create team projects and obstacle courses.

Week 4
The Apollo Time Machine

Travel back in time to become a part of a renaissance faire, learn about the industrial revolution, attend a 1950’s sock hop, participate in some totally cool 80’s and 90’s activities, and wrap up the week with a trip to the future.

Week 5
(J)awesome Shark

Dive into (J)awesome Shark week where we will learn all about sharks, make edible shark snacks, study the ocean, perform water science experiments, and even experience a shark tornado.

Week 6
Apollo Treasure Hunters

Get ready to head on some epic adventures during Treasure Hunters week at camp. Students will go on a pirate adventure, learn about maps and navigation, become a paleontologist for the day to study fossils and dinosaurs, and participate in tons of super cool treasure hunts!

Week 7
Apollo Space Race

Blast off with the Apollo Space Race. This week will be filled with learning about rocket ships, understanding what it’s like to live like an astronaut, studying the sun, moon, and planets, and wrapping up the week with a silly alien day.

Week 8
Spooktacular Summer

Boo! Our Spooktacular Summer week of camp is filled with tons of tricks and treats. Campers will learn all about worms, insects, mummies, ghosts, and more through spooky science experiments, creepy crafts, and terrifying treats.

Week 9
Party Week

Party week at camp is an absolute blast! Campers will make volcanoes and fizzing eggs while learning about dinosaurs, create glowing slime, lava lamps, and elephant toothpaste during mad scientist day, and finish off the week getting wet during our Friday splashtacular.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Apollo Summer Camp is a dedicated Summer Enrichment program tailored for elementary school children. Our Summer Camp Program provides an affordable, safe and reliable option for parents who want their children to continue learning and enjoying themselves during the summer break. From sports and arts to STEM activities, our camp aims to foster personal growth, teamwork, and creativity in a fun and supportive environment.

The educators at Apollo are professionals who come from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines and have a formidable track record of managing Summer Camp programs. Our training policies ensure that each educator adheres to the highest standards of practice.

Lunch must be provided by parents.

At Apollo, we know how important it is to meet the varying childcare needs of families. That’s why we’re offering before care and full-day camp until 6pm.

Summer camp: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Before care: 7:00am – 8:00am

Our pricing for each program per week is as follows:

Before care: $40/week
Summer camp:
– $438 (if registered for 1 or 2 weeks)
– $399 (if registered for 3 to 7 weeks)
– $330 (if registered for 8 weeks or the entire camp)

At this time, Apollo Summer Camp only has a weekly registration option, there isn’t an option to register for a single day.

No. Camp fees are not refundable and a credit won’t be issued if a child is absent from Apollo Summer Camp, regardless of cause.

If you cancel up to 14 days before the start of your session, you will receive a refund of the amount paid. No refunds are provided for cancellations made within 14 days of your session start date.

Yes, there is a 10% sibling discount that will be automatically applied at checkout. The registration must be completed in the same order for the discount to be automatically applied.

While it isn’t required that you register for all at once, we generally recommend that you register in advance to ensure that your spot is secure.

If a child isn’t picked up by 6:00 pm, the Summer Camp staff will attempt to reach out to the parent/guardians. If unsuccessful, the staff will call emergency contacts to pick­ up the child. A late fee of $15 will be assessed at 6:01 pm. An additional $15 will be assessed for each subsequent 15 minutes that a parent is late.

Enroll in our 9-week summer camp today!

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