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Adventurers 8-11yrs

in Allerton Summer Day Camp

(SOLD OUT) 7/7-7/11 Day Camp for 8-11yrs: Fairytales and Forts

$200

with Adventurers Instructor Team

Calendar Jul 7, 2025 at 8 am

Ages: 8 - 11

Week 4: Jul 7-11

Ages: 8-11 (Adventurers)

Through the stories of classic fairytales like The Three Little Pigs, Rapunzel, Goldilocks & the Three Bears, and Jack & the Beanstalk, campers will build forts and immerse themselves in imaginary play, right here at Allerton!

Camp hours are 8am to 3pm. Early Arrivers and After Care extended day options are available for an additional fee, with earliest drop off at 7am and latest pickup at 5:30pm. Extended day option - $15/AM; $35/PM (includes an afternoon snack)

Two snacks, a camp T-shirt and all necessary materials are included. Campers will need to bring their own water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and a change of clothes/shoes. Lunch can be purchased for the week as an add-on to the registration or a lunch can be sent from home. Lunch - $25/week

Adventurers go to the Monticello Family Aquatic Center twice a week. Rider intake forms and payment directly to Piattran are required for pool transportation. Pool entrance is included in camp registration fees.

A limited number of partial scholarships will be available this year. Scholarships will be awarded as a percentage of camp fees, based on need, as decided by Allerton. To apply for a scholarship, please complete the application here: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1676504062

Full Course

(SOLD OUT) 7/14-7/18 Day Camp for 8-11yrs: Time Travelers

$200

with Adventurers Instructor Team

Calendar Jul 14, 2025 at 8 am

Ages: 8 - 11

Week 5: Jul 14-18

Ages: 8-11 (Adventurers)

Travel back in time to learn the history of Allerton and its people. Putting on their explorer hats and using various methods of “travel” around the park, campers will dig into the search for Allerton of yester-year, always returning each day to the present to showcase their findings!

Camp hours are 8am to 3pm. Early Arrivers and After Care extended day options are available for an additional fee, with earliest drop off at 7am and latest pickup at 5:30pm. Extended day option - $15/AM; $35/PM (includes an afternoon snack)

Two snacks, a camp T-shirt and all necessary materials are included. Campers will need to bring their own water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and a change of clothes/shoes. Lunch can be purchased for the week as an add-on to the registration or a lunch can be sent from home. Lunch - $25/week

Adventurers go to the Monticello Family Aquatic Center twice a week. Rider intake forms and payment directly to Piattran are required for pool transportation. Pool entrance is included in camp registration fees.

A limited number of partial scholarships will be available this year. Scholarships will be awarded as a percentage of camp fees, based on need, as decided by Allerton. To apply for a scholarship, please complete the application here: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1676504062

Full Course
7/21-7/25 Day Camp for 8-11yrs: Performance Arts
Registration Unavailable

7/21-7/25 Day Camp for 8-11yrs: Performance Arts

$200

with Adventurers Instructor Team

Calendar Jul 21, 2025 at 8 am

Ages: 8 - 11

Week 6: Jul 21-25

Ages: 8-11 (Adventurers)

Music, drama, storytelling, and dance are the focus of this week of camp. Campers will make their own instruments with natural materials, create a skit or two with their camp friends, and dance their hearts out in the great outdoors of Allerton Park!

Camp hours are 8am to 3pm. Early Arrivers and After Care extended day options are available for an additional fee, with earliest drop off at 7am and latest pickup at 5:30pm. Extended day option - $15/AM; $35/PM (includes an afternoon snack)

Two snacks, a camp T-shirt and all necessary materials are included. Campers will need to bring their own water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and a change of clothes/shoes.Lunch can be purchased for the week as an add-on to the registration or a lunch can be sent from home. Lunch - $25/week

Adventurers go to the Monticello Family Aquatic Center twice a week. Rider intake forms and payment directly to Piattran are required for pool transportation. Pool entrance is included in camp registration fees.

A limited number of partial scholarships will be available this year. Scholarships will be awarded as a percentage of camp fees, based on need, as decided by Allerton. To apply for a scholarship, please complete the application here: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1676504062

7/28-8/1 Day Camp for 8-11yrs: Conservation Superheroes

$200

with Adventurers Instructor Team

Calendar Jul 28, 2025 at 8 am

Ages: 8 - 11

Week 7: Jul 28 – Aug 1

Ages: 8-11 (Adventurers)

Oh no, the environment is in peril! What would Captain America do? Campers will suit up to be the superhero that we need while they explore all the different ecosystems at Allerton Park!

Camp hours are 8am to 3pm. Early Arrivers and After Care extended day options are available for an additional fee, with earliest drop off at 7am and latest pickup at 5:30pm. Extended day option - $15/AM; $35/PM (includes an afternoon snack)

Two snacks, a camp T-shirt and all necessary materials are included. Campers will need to bring their own water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and a change of clothes/shoes.Lunch can be purchased for the week as an add-on to the registration or a lunch can be sent from home. Lunch - $25/week

Adventurers go to the Monticello Family Aquatic Center twice a week. Rider intake forms and payment directly to Piattran are required for pool transportation. Pool entrance is included in camp registration fees.

A limited number of partial scholarships will be available this year. Scholarships will be awarded as a percentage of camp fees, based on need, as decided by Allerton. To apply for a scholarship, please complete the application here: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1676504062

Payment plan available: $50 deposit plus 2 payments of $75.00, paid weekly.

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8/4-8/8 Day Camp for 8-11yrs: Summer Celebration
Registration Unavailable

8/4-8/8 Day Camp for 8-11yrs: Summer Celebration

$200

with Adventurers Instructor Team

Calendar Aug 4, 2025 at 8 am

Ages: 8 - 11

Week 8: Aug 4-8

Ages: 8-11 (Adventurers)

It’s the last week of camp and that means it’s time to celebrate all the classic things we think of as part of summer. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with sidewalk chalk, playing games, eating summer food, and doing lots of exploring at Allerton Park!

Camp hours are 8am to 3pm. Early Arrivers and After Care extended day options are available for an additional fee, with earliest drop off at 7am and latest pickup at 5:30pm. Extended day option - $15/AM; $35/PM (includes an afternoon snack)

Two snacks, a camp T-shirt and all necessary materials are included. Campers will need to bring their own water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, and a change of clothes/shoes.Lunch can be purchased for the week as an add-on to the registration or a lunch can be sent from home. Lunch - $25/week

Adventurers go to the Monticello Family Aquatic Center twice a week. Rider intake forms and payment directly to Piattran are required for pool transportation. Pool entrance is included in camp registration fees.

A limited number of partial scholarships will be available this year. Scholarships will be awarded as a percentage of camp fees, based on need, as decided by Allerton. To apply for a scholarship, please complete the application here: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1676504062





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