Banner Day Camp camp guide

Banner Day Camp

Multi-activity day camp with swimming, sports, arts and adventure programs divided by age and grade.

Ages 3–4 through grade 9 leadership programs; grade as of September 2026

2027 dates

June 14–August 6; four-week options June 14–July 9 or July 12–August 6.

Five-day tuition

Four/eight weeks: ages 3–4 $5,910/$9,525; PreK–grade 3 $6,220/$10,030; grades 4–6 $6,560/$10,590. These are session totals, not weekly prices.

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Location

1177 Riverwoods Road, Lake Forest.

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Three-day options

Ages 3–4: $4,605/$7,430 for four/eight weeks; PreK/K: $4,750/$7,660. Choose Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday/Friday.

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Lunch add-on

Five-day hot lunch costs $205/four weeks or $410/eight weeks; three-day lunch $123/$246. Not sold day by day.

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Chicago bus surcharge

$325/four weeks or $650/eight weeks per camper.

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Transport

Suburban door-to-door service within route boundaries; Chicago central pickups serve Gold Coast, Lincoln Park and Wicker Park. Confirm the exact stop and travel time.

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Youngest group

Beginnings advertises a 3:1 camper/counselor ratio, scaled equipment, daily swimming, pretend play and arts.

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Food & packing

Packed lunches are refrigerated. Wear camp shirt and sneakers; bring swimsuit, pool shoes and sunscreen. Swim towels provided. Discuss allergies with directors.

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Older groups

Senior grades 1–3, Tween grades 4–6, CIT grades 7–8 and SIT grade 9. Confirm the grade reference before selecting.

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Sources and last checked

Last checked 2026-09-23.

Age groups, activities and location

2027 dates and tuition published · availability must be confirmed · 2027 rates use current grade as of September 2026

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Five-day tuitionPublished 2027 dates/tuition2027 session tuition, meals and Chicago transport fees
Three-day optionsPublished 2027 dates/tuition2027 session tuition, meals and Chicago transport fees2027 Beginnings readiness, schedule and supervision
LocationPublished locationAge groups, activities and location
Lunch add-onPublished 2027 dates/tuition2027 session tuition, meals and Chicago transport fees
Chicago bus surchargePublished 2027 dates/tuition2027 session tuition, meals and Chicago transport fees
TransportPublished transport descriptionSuburban and Chicago bus routes
Youngest group2027 program description2027 Beginnings readiness, schedule and supervision
Food & packingPublished family FAQFamily FAQ and packing guidance2027 session tuition, meals and Chicago transport fees
Older groups2027 enrollment referenceAge groups, activities and location2027 session tuition, meals and Chicago transport fees

Questions to ask the camp

  • Daily camp/extended-care hours, care cost, exact bus stop, cancellation/deposit policy and individual accommodations.
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