Decoma Day Camp camp guide

Decoma Day Camp

Day camp combining swimming, sports, creative activities and older campers’ electives.

Shortened day 3–5; full-day rates say 4–13, program page says 3–13

2027 dates

June 7–July 30; optional postcamp August 2–6. Four-week minimum; weeks need not be consecutive.

Full-day tuition

Five days/week: $4,650/four weeks or $8,500/eight weeks. Three days/week: $3,600/$6,400.

2027 information

Shortened-day tuition

Five days/week: $3,600/four weeks or $6,400/eight weeks. Three days/week: $2,850/$4,900.

2027 information

Hours

Full day starts 9:30am, buses depart about 3:30pm; shortened day ends about 1:30pm.

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Location

4350 Walters Avenue, Northbrook.

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Swimming & readiness

Full-day campers swim twice daily; age 7+ has activity choices three afternoons weekly. Shortened-day campers have daily swim instruction and must be toilet trained.

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More practical details

Food & transport

Hot lunch, towels and activities included; provider states a peanut/nut-free policy. Door-to-door routes require confirmation.

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City bus fee

2027 rates add $400 per Chicago camper, despite the general FAQ describing free transportation.

2027 information

Deposits & refunds

$500 deposit; balance due April 1. Before January 15: refundable except card fees; January 15–April 15: deposit/card fees retained; afterward no cancellation refund. Credit cards add 3%.

2027 information

Friends & care

Friend requests due March 25; placements are attempted, not guaranteed. FAQ says extended care is included; exact hours need confirmation.

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Sources and last checked

Last checked 2026-09-23.

Full-day activities and swimming

2027 dates and tuition published · eligibility discrepancy noted · 2027 rates compared with undated program ages; verify full-day minimum

2027 datesPublished 2027 dates/tuition2027 tuition, session dates and payment policies
Full-day tuitionPublished 2027 dates/tuition2027 tuition, session dates and payment policies
Shortened-day tuitionPublished 2027 dates/tuition2027 tuition, session dates and payment policies
HoursPublished program hoursFull-day hours, ages and electivesShortened-day hours and readiness
LocationPublished camp locationFood, location and transport arrangements
Food & transportPublished practical guidanceFood, location and transport arrangementsFull-day hours, ages and electives
City bus feePublished 2027 dates/tuition2027 tuition, session dates and payment policiesFriends, care and transportation FAQ
Swimming & readinessPublished program descriptionFull-day hours, ages and electivesShortened-day hours and readiness
Deposits & refundsPublished 2027 dates/tuition2027 tuition, session dates and payment policies
Friends & carePublished undated family guidanceFriends, care and transportation FAQ

Questions to ask the camp

  • Conflicting full-day minimum age, care hours, precise Chicago fee application, routes, allergy support and postcamp price.
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