Fred's Camp - Summer Day Camp camp guide

Fred's Camp - Summer Day Camp

Traditional day camp with sports, creative activities, group challenges, theme days and swimming at DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus.

Junior kindergarten–grade 8 advertised; confirm youngest-entry cutoff

Earlier-year details below are a planning reference, not confirmed information for the coming summer. Dates, prices and age ranges may change. We’ll update this guide as new information is published. Check the camp’s current details and available places before booking.

Published tuition

Four weeks $3,990; eight weeks $7,581. Two-week minimum, but shorter-booking price unpublished. Confirm totals for 2027.

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Campus & hours

2323 North Sheffield, DePaul Athletic Center; 9am–3pm Monday–Friday.

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More practical details

2027 season announced

June 14–August 6, 2027. Page still says “Friday, July 3,” which does not match 2027; confirm holiday closures.

Care

Beforecare from 8am, $90/week. Aftercare until 6pm Monday–Thursday only, $160/week.

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Bus

Centralized stops depend on enrollment; published fee $170 round-trip or $120 one-way per week.

2026 information

Swimming

Four times weekly at Ray Meyer Fitness Center; provider reports 4:1 pool ratio and progressive swim instruction.

2026 information

Food

Pack peanut/tree-nut-free lunch Monday–Thursday; Friday hot dogs and daily end-of-day snack advertised.

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Cancellation

Before February 1 deposit refundable less $100 application fee; deposit nonrefundable/nontransferable afterward. No refunds after April 1. Confirm applicable year.

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Sources and last checked

Last checked 2026-09-23.

Official day-camp activities and swim frequency

2027 dates announced · mixed-year fees and holiday wording need confirmation · Current homepage advertises junior kindergarten–grade 8; confirm entry cutoff

2027 season announced2027 schedule with stale holiday wordingOfficial dates, rates and parent guidance
Published tuitionCurrent rates alongside 2027 datesOfficial dates, rates and parent guidance
Campus & hoursCurrent campus guidanceOfficial summer campus and hours
CareCurrent fees; reconfirm for 2027Official dates, rates and parent guidance
Bus2026-context transport pageOfficial bus service and weekly fee units
Swimming2026-context program pageOfficial day-camp activities and swim frequency
FoodCurrent parent guidanceOfficial dates, rates and parent guidance
CancellationUndated deadlines on mixed-year pageOfficial dates, rates and parent guidance

Questions to ask the camp

  • Correct 2027 holiday closures, youngest age cutoff, two/three-week pricing, bus routes and confirmed 2027 policies.
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