Every week, students will be learning about the people, music and culture of all seven continents. We will provide the opportunity to sample foods and have first hand experiences through field trips and/or special guests. We will learn about different cultures through cultural and artistic enrichment experiences including music, art dance and theatre.  The weeks are as follows: Week One: Africa, Week Two: Antarctica, Week Three: Asia, Week Four: Australia, Week Five: Europe , Week Six: North America , Week Seven: South America.  You can sign up for all seven weeks or choose the specific week(s) that work best in your family's schedule.

Camp is open to children entering Pre-K that are 3 years of age through those entering 8th grade. Camp runs for seven weeks, from Monday, June 28th thru Friday, August 13th, 2010.  Camp hours are from 8:30 a.m. To 2:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Before (7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.) and after hour (3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) supplemental care is also available for a small additional fee.  Breakfast is included at the 8:30 a.m. arrival and the programming begins at 9:00 a.m.

Camp offers age appropriate activities including swimming, field trips, and outdoor play in addition to enrichment activities.  Breakfast, lunch and a morning snack are also included. Your child should bring any food for special dietary needs and any weather-appropriate items (i.e., water bottle, sun block).

For any questions, please feel free to contact our Youth Guidance Program Director, Marcia Lane-McGee, Youth Guidance at Ravenswood School.  Direct line: 312-994-8179.

2010 Summer Camp Deadline for Regisration is June 11th, 2010. Siblings receive a 10% discount.   The camp gives priority to Ravenswood Students but is open to all children.

Programming Catalog & Application
Complete Program Details, Camp Policies & Procedures, Tuition Information, Printable Application, & Financial Aid Information and Application.

Pay Camp Tuition On-Line
Fill in the necessary information (if you are unsure of your amount, please let Marcia know) and forward your receipt to Marcia at mlane-mcgee@youth-guidance.org by Monday at midnight to avoid late fees.

Summer Camp Job Application
Camp staffers are as important to the campers as the activities and surroundings.  Over 25 paid staffers are hired every summer by Youth Guidance.


2010 Summer Playdates:  Friends of Ravenswood Schools (FORS) sponsors these parent-organized, informal summer playdates as a way to stay connected with your school friends and meet new ones as well!   If you're looking for a way to keep the kids (and adults) busy, join us this summer on Wednesdays at 3 pm at Lakeview Park Playground located at Greenview and Cuyler (one block north of Irving Park Rd. behind Lakeview High School).  No need to RSVP: if you're free and looking for something to do, just show up!  Some weeks we'll likely have lots of people come and other weeks ther might not be very many but the kids will surely always look forward to seeing their current and new school friends.  Have a great summer!