SUMMER CAMP 2015 - June 22 thru July 12, Registration will open January 2015!
Antoinette Wright, Executive Director

Are you looking for a safe environment this Summer in which your child can participate in a variety of enrichment activities? Are you committed to having your child participate in a challenging social setting?

If so, Camp of Dreams is looking for youth (ages 8-14) for our Summer Day Camp program! Explore your interests, make new friends, and be a dreamer! Our program is designed to help build social skills and to expose students to a wide variety of topics, such as arts and crafts, cultural exploration, dramatic interpretation and of course physical activities like floor hockey and basketball. We also provide students with assistance completing homework assignments and improving their computer literacy. In all of our programs we strive to foster accountability, community, respect, care, integrity, courage, growth, joy and confidence within our students.

Download an application packet(PDF)

What is Camp of Dreams going to be like?

Team-Based Experience: Dreamers will be a placed on teams that will allow them to form lasting relationships with other campers and with his/her counselor.

Enriching Classes: Dreamers will have the opportunity to take exciting classes such as African dance, creative writing, arts and crafts, and sports.

Group Games: Dreamers will participate in activities such as Camp Olympics, scavenger hunt, & water games.

Field Trips: Dreamers will have the opportunity to attend one field trip each week.

Camping Trip: Dreamers will be able to attend our overnight camping trip from July 8 -July 12.

Final Performances: Dreamers will showcase the work they've done in classes on the final day of camp.

Summer Day Camp Program - June 22 - July 7 Deamers may be dropped off at 8:30a.m. Camp begins promptly at 8:45a.m. It ends at 4:00p.m.

Early Arrival (7:30-8:30a.m.)is available for an additional fee.

If you have any questions about whether you are eligible to participate in the summer program, please contact us at: info@campofdreams.org or 312-649-5551.

If you're interested in applying to Camp of Dreams, click on this link for an application packet:

Download an application packet(PDF)


Funded in part by:
Airport Express
American Camping Association - Illinois
Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund
Franklin Square Foundation
Kimbark Laundry in Hyde Park
Supporters of Dreamfest 2014
William Blair Foundation

What's New

Summer Day Camp Begins June 22nd!

Camp of Dreams is looking for youth (ages 8-14) for our Summer Day Camp program! Explore your interests, make new friends, and be a dreamer! Monday through Friday, June 22 - July 7, from 8:45am to 4:00pm. Residential Camp will take place July 8 through July 12, site TBA. Hope to see you there!

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