Steve & Kate's Camp - Chicago Lakeview

Key Highlights

• ✓Flexible daily pass enrollment options
• ✓Offers a wide variety of activity options for children
• ✓Professional and informative staff available for phone inquiries
• ✓Camp offers full refunds for significantly negative experiences, as reported by one parent

Standout Features

• ⭐Flexible daily enrollment, allowing parents to choose attendance based on their schedule
• ⭐Diverse range of activities to keep children engaged
• ⭐Responsive and professional staff for pre-enrollment information via phone
• ⭐Policy of offering refunds for severe negative experiences

Perfect For

Ideal For

🍎Food Policy

• • Lunch, snacks, and drinks are included in the camp fee.
• • Camp menus feature a variety of tasty, nourishing options, in partnership with local restaurants (e.g., pizza, Caesar salads, tomato soup).
• • Weekly rotating specials and healthy snacks/sides are available.
• • No food items provided by camp contain nuts or nut products. However, some products may be packaged or prepared in facilities that handle nuts and may be labeled 'may contain nuts'.
• • Campers and staff are asked not to bring any nuts, nut products, shellfish (shrimp, prawns, clams, etc.) or food containing these allergens to camp.
• • For campers with severe/life-threatening food allergies: families are required to provide all food from home (ready-to-eat, no refrigeration/heating available) and an EpiPen if necessary. These campers will not be permitted to participate in food activities (e.g., Bakery, Pie Day).
• • For campers with moderate food allergies: they can participate in food activities, and camp-provided food is allowed with modifications (e.g., removing croutons from salads). Moderate allergies are closely monitored.
• • Daily menu options include: Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Caesar Salad, Cheese Pizza, Creamy Tomato Soup, Ham & Cheese, Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese, Plain Bagel with Nut-Free Spread, Salad with Italian, Salad with Ranch, Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Apple Salad, Mac & Cheese, Chicken Noodle Soup, Grilled Cheese, Tuna Sandwich, Chicken Bagel Stack, Veggie Sandwich. (Items subject to daily availability).
• • Daily sides and snacks include: Banana, Yogurt, Graham crackers, Clementine, Pretzels, Snack Bars, Smartfood popcorn, Apple Sauce, String Cheese, Kettle Chips.
• • Dietary labels used: VG=Vegetarian, VV=Vegan, GF=Gluten Free, DF=Dairy Free, SF=Soy Free, EF=Egg Free.
• • Lunch orders must be placed by 9:45 AM via Express Check-In. If no selection is made by 9:30 AM, the default lunch is cheese pizza.
• • Families can request their camper to sit separately from other campers during lunch due to allergies (contact support team or update profile).
• • Food is delivered by a non-contact delivery service and served in a spacious outdoor area whenever possible.
• • Parents are advised to avoid packing sodas, juices, or sugary treats in packed lunches.
• • Parents can select 'lunch from home' during Express Check-In.

🛡️Safety Policy

• • All staff members are First Aid and CPR certified.
• • All staff members undergo comprehensive background checks.
• • Staff receive in-house training on camp philosophy, policies, program, interaction methodology, and safety/security procedures.
• • Safety and emergency drills are conducted every camp session (monthly during summer) covering evacuation, shelter in place, and lock-out procedures.
• • Notification signs for drills are posted outside camp the day before and day of.
• • All activities are on-site; children will not be leaving campus during the day for regular camp activities (field trips are separate, for Back-Up Care clients, ages 6-13, with specific drop-off/pick-up times).
• • Swimming is not offered due to logistical challenges, unpopularity, and off-site nature (required 2-3 hours, transportation).
• • Water activities (sprinklers, slip n' slide, hoses, yard games) are available at camp if local guidelines allow.
• • Changing tents are provided for water play to avoid using restrooms for changing.
• • Lost and found items are kept in a clearly marked area; unclaimed items are donated weekly on Friday.
• • Parents should label all belongings to help with returns.
• • Medication must be brought in a labeled box/bag, in original packaging. A Medication Authorization form must be filled out on Day 1. Medications are stored securely and administered per the form.
• • Camp supports campers using bathroom facilities and pronouns that align with their Gender Identity. Gender-neutral or private restroom options are strived for, or alternative arrangements made with parents.
• • Parents must be over 18 and present at drop-off.
• • Campers, with parent/guardian permission, can check themselves out of camp (contact local director for protocols); not available at Boston locations due to licensing restrictions.

📅Booking Policy

• • Day Passes and Summer Passes offer flexibility; no need to pre-notify camp of attendance days.
• • Unused Day Passes are automatically refunded in full at the end of the summer season (by September 29, 2025).
• • Summer Pass refunds: if less than 25 (or 30, generally) days are used, the difference from the Day Pass rate is refunded automatically.
• • Day Passes can be used at any open Steve & Kate's Camp location (must select location during Express Check-In). Paperwork remains the same within a state but updates needed when switching states.
• • Permanent location changes (spending >50% of time at a different site) require contacting camp to update the account.
• • Bright Horizons Back-Up Care reservations are location-specific; contact Bright Horizons (877-242-2737) to change locations for these passes.
• • Single-day enrollment is available via Day Passes; full payment required at registration.
• • Express Check-In (ECI) is an electronic, contactless service required for all adults, available after 6 PM the evening before camp.
• • ECI involves logging into the account, selecting camp location, answering health screening questions, and choosing lunch preferences.
• • A QR code is generated after ECI for quick check-in at drop-off; can be printed or screenshotted and shared with pick-up person.
• • If ECI is not completed, campers can still be dropped off, and meal selections can be made on-site.
• • Registration process: Create/log into account, select location, choose Day Passes/Summer Pass, complete payment (credit card/ACH), receive confirmation email.
• • State-required paperwork (physical exam forms, immunization records) is mandatory for camp attendance. An email with a SignNow link is sent upon registration. Physical copies can be brought for in-person review if uploaded late or pending.
• • Early registration is recommended as camps can fill quickly.

🚗Parking Information

• • Not mentioned on the website content provided.