CKC Summer Camps

June 14th - July 30th

2010

Creative Music & Arts is our largest and most popular camp. Located at Marie Murphy School in Wilmette, three age appropriate groups (30-42 mos) (3-5 yrs) (4-6 yrs) rotate daily between outside playtime, music & art. What’s particularly nice about this camp is that siblings can attend together, spending time with each other  at both the beginning and ending free play segment, and participate on a level specifically suited to their needs in small group rotations.

Each week a new theme excites, educates and engages us all!  Creative and thoughtful activities revolve around these building blocks, promising a rich, multi-disciplinary playground  for learning. Award winning children’s literature, drama skits  and guest visitors may also accentuate the experience. 

In the spirit of summer, outdoor play is largely open-ended. Options include sand and water play, chalk  and ball play, playground enjoyment and a very large and open green space for just enough group games to encourage social development. On rainy or excessively hot days the campers enthusiastically play in the gym. Closure at the end of the day includes a healthy snack, beverage and warm good bye’s. We’re very aware that your child may not always share their daily experiences with you which is why a weekly newsletter highlighting the weeks activities is sent via email.

Our youngest group Lil Sprouts (30-42 mos) is often a first time experience for both the child and parent. This camp is meant for children who are ready for separation. By this we mean that they are children  who exhibit the signs of wanting to be autonomous, seeking new adventures, and playmates.  CKC  has many stories of successful separations. By working closely with you to better understand your child, we become partners in this process. 

Children are not required to be potty trained.

This camp meets Mon/Wed  from 9:30-12:00  Fee: $420

(3-5 yrs) and (4-6 yrs) These campers each arrive bringing  their own artistic voice to the group. Each week they will encounter new challenges, developing  their artistic expression and basic skills in singing, dancing, role playing, painting, art composition and language arts. Children are encouraged to be physically active, curious and  inventive, kindhearted and friendly. Did we forget to mention silly? The days adventures are never dull or boring.

This camp meets Mon/Wed/Fri from 9:30-12:00  Fee: $550

Friday Only Option Fee: $200

Ethnic Cooking Extension

(4-6 yrs)  Mon/Wed  12:00-1:45 Fee: $250

For the children who want a little longer day and one that ends in a very tasty and rewarding way. A healthy snack is given between camps.

CKC staff will walk the children to Winnetka Covenant Church on the corner.

Drama Camp Extension/Canceled

(4-6 yrs) Mon/Wed   12:00-1:45  Fee: $155   Fee: $255 for children who don’t attend Music/Art Camp

Children bring a bag lunch with them to Music/Art camp and once they’re fueled up, the drama begins. Led by professionally trained drama students, this mini camp is big on imagination, and theater games. A short and simple skit will be presented the final week.

Ethnic Cooking Camp (4-7yrs) (7-12yrs) Located at Winnetka Covenant Church in Wilmette

Dates: June 21st - August 4th

** Revised Dates: June 14th - July 28th

This hands on cooking camp teaches basic culinary principles and techniques as we explore the unique flavors and cultures of  6-8 different countries or regions. Kendall trained instructor Chef John is a world traveler himself, fluent in in five languages. This summer we are continent hopping as we travel  to Morocco, Belgium, Denmark, Venezuela, Taiwan, Spain/France (Basque country) Turkey and Costa Rica. Travel with us via maps, music, literature, and sweet and savory foods that are carefully selected to be as healthful as delicious. Each child will prepare a complete meal which they will enjoy at the end of class. By camps end, you will have a unique personal cookbook that you will want to to revisit often.. Get your passport and tummy ready!

*Dietary restrictions are monitored carefully and adaptations can be made.

Mon/Wed (4-7 yrs) 12:15-1:45             Fee:  $350

                     (4-7 yrs ) 2:00-3:30                  

                    (7-12 yrs) 4:30-6:00           

One Day Cooking Option (7 weeks)  Fee: $200

Weekly Cooking Option (2 days)       Fee: $50

Because space is limited, priority is given to full session/Mon/Wed families.

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