Wacky Wednesdays
Every Wednesday at camp is a wacky one with a different festive theme – a true highlight of each week! Check out this summer’s Wacky Wednesday Calendar!
Camp KC
Knollwood Club
1890 Knollwood Road, Lake Forest , IL 60045
A Traditional Day Camp at Your Club
Our camp offers the unique balance of a traditional day camp experience in the convenient and familiar setting of the country club. With a combination of outstanding amenities, exciting programming, and an experienced and energetic staff team, our structured and fun day camp will be the perfect place for your child.
Camp Dates
Week 1
Tue - Thu
6/14 - 6/16
Wacky Wednesday
Top Secret Spies
Thankful Thursday
Sunshine Stars
Closed:
Day of 6/17Week 2
Tue - Fri
6/21 - 6/24
Wacky Wednesday
Jungle Safari
Thankful Thursday
Giving Jars for SCOPE
Friday Funday
Crazy Hair Day
Week 3
Tue - Fri
6/28 - 7/1
Wacky Wednesday
Camp Olympics
Thankful Thursday
Alex's Lemonade Stand
Friday Funday
Sporty Spirit Day
Week 4
Tue - Fri
7/5 - 7/8
Wacky Wednesday
Party in the USA
Thankful Thursday
Cards for A Million Thanks
Friday Funday
Silly Sock Day
Week 5
Tue - Fri
7/19 - 7/22
Wacky Wednesday
Music Mania
Thankful Thursday
Club Appreciation Day
Friday Funday
Mismatch Day
Week 6
Tue - Fri
7/26 - 7/29
Wacky Wednesday
Camp Carnival
Thankful Thursday
Relay-a-thon for Project Morry
Friday Funday
Crazy Hat Day
Week 7
Tue - Fri
8/2 - 8/5
Wacky Wednesday
Under the Sea
Thankful Thursday
Fleece Blankets for Project Linus
Friday Funday
KE Camps Spirit Day
Camp Hours
Full Day
9:00am - 3:00pm
Half Day
9:00am - 1:30pm
Complimentary Before-Care
8:30am - 9:00am
Complimentary After-Care
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Camp Tuition
| Members | Extended Family and Guests of Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly (Tuesday - Friday) - Full Days | $365 | $400 |
| Week of June 14 (Tuesday - Thursday) - Full Days | $295 | $330 |
| Weekly (Tuesday - Friday) - Half Days | $300 | $335 |
| Week of June 14 (Tuesday - Thursday) - Half Days | $245 | $280 |
One-Time Registration Fee: $42
This one-time non-refundable fee includes 2 camp t-shirts for your child.
Club Registration Requirements
Camp registration is for Knollwood Club Members' Children, Grandchildren, Extended Family and Guests.
Sibling Discount
We will be happy to extend a 10% tuition discount to those families enrolling 2 or more siblings in the same week(s) this summer. To take advantage of this great savings, please use the following discount code at the time of enrollment: KNOLLSIB
Age Range: 4 - 10
All campers must be at least 4 years old by the first day they attend camp. In addition, campers must be potty-trained and able to handle a full day program.
Activities
Each day of camp will be a new and exciting experience for our campers as no two days with KE Camps are exactly alike! Our days begin with Hello Camp, a morning meeting of sorts where, through an assortment of organized activities, campers and staff get to know each other, review the day’s schedule and sing our special camp song! Similarly, we will end our days with Goodbye Camp, a time for wrap-up activities and reflections, SMILE Bands, snacks, and “see you later’s”. The bulk of camp will be spent participating in a wide variety of activities throughout the day that may include:
For more information on the golf and tennis lessons at camp, please click here.
Golf:
2 recreational group lessons each week
Tennis:
2 recreational group lessons each week
Swimming:
recreational swim time in the club’s pool each day
Arts & Crafts
Group Games
Fun with Foods
STEM Challenges
Thankful Thursdays
We are excited to announce the return of Thankful Thursdays into our camp program! In true camp spirit, every Thursday campers will have the chance to give back to their community by working together on a simple, fun and rewarding community service project. Check out this summer’s Thankful Thursday Calendar!
Lunch & Snacks
The club will provide a delicious and kid-friendly lunch for every camper each day. If you would prefer to pack your own lunch for your child, please do so in a cooler or backpack. A snack will be served each afternoon to all campers. We encourage you to pack some extra snacks for your child as well.
Please note that we are a “nut aware” camp. We ask that you do not pack any food for your child that contains nuts. Likewise, the lunches and snacks served by the club will not contain any nuts. If your child has a food allergy and you have questions about this, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Packing List
KE Camps requires all campers to wear our official camp shirt each day of the week. Please leave all electronic devices and cell phones at home. Campers should dress in comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. Additional shirts may be purchased at camp. Camp is a place to un-plug! Please pack the following items in a labeled bag or backpack:
Extra Snacks (Optional)
Flotation Vest:
If you know that your child will be classified as a Bogey (our term for Non-Swimmer) this summer or you prefer your child to be classified this way, please pack a flotation vest for use in the Shallow End of the pool.
Golf Clubs (Optional)
Sunscreen:
Spray for body is preferred
Swimsuit
Tennis Racquet (Optional)
Towel
Water Bottle
Payments, Cancellations, Refunds
Registration & Payments
Registration for Summer 2022 is open to Club Members and their Guests. You must be enrolled in advance, however, in order to attend camp. We are happy to accept online registrations up until the night before the start of each week of camp, provided that space is available.
Full payment is due upon registration. This includes a one-time non-refundable registration fee of $42 which includes 2 camp t-shirts. We accept ACH Payments and American Express, MasterCard, Visa and Discover. We encourage all families to pay via ACH as all credit card transactions will be subject to a 2.5% surcharge to offset the cost of credit card processing.
If your child has special needs or will require extra assistance while at camp, please contact us before you enroll to discuss!
Cancellations & Refunds
All requests for cancellations or changes must be made in writing to our office via email at info@kecamps.com. Cancellations made by June 13, 2022 will be refunded in full (less the registration fee). After that, there are no refunds. We will, however, always offer a credit towards a future week (if space is available) or for next summer.
Form Downloads
Don’t forget to take a look at the important camp forms below.
Parent Manual
Be sure to read this manual for important and specific details about camp.
Authorization to Administer Medication Form
Should your child require any medication during the camp day (including an Epi-Pen or Inhaler), we ask that you complete this form and send it directly to our office or hand it to your Camp Director on your child’s first day of camp.
Meet Your Camp Director
Dear Camp Families,
My name is Sarah Merritt and I cannot wait to have an amazing summer at camp with you! I have been a teacher for 6 years, working with children from as young as 3 months of age, all the way through fourth grade. This will be my first time with KE Camps, but I have worked at summer schools and camps in the past. Working with kids is my passion because I love seeing them learn and grow. I love making an impact on a child’s life to help them achieve their goals.
I am excited for camp this summer because summer is my favorite season. I cannot wait to spend time outside swimming and learning more about tennis. I am excited to meet so many amazing new friends this summer!
See you soon!
Sarah Merritt
About me:
If I had a camp nickname it would be: Squirt because turtles are my favorite animal.
Favorite Food: Anything with pasta and cheese
Fun Fact: I lived in Guatemala for two years.
I never leave home without: A water bottle
Camp activity I'm most excited about: Tennis!