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Shark Camp

The Lake Forest Club

554 North Westmoreland 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

Mon - Fri 6/8 - 6/12
Wacky Wednesday
Wild Wild West
Thankful Thursday
Community Appreciation Day
Friday Funday
Crazy Hair/Hat Day

Week 2

Mon - Fri 6/15 - 6/19
Wacky Wednesday
On the Road Again! (Camp Road Trip)
Thankful Thursday
Thankful for Family
Friday Funday
Backwards Day

Week 3

Mon - Fri 6/22 - 6/26
Wacky Wednesday
KE Camps’ Annual Camp Carnival
Thankful Thursday
Project Morry Relay-A-Thon
Friday Funday
All About Me Day

Week 4

Mon - Fri 6/29 - 7/3
Wacky Wednesday
Party in the USA!
Thankful Thursday
Cards for A Million Thanks
Friday Funday
Tie Dye Day

Week 5

Mon - Fri 7/6 - 7/10
Wacky Wednesday
Camp Olympics
Thankful Thursday
: Kindness Chain for SCOPE
Friday Funday
World Record Day

Week 6

Mon - Fri 7/13 - 7/17
Wacky Wednesday
Sun, Sand, and Shades! (Beach Day)
Thankful Thursday
Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Friday Funday
Fun Sunglasses Day

Week 7

Mon - Fri 7/20 - 7/24
Wacky Wednesday
Celebrating the Decades!
Thankful Thursday
: Club Appreciation Day
Friday Funday
Sporty Spirit Day

Week 8

Mon - Fri 7/27 - 7/31
Wacky Wednesday
Lights, Camera, Camp! (Camp Hollywood)
Thankful Thursday
Thankful for Camp
Friday Funday
Camp Talent Show

Camp Hours

Full Day

9:00am - 3:00pm

Half Day

9:00am - 12:30pm

Drop-Off Window

8:30am - 9:00am

Pick-Up Window

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Camp Tuition

Members Accompanied Guests of Members
Advanced Rate - Weekly - Full Days $405 $475
Standard Rate - Weekly - Full Day $435 $505
Advanced Rate -Weekly - Half Days $300 $355
Standard Rate - Weekly - Half Days $320 $375
Advanced Rate - Weekly - Full Days: Tuition rate of camp from the time enrollment opens until 30 days before camp begins (applies to all camp options)
Standard Rate - Weekly - Full Day: Tuition rate of camp 30 days in advance of the camp season beginning and onward (applies to all camp options)

One-Time Registration Fee: $25

This is a one-time, non-refundable registration fee, per child-per summer.

Optional Lunch: $50

You have the option to purchase lunch from the club for $50 per week or bring your own.

Club Registration Requirements

Please note that if you are not a member of The Lake Forest Club, you must be sponsored and accompanied by a member in order for your child to attend camp. Guests must attend on the same days as their sponsoring member. Please have the name of this family and their club membership number on hand at the time of enrollment.  Accompanied Guests of Members may attend a maximum of 2 weeks per summer and may only be sponsored by one Club Member per summer.  Thank you for your adherence to this Club Policy. 

Multiple Child Discount

We will be happy to extend a 10% tuition discount to those families enrolling 2 siblings in the same week(s).  Please use the following discount code during online registration to take advantage of this savings: LFSIB 

Age Range: 3 - 12

All campers must be at least 3 years old by the first day they attend camp. In addition, campers must be potty-trained and able to handle an active 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 tennis sessions at camp, please click here.

Tennis: 2 recreational group sessions each week
Swimming: recreational swim time in the club’s pool each day
Arts & Crafts
Group Games
Fun with Foods
Super Science Projects
STEM Challenges

Weekly Traditions Calendar

View our weekly traditions for the summer including Wacky Wednesdays, Thankful Thursdays, and Friday Fundays!

Lunch & Snacks

You have the option to purchase a kid-friendly lunch provided by the club for $50 per week.  You may choose this option at the time of enrollment or plan to pack a lunch for your child each day instead. Regardless of which lunch option you choose, all campers will receive an afternoon snack provided by the club. We encourage you to pack some extra snacks for your child as well.

*Half-Day Campers:  The Half-Day program technically ends at 12:30PM, right before our lunch period.  Should you want your child to eat lunch at camp, he or she may stay for the lunch period which is 12:30PM – 1:00PM.  You may either purchase the lunch provided by the club or bring your own.  Please inform your Camp Director if you plan to have your child stay to eat.

Please note that we are a “Nut Aware” camp.  We ask that you do not send your child with any food that contains nuts.  PLEASE MAKE SURE TO INFORM US IF YOUR CHILD HAS ANY FOOD ALLERGIES OR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS.

Packing List

Campers should dress in comfortable shorts, t-shirt and sneakers each day.

Please leave all electronic devices and cell phones at home.  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.
Lunch (if not purchasing from the Club)
Sunscreen: Spray for body is preferred
Swimsuit
Tennis Racquet (Required)
Towel
Water Bottle

Payments, Cancellations, Refunds

Registration & Payments

Registration for Summer 2026 will open to Club Members on February 6, 2026 at 10:00am CST. Should space remain available, Guests of Members can register starting March 2, 2026. Registration will continue until registration closes on the Friday prior to each week of camp. You must be enrolled in advance in order to attend camp.

Full payment is due upon registration. This includes a one-time non-refundable registration fee of $25.  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 2.75% 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!

Click here to view step-by-step registration instructions.

Cancellations & Refunds

ALL requests for cancellations or changes must be informed in writing via email to info@kecamps.com

  • For cancellations requested prior to June 1, 2026, families can choose either: 
    • 100% tuition credit (less registration fee and credit card surcharge (if applicable)) OR 
    • Monetary refund less $100 per camper, per week cancellation fee, and any registration fees or credit card surcharge (if applicable) 
  • For refunds requested on or after June 1, 2026, families receive 100% tuition credit only (no monetary refund option)

Please click here for our full cancellation policy.

Camp Guide for Parents

Please read through our  Camp Guide for Parents  for important details on the KE Camps experience.