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!
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
6/9 - 6/13
Wacky Wednesday
Camp Olympics
Thankful Thursday
Project Morry Relay-a-thon
Friday Funday
World Record Day
Week 2
Mon - Fri
6/16 - 6/20
Wacky Wednesday
Mad Scientists
Thankful Thursday
Community Appreciation Day
Friday Funday
Tie Dye Day
Week 3
Mon - Fri
6/23 - 6/27
Wacky Wednesday
Under the Sea
Thankful Thursday
Bricks of Recognition
Friday Funday
Sporty Spirit Day
Week 4
Mon - Thu
6/30 - 7/3
Wacky Wednesday
Party in the USA!
Thankful Thursday
Birthday Cards for the Confetti Foundation
Monday Funday
Crazy Hair Day
Closed:
Day of 7/4Week 5
Mon - Fri
7/7 - 7/11
Wacky Wednesday
Get into the Groove
Thankful Thursday
Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Friday Funday
Crazy Sock Day
Week 6
Mon - Fri
7/14 - 7/18
Wacky Wednesday
Chef for a Day
Thankful Thursday
Camp Kindness Challenge
Friday Funday
KE Camps Spirit Day
Week 7
Mon - Fri
7/21 - 7/25
Wacky Wednesday
Camp Carnival
Thankful Thursday
Make a Wish Foundation Dance-a-thon
Friday Funday
Friendship Friday
Week 8
Mon - Fri
7/28 - 8/1
Wacky Wednesday
Secret Spies
Thankful Thursday
Club Appreciation Day
Friday Funday
Friday Funday Surprise
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly - Full Days | $375 | $435 |
| Week of June 30 - Full Days | $320 | $370 |
| Weekly - Half Days | $270 | $325 |
| Week of June 30 - Half Days | $230 | $275 |
One-Time Registration Fee: $25
There 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 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 1 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
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
You have the option to purchase a kid-friendly lunch provided by the club for $50 per week. If you would like to purchase this optional lunch, you can do so at the time of enrollment. Otherwise, you are welcome to pack a lunch for your child in a cooler or backpack. Regardless of which lunch option you choose, all campers will receive an afternoon snack provided by the club.
*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 2025 will open to Club Members on February 3, 2025 at 10:00am CST. Should space remain available, Accompanied Guests of Members can register starting March 1, 2025. Registration will continue until we are full. You must be enrolled in advance 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 $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!
Cancellations & Refunds
ALL requests for cancellations or changes must be informed in writing via email to info@kecamps.com by June 8, 2025, unless otherwise noted.
Camp Guide for Parents
Please read through our Camp Guide for Parents for important details on the KE Camps experience.
Meet Your Camp Director
Click here to view a welcome letter from Camp Director Amber!
Click here to view a welcome letter from Assistant Camp Director Oscar!