Camp · Language/Cultural · Ages 3–10 · $495/week
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German International School Chicago - Summer Camp

Lakeview · $495/week · ★ 4.6 (10 reviews)

The German International School Chicago offers a summer day camp focused on German language immersion and cultural activities for children aged 3-12.

▌ Editor's read The German International School Chicago Summer Camp website loads successfully and details a day camp program for children aged 3-12, focusing on German language and culture. The camp offers weekly sessions with themes like 'German Fairy Tales' and 'German Inventions,' and is open to all language levels. The school itself has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many praising the school's educational quality and community. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing on the camp's website. The camp is run by the German International School Chicago, indicating a 'school' owner type. While the website mentions 'experienced teachers,' there is no explicit language regarding staff background checks or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles for the school are @germanschoolchicago on Instagram and 'germanschoolchicago' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–10

German International School Chicago - Summer Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. language/cultural content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Language/Cultural
  • Ages: 3–10
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1726 W Berteau Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Open to all language levels.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about German International School Chicago - Summer Camp

What ages does German International School Chicago - Summer Camp accept?
German International School Chicago - Summer Camp is open to children ages 3–10. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does German International School Chicago - Summer Camp cost?
German International School Chicago - Summer Camp publishes $495/week for the standard session. USD. Open to all language levels. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are German International School Chicago - Summer Camp's hours?
German International School Chicago - Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs German International School Chicago - Summer Camp?
German International School Chicago - Summer Camp is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does German International School Chicago - Summer Camp provide lunch?
German International School Chicago - Summer Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does German International School Chicago - Summer Camp compare to other language/cultural camps in Chicago?
German International School Chicago - Summer Camp is one of 7 language/cultural camps in Chicago that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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