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Parker Summers Camp Session II

Lincoln Park · $795/week

Francis W. Parker School's Summer Programs offer a variety of day camps for children aged 3-15, focusing on enrichment, sports, and traditional camp activities.

▌ Editor's read The Francis W. Parker School's Summer Programs website loads successfully, detailing various day camp options for children aged 3-15, including enrichment, sports, and traditional camp experiences. The school itself has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 107 reviews, with general positive sentiment about the school's educational environment. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The program is clearly a day camp, and the owner type is a school. Social media handles found are @fwparker for Instagram and fwparker for Facebook. No specific ACA accreditation was found for the summer camp programs, nor was a state license number readily available on the website. The camp offers a diverse curriculum, including arts, sciences, and sports, catering to different age groups and interests.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–13

Parker Summers Camp Session II fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

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

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 4–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 330 West Webster Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60614
  • Cost notes: Session II (3 weeks) is $2385 for 1st-2nd grade, $2650 for 3rd-8th grade. Price per week is an estimate.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Parker Summers Camp Session II

What ages does Parker Summers Camp Session II accept?
Parker Summers Camp Session II is open to children ages 4–13. 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 Parker Summers Camp Session II cost?
Parker Summers Camp Session II publishes $795/week for the standard session. Session II (3 weeks) is $2385 for 1st-2nd grade, $2650 for 3rd-8th grade. Price per week is an estimate. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Parker Summers Camp Session II's hours?
Parker Summers Camp Session II 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 Parker Summers Camp Session II?
Parker Summers Camp Session II 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 Parker Summers Camp Session II provide lunch?
Parker Summers Camp Session II 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 Parker Summers Camp Session II compare to other traditional day camp camps in Chicago?
Parker Summers Camp Session II is one of 22 traditional day camp 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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