JCC Juniors (4 years)
JCC Juniors at Apachi Evanston offers a nurturing day camp experience for 4-year-olds, focusing on Jewish values,...
▌ Editor's read The JCC Chicago website loads successfully, serving as the central hub for their various Apachi Day Camps, including Apachi Evanston which hosts JCC Juniors. JCC Chicago is ACA accredited, with their accreditation expiring in 2025, confirming adherence to over 300 health and safety standards. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services lists a license for 'JCC Chicago Apachi Evanston Day Camp' under license number 540918-001. The organization is a nonprofit, and the program type is day camp. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Apachi Evanston Day Camp' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the caring staff, diverse activities, and positive environment. Social media handles @jccchicago on Instagram and JCCChicago on Facebook are easily found on the site.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Age 4
JCC Juniors (4 years) is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 4–4
- Hours: 9:15am-3:15pm
- Address: 9245 N. Lawndale, Evanston, IL 60203
- Phone: (844) 452-2244
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Pricing not available on website.
Runs 9:15am-3:15pm, 4 sessions (1 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 15 to Aug 14.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – Jul 10, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,345
- Full Summer Jun 15 – Aug 7, 2026 · 8 weeks · $8,160
- Session 2 Jul 13 – Aug 7, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,345
- Extended Camp Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $735
↗ What parents like
- Focus on Jewish values
- Outdoor and creative activities
↘ Watch for
- Pricing not available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about JCC Juniors (4 years)
- What ages does JCC Juniors (4 years) accept?
- JCC Juniors (4 years) is open to children age 4. 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 JCC Juniors (4 years) cost?
- JCC Juniors (4 years) publishes $58/week for the standard session. Pricing not available on website. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are JCC Juniors (4 years)'s hours?
- JCC Juniors (4 years) runs 9:15am-3:15pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is JCC Juniors (4 years) accredited?
- Yes — JCC Juniors (4 years) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs JCC Juniors (4 years)?
- JCC Juniors (4 years) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does JCC Juniors (4 years) provide lunch?
- JCC Juniors (4 years) 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.
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