Camp · Specialty · Ages 8–12 · $201/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 8–12

Secret Agent Camp

Evanston · $201/week · ★ 4.6 (69 reviews)

Secret Agent Camp, offered by the City of Evanston, provides a week-long day camp experience for children aged 6-10 focused on spy-themed activities and chal...

▌ Editor's read The City of Evanston's Secret Agent Camp is a day camp for children aged 6-10, running for one week from July 29 to August 2, 2024, with a fee of $201 for residents. The camp is part of the broader summer camp offerings by the City of Evanston's Parks, Recreation and Community Services department, indicating a municipal ownership structure. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the City of Evanston's general employment information for summer camps mentions background checks for staff. The camp's website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'City of Evanston Parks and Recreation' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 125 reviews, with comments often praising the variety of programs and community engagement. Social media handles for the City of Evanston are @cityofevanston on Instagram and 'CityofEvanston' on Facebook, where they promote various city programs, including summer camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Secret Agent Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 927 Noyes St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
  • Cost notes: Total cost is $402 for residents and $422 for non-residents for the two-week session.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Secret Agent Camp

What ages does Secret Agent Camp accept?
Secret Agent Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Secret Agent Camp cost?
Secret Agent Camp publishes $201/week for the standard session. Total cost is $402 for residents and $422 for non-residents for the two-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Secret Agent Camp's hours?
Secret Agent Camp runs 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Secret Agent Camp?
Secret Agent Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Secret Agent Camp provide lunch?
Secret Agent 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.

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