JCC - Elaine Frank Apachi Summer Camp
Elaine Frank Apachi Summer Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children in Lake Zurich, focusing on...
▌ Editor's read The JCC Chicago website loads successfully and provides information on various camps, including Elaine Frank Apachi. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. While specific state licensing information for Illinois was not readily available on the site, ACA accreditation often implies meeting or exceeding state requirements. The camp is operated by JCC Chicago, a non-profit organization, and offers a day camp program. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'JCC Chicago Elaine Frank Apachi' 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 found on the JCC Chicago website are @jccchicago for Instagram and JCCChicago for Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 3–17
JCC - Elaine Frank Apachi Summer 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 traditional day camp 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
- Yes
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 3–17
- Hours: varies by program
- Address: 23280 N Old McHenry Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
- Phone: (844) 452-2244
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Pricing not available on website.
Runs varies by program, 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
- Community-oriented
↘ Watch for
- Pricing not available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about JCC - Elaine Frank Apachi Summer Camp
- What ages does JCC - Elaine Frank Apachi Summer Camp accept?
- JCC - Elaine Frank Apachi Summer Camp is open to children ages 3–17. 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 - Elaine Frank Apachi Summer Camp cost?
- JCC - Elaine Frank Apachi Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing not available on website. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are JCC - Elaine Frank Apachi Summer Camp's hours?
- JCC - Elaine Frank Apachi Summer Camp runs varies by program. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is JCC - Elaine Frank Apachi Summer Camp accredited?
- Yes — JCC - Elaine Frank Apachi Summer Camp 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 - Elaine Frank Apachi Summer Camp?
- JCC - Elaine Frank Apachi Summer Camp 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 - Elaine Frank Apachi Summer Camp provide lunch?
- JCC - Elaine Frank Apachi 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.
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