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Oak Park & River Forest Summer Camp | Camp Galileo
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Oak Park/River Forest

GRADES K - 8 | Jun 24 - AUGUST 2

St. Vincent Ferrer School

Summer day camp serving the Oak Park and River Forest communities at St. Vincent Ferrer School. Join us for an exciting summer of mind-bending STEAM projects and outrageously fun camp traditions for K-8th graders.

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Camp Address

St. Vincent Ferrer School
1515 Lathrop Ave

River Forest, IL 60305

Camp Phone

(708) 665-4921

Mariel Collins

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Oak Park/River Forest Camp Information

| Check-In/Out Information

For Monday check-in, please park and proceed to our main entrance at the back of the school off Le Moyne Parkway near the playground and blacktop area. Check-in tables will be available.

On Tuesday-Friday, we offer curbside drop-off along Le Moyne Parkway. Staff will greet you at your car and walk your kids to check-in with their group. Please drop your camper off along the school side of the street only.

During check-out, please use curbside check-out along Le Moyne Parkway. All cars should have your Galileo dashboard name tag on display that you will receive at check-in. As cars approach, we will notify our staff to bring out your camper to your car for pick-up. Please have photo ID ready. For additional safety, drivers should remain in their cars and should not be on their cell phone during the pick-up process.

If it is raining, please be patient and expect that the check-in and check-out process will take longer than normal.

Monday Check-In

(based on last names)

A-F 8:30-8:40am
G-O 8:40-850am
P-Z 8:50-900am
Daily Check-Out

(based on last names)

A-F 3:00-3:10pm
G-O 3:05-315pm
P-Z 3:10-3:20pm

Families will Check in/out during their assigned window, according to their last name. We ask that families adhere as much as possible to their Check-in window. If you are responsible for multiple campers in different windows, please use the earlier window to drop off and pick up all campers if possible.

We require a parent or guardian to Check-in with campers on Monday. Shortly after Monday morning Check-in, you will receive an email detailing what to expect in the week ahead.

Tuesday-Friday, check-in will be from 8:45-9 and we will offer curbside drop off at all camps

| What To Bring Each Day

All items must be labeled with your camper’s name on it.

  • LUNCH

    (Nut-free)

  • FILLED WATER BOTTLE
  • TOWEL

    (only on Thursday for Water Day)

  • BACKPACK
  • SUN PROTECTION
  • LANYARD WITH NAME TAG

    (After first Monday)

  • EPIPEN

    (If applicable)

  • PHOTO ID TO CHECK-OUT

| On The Thursday Before Camp Week

REVIEW DETAILS

Log in to your account and review your registration details, including Health History.

EMERGENCY/AUTHORIZED CONTACTS

Check that you have included all of the right adults as emergency/authorized pick-up contacts

EXTENDED CARE

Make sure you have signed up for extended care if needed.

| Parking Information

Street parking is available on Le Moyne Parkway and other near by streets. Cars are not permitted to enter the playground area of the school off of Le Moyne Parkway for the safety of our campers and staff.

| Contacting Camp

For anything urgent during camp hours:

Call the camp phone at (708) 665-4921.

For questions about your upcoming camp week, current week attendance or changes to your authorized pickups, call the camp phone at (708) 665-4921.

For any other questions about your camp location or feedback about your camper’s experience: Please email your Camp Director at mcollins@galileo-learning.com.

Scheduling and Pricing

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| Pricing

1st Week

$

CIT Pricing: $

Multi Session Discount

N/A

Extended Care AM: $
Extended Care PM: $

Extended Care AM and PM

$100

2nd-5th Week

$

CIT Pricing: $

Multi Session Discount

$25

Extended Care AM: $
Extended Care PM: $

Extended Care AM and PM

$100

6th Week

$

CIT Pricing: $

Multi Session Discount

$125

Extended Care AM: $
Extended Care PM: $

Extended Care AM and PM

$100

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*Meteor Go Kart weeks will incur a $100 materials fee.

Get Ready For Summer Fun

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INNOVATION AND PLAY EVERY DAY

While no two days at Camp Galileo are ever exactly the same, kids can always count on these engaging elements:

Oak park & River Forest Summer Camp

Step into a summer full of adventure at Camp Galileo’s Oak Park and River Forest summer camp. Our dynamic program is the ultimate destination for campers searching for a summer filled with innovation, new friends and fun. At Camp Galileo, we provide an extraordinary summer camp experience, teeming with captivating activities that ignite passions and equip campers with skills they’ll carry throughout their lives.!

 

An Award-Winning Summer Camp in Oak Park & River forest

Prepare for an adrenaline-packed adventure of endless thrills and boundless joy at our Oak Park/River Forest summer camp! At Galileo, we’re dedicated to nurturing creativity, cultivating problem-solving skills, and fostering a sense of camaraderie throughout every camp session. Kids dive headfirst into a realm of mesmerizing activities meticulously designed to fan the flames of their creativity and unleash their wildest imaginations. From heart-pounding STEAM projects to ingenious design challenges such as constructing bamboo towers and crafting catapults, the world of possibilities is wide open for our explorers.
What’s more, each activity is founded on the pillars of collaboration and teamwork, making it a breeze for every camper to forge friendships that extend far beyond their camp days. With each session at our day camp, kids acquire new skills and cultivate lasting relationships while learning the invaluable importance of teamwork.

 

Join Our Summer Camp serving Oak Park and River Forest

Prepare to embark on a summer adventure filled with excitement and joy at our Oak Park/River Forest summer camp! Our mission at Camp Galileo is to develop innovator’s who envision and create a better world. We inspire the curious minds of our campers to break free from conventional thinking while honing their social skills through collaborative projects and exciting activities. Our enthusiastic counselors are poised to extend a warm welcome to your campers, inviting them into the vibrant Galileo community. Don’t miss out on this chance to enroll today and provide your children with a summer they’ll treasure forever!

 

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