Blazing Star Camps

Camps at Blazing Star are a great way for children to make new friends, unleash their creativity, explore the outdoors, and have new adventures!

Blazing Star summer camps are open to students ages 4* (and fully potty trained) through 12.

Campers can sign up by the week, and each week will have a different theme. Campers will work on open-ended, student-driven art and science projects at our home base that relate to that week’s theme. Anticipated weekly themes for 2025 include: Light and Dark, Circus, Music, Puppets, Things That Go, Forts, Human Body, Myths and Legends, and a return of our popular Renaissance Festival theme from last year!

We will go on adventures near and far (walking field trips in the neighborhood as well as by CTA). We will also play group games and have plenty of time for free play.

Summer programs will be based outside, with an inside space available in cases of extreme heat or other inclement weather. In general, students should be prepared to spend all or most of the day outside, with shade and water play available to help keep cool.

*4 year old spots will be limited, as our camps require children to be more independent than most daycare or preschool environments. We have found that 4 year olds have different developmental needs than our older campers, requiring more adult help, and we want to ensure that our staff are able to meet the needs of all campers. If you are enrolling a 4 year old, please call or email to ensure we have space available.

Hours: All camps run Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, with no camp on July 4th.

There are limited spots available for before care from 8:30 - 9:30, and aftercare from 3:30 - 4:30.

Cost: Each week of camp is $350. Sign up for our newsletter for our early bird discount next year!

Before care and after care are $11/hr each.

Sibling Discount: Siblings will each receive a 10% discount. Use the code SIBLINGS at checkout.

Food: Campers should provide their own hearty lunch and a snack.

Location: 4042 N Springfield Ave, Apt 2, Chicago, IL 60618. We are conveniently located to 90/94 and have a parking lot and plentiful street parking for drop off, as well as conveniently located to the Blue line, the Metra NW line, and several bus lines.

Group size: We will have a maximum ratio of 8 kids per staff member, with at least two staff members each day. We anticipate a group of about 15-20 kids per week, with a maximum of 24 kids with 3 staff members.

Refunds: In the event that a family needs to cancel their child’s summer camp, refunds will be given if the cancellation is made more than 14 days in advance of the start of camp.  A $25 cancellation fee per week of camp will apply to cover the cost of administration and credit card processing fees.  Because we will have already hired appropriate staff, purchased supplies, and potentially turned other campers away if camps are full, refunds cannot be given with less than 14 days’ notice.  If a camper becomes sick or has another emergency situation less than 14 days from the start of camp, every effort will be made to reschedule the camper into a future session of camp. 

Enrollment dates for 2025:
January 1: Priority Enrollment opens for returning campers, with early bird pricing.
Feb 15: General enrollment opens with early bird pricing.
March 15: Last day for early bird pricing.

Camps and Classes

Pop-up art class - Horner Park, Aug 14
Pop-up art class - Horner Park, Aug 14
$25.00
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Pop-up art class - LaBagh Woods, Aug 9
Pop-up art class - LaBagh Woods, Aug 9
$25.00
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Pop-up art class - Montrose Bird Sanctuary, July. 26
Pop-up art class - Montrose Bird Sanctuary, July. 26
$25.00
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Pop-up art class - North Park Village Nature Center, July 24
Pop-up art class - North Park Village Nature Center, July 24
$25.00
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Friday Family Fun - Renaissance Festival 8/15
Friday Family Fun - Renaissance Festival 8/15
$20.00
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Friday Family Fun - Songs of Summer 8/8
Friday Family Fun - Songs of Summer 8/8
$20.00
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Friday Family Fun - Fortastic! 7/25
Friday Family Fun - Fortastic! 7/25
$20.00
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Friday Family Fun - Puppet Masters 7/18
Friday Family Fun - Puppet Masters 7/18
$20.00
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Friday Family Fun - Things that Go! 7/11
Friday Family Fun - Things that Go! 7/11
$20.00
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TRIAL CLASS - Art Explorers - Saturdays at 10
TRIAL CLASS - Art Explorers - Saturdays at 10
$20.00
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TRIAL CLASS - Art Adventures - Saturdays at 11
TRIAL CLASS - Art Adventures - Saturdays at 11
$20.00
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Adult Studio Art
Adult Studio Art
$200.00
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Art Explorers, Saturdays at 10
Art Explorers, Saturdays at 10
$120.00
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Art Adventures - Saturdays at 11
Art Adventures - Saturdays at 11
$160.00
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June 13 - Summer Camp Kickoff
June 13 - Summer Camp Kickoff
$75.00
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June 13 - Before/After Care
June 13 - Before/After Care
$11.00
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June 16-20 - Light and Dark
June 16-20 - Light and Dark
$350.00
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June 16-20 - Before/After Care
June 16-20 - Before/After Care
$11.00
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June 23-27 - Run Away with the Circus
June 23-27 - Run Away with the Circus
$350.00
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June 23-27 - Before/After Care
June 23-27 - Before/After Care
$11.00
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June 30-July 3 - Nature Ninjas
June 30-July 3 - Nature Ninjas
$325.00
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June 30-July 3 - Before/After Care
June 30-July 3 - Before/After Care
$11.00
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July 7-11 - Things That Go!
July 7-11 - Things That Go!
$350.00
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July 7-11 - Before/After Care
July 7-11 - Before/After Care
$11.00
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July 14-18 Puppets Masters
July 14-18 Puppets Masters
$350.00
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July 14-18 - Before/After Care
July 14-18 - Before/After Care
$11.00
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July 21-25 - Fortastic!
July 21-25 - Fortastic!
$350.00
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July 21-25 - Before/After Care
July 21-25 - Before/After Care
$11.00
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July 28-Aug 1 Myths and Legends
July 28-Aug 1 Myths and Legends
$350.00
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July 28-Aug 1 - Before/After Care
July 28-Aug 1 - Before/After Care
$11.00
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Aug 4-8 - Songs of Summer
Aug 4-8 - Songs of Summer
$350.00
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Aug 4-8 - Before/After Care
Aug 4-8 - Before/After Care
$11.00
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August 11-15 - Renaissance Festival
August 11-15 - Renaissance Festival
$350.00
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Aug 11-15 - Before/After Care
Aug 11-15 - Before/After Care
$11.00
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April 18 - Before/After care
April 18 - Before/After care
$11.00
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April 18 - Day Off Camp
April 18 - Day Off Camp
$75.00
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March 24-April 2 - Spring Break Camp - Before/After care
March 24-April 2 - Spring Break Camp - Before/After care
$11.00
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April 1 - Spring Break Camp
April 1 - Spring Break Camp
$75.00
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March 31 - Spring Break Camp
March 31 - Spring Break Camp
$75.00
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March 28 - Spring Break Camp
March 28 - Spring Break Camp
$75.00
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March 27 - Spring Break Camp
March 27 - Spring Break Camp
$75.00
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March 26 - Spring Break Camp
March 26 - Spring Break Camp
$75.00
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March 25 - Spring Break Camp
March 25 - Spring Break Camp
$75.00
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March 24 - Spring Break Camp
March 24 - Spring Break Camp
$75.00
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Feb 25 - Before/After care
Feb 25 - Before/After care
$11.00
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Feb 25 - Day Off Camp
Feb 25 - Day Off Camp
$75.00
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Feb 17 - Before/After care
Feb 17 - Before/After care
$11.00
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Feb 17 - Day Off Camp
Feb 17 - Day Off Camp
$75.00
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Jan 21 - Before/After care
Jan 21 - Before/After care
$11.00
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Jan 21 - Day Off Camp
Jan 21 - Day Off Camp
$75.00
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Jan 20 - Before/After care
Jan 20 - Before/After care
$11.00
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Jan 20 - African Folk Tales Day Off Camp
Jan 20 - African Folk Tales Day Off Camp
$75.00
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Dec 27 - Jan 3 - Winter Break Camp: Before/After care
Dec 27 - Jan 3 - Winter Break Camp: Before/After care
$11.00
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Friday Jan 3 - Winter Camp
Friday Jan 3 - Winter Camp
$75.00
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Thursday Jan 2 - Winter Camp
Thursday Jan 2 - Winter Camp
$75.00
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Tuesday Dec 31 - Winter Camp
Tuesday Dec 31 - Winter Camp
$75.00
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Monday Dec 30 - Winter Camp
Monday Dec 30 - Winter Camp
$75.00
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Friday Dec 27 - Winter Camp
Friday Dec 27 - Winter Camp
$75.00
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Thursday Dec 26 - Winter Camp
Thursday Dec 26 - Winter Camp
$75.00
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Monday Dec 23 - Winter Camp
Monday Dec 23 - Winter Camp
$75.00
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