The Ancona School
Grades: P3 - 8
4770 S. Dorchester Ave., Chicago, IL 60615
773-924-2356
anconaschool.org
Ancona educates students to become creative problem solvers, confident risk takers and independent, lifelong learners. Rooted in the Montessori tradition, our child-centered school stimulates the joy of learning and builds a strong academic foundation. We inspire children to nourish their inner lives, find the power in their voices and strive for justice and peace. In a community of cultural and economic diversity, Ancona cultivates understanding, care and respect for others.
Spanish Immersion, Culinary, Technology, Field trips, Water Activities
The Avery Coonley School
Ages 4-13
1400 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-969-0800
averycoonley.org
The Avery Coonley School Summer Program has something for every child — whether they want
to build, tinker, ponder, create, experiment, or run and play. Enrichment classes offer opportunities for academic challenge and engage children in creative problem-solving, scientific exploration, creative writing and more. Options are also offered in partnership with Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development (CTD) and ChessEd. Classes include STEAM, math, theater, music,
reading, sports, art, swimming instruction and more! Our Recreation program includes planned activities between morning enrichment classes and during the afternoon. Activities may include outdoor adventure, music, canoeing, archery, games and crafts.
Beacon Academy
9-12th Grade
1574 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
224-999-1177
beaconacademyil.org/summer
Beacon Academy is an intentionally designed, independent, private high school serving Evanston, Chicago, and the suburbs. Teaching and learning at Beacon is informed by Montessori principles, independent school best practices and a challenging IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum, blending experiential learning, entrepreneurial thinking and in-depth disciplinary studies. Through an in-depth understanding of adolescent brain science, Beacon Academy enriches and prepares students for life through an empowering environment that fosters independence, choice and curiosity. We invi e current 5-8th grade students to join us for our summer programming in July of 2024.
Camp O at the O-School
Ages: 6-15
6245 S. Ingleside Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
773-420-2900
oschool.org/programs/camp-o
Camp O, at Chicago’s world-renowned Orthogenic School (the O-School), offers a fun, inclusive
and structured day camp for young people who require additional support to access the joys of
summer camp. Created for children, ages 6 - 15, with social and emotional challenges, Camp O
runs from August 5 to August 16 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Camp O thoughtfully embeds social-emotional
learning into camp activities. A 1:4 staff-to-camper ratio allows for increased supervision and
interaction with highly qualified counselors. Campers will have fun, discover new interests, make friends, build confidence and help create a dynamic camp community.
Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University
Age 4 through Grade 12
617 Dartmouth Place, Evanston, IL 60208
847-491-3782
ctd.northwestern.edu
CTD’s summer programming provides academic adventures with a lifetime impact! Check out
our wide variety of summer options for gifted students, ranging from online courses to in-person,
academic day and residential camps, held on Northwestern’s Evanston campus and at other Chicago area sites. At CTD, learn from the best instructors as you build on your strengths and experience the joy of learning with a community of like-minded peers.
Hyde Park Day School
Ages: 6-15
6254 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
13860 Main St., Lemont, IL 60439
1980 Old Willow Rd., Northfield, IL 60093
Chicago - 773-420-2550 •Lemont - 630-296-1229 •Northfield - 847-446-7025
hydeparkday.org
Hyde Park Day School (HPDS) helps bright first through eighth-grade students with learning
disabilities reach their full potential using a personalized curriculum, assistive technology, an
integrated services model, and a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. With a mission to transition, HPDS
prepares its students for successful transitions to mainstream public, private or parochial schools
in their home communities. HPDS serves 175 students at three campuses - Chicago, Lemont and
Northfield. The Summer Program provides support with Reading/Language Arts and/or Math, and runs from June 17 - July 26, 2024. More information can be found at hydeparkday.org.
St. John’s Northwestern
Academies
Ages: 6-12
Address: 1101 Genesee St., Delafield, WI 53018
Phone: 262-646-7199
sjnacademies.org/summer
admissions@sjnacademies.org
Announcing Summer Academy PLUS: Our Summer Academy PLUS dates for 2024 are July 1
through August 2, and we offer a variety of academic and extracurricular activities for your child, including recovery credit, earning new credit, wellness and sports, weekend activities, spiritual life and more! Summer Academy PLUS is a unique combination of summer camp with an academic component, where rising 9th-12th grade high schoolers have the ability to earn new credit or
retake classes for a higher grade, and rising 6th-8th grade middle schoolers can explore the exciting world of STEAM. The Academic School Day runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. In the afternoons and evenings, and all day Wednesday, students are engaged in fun outdoor excursions, sports and extracurriculars! See our Curriculum Guide for more detailed information.
