2026 summer camp registration is now open!FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY: 5-Pay Plan for full summer registrations!
Chicago Academy families,
relatives, neighbors, and friends
should register using an AfterCare Plus account.
To log in or
create a new account,
click here.
Registration is not currently open for other CPS schools in the TCA community. Families of CPS students in the TCA community should check the 21st Century Kids website for registration availability.
TCA Pricing (only until 2/15/2026*)Daily: $49/day $34/day
Weekly: $209/week $147/week ($142 for 3+ weeks)
Summer: $1,959 $1,375 for the full summer (11 weeks)
Aftercare (4pm to 6pm): $5 (discounted based on your registration)
Location: Chicago Academy Elementary School, 3400 North Austin Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634
Pickup and dropoff: The Main Entrance (Door 8 -- West side of the school) will be our access point.
Campers may be dropped off and picked up by parents and authorized adults at any time
between 8:00am - 4:00pm
(6:00pm with aftercare).
For campers with offsite
appointments, parents may pick up and drop off campers as needed throughout the camp day.
Counselors: 21st Century Kids and AfterCare Plus staff, and familiar faces from TCA
and the local community!
Age Range: For children entering grades K through 6 (TCA Pre-K acceptable) (Special circumstances?
Contact us)
Meals and Snacks: Free breakfast (9:00am-9:30am) and lunch (12:00pm-12:40pm)
will be provided for every camper.
Times are tentative and subject to change. Campers may bring their own bag lunches and snacks.
A variety of free snack items will be available from 10am - 3pm (campers will have a daily stipend
and parents may opt out).
(*) Exact amounts of the early bird pricing for Chicago Academy families, relatives, neighbors, and friends depend on your enrollment and are as described in your AfterCare Plus account on your child's camp registration page.
Q. How is the camp day structured?
A.
Parents may drop off and pick up their campers at
any time during camp hours as needed (8am to 4pm).
Our general schedule (tentative) focuses on 8am-4pm campers,
but campers who arrive later in the day are also accommodated:
8:00 - 8:40: Arrival / outdoor time
8:40 - 9:00: Grade level meetings
9:00 - 9:30: Breakfast
9:30 - 10:30: Camper's Choice 1
10:30 - 10:40: Snack
10:40 - 11:00: Outdoor break
11:00 - 12:00: Camper's Choice 2
12:00 - 12:40: Lunch
12:40 - 1:00: Outdoor break
1:00 - 2:00: Camper's Choice 3
2:00 - 2:15: Snack
2:15 - 3:15: Camper's Choice 4
3:15 - 4:00: Dismissal / outdoor time
Q. What is Camper's Choice? Is there a balance of indoor and outdoor activities?
A.
Camper's Choice focuses on providing meaningful summer camp enrichment experiences,
by offering a variety of indoor and outdoor activities that encompass a
range of interests and skill levels.
Camper's Choice offers engaging options daily, both indoors and outside.
Q. What are examples of Camper's Choice activities?
A. Some of what we have planned for summer camp:
• LEGO Build and Play Zone
• Crafts and Creations Workshop
• Sports and Recreation Area
• Scooter and Racing Fun Zone
• Ninja Fitness and Fun Zone
• Team Sports Challenge Zone
• Science Exploration Lab
• Robotics and Coding Lab
• Art and Design Studio
• "Free To Be Me" Social Space
• Drama and Music Studio
• Chef’s Kitchen for Kids
• Retro Arcade
• Water Park and Oasis
• And much more!
Q. What are grade level meetings, and what is their purpose?
A.
Grade level meetings are held daily. Grade level meetings
allow us to meet with campers of similar age, where we discuss expectations and concerns,
and advise campers on the day's schedule and available Camper's Choice activities. Grade level meetings allow campers to
make informed choices, and to benefit from age-appropriate and interesting
activity options they may look forward to during their camp day.
Q. Can we change days if our family's schedule changes?
A.
Yes, daily and weekly registrations may be changed to different days at any time, and
the process is now automated for your convenience. Simply log in to your parent account,
click on your child's summer camp registration link, and then select the option to change daily
or weekly registrations.
You may also contact us with any questions.
Q. What if a child starts to feel ill during camp?
A. We understand that there may be instances when a child
starts to display signs of illness (fever, cough, runny nose, etc.). If a child starts to
display signs of illness, we will provide the child a place to be comfortable while we attempt to contact parents using information provided during the camp registration process and maintained in
an online profile. We ask that parents
keep their information updated, which may be done in your online account.
Q. Where is the pickup and dropoff point for campers?
A.
Parents may drop off and pick up campers using the school's main entrance (Door 8).