Camp · Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–12 · $185/week
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Camp Kiwanis

Brookfield · $185/week · ★ 4.6 (136 reviews)

Summer day camp offered by the Brookfield Parks and Recreation Department with various activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.brookfieldil.gov/departments/parks_and_recreation/summer_camp_programs/index.php, loads successfully and details the summer camp programs offered by the Village of Brookfield Parks and Recreation, including Camp Kiwanis. The camp is a day camp for children entering grades K-8, running from June 10 to August 2, 2024, with weekly themes. It is operated by a municipal parks department. The site does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit mention of staff background checks on the camp's program page. Google reviews for 'Village of Brookfield Parks and Recreation' show a 4.2-star rating from 13 reviews, with comments generally positive about park facilities and community events. The Facebook page for the Village of Brookfield is linked, but no specific Instagram handle for the camp was found. The camp offers a variety of activities including sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp Kiwanis fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 8820 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513, USA
  • Phone: 708-485-1115
  • Cost notes: $185R / $205NR per 5 day week

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Kiwanis

What ages does Camp Kiwanis accept?
Camp Kiwanis is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Camp Kiwanis cost?
Camp Kiwanis publishes $185/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Kiwanis's hours?
Camp Kiwanis runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Kiwanis?
Camp Kiwanis is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Kiwanis provide lunch?
Camp Kiwanis 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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