Brains & Games Summer Camp
A summer day camp offering a mix of educational and recreational activities for children.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Brookfield Parks and Recreation Department's summer camp programs page, which lists 'Brains & Games' as one of their offerings. This indicates the camp is run by a municipal parks department. The program is described as a day camp, with activities including games, crafts, and educational components. The website does not provide information about ACA accreditation, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or details regarding staff background checks. There is no mention of a founder or how many years the 'Brains & Games' specific program has been operating. The Village of Brookfield has a Facebook page (VillageofBrookfield), but no specific Instagram handle for the parks department or camp was found. Google reviews for 'Brookfield Parks and Recreation' show a 4.4-star rating from 10 reviews, generally positive about the facilities and programs.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Brains & Games Summer Camp 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 academic program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 3423 Hollywood Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513, USA
- Phone: 708-485-1115
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $684R / $694NR for Session 1 (4 weeks), $760R / $770NR for Session 2 (4 weeks)
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Brains & Games Summer Camp
- What ages does Brains & Games Summer Camp accept?
- Brains & Games Summer Camp is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Brains & Games Summer Camp cost?
- Brains & Games Summer Camp publishes $171/week for the standard session. $684R / $694NR for Session 1 (4 weeks), $760R / $770NR for Session 2 (4 weeks) Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Brains & Games Summer Camp's hours?
- Brains & Games Summer Camp 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 Brains & Games Summer Camp?
- Brains & Games Summer Camp 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 Brains & Games Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Brains & Games Summer Camp 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.
Camps near here
Same city, overlapping age range. Other options to consider alongside Brains & Games Summer Camp.
- Camp GROSS · Brookfield · Ages 9–12 · $185/week
- Camp Kiwanis · Brookfield · Ages 5–12 · $185/week
- Traveler Camp · Brookfield · Ages 6–12 · $245/week