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JCC Grades K-7

'Z' Frank Apachi · $185/week · ★ 4.7 (19 reviews)

JCC Chicago's 'Z' Frank Apachi offers a traditional day camp experience for grades K-7, focusing on Jewish values, community, and a variety of activities.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://jccchicago.org/camps/, loads successfully and directs to the JCC Chicago Camps page, which includes information about 'Z' Frank Apachi. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation expiring in 2024, signifying compliance with over 200 health and safety standards. JCC Chicago is a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. 'Z' Frank Apachi is a day camp for grades K-7, offering activities like swimming, sports, arts, and Jewish culture. Google reviews for 'Z' Frank Apachi in Northbrook show a rating of 4.7 stars based on 104 reviews, with parents frequently praising the caring staff, diverse activities, and positive environment for children. The camp's Instagram handle is @jccchicago and its Facebook handle is jccchicago.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–13

JCC Grades K-7 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
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–13
  • Hours: 9:30am-3:30pm
  • Address: 3050 Woodridge Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062
  • Cost notes: USD. $1109.17 total for 6-week session ($184.86/week). USD.

Runs 9:30am-3:30pm, 4 sessions (1 one-week, 3 multi-week blocks), from Jun 15 to Aug 14.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 15 – Jul 10, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,345
  • Full Summer Jun 15 – Aug 7, 2026 · 8 weeks · $8,160
  • Session 2 Jul 13 – Aug 7, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,345
  • Extended Camp Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $735

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about JCC Grades K-7

What ages does JCC Grades K-7 accept?
JCC Grades K-7 is open to children ages 5–13. 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 JCC Grades K-7 cost?
JCC Grades K-7 publishes $185/week for the standard session. USD. $1109.17 total for 6-week session ($184.86/week). USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are JCC Grades K-7's hours?
JCC Grades K-7 runs 9:30am-3:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is JCC Grades K-7 accredited?
Yes — JCC Grades K-7 is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs JCC Grades K-7?
JCC Grades K-7 is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does JCC Grades K-7 provide lunch?
JCC Grades K-7 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.
How does JCC Grades K-7 compare to other traditional day camp camps in Northbrook?
JCC Grades K-7 is one of 5 traditional day camp camps in Northbrook that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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