General Information
Q: Where is camp held?
A: At Bronzeville Classical School, 8 W Root Street, Chicago, IL.
Q: What date is camp closed?
A: Camp will be closed on July 4 for Independence Day.
DROP-OFF & PICK-UP
- - Drop-off: 8:00 – 9:00 AM at Door 1 (Children not enrolled in before care will not be allowed to enter before 8:00 AM)
- - Pick-up: Before 5:00 PM at Door 1 (A $2 per minute late fee applies after 5:00 PM for any child not enrolled in late pick-up and is due the next day. This policy also applies to children enrolled in late pick-up who are not picked up by 5:30 PM.)
- - Only adults aged 18+ may pick up a child
- - Campers may not return once signed out
DRESS CODE
- - Campers must wear STBU T-shirts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
- - Sneakers required daily (no open-toe shoes; crocs are not recommended)
- - Loose, comfortable clothing suitable for physical activity
- - Skirts must be worn with shorts or leggings underneath
- - T-shirt pick-up: June 18–20, from 12:00–4:00 PM at Bronzeville Classical, or on your child's first day of camp
FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE
- - June 25 – Lawn Bowl, 6750 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
- - July 2 – Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614
- - July 9 – Altitude Trampoline Park, 404 N Armour St., Chicago, IL 60642
- - July 16 – STEAM Outing (Onsite at Bronzeville): Petting zoo, pony rides, video game truck, ice cream truck, STEAM activities and team building (Bag lunch required)
- - July 23 – Movie Theater (Location TBD)
- - July 30 – Cypress Cove Water Park, 8301 Janes Ave, Woodridge, IL 60517 (Bag lunch required, Parents are encouraged to attend!)
MEALS & SNACKS
- - Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:00 AM
- - Lunch: 12:00 – 12:30 PM
- - Snack: Around 3:30 PM
- - Meals are provided daily via CPS
- - You may send food, but no peanuts or peanut products are allowed
- - Please update food allergies in your Sawyer Portal
- - Campers are not allowed to share food
SUPPLIES TO BRING DAILY
- - Sneakers
- - Water bottle
- - Swimsuit, towel, swim cap, goggles (on swim days)
- - Travel-size hygiene products, sunscreen
- - Backpack, sweater/light jacket
- - Composition notebook, pens, and pencils
🔖 Label all items. STBU is not responsible for lost personal items or electronics.
CAMP ACTIVITIES
- - Arts & Crafts
- - Dance
- - Chess
- - Swimming
- - Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Dodgeball, Volleyball
- - Martial Arts
- - STEM Activities
- - Academic Enrichment (Reading & Math Games)
- - Old School Games (Double Dutch, Hopscotch, etc.)
- - Yoga and Mindfulness
- - Girl Scouts (Register: https://fs24.formsite.com/gsgcnwi2/ivh0sumhec/index)
HEALTH & SAFETY
- - Keep your child home if they show symptoms (fever, cough, vomiting, rash, etc.)
- - Inform camp staff immediately if your child has a contagious illness
- - In case of emergency, staff will call 911 and then contact the parent or emergency contact
- - Nearest hospital: Comer Children’s Hospital, 5721 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
- - Please ensure all health conditions and emergency info are updated in your Sawyer Portal
- - Any required medications (e.g., EpiPens) must be turned in to camp staff
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
- Campers are expected to be respectful, follow rules, and behave safely
- - STBU uses redirection and reflection time as initial discipline measures
- - Campers who show repeated misconduct (bullying, stealing, defiance, etc.) may be suspended or dismissed
- - Parents will be contacted to discuss any ongoing behavior concerns
CONTACT INFORMATION
- - During Camp Hours: Bronzeville Security Desk: 773-535-8085 ext. 0009
- - After Hours/Non-Urgent Inquiries: Email: bronzevilleclassical@stbuinc.com