Summer Camps

Q: Where is camp held?

A: At Bronzeville Classical School, 8 W Root Street, Chicago, IL.

Q: What date is camp closed?

A: Camp is closed on 6/19 in observance of
Juneteenth and 7/3/2026 for Independence Day observance

• - 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

• - 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 15, 2026( First day of Camp), from 12:00–4:00 PM at Bronzeville Classical, or on your child's first day of camp

Coming Soon

• - 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 a lunch but no peanuts or peanut products are allowed
• - Please update food allergies in your Sawyer Portal
• - Campers are not allowed to share food

• - 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.

• - 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

• - 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

• 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

• - During Camp Hours: Bronzeville Security Desk: 773-535-8085 ext. 0009
• - After Hours/Non-Urgent Inquiries: Email: bronzevilleclassical@stbuinc.com