Banner Day Camp

Banner Day Camp is the premier day camp for children ages 3-14 in the Chicagoland area, with over 50 years of experience providing transformative camp experiences. Located on a beautiful facility in Lake Forest, Illinois, Banner Day Camp is committed to providing each camper with the building blocks for a lifetime of success through value-based programming.

The camp offers age-appropriate programs including Banner Beginnings for ages 3-4, Junior Camp for Pre-K and Kindergarten, Senior Camp for grades 1-3, Tween Camp for grades 4-6, and CITs and SITs programs for grades 7-9. Each program is developed to provide fun and skill development while creating opportunities for social and emotional growth.

Banner features extensive facilities including an aquatics area with water slides, go-karts, archery, kayaking, gymnastics, petting zoo, sling shot station, and numerous other activities spread across their campus. The camp emphasizes building self-confidence through learning and mastering new skills in a cooperative environment. Staff lead small groups of campers in activities that develop valuable social skills, athletic ability, and teamwork.

Banner Day Camp also provides bus transportation from various locations, extended day options, overnight experiences, and special events. They celebrate personal and group achievements while fostering value-based programming that helps children develop important life skills beyond just summer fun.