Homewood-Flossmoor High School

Nestled in the heart of the Far South Suburbs of Chicago, the Homewood-Flossmoor High School campus stands as a picturesque backdrop for our day camp. With its modern infrastructure, including cutting-edge classrooms, specialized laboratories, and top-tier sports amenities, the facility sets the perfect stage for a summer filled with excitement. Ensuring the safety of all Wiz Kids participants and staff, the campus features comprehensive safety protocols, surveillance systems, and controlled access areas.

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Engaging Academic Programs

Tailored grade-specific programs combat summer learning loss, cultivate friendships, and bolster social skills. Certified instructors lead engaging math and reading enrichment sessions aligned with Illinois academic standards, ensuring a sharp learning curve for our first through fourth-grade participants. Meanwhile, fifth through eighth grade Wiz Kids benefit from daily academic sessions that accelerate achievement and instigate curiosity, blending core subjects with STEAM, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and debate. Our diverse range of electives in fine arts, chess, coding, drama, and media production further enriches their learning journey. These comprehensive  enrichment programs take place in our unique maker space environments, equipped with the necessary assets to provide a transformative learning experience for all participants.

Athletics & Activities

Complementing our academic focus, our core activities promote fitness and athleticism, catering to all skill levels, ranging from novice to high-performing enthusiasts. Our seasoned coaches oversee activities including basketball, baseball, volleyball, cheer, track, tennis, tumbling, karate, soccer, and swimming, offering abundant choices for our Wiz Kids to pursue their interests.

Golf

The Calumet Country Club is our golf program's main hub and is a 1O minute shuttle ride from our main campus. Aside from full access to the course's learning facilities, our budding golfers have daily access to the main playing course.

Friday Field Trips

To cap off each exciting camp week, Fridays are reserved for thrilling field trips to venues like the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Raging Waves, Enchanted Castle, Challenger Learning Center, and the Museum of Surgical Sciences, promising unique experiences for our summer participants!

Grades 1 & 2
  • 6/7 Field Museum
  • 6/14 Museum of Science and Industry
  • 6/21 Fair Oaks Farm
  • 6/28 Brookfield Zoo
  • 7 /5 Blackberry Farm
  • 7 /12 Shedd Aquarium
  • 7 /19 DuPage Children's Museum
  • 7 /26 Wiz Kids Festival
  • 8/2 Museum of Science and Industry
Grades 3 & 4
  • 6/7 Museum of Science and Industry
  • 6/14 Odyssey Fun World
  • 6/21 Chicago Sports Museum/Homewood Science Center
  • 6/28 Field Museum
  • 7 /5 Brookfield Zoo
  • 7 /12 Fair Oaks Farm
  • 7 /19 Pelican Harbor
  • 7 /26 Wiz Kids Festival
  • 8/2 TBA
Grades 5 & 6
  • 6/7 Kids Science Labs (South Loop)
  • 6/14 Museum of Illusions/Kim Row Candles
  • 6/21 Chicago History Museum/Odyssey Fun World
  • 6/28 Homewood Science Center/Hollywood Park
  • 7 /5 Funtopia
  • 7 /12 Chicago Street Tour/Bowling
  • 7 /19 Pelican Harbor
  • 7 /26 Wiz Kids Festival
  • 8/2 Enchanted Castle
Grades 7 & 8
  • 6/7 Chicago Sports Museum/Windy City Field House
  • 6/14 Morton Arboretum/Wilderness Falls
  • 6/21 Enchanted Castle
  • 6/28 IMSS/Odyssey Fun World
  • 7 /5 Chicago Street Tour/Bowling
  • 7 /12 Chicago History Museum/Odyssey Fun World
  • 7 /19 Pelican Harbor
  • 7 /26 Wiz Kids Festival
  • 8/2 Funtopia
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Programs by Grade

June 3 to August 2, 2024

Academic Enrichment, Electives and Sports
Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  
Field trips are held each Friday!
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Individual schedules will be available in May prior to
the start of the camp season.

Morning Extended Care: Science Club (optional)

The fascinating world of discovery and innovation kicks off this pre-camp day segment.This is designed to cultivate curiosity and problem-solving.Each day offers a new challenge, as this program immerses participants in hands-on experiments and collaborative projects that unlock the mysteries of STEM while fostering creativity and critical thinking skills.​

Afternoon Extended Care: Board Gamers Club (optional)

This is the post-camp day segment where the Wiz Kids get to discover a realm of engaging games that entertain and challenge, and offer an immersive experience packed with laughter, competition, and the joy of triumph.With two distinct skill groups, younger participants (1st through 3rd grade) will explore classic tabletop games, honing numeracy, literacy, and decision-making skills.Older campers (4th through 8th grade) will delve into advanced gaming, testing critical thinking, patience, and resilience while enjoying thrilling challenges and camaraderie.

Summer Camp Value

Fees

One-time Fee

  • Enrollment Fee $75.00

Weekly Camp Tuition (based upon the number weeks enrolled)

Pricing after February 22, 2024

  • 8-9 Weeks $235.00 per week
  • 6-7 Weeks $260.00 per week
  • 4-5 Weeks $285.00 per week
  • 1, 2, 3 Weeks $310.00 per week

Additional Activity Fees (when enrolled)

Culinary $36.00 per week

Swimming $28.00 per week

Golf $20.00 per week

Program Change Fee: $75 (after a child begins the program)

Extended Care

Extended Care Program Fees
Morning $50.00 per week (7:30 AM - 9:00 AM)
Afternoon $50.00 per week (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)

Sibling Discount

Sibling Discounts
(each child must be enrolled for a minimum of 7 weeks)
Sibling Discount $75.00 per child

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Deposits & Refunds

HF Campus Deposit Policy

  • A $75 non-refundable deposit is required to complete the initial registration.
  • Deposits are non-refundable and non transferable to other Wiz Kids Camps programs.

HF Campus Tuition Refund Policy

All cancellations must be in writing and submitted to Wiz Kids Foundation. If a cancellation occurs anytime prior to April 1, 2024, 100% of tuition and/or activity/ elective related payments (less the non-refundable deposit) will be returned. If cancellation occurs anytime between April 1, 2024 and May 2, 2024, 40% of camp fees will be withheld. After May 2, 2024, 100% of all paid tuition related camp fees will be withheld. Balances for all camp programs must be paid in full by May 28, 2024 in order to complete enrollment. We cannot guarantee placement in camp if balances are outstanding after that date.

Late Payments

Tuition accounts with outstanding balances after May 28, 2024 will automatically be assessed a $50 convenience fee.

HF Campus Extended Care Refund Policy

All cancellations must be in writing and submitted to Wiz Kids Foundation. Refunds for extended care are fully refundable 72 hours prior to the start of the applicable camp week for which this option was originally purchased. Fees will be withheld for cancellations that are made within or after the 72-hour time window.

HF Campus Outstanding Balance Policy

All balances must be settled prior to the start of the camp season. Campers will not be eligible to attend until outstanding tuition obligations have been met. No exceptions.

Holiday Rebates

Holiday Rebates (weeks of June 19 and July 4)

  • Weekly Tuition $35.00
  • Culinary Arts $ 9.00
  • Swimming $ 7.00
  • Golf $ 5.00

Programs by Grade

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