Elaine Frank Apachi Registration
2024 Camp Dates & Times
Full Summer | 8 Weeks | June 10-August 2
Session 1 | 4 Weeks | June 10-July 3
Session 2 | 4 Weeks | July 8-August 2
Camp Hours | 9:30am-3:00pm
Before care begins at 7am
After care ends at 6pm
Camp is closed July 4 & 5
Apachi Combos
Apachi + Camp Chi
Combine Apachi Day Camp with Camp Chi Overnight Camp for one incredible summer experience and save 20% on the cost of Camp Chi. Learn more.
Apachi + JCC Chicago Early Childhood
When you combine Apachi Day Camp with full-day, year-round Early Childhood for your child turning either 3 or 4 in the Fall following camp, you save 100% on the cost of camp! Half-day students turning 3 or 4 in the Fall following camp will receive a 20% discount of the camp fee on their final payment. Learn more.
Extra Support for Campers
There are several support options available to ensure a successful summer for your camper. You can choose from support through JCC Chicago, Keshet, or your child’s paraprofessional depending on which option works best for your camper and family. For more information, please connect with your Apachi Day Camp Director.
Please Note: Ages and grades listed below are as of the 2024-2025 school year.
Juniors | 3-4 yrs
Our Juniors program is designed to provide a fun and positive camp experience, plus swim instruction. Campers participate in a full spectrum of activities where the emphasis is on being active, acquiring new skills and developing special bonds. They benefit from meaningful participation in a camp community designed just for them. Small group sizes with experienced and mature, caring counselors give each child the attention they need to thrive while participating in fun summer activities, games, sports and more. You and your child will feel the reassurance you need for a comfortable and successful camp experience.
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Explorers | K-Grade 3
The Explorers’ high–energy day focuses on skill–building, a variety of camp activities, boosting self–esteem and forging new friendships. Explorers includes daily swim lessons, free swim, individual and team sports, performance and mixed media–arts, Artist in Residence Program and STEM.
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Thinking about overnight camp? Combine Apachi with Camp Chi for one incredible summer and save on the cost of camp. Learn More.
Apachi Performing Arts Camp | Grades 4-7
Guided by experienced directors and performers, campers will develop their acting, dance, musical theatre, improvisation, stage makeup and backstage skills. Campers will participate in a final performance for their families in the evening of the second Thursday. The camp day will also include our favorite Elaine Frank Apachi camp activities, such as free swim, to create a well-rounded camp experience. Daily attendance is encouraged.
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Apachi STEM | Grades 4-7
We partner with Noggin Builders to create exciting activities that unleash campers’ creativity and problem-solving abilities. Curriculum may include designing working circuits to make your own doorbell or alarm box, creating a boat for our cardboard regatta, engineering your own working spring car, designing & building robots, exploring forensic science and so much more! STEM campers truly get the best of both worlds – half the day is centered around STEM while the other half is filled with traditional camp activities to create a well-rounded summer.
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Thinking about overnight camp? Combine Apachi with Camp Chi for one incredible summer and save on the cost of camp. Learn More.
Pioneers | Grades 4-7
The Pioneer campers weekly schedule is the perfect blend of group and choice specialty activities. Each week campers create a personalized summer by choosing specialties which meet three times per week allowing them to spend summer focusing on their favorite camp activities. Specialty choices include but are not limited to competitive and individual athletics, performance, STEM, cooking, and more. Field trips round out the summer experience, adding to the fun. Pioneer campers are also in the pool for both free and instructional swim daily.
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CIT | Grade 8-10
Highly motivated and responsible campers entering grade 8th-10th are invited to join us for our Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program. The CIT curriculum is designed to develop necessary skills needed to take care of children, foster creative and critical thinking, and enhance communication and collaboration efforts needed in social and professional settings. The CIT program helps teenagers explore new areas of development in a safe environment, all while learning vital skills needed to be an Apachi leader and beyond. Learn more.
After registering for the CIT program, please download the Letter of Recommendation and Get to Know Me forms, complete and email back to your Apachi Day Camp Director by April 15, 2023.
Special Camp Pricing for Returning CITs
Enjoy 20% off camp fees | 2nd Year Returning CITs
Enjoy 30% off camp fees | 3rd Year Returning CITs
Your discount will be applied once registration is complete.
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Thinking about overnight camp? Combine Apachi with Camp Chi for one incredible summer and save on the cost of camp. Learn More.
Additional Options
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Elaine Frank Apachi + Camp Chi
Combine Elaine Frank Apachi Day Camp with 2 or 3.5 weeks of amazing overnight camp at Camp Chi to create an extraordinary summer!
| Session | Apachi Dates | Chi Dates | Grades | Fee | Canteen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFA 5 Weeks + Chi Session 2 | 6/10-7/11 | 7/12-8/4 | 4-7 | $8,365 | $130 |
| EFA 4 Weeks + Chi Session 1 | 6/10-6/14, 7/15-8/2 | 6/16-7/10 | 4-7 | $7,815 | $130 |
| EFA 4 Weeks + Chi Session 2 | 6/10-7/3 | 7/12-8/4 | 4-7 | $7,815 | $130 |
| EFA 6 Weeks + Chi Mini Session 1 | 6/10-6/26, 7/15-8/2 | 6/27-7/10 | 3-7 | $6,350 | $80 |
| EFA 6 Weeks + Chi Mini Session 2 | 6/10-7/11, 7/29-8/2 | 7/12-7/26 | 3-7 | $6,545 | $80 |
| EFA 6 Weeks + Chi Take 2 | 6/10-6/14, 7/1-8/2 | 6/16-6/28 | 4-7 | $6,400 | $80 |
| Session | Apachi Dates | Chi Dates | Grades | Fee | Canteen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFA PAC + EFA Pioneers 3 Weeks + Chi Session 2 | 6/10-6/21, 6/24-7/11 | 7/12-8/4 | 4-7 | $8,365 | $130 |
| EFA PAC + EFA Pioneers 2 Weeks + Chi Session 2 | 6/10-6/21, 6/26-7/3 | 7/12-8/4 | 4-7 | $7,815 | $130 |
| EFA PAC + 4 Weeks + Chi Mini Session 2 | 6/10-6/21, 6/24-7/11, 7/29-8/2 | 7/12-7/26 | 4-7 | $6,405 | $80 |
| EFA PAC + 4 Weeks + Chi Mini Session 1 | 6/10-6/21, 6/24-6/26, 7/15-8/2 | 6/27-7/10 | 4-7 | $6,350 | $80 |
| Session | Apachi Dates | Chi Dates | Grades | Fee | Canteen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFA STEM + 3 Weeks EFA Pioneers + Chi Session 2 | 6/10-6/21, 6/24-7/11 | 7/12-8/4 | 4-7 | $8,365 | $130 |
| EFA STEM + 2 Weeks EFA Pioneers + Chi Session 2 | 6/10-6/21, 6/24-7/3 | 7/12-8/4 | 4-7 | $7,815 | $130 |
| EFA STEM + 4 Weeks + Chi Mini Session 2 | 6/10-6/21, 6/24-7/11, 7/29-8/2 | 7/12-7/26 | 4-7 | $6,405 | $80 |
| EFA STEM + 4 Weeks + Chi Mini Session 1 | 6/10-6/21, 6/24-6/26, 7/15-8/2 | 6/27-7/10 | 4-7 | $6,350 | $80 |