Instead of a rigid structure, we give our campers choice. Instead of teaching kids the typical way, we give them tools and gentle guidance. The difference is subtle–and it’s profound.

At Steve & Kate’s, campers step into a world packed with possibilities: for experiencing new sensations, for expressing themselves, for exploring their passions and potential. The results are unexpected and they’re unexpectedly rich. One camper dives deep into stop-motion animation. Another discovers a passion for dance. Or chess. A camper becomes engrossed in making the ultimate spaghetti sauce. Or developing Leo Messi-like touch on the soccer pitch. These discoveries are all the more exhilarating because campers make them for themselves. This is a world liberated from adult judgments and expectations, and campers flourish in it.

After 33 years, we’re still 100 percent obsessed with making each edition of Steve & Kate’s freer, fresher and more effective at inspiring campers to zero in on what makes them truly happy.  

We've finally brought the fun to the Midwest and  hope you'll celebrate our inaugural summer in Chicagoland with us!

Must register your camper by May 31, 2013 but passes may be used at any time during the summer season at any of our locations.

Illinois locations:

• Chicago-Lakeview - St. Andrew School: Jun 10 – Aug 9


• Chicago-Lincoln Park - St. Josaphat School: Jun 17 – Aug 16


• Lake Forest - Lake Forest Country Day School: Jun 10 – Aug 16


• Northbrook - Solomon Schechter Day School: Jun 10 – Aug 16


• Wilmette - St. Joseph School: Jun 10 – Aug 16