KEYS (Keshet Extend Your Summer)

Extend your summer

Inclusive – Kids of All Abilities!

K-8th grade (2024-2025)
Keshet Day School, Northbrook
9:30-3:30

Full (Aug 5-16): $1,600
Session 1 (Aug 5-9): $800
Session 2 (Aug 12-16): $800
1:1 support can be provided

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Unlock your best weeks of camp with KEYS

Let Keshet fill your days between camp ending and school starting. Campers get to take the reins to create an experience that’s uniquely theirs. Each day is filled with themed, choice-based activities, along with guest specialists, field trips and more. Every day will be different with new adventures that you can only have with Keshet.

Open the door to an amazing end of summer

Choice & empowerment

KEYS puts campers in charge of their summer! With a fresh theme each day, campers get to shape their experience by choosing between awesome activities. From sports, drama, science, art, dance, building, cooking and more, there’s something for everyone no matter their experience level.

Model of inclusion

Diversity and inclusion matter. KEYS is designed for everyone, of all abilities and backgrounds. Our staff are trained to encourage campers to follow their interests and support them in whatever ways are needed. This means that your entire family can enjoy the fun of KEYS.

Expert instructors

KEYS brings in an incredible lineup of guest instructors to lead campers in activities tailored to their interests. Campers can dive into a world of possibilities with experts in diverse fields like art, music, sports, magic, and more.

KEYS  Theme Days Schedule

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KEYS  Sample Schedule

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KEYS sample schedule

 

Want to learn more?

Keshet Extend Your Summer is open to campers of all abilities from entering Kindergarten-8th grade. To learn more about KEYS, please contact Drew McNamara, Camp Program Manager, at 630.566.9391.

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