During Zoo Explorers week, we will learn what it takes to run a zoo and care for animals. Children can bring out their inner animal as we explore the West Campus and play interactive games. This week we will explore the Lincoln Park Zoo and have a picnic with the animals.

Getting to Gnome You is a week of exploring nature. Campers will do nature weaving, create garden gnomes, and make a butterfly feeder. We will also take a whimsical journey with Alice into Wonderland at the Prairie Center for the Arts followed by a journey through the Sculpture Park.

Jump into different STEM adventures with us this week as we design and create helicopters, space landers, and bottle rockets. We will be venturing out to Funtopia this week where campers can test their adventuring skills with many different climbing courses. 

The Fourth of July is here! It’s a time for family and friends to gather for barbecues and fireworks displays. It’s time to paint the sky RED, WHITE, and BLUE, and we have just the crafts and activities to make Fourth of July spectacular. We are packing in the fun with TWO field trips on this shortened week – Ultimate Ninjas and Enchanted Castle. Please note no swimming this week.

*Price is prorated to accommodate for the 3-day week.

Families can drop off starting at 8:20 a.m. at our playground gate located off the main parking lot near Door #1. Camp instruction begins at 8:30 a.m. Children should be picked up no later than 4:00 p.m. each day from the playground gate. 

Late fees will begin accruing at 4:05 p.m. each day and will be charged at $20/15 minutes per child.  Late fees will be billed to your account.

 Eligibility for Summer Quest are those entering Grades 1-6 in Fall 2024.

Field trips are planned for every week of camp! Field trips are subject to change due to weather conditions. There is no extra charge for field trip days; nor is there a refund for not attending on  a field trip day. 

Students will be responsible for bringing their own shelf-stable lunch and two snacks. Quest Academy is a nut-aware campus and Summer Quest students should be mindful to bring nut-free lunches to maintain the safety of all participants.  Summer Quest staff will not have access to microwaves or refrigeration.

• Two snacks and a shelf-stable lunch must be brought from home.
• Walking will be a daily activity so please ensure that your children have comfortable footwear.
• Parents should provide sunscreen, bug repellent, and a refillable water bottle. Water bottles can be refilled on campus during the day.
• On pool days, campers should come wearing their swimsuit and sunscreen. They should also bring a pool bag to carry their towel and water bottle.
• All campers will be provided with a special shirt to wear on field trip days.

Quest Academy may take photographs of participants enrolled in summer programs. These photographs may be used in print, online, or in other promotional materials.