Blast Off to Space Camp for an Out-of-This World Adventure!
Have you ever dreamed of visiting Mars, jumping on the Moon, or flying among the stars? Now’s your chance to make those dreams a reality! Join us at Space Camp, where we’ll build rockets, taste Astronaut Ice Cream, and explore the wonders of gravity. To top it off, we’ll visit the Adler Planetarium and unlock the mysteries of the universe! Prepare for an adventure that’s out of this world!

Get Ready for Adventure Week – Survival Skills and Outdoor Fun!
During Adventure Week, students will learn essential outdoor survival skills! They’ll discover how to tie knots, track animals, and build emergency shelters. We’ll take the adventure to new heights with rock climbing at First Ascent Arlington Heights and try slacklining at West Campus. To wrap up the week, we’ll gather around a campfire to cook a tasty snack, creating lasting memories from our thrilling outdoor experience!

Get Ready for an Action-Packed Sports Week!
Join us for an exciting week of sports where we’ll explore a different sport each day! Children will learn the rules, practice body awareness, and develop sportsmanship. They’ll even get the chance to make their very own baseball bat and compete in Quest’s Home Run Derby! As a grand finale, we’ll head out to watch the Chicago Dogs take on the Sioux Falls Canaries in an unforgettable game! It’s going to be a week full of fun, learning, and friendly competition!

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 2025.

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.