Camp Magellan

4.5

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255 S Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60302-3103

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(708) 383-5200

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About Camp Magellan

About Camp Magellan

Adventure, growth, and friendship-right in Oak Park
Philosophy: Camp Magellan stands out for its caring staff, diverse activities, and flexible hours that fit busy family schedules. Kids thrive with daily swimming, field trips, and hands-on learning, while parents appreciate the extended care, financial assistance, and strong focus on social-emotional growth. It’s a place where children are truly supported, challenged, and celebrated.
Philosophy: Camp Magellan stands out for its caring staff, diverse activities, and flexible hours that fit busy family schedules. Kids thrive with daily swimming, field trips, and hands-on learning, while parents appreciate the extended care, financial assistance, and strong focus on social-emotional growth. It’s a place where children are truly supported, challenged, and celebrated.
Philosophy: Camp Magellan stands out for its caring staff, diverse activities, and flexible hours that fit busy family schedules. Kids thrive with daily swimming, field trips, and hands-on learning, while parents appreciate the extended care, financial assistance, and strong focus on social-emotional growth. It’s a place where children are truly supported, challenged, and celebrated.
Ages:

5

-

14

years old

Pricing:

$41 (Members), $54 (Non-Members)

/day

$205 (Members), $270 (Non-Members)

/week

Camp sessions & schedule

Camp sessions & schedule

Camp Magellan stands out for its caring staff, diverse activities, and flexible hours that fit busy family schedules. Kids thrive with daily swimming, field trips, and hands-on learning, while parents appreciate the extended care, financial assistance, and strong focus on social-emotional growth. It’s a place where children are truly supported, challenged, and celebrated.
Camp Magellan stands out for its caring staff, diverse activities, and flexible hours that fit busy family schedules. Kids thrive with daily swimming, field trips, and hands-on learning, while parents appreciate the extended care, financial assistance, and strong focus on social-emotional growth. It’s a place where children are truly supported, challenged, and celebrated.
Camp Magellan stands out for its caring staff, diverse activities, and flexible hours that fit busy family schedules. Kids thrive with daily swimming, field trips, and hands-on learning, while parents appreciate the extended care, financial assistance, and strong focus on social-emotional growth. It’s a place where children are truly supported, challenged, and celebrated.
Boys & girls aged 5-14Mon–Fri from 7AM7PM25/day & 100/week
$25 non-refundable deposit per week
Early bird discount if you register by April 1st
Financial assistance and payment plans available
Accepts Action for Children Child Care Subsidies
Extended care: $60/week (Members), $70/week (Non-Members)
Summer Boosts (specialty activities): $50/week add-on
10 weekly sessions, June–August
Final balances due Wednesday before each session
No daily drop-in rates; registration is by the week. No sibling discount listed. Contact the camp for on-day holiday camp and other seasonal offerings.
$25 non-refundable deposit per week
Early bird discount if you register by April 1st
Financial assistance and payment plans available
Accepts Action for Children Child Care Subsidies
Extended care: $60/week (Members), $70/week (Non-Members)
Summer Boosts (specialty activities): $50/week add-on
10 weekly sessions, June–August
Final balances due Wednesday before each session
No daily drop-in rates; registration is by the week. No sibling discount listed. Contact the camp for on-day holiday camp and other seasonal offerings.
$25 non-refundable deposit per week
Early bird discount if you register by April 1st
Financial assistance and payment plans available
Accepts Action for Children Child Care Subsidies
Extended care: $60/week (Members), $70/week (Non-Members)
Summer Boosts (specialty activities): $50/week add-on
10 weekly sessions, June–August
Final balances due Wednesday before each session
No daily drop-in rates; registration is by the week. No sibling discount listed. Contact the camp for on-day holiday camp and other seasonal offerings.

Activities & amenities

Activities & amenities

Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:

Swimming
Sports
Field-Trips
Arts-Crafts
Outdoor-Activities
STEM
Team-Building
Nature-Exploration
Games
Forest-Preserve-Visits
STEM-Projects
Leadership-Training
Social-Emotional-Learning
Academic-Support
Challenge-Courses
Environmental-Education
Canoeing
Rock-Climbing
Themed-Weeks
Special-Events
Camp Magellan stands out for its caring staff, diverse activities, and flexible hours that fit busy family schedules. Kids thrive with daily swimming, field trips, and hands-on learning, while parents appreciate the extended care, financial assistance, and strong focus on social-emotional growth. It’s a place where children are truly supported, challenged, and celebrated.
Camp Magellan stands out for its caring staff, diverse activities, and flexible hours that fit busy family schedules. Kids thrive with daily swimming, field trips, and hands-on learning, while parents appreciate the extended care, financial assistance, and strong focus on social-emotional growth. It’s a place where children are truly supported, challenged, and celebrated.
Camp Magellan stands out for its caring staff, diverse activities, and flexible hours that fit busy family schedules. Kids thrive with daily swimming, field trips, and hands-on learning, while parents appreciate the extended care, financial assistance, and strong focus on social-emotional growth. It’s a place where children are truly supported, challenged, and celebrated.
Birthdays:

*Birthday parties can be organized at the YMCA; contact for details.*

What people are saying

4.5
My child loved the activities and caring staff!

Location

255 S Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60302-3103

Additional info

Additional info

Camp Magellan is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds. The facility is ADA accessible. Staff are CPR/First Aid certified. Sibling and member discounts may apply-contact for details.
Camp Magellan is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds. The facility is ADA accessible. Staff are CPR/First Aid certified. Sibling and member discounts may apply-contact for details.
Camp Magellan is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds. The facility is ADA accessible. Staff are CPR/First Aid certified. Sibling and member discounts may apply-contact for details.

Health & safety

Health & safety

Affiliations: YMCA, ADA

Special needs

Special needs

Camp Magellan stands out for its caring staff, diverse activities, and flexible hours that fit busy family schedules. Kids thrive with daily swimming, field trips, and hands-on learning, while parents appreciate the extended care, financial assistance, and strong focus on social-emotional growth. It’s a place where children are truly supported, challenged, and celebrated.
Camp Magellan stands out for its caring staff, diverse activities, and flexible hours that fit busy family schedules. Kids thrive with daily swimming, field trips, and hands-on learning, while parents appreciate the extended care, financial assistance, and strong focus on social-emotional growth. It’s a place where children are truly supported, challenged, and celebrated.
Camp Magellan stands out for its caring staff, diverse activities, and flexible hours that fit busy family schedules. Kids thrive with daily swimming, field trips, and hands-on learning, while parents appreciate the extended care, financial assistance, and strong focus on social-emotional growth. It’s a place where children are truly supported, challenged, and celebrated.