Camp Magellan

4.5

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

Adventure, growth, and friendship-right in Oak Park

(708) 383-5200

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About Camp Magellan

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:

years old

Pricing:

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

/day

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

/week

Camp sessions & schedule

Boys & girls aged 5-14•Mon–Fri from 7AM–7PM•25/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

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

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

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

Affiliations: YMCA, ADA

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